Basic Self Defense Moves For Women 

Weapons For Self Defense

Self Defense Martial Arts For Women 

The Right Posture In Self Defense

High Alert In Dangerous Places

The Aftermath Of An Attack 

 

Basic Self-Defense Moves for Women

 

Part of defending oneself from an attacker is discerning when to stay in place and convince the attacker to set you free and knowing when you should run. This is where self-defense techniques might apply. Your body is a potential weapon which you can use against any attacker.

 

1. Elbow Jab – Many women are not aware that their elbows could be their best friend during assaults or attacks. This is because elbows are sharp and can cause damage or pain when striking an attacker. On the other hand, women have to learn how to throw their weight to execute an elbow jab. This move is simple since you only have to twist your waist and use your lower and upper half to maximize the power of your elbow swing. It is best to aim for the attacker's nose, groin, ribs, throat, or diaphragm to incapacitate him/her temporarily. This way, you have a chance to get away from the attacker.

 

2. Hand Defense Moves – Hands may provide comfort and affection but they can also be of great use for different defense moves other than punching. Since most women do not have sufficient upper body strength as compared to men, punching is not a good idea for defense. It is easier and better to use your hands. You can use your hands for clawing or poking the eyes of the attacker. Hands are also best to use for twisting, tearing, or pinching the sensitive areas of the attacker. If the attacker is a man and you opt to use your hands to defend yourself, it is advisable to aim for the inner thigh area that is near the groin. You can also aim for the attacker's upper inside of the arm, and other groin areas. These are the areas that are most vulnerable to damage or pain.

 

3. Head Butt – It is a fact that heads are hard because of the thickness of the skull. As such, they can cause great damage or pain to the attacker. You could use your head to head-butt your attacker or break his tooth or bone. You can easily execute a head butt regardless if you are attacked from the front or behind. Although head butting can also hurt you, it can cause more severe damage to your attacker. A head butt to the nose bridge is especially painful.

 

4. Knees Defense Move – Most women are shorter than men. Thus, women can easily use their knees to aim for the groin area of a male attacker. The kneecap is strong and can cause a male to temporarily become defenseless especially if hit in the groin area.

 

5. Teeth Attack – If there is no other way to defend or protect yourself from your attacker, you can opt to bring pain upon him/her using your teeth. Although it may cause a broken or chipped tooth, you still have a chance to get away from your attacker by biting him.

 

 

Weapons For Self Defense

 

In general, women can think of different assault scenarios to prepare in the event that they encounter such situations. It may be common to hear or see assaults such as theft, holdup, or even rape in the movies. However, women should come up with something to defend them from different kinds of assaults. Although self- defense techniques can very well help women in protecting themselves from attackers, it is also advisable to carry defense weapons at all times.

 

1. Pepper Spray – One of the most popular self-defense weapons that women carry with them is pepper spray. Pepper spray contains Oleoresin Capsicum, a lachrymatory agent. Pepper spray can cause temporary pain, blindness, runny nose, throat irritation, uncontrollable coughing, and burning sensations to an attacker. Although the effects are temporary, pepper spray allows you to get away from your attacker within 30 to 45 minutes. Pepper spray is available in different variants. The product can depend on the size of the pressurized canister which contains the Oleoresin Capsicum. In addition, pepper spray products differ in the foot range that you may be able to hit an attacker. Most pepper spray products can hit a person within 4 to 15 feet.

 

 2. Kubotan – A Kubotan is similar to a small baton. Also known as a Kubaton or Kobutan, it is a self-defense weapon developed by Takayuki Kubota.

 

Its size is almost the same as the size of a felt-tip maker. It is usually 1.5 cm in diameter and 5.5 inches long. A Kubotan is designed for attachment to a key chain thus it may appear harmless to the attacker especially if he/she is not familiar with the weapon.

 

Women can grasp the Kubotan in the fist to execute a “hammer fist” move. It can also be used to aim for the pressure points of the attacker. A Kubotan adds strength to a woman's punches when it is grasped behind the fingers. Some Kubotans have side grips, which are protruded between the fingers. This can leave your attacker defenceless.

 

The Right Posture In Self Defense

 

Regardless if you are using basic techniques, weapons, or martial arts for self- defense, it is important to have the right posture. A prepared body is essential in self-defense apart from clearing out your mind. Most of the fine points in martial arts are not necessarily executable given a specific situation. As such, women should also learn the proper posture when defending themselves.

 

Keeping Hands Up – In most full contact fighting like boxing and MMA, it is important to keep the hands up. This is to ensure that you would be able to intercept blows to your head. However, it is not advisable to make fists when raising your hands since it would give the hint to the attacker that you want to fight. If you are threatened, keep your hands up in your front body and between the hands of your attacker and your head.

 

This is comparable to “talking with your hands.” You only have to stay calm. If the attacker starts moving, make sure to trust you instinct to flinch but keep your hands in front to intercept a blow or any move of the attacker. Although you may not be able to absorb the blow of the attacker completely, you could definitely lessen the impact. This could also give you time to run or take hold of a defense weapon like pepper spray or stun gun.

 

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