| In the world in which we currently live, it | | | | with common attacks, preparing you for real |
| is now necessary that one knows how to | | | | life situations.In some self-defense |
| properly defend themselves or their loved | | | | situations, the use of weapons may be needed, |
| ones if they are in danger of being hurt. | | | | especially if you are being attacked by more |
| This article will become useful if you want | | | | than one person. The two most common methods |
| to increase your knowledge of basic | | | | of self-defense is pepper spray/mace and the |
| self-defense and techniques used to fight off | | | | stun gun. Another method of self-defense is |
| an attacker. You are going learn what | | | | by the use of a 45 caliber pistol. However, |
| self-defense is, why it is needed, basic | | | | before carrying any of these weapons around, |
| self-defense moves, and weapons that can be | | | | you need to ask yourself these questions:* Is |
| useful if needed.Self-defense refers to the | | | | it legal? |
| use of violence to protect oneself and is a | | | | |
| legal right that you have. You`ve seen it in | | | | * Will it be available when I need it? |
| the movies. A pretty girl is in a parking | | | | |
| lot, some guy attempts to rape, she kicks him | | | | * Can I carry it all the time? |
| in the groin, and she runs to safety. This is | | | | |
| just an example of a situation where | | | | * Am I mentally prepared to use it?There are |
| self-defense would be necessary. You should | | | | also good VHS videos that I highly recommend |
| always plan ahead to a possible attack, | | | | if you are wanting to further your knowledge |
| always being aware of your surroundings, and | | | | of self-defense. These movies are Bruce |
| preparing to run if possible.Your attitude | | | | Lee`s, The Man/ The Myth and John McSweeney`s |
| and voice tone can make all of the difference | | | | Total Self Defense.It is a powerful state of |
| in the world. Being able to stomp on someone | | | | mind when you know these methods of |
| in a fight can be fun, but if you somehow | | | | self-defense, and you will no longer be |
| mess up, you could possibly end up dead. | | | | afraid to take a trip to the grocery store at |
| Avoid the situation whenever possible, but if | | | | night. But as I stated previously, your |
| you are being attacked, there are certain | | | | safest route is to avoid the confrontation at |
| targe points on the human body that should be | | | | all costs, and not walk around acting like an |
| targeted. These targets are the bridge of the | | | | idiot just because you know how to defend |
| nose, the knees, throat, eyes, and groin | | | | yourself. Use your power for good and NEVER |
| region. Learning martial arts is great but | | | | use it as a means of harming someone else |
| only if the martial arts program that you | | | | unless they harm you first. Until next time, |
| learning practices efficient ways of dealing | | | | later. |