Questions about various methods and tools for self-defense

Your Brain



Why is your brain a defensive tool?



Your brain is your best weapon. It has been optimized by
evolution to keep you alive. It is always with you, ready
to be used, and you can exercise it without leaving your chair.


Your brain creates your attitude, which is one of the most
important survival characteristics you can possess. If you
believe, deeply and truly, that you are worth protecting, and
if you project that attitude to those around you, most
criminals will simply leave you alone.


The best self-protection for most crimes is prevention, and
you can easily prevent many crimes just by being aware (using your
eyes, your ears, and yes, your brain) of who and what is
around you. If prevention fails, and you have to use some
of the other tools and techniques here, your brain will
automatically bring forth the physical moves you have practiced.


A strong, survival-oriented attitude, coupled with some
specific physical training is a devastating combination that
will triumph over someone who tries to harm you.


Unarmed fighting



What is Unarmed fighting?



Unarmed, or empty-handed, fighting is that done without any kind of weapon
except your body parts. It differs from martial arts in that the best
programs are designed specifically for women.


An effective 20 to 25 hour course can teach you how to defend
yourself, and render an assailant unconscious.



Where can I learn more?



Look in your local white or yellow pages under self-defense for Model
Mugging, Impact, Bamm, or RAD (Rape Aggression Defense).
There are also several studios with web pages,
so a search engine should be able to turn up some useful hits.


Look for a training program that is taught by women, and that includes
"fights" with men wearing special protective gear so that you can hit, punch,
and kick full force.


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