More Articles

Self Defense Education Three Sure Fire Ways to Teach Your Child About Safety

SECRETS OF ANCIENT KUNG FU SOLVE MODERN FITNESS PROBLEM

Non Combative Self Defense

Self Defense Why Pepper Gel is The Best Defense for You

Reality Based Self Defense 19 Principles You Must Know for Surviving a Real World Street Attack

Traditional vs New Age Self Defense

LEARNING TAEKWONDO

The Benefits of Martial Arts Training

Chin Na Fa Skill of Catch and Hold

In A Self Defense Situation Control The Distance And You Control The Fight

Nuts amp Bolts of Self Defense

Martial Art Equipment

Why Martial Arts Is The Best Thing You Can Do To Get Your Child Ready for School This Year

When is the Right Time to Study Self Defense

Five Reasons Every Mom Needs Martial Arts

Kicking Techniques For Street Fighting Self Defense

Emotion Based Defensive Response A Non Traditional Martial Arts Approach to Self Defense

Self Defense Safety and The 6 Keys to Effectiveness

Self Defense And Psychological Preparedness

AMAZING karate martial arts HISTORY

Martial Arts Articles Self Defense

Essential Factors in Women's Self Defense

Author: Paul Smiley

Criminals are more intelligent than we give them credit for when it comes to their choice of victims. They do not typically choose a victim at random, but rather when they see a good opportunity available to them. It's the same scenario as the low hanging fruit or the mentality of a predator when he sees an injured animal in the wild. They will prey on those who are vulnerable, unaware, or viewed as an uncomplicated target. If you act as if you are familiar with your surroundings, show strength, and walk with confidence, a criminal will not want to put in the extra effort to fight you.

Keep your attention on everyone around you. Do not assume that a well-dressed gentleman cannot be an attacker. If someone is approaching you in a confronting manner, look them square in the eye, and yell "Stop" or "Go Away". Almost every assailant that has agreed to an interview says that they will not pursue a woman if she shows self-confidence and the mental fortitude to fight back.

Verbal self-defense is a very strong weapon and many who have used this as part of their strategy say it was very effective when used in a strong and assertive voice. Using pepper sprays, stun guns and other such personal defense weapons can work in the same manner. Just by pointing it at an attacker and telling him you have the device can neutralize the situation.

Self-defense items are very valuable in addition to right mindset. However, it's important that you practice and have the item available. In some cases, the element of surprise is the best advantage with a defense product. If you would like to see the full range and types of self-defense products available, there is a very good site at www.staffpatrol.com/products .

If you decide to use pepper spray or tear gas, practice a few times on a tree or similar target. It's important to know how far and wide the spray will go with your particular model. If you are using a stun gun, practice how you can position it and how to hold it firmly. Stun guns in particular can deter an attacker by simply firing a short blast in the air. The higher-powered models will blast a bright electrical arch and create a very menacing sound.

Understanding how verbal self-defense works is necessary whether or not you choose to use additional self-defense products. The power of your voice shows your confidence, willingness to defend yourself and your commitment to use any item you have. If you do choose a personal protection item, it's important to check with your local law enforcement to see which products are legal in your area. Fortunately, most states allow some type of defense product for personal use.

About the Author
About the author - Paul Smiley is a contributing member of Staff Patrol's security products and services. Staff Patrol offers preemployment screening, criminal investigative services and a host of personal defense products. For more information, contact support@staffpatrol.com or visit http://www.staffpatrol.com

More Martial Arts and Self Defense Articles

The Difference Between Karate and Kung Fu
For many people, especially those who are not familiar with martial arts, the question often arises on what the difference between karate and kung fu is. Upon watching somebody doing martial arts, the untrained eye will find it hard to tell...read more

Shaolin Kung Fu for Kids
Shaolin is a 1,500 year-old Chan (Zen) Buddhist temple in China that is famous worldwide for its peaceful-looking monks who perform incredible kung fu stunts. You might have seen images or performances of Shaolin kids bending their limbs...read more

Why Shaolin Kung Fu?
Why Shaolin Kung Fu? True, Shaolin Kung Fu is the oldest of the martial arts, arguably dating back to 527 A.D. when an Indian Buddhist Prince came to China to preach in the Shao Lin Temple. But in this day and age, in the Western world, why are...read more

Unconventional Personal Self Defense Weapons
Many of us believe in the importance of personal self defense. But we may not have skills or training in karate, boxing, or other systems we normally associate with personal self defense, and rely instead upon the advantage of weaponry. Weapons...read more

SECRETS OF ANCIENT KUNG FU SOLVE MODERN FITNESS PROBLEM
SECRETS OF ANCIENT KUNG FU SOLVE MODERN FITNESS PROBLEM Finally, the gap between intense martial arts aerobics and soft soothing exercise programs which elongate the muscles, such as yoga and Pilate's, has been bridged. A martial arts aerobic has...read more

Women's Self-Defense - Why Most Programs Are Wrong
Women's self defense issues are constantly in the news and a 'hot' topic for conversations. It seems that everyone from police officers to karate instructors has his or her own philosophy and theories about the how's and why's of self defense for...read more

I Don't Know Much About Martial Arts Except...
My only experience in the martial arts was a three week long experiement with kung fu. I went to the class to see what it was like and to learn about the thing that took many of my friends captive on every Tuesday and Thursday night. I cautiously...read more

Why The Wizened Old Martial Arts Masters In The Movies Are Dead Wrong
Watch almost any martial arts movie where the old, wise karate or kung fu master is training a new student...and you will almost always hear teacher tell student to "look your enemy in the eye." Bad idea. Really bad idea. Why? Because, while...read more

AMAZING karate martial arts HISTORY
The late Gichin Funakoshi wrote the following text from his book 'To-Te Jitsu' It offers a true insight into the perception of what Karate is and means according to one of the founding fathers of modern Karate. In Okinawa, a miraculous and...read more

4 Reasons Why Kicking an Attacker in the Groin is a Bad Idea During a Self-Defense Situation
It goes without question that, within the realms of martial arts and self-defense, there are literally hundreds of things that you can do to debilitate an attacker. From the various methods of striking different body targets with punches and...read more

Notice: These martial arts and self defense articles are gathered from various public sources and are presented "as is" for for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the Lo Man Kam Wing Chun Kung Fu Organization. The authors of this site make no claims and take no responsibility regarding the content of these articles.

Wing Chun Las Vegas Kung Fu School | 6366 W. Sahara Ave | Phone: (702) 768-1201