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The Sense of Self-Defense

THE SENSE OF SELF-DEFENSE Sponsored by Notre Dame College Online In the threat of an assault, a good self-defense can be a great offense. Unfortunately, in this day and age, women are often still the target of muggings, assaults, and violence. Knowledge and routines, combined with common sense and a few select weapons of defense, can go a long way to guarding against these attacks. Check out this infographic to show you the way to a safe and sound day, every day. THE FACTS While these numbers are awful and unnerving, there are multiple methods and tools for women to properly defend themselves. 1. 2. 3. 100 - 80% 50 오우 Under 30 Under 18 • 80% of victims are under age 30. Every 2 minutes, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted. 1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. • 44% of victims are under age 18. 3. Ч. 5. 54% 97% • 54% of sexual assaults are not reported to the police. • 97% of rapists will never spend a day in jail. Victims are times more likely to suffer Roughly 2/3 of sexual assaults are committed someone known to from post-traumatic stress disorder. the victim. Self-defense moves and handheld weapons are important, but they're not the only things that can help ensure safety. The following tactics can help you fight off attacks without having to use a weapon or raise a fist. SILENT SAVIORS LISTEN TO YOUR BE AWARE INTUITION Gut instinct is often right. If a situation or area feels This is your first line of defense. Awareness of your surroundings and any potential attackers can wrong, don't enter it. lead to a successful evasion. 1. 2. Criminals tend to approach from a 45-degree angle (blind spot). When parked, or stalled, always lock your doors and keep the windows up. This avoids falling prey to a carjacking and potential assault. KEEP DON'T LEAVE THINGS LOCKED Never agree to go somewhere, even under duress. Yell for help, throw a rock, use blunt object – always stay in the principle scene. ч. USE LIGHT A simple blast of high-powered, concentrated light can temporarily blind a potential attacker, allowing for your quick escape. The most prominent option is to learn self-defense from professionals in various defensive arts, such as boxing, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and judo. Professionals can teach you the proper way to deliver basic escape-based defense moves. FIGHT TO FLEE 1. 3. 1. Knife Hand Strikes 2. Palm Strikes 3. Elbow Strikes 4. Roundhouse Kicks 5. 7. 5. Side Kicks 6. Front Snap Kicks 7. Foot Stomps 8. Shin Scrapes 9. Joint Locks 10. Hand-Grab Escapes 8. 10 HELPFUL HARDWARE In addition to your knowledge of physical maneuvers, using a tool or weapon can help. 2. 3. MACE & STUN GUNS & TASERS PEPPERSPRAY MONKEY FISTS A concentrated chemical burst will temporarily blind and incapacitate any potential attacker. A small, handheld weapon the size of a slightly larger keychain, this simple steel ball and wire is used to stun attackers when swung. Stun guns have an effective rate of 85%, whereas tasers are 100% effective. ч. 5. NOISE ALARMS OPEN ASSIST OR SWISS ARMY KNIFE Alert those in the area to an impendingattack with a small, handheld alarm. Most states allow a person to carry a blade up to 3" on them. An Open Assist or Swiss Army knife can help ward off any attacker. Although attacks occur on a daily basis, you are never defenseless. Be creative. Be smart. be strategic. But above all, be active. SOURCES: rainn.org | myketech.com | survivalcache.com powertochange.com | selfdefense-4-women.com NOTRE P DAME O+O+ ru

The Sense of Self-Defense

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In the threat of an assault, a good self-defense can be a great offense. Unfortunately, in this day and age, women are often still the target of muggings, assaults, and violence. Knowledge and routine...

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