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Maintain Distance Personal Comfort Zone. No stranger or hostile relation is allowed to get closer than 5 feet to you without vetting or permission. Period. If they do, attack the attacker. Practice a relaxed, non-threatening listening stance you can explode from.
Just Say No
Never accept offers of help from strangers ("can I carry your packages?"). This was a favorite ruse of serial killers such as Ted Bundy. If things feel wrong, run away screaming. If you can't run, you'll have to fight. Learn how: both hand-to-hand and weapons.
I know we have all had that long walk back to the car. And you have to rationalize with safety. Here are a few tips that could help do the trick.
Watch your corners
4. Walk wide around building corners. Don't get jumped.: both hand-to-hand and weapons. React. Practice a high speed flinch response in the event you're surprised by a sound, movement or touch
Protect yourself with your hands
Receiving the first hit during a fight can destabilize you – especially if it lands on a place where it hurts very badly. Always be watchful of every move your attacker might want to make. Chances are that he wants to hit you at the weak points listed above. (Of course, since you are aiming at hitting him at those weak points, why not expect that he’s aiming at the same? So, keep your hands close to those weak areas to block any coming punches..
Hit first
Nothing can destabilize you faster during a self-defense struggle than being hit first. Similarly, nothing can boost your confidence faster than hitting your opponent first. So, act fast and attack first. If you are able to land the first blow on your attacker, then the door of escape will open widely for you.
Hit where it hurts
In order to weaken your attacker with just one or two punches or kicks, target those punches at parts of his body where he will really feel the pain. Most of the time people will protect their faces during a fight. So, don’t attempt hitting your attacker on the face, as your chances of succeeding at this are very slim. Instead, target areas such the groin, the throat, and the thigh. If your attacker’s footwear isn’t protective, a sudden trample on his toes is another great idea..
Top Ten Best Self
Defense Tips
Keep close
Whenever you are trying to defend yourself, keep very close to your attacker. If you are too close to him, he will find it hard to hit you. In fact, you should cling tightly to him if possible, and you would render him harmless..
Be Alert
Wake up. Turn off your iPod/iPhone etc. when out in public. Don't jog with earphones. Check out the gas station, ATM, 7-Eleven etc. before you pull up/go in so you don't become part of a stickup in progress.
Stay Calm
Many victims end up being robbed, assaulted, or maimed because they gave in to fear. When you are afraid, you will be either slow to act or unable to act at all. So, it is very important that you keep your composure by not being afraid. (Of course, I know it’s easier said than done). Even when you are afraid (which is the case most of the time), never show it. Rather, show your attacker that you are fierce as well. This will send a warning signal and instill some fear in him.
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Dont struggle
When you are attacked, check if the assailant has a gun or some other dangerous weapon. If he does, well, you should submit to his orders, as struggling with him could cost you your life. Never make a move unless you are very confident that you can disarm him. Similarly, if you are attacked by a gang, most of the time you will be overpowered easily if you try to struggle. So, submit to whatever they want – to save your life.