Women's Self Defense Journals

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Journal Entries #1

You don't have to be too young or too old to learn to defend yourself! Self Defense and Self Protection parallels the practitioners attitude and confidence. In order for one (young or old - male or female) to successfully defend themselves; they must come equipt with the mindset to do so. What does that entail? Attitude! Confidence! Self Esteem! Inward Strength.

Self Defense comes in many forms - You can be defending yourself against a physical attack, however, more usual, you can be defending yourself against an emotional attack or a verbal attack... The idea of the "Stranger lurking in the bushes waiting to pounce on their victim" is less likely than defending oneself against someone they already know. It could be from a spouse or significant other, a family member, a co-worker or a random acquaintance. Most of the time, it may not get to the physical stage - but later can lead up to it.

Once the above said "attacker" realizes that his or her "victim" is a push-over, that's when the attacker feels comfortable to take action against you.

A couple of pointers, that I always express to the participants in my Self Defense workshop:

• Always look your attacker in the eye


• Stand proud and strong - remember, any attacker (verbal, emotional or physical) are bullies at heart. You stand up to a bully, they usually back down.


• Remain confident and in control (Control your breathing, your body stance and your emotions)


• And if it gets physical (Be Pro-Active) - learn some quick and easy self defense physical moves to properly defend yourself - and Don't forget to YELL!! ***Important note! NEVER initiate a physical confrontation.
• If it becomes physical against you and you're able to get away from the attacker - report the incident to the police immediately. No one has the right to lay their hands on you. (Check the laws in your own state or country)
• Important to know - if you feel your friend, significant other, spouse or family member is verbally or possibly could be physically abusive - LEAVE! Do not stay! Find services that will help you get away from the perpetrator.


• Practice on your own keeping scenarios in your head.

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Journal Entries #2 The difference between Sexual Assault & Rape - Fighting from the ground!

A question was asked during a Self Defense Seminar-

What is the difference between Sexual Assault and Rape?

The answer to that question; there really isn't any difference. Sexual Assault is an attack on a person in a sexual manner to show control over the victim. That could be many situations under the sexual attack umbrella (rape, sodomy, molestation, etc..). Rape and Sexual Assault run hand and hand.

How can you prevent someone from raping you?

The answer - revert back to Self Defense Journal Entry#1. Usually, an attacker doesn't want to tangle with an assertive woman that can take care of herself. It's confidence that you can protect yourself. Although there are situations that I know very competent, strong women who have been attacked. However, their "self defense" knowledge came way too late when they started learning self defense after being attacked in the past.

Learn to defend yourself from the Ground or even going to the Ground!

BE PRO-ACTIVE! Learn self defense moves specifically to protect you (as a woman) from every confrontation angle - especially the ground! It's important to know vital striking areas that can get you out of a jam, but please learn how to defend yourself and attack from the ground. Ground fighting is a great tool to learn and probably the safest, since you're already on the ground and you don't have to worry about falling.

Learning to fall is just as important - so when you have to transition into fighting from the ground, it will be effortless.

Remember, no one has the RIGHT to touch you if you don't want them to. You have the absolute right to defend yourself. If you're looking for a Self Defense program - as scary or kind of humiliating you feel it can be - find an instructor that will teach you falling in every direction and ground self defense.