Everyone needs to know the basics of how to defend themselves. With the state of our world today, you never know when someone might get it into their mind that you look like a tempting target. Although your goal should be to escape, several real-world locations create natural trap points where someone could attack. You […]
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Throwing stars are a unique self-defense weapon that can maximize damage while expanding your boundaries. If you’ve seen action movies from Japan, China, and other parts of Asia, it’s not unusual to see a few throwing stars flying around the screen. When they’re thrown for fun, this self-defense tool is sometimes called a “Ninja Star.” […]
You see someone suspicious on the street. As they reach into a pocket, your eye catches the glint of a knife blade. There’s a stun gun knife in your pocket. You pull it out to defend yourself, but both options require close contact to be effective. You can’t reach the attacker with the stun gun […]
When crime increases, two reactions occur. Gun sales rise, and so does local interest in self-defense classes. Although most self-defense courses are designed to teach women how to protect themselves, everyone has options. If the class talks about domestic violence, the organizers typically limit it to ages 12 and up. The best self-defense courses involve […]
Chuko Sandoval told police officers that he stayed at a smoke shop in Las Cruces, NM, on a late December evening after purchasing something because another person was acting strangely in the store. It even made the clerks uncomfortable. As the events unfolded, Anthony Malone tried to steal some watches from one of the store’s […]
You’re enjoying a night out with friends. It’s time for everyone to head home, so you head over to the parking lot where your car is parked. The lighting is a bit sketchy. You pull out the keys, toggle the unlock, and dismiss your instincts as paranoia that’s when you hear the sound of rapid […]
De-escalation techniques are becoming part of the standard operating procedure for law enforcement agencies across the United States. These tools have been part of the juvenile justice and educational systems for more than two decades. Programs like Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) teach participants how to recognize emotional situations, process information, and encourage talking instead of […]
Self-defense strategies ensure you don’t need to react on instinct when an attacker or an aggressive animal comes your way. If you know what to do in each potential situation, you can react quickly and purposefully. Those traits make it much easier for you to get away safely. Here are the best options to use, […]