In This Article
- Self-defense Tip 1: Preventing it is worth a try
- Self-defense Tip 2: Do the correct fist
- Self-defense Tip 3: Know the vulnerable parts of the body
- Self-defense Tip 4: Don't do it if it is fatal
- Self-defense Tip 5: Focus on damage, not pain
- Self-defense Tip 6: Bearhug and Punch Defense
- Self-defense Tip 7: Neutralize the threat completely
- Self-defense Tip 8: Mental-defense is important
- Self-defense Tip 9: Have a way to alert people
- Self-defense Tip 10: Don't be afraid to invest in a minor weapon
- Self-defense Tip 11: Practice a lot
- Conclusion
There are only two ranges – all in or all out. You are either in the fight or not. It may not be our choice – but you’re either in or you’re out. If you’re in: You gotta be all in.
My oldest son thought it’d be funny to grab my arms, from the front. I smoke and was just getting ready to light a smoke. He was very surprised when I threw the smoke at his neck. He didn’t realize I hadn’t lit it. As soon as he went for the smoke (that he thought was lit) I “gently” kicked him on the upper thigh pretty close to a very “tender” area. He’s 6’, I’m 5’. So when he instinctively started to lean down to protect himself I went for his eyes which I didn’t touch but it certainly surprised him. Needless to say he doesn’t worry nearly as much about me defending myself. Another thing my Dad taught me about 60 years ago was if somebody does get you in a hug hold from the front and your hands are up, push your thumbs up into the bottom of their chin just barely behind the jaw. And if they don’t let go then put your middle fingers in their eyes and squeeze.