Many women are scared every day, because they know that if a man decides to attack them, they won’t stand a chance against his enhanced strength.It’s just as important to be aware of a few simple tips and techniques that can help you escape or survive your attack unmolested.
Mentally Prepare Yourself:
Preparing for a violent attack is no different than preparing for any other emergency and denial can cost you your life. Force yourself to think about what you would do if someone were attempting to rape, kidnap or rob you. By mentally preparing yourself, you will be less likely to become frozen by fear and unable to defend yourself if the “unthinkable” were to happen.
Follow Your Intuition:
The best weapon you have is your sixth-sense. Although every animal is born with survival instincts, humans also have the ability to add judgment and everyday experience to our base intuition.
Show that you’re aware:
Show the environment that you are aware of what’s happening around you.
Prepare your body:
If you sense danger, immediately go to a starting fighting position. Move your hands close to your chest, place your right foot a bit ahead of the left and tilt your body forward. Your body is now ready for a physical confrontation.
Don’t let the hair get in the way:
Many attackers will choose the hair as an easy target to grab. It’s better to let your hair out and tuck it into your collar.
Have a weapon to reach for:
An umbrella, a set of keys or a pen can make all the difference in a moment of crisis.
Take an opportunity to run:
If you’ve identified a good time to run away from the confrontation, do it. Escaping is always better than confronting.
Remain calm:
The worst thing is to panic. This is of course a very stressful situation, but keeping your cool will do much more to save you.
Facing the possibility of being the target of a violent crime is frightening, but there’s no need for women to live a paranoid-filled life. Although you can’t control every situation, you can make smarter decisions, like avoiding unnecessary risks. Learn to trust your intuition and how to defend yourself.
