The first rule of self-defense is awareness. This means detecting a potential problem AND avoid it. This means when you are walking home, you don't tune-out to music with an iPod earplugs going full blast completely inattentive of your surroundings. It is always better to avoid a problem, then to have to react to it.
Walk in well lighted areas so you can see. Don't wear flashy expensive cloths or jewelries. Wear shoes that allows you to run away if necessary instead of high heels or some other shoes that makes it impractical for running.
Check into whether your state allows you to own mace or pepper spray - some states require you to have a permit. If it is legal, then carry it in your hand as you walk from the bus stop to your home.
How to defend yourself?... Have u looked at the section you've posted this in. Lol. Martial arts isnt for everyone tho, a quick simple way is just get some peppers spray and keep it somewhere u can grab it within a second. Mabe put it on ur purse strap, hanging on a jean loop, places like that. Cant be in your pocked or in your backpack or purse, if it takes longer than 3 seconds to get it ready then i say its too long. If someone grabs you they wont allow u to dig through your purse for it.
a lot of the martial arts are in it for the $$$
50 percent should be focused on meditation which will
prepare u mentally for those pearl harbor attacks ,
due to time constraints ask a qualified instructor on
the proper method (especially breathing )
I walk home from the bus and sometimes I'm scared I'll get snatched up & kidnapped one day! I am really bad at reacting to situations that terrify me!! I have this slightly big metal ring that I bought a few months ago and I was thinking to wear it. I was thinking if a kidnapper came, I could try to punch them with the ring on my knuckles? Can you please tell me if this is a good idea and if there are other good ways? Please please please!
