Comments on: Top 10 Self Defense Techniques

By: Mastercarol

Mastercarol — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:55:57 +0000

I’ve been teaching and studying martial arts for over 18 years now and for the past 8 of those 18 years I’ve been teaching reality based self-defense.
There is one thing that I was always taught from my Taekwondo instructor; was if someone accosted me and asked for my money or my keys or anything, to give it up gladly and they will leave you alone…he said, no need to fight back.
Well, I have to disagree with that comment and some other so called self-defense instructors who teach, “give up your possessions and don’t fight back, their possessions, you cabn replace them.” True, but whose to say that after they take your possessions they don’t stab you, shoot you or worse anyway? You are worth fighting back. There have been many story’s where someone got robbed and had their purse stolen and a man stabbed her right after that. You need to fight back and you should fight back. Give them your possessions that they ask for, just be ready and prepared for something to happen aftyerwards. Always train that way too.

By: Delicious Bass

Delicious Bass — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:54:40 +0000

Let me share some tips. (I’m not a Lawyer) I carry concealed 365 days a year. S&W .357 model 60. 1911’s are great weapons for your house or car, but a little big to keep on you all of the time.

A social fight can be avoided nearly 100% of the time. It’s your choice. Being criminally confronted in the streets is very different. Being approached in a secluded area is cause for much higher alarm than being confronted in a bar. A bar room bully will always allow you an escape and use of deadly force to prevent a broken nose is unjustified. Whereas I would not hesitate to use my weapon if confronted on the street or in a park.

Keys to remember: if your opponent is loud, blustery and flush (red in the face) he is posturing, and if you give him an out where he doesn’t lose face he will almost certainly take it. If your opponent is calm and white in the face he is far more dangerous and you need to be on high alert. The blood in his body has gone to his arms and legs and he is ready to fight. If you are out drinking and jawing back and fourth, you will inevitably be in fights. These are not violent attacks and don’t require self defense. They are fights. You will win some and lose some. Here, a groin attack really is in poor taste.

Truly defending yourself requires that you don’t instigate trouble. Don’t lock eyes with people and don’t engage verbally with people who are looking for trouble. If someone says “what are you looking at?” calmly reply “nothing Man” or “I don’t have a problem.” This is the first line of self defense. If you don’t use it, and tell a guy to S your D. Prepare to fight and don’t act like a victim if you get your A kicked.

If someone persists and comes towards you after you have done your legitimate best to defuse the situation. Do this: Stand up, put your hands up, open palms out in front of you. (this maintains your safe space and if attacked, your hands are where you want them.) Make your last verbal stand (loud enough to be heard, especially if people are around) give a clear warning and command them to “STOP” and say you do not want to fight. Say “It’s over Man, I don’t want to do this.” almost any confrontation will stop here. You should start backing away now. If he persists towards you, now is the time to attack swiftly with everything you have.

If you carry a weapon, when to draw is subjective. The general rule is only draw when you feel that your life is in danger. I feel that being approached on an empty street justifies this, where as being confronted in a busy bar does not. Like I said nearly 100% of social bar fights can be avoided. If you leave and are followed that may be a diiferent circumstance.

By: Bobnoxious

Bobnoxious — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:01:53 +0000

I think I’ll stay in tonite

By: Kodanshi

Kodanshi — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:48:18 +0000

I actually disagree with #2. Most fights that I’ve been in have NEVER been fair one–on–one fights. And taking someone to the ground when his mates are around will only result in you getting your head repeatedly stamped on!

By: shabbir

shabbir — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:05:04 +0000

Its mind blowing ………… I WANT MORE IDEAS……….

By: svetlana

svetlana — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:20:00 +0000

uhh about that bull part, he may never win, but he sure as hek gonna either take to the hospital or take you with him to the grave…bull fighting is defenitly not easy its a dangerous yet pointless sport… you eff with a wild animal you always lose… do not compare man with beast. (beasts are all muscle)

By: lrigD

lrigD — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:33:33 +0000

Interesting and useful list. Ok, so I’ve never been in a real fight (unless you count kid’s fights), but I’ve had some self defense stuff at school lately and though it’s not exactly world-class defense, I found it very fun to do. The fact that it has a practical use just makes it better.

This is one of the times I’m glad I am a woman. You can kick me in my groin, sure, but I probably won’t hurt as much as men do. Hah.

By: Shaaronie

Shaaronie — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:07:05 +0000

I found most of these tips not useful, as I am a woman. Some of the comments were helpful. Not panicking is a great one and not revealing any weapon is another good one. I recall cutting across a playground about 7pm coming home from work, and this guy started to follow me into it. He was about 50 feet behind. He kept going psst… psst. I had a coat on so I kept my same pace, but slowly slid my hand into my empty pocket and slowly pulled it out as if I were trying to be sneaky about it but making sure he could see the action, not the hand itself. I walked a few more steps, took a glance around and I was all alone. Needless to say, I didn’t take that short cut anymore. A few years ago, I was walking back from McDonalds and had a coffee in my hand (another short-cut through the subway station). This was on a Sunday A.M. so it was deserted. As I left the station, I noticed a guy walking toward me but on the opposite side of the street. I was suspicious when he kept glancing around and then looking at me. Suddenly, he decided to cross the street to my side while I was trying to cross to his side. While we were both waiting for a break in traffic, I slowly, with my thumb, lifted the lid off the cup of coffee and while looking intently at him to make sure he noticed. Apparently, this was a deterrent as he stayed on his side of the street, kept walking and I got home safely. I live in Baltimore and the chances of being a victim are great so not making your self an easy target is important. Years ago, I was at a bus stop with my 6 month old daughter when this crazy guy got up in my face and started talking angrily at me. I was so terrified because I had my daughter in my arms! So instinctively, I acted crazy back! “Did you get the cab? “Where’s the cab? “This bus is taking too long? You got the money? He looked at me as if I was crazy and slowly walked away! Whew! And last, I was home alone one night when I heard someone knock at my back door?!! When I called out who is is it, nobody answered. Well not used to being alone, I was a bit scared. So instead of going upstairs to bed, I decided to sleep downstairs on the couch and bought a comforter and blanket with me to curl up and watch TV with the lights on. I sleep with my head under covers (always have) and soon I fell asleep. Sometime later, for some reason I woke up, sat up and let out this blood curdling scream. I saw the silhouette of a man in my dining room entrance. He then ran out of the back door of my house and left the door wide open. It took me several minutes to compose myself and to get up to lock the door and call the police. On the way back to the LR to wait for police, I noticed a baseball bat (not mine) standing beside a wall. Apparently this invader planned to rob my house, and possibly bash my brains out. Luckily my covers hid me and probably just looked like a ball of covers, nobody under there. He had broken the kitchen window and let himself in.

By: Moody

Moody — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:21:34 +0000

Well, I’m a woman and I would like to add some advice to the ladies out there (or whoever else feels they might put it to good use, I’m not a sexist)
* The best way to put a man down, is a good kick to the groin. Follow through with a punch to the throat to block his respiration. Then you’ll have bought yourself time to get the hell out of there.
* If you find yourself facing more than one attacker, always go for the one with the biggest mouth, he’ll most probably be the “leader” and if you shut him up, the rest’ll be disoriented or lost (which is why they always tried to kill the Indian Chief … remember)
* If attacked from behind, land a series of specific hits. First, stomp your attacker on the foot, the thinner the heels you’re wearing, the more it’ll hurt! That should already take them by surprise and it’s very likely their grip on you will loossen right off the bat. Kick them in the shin next, punch or grab (and squeeze!!!) their “private parts”, which is bound to make them back off a little more. If that’s created enough space between you, raise your arm and crack your elbow across their face. If they’re still too close, hit them in the ribs and *create* that distance, THEN hit them in the face.
Finally, your best bet to ensure they will have trouble following you (and in the meantime they might have changed their mind about attacking you), turn to face them and kick them where it hurts.
Like they say: This is the street, no rules!
Hit them where it hurts and show them they were wrong messing with you.

You have more weapons than you think you do!!! Remember that.
You’re wearing heels?? USE THEM.
You’ve got a purse?? Hit them with it, I’m sure there will be plenty of things in there that will make their head spin.
You have keys on you?? Use them too. Either hold them in your hand and strike with them, or throw them into their face. This will distract them, after what you can land that first punch (or kick to the nuts!!!). Make sure to pick up your keys before you start running though!!!

And most importantly: WE ARE NOT THE WEAKER SEX!!!!!

Men should finally learn that little fact of life.

By: Rockaholic

Rockaholic — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:07:35 +0000

the only thing i have to say about alex’s list is the more throws more hits part. more often than not a well aimed blow can end a fight much quicker and easier than a flurry of sloppy ones. put a good right cross on a dudes chin and he will see stars, pound a flurry on him and he might make the choice YOU should have and pop you one square on the chin, nose, eye, whatever. dont be afraid to throw a punch but dont toss them around aimlessly. on top of making ineffective strikes you will most likely tire yourself out, then your in trouble. when your to tired to keep swinging its the other guys turn. remember that