| Prepare yourself for any situation | | | | attacker cannot grab it to control your upper |
| The best self defense weapon you can have is | | | | body. |
| preparedness for any situation. If you know you | | | | Think ahead by carrying a self defense product |
| are going to be in a dangerous area, plan your | | | | Self defense weapons are great options if you |
| travel itinerary so as to avoid high risk places at | | | | are looking to greatly enhance your personal |
| night or at times when you are apt to be alone. | | | | security without relying on fancy kicks and |
| When you travel to a new place, research the | | | | evasive moves. And there are various products |
| location ahead of time so you can familiarize | | | | with diverse features to help meet your individual |
| yourself more rapidly once you are there. | | | | needs. Pepper spray is one of the most basic self |
| You may also want to consider taking a self | | | | defense products. With an active ingredient |
| defense class to learn some additional techniques | | | | derived from Chile pepper, upon contact with an |
| for physically protecting yourself against an | | | | individual's skin and eyes, pepper spray causes |
| attacker. No matter what you choose, take time | | | | intense burning, temporary blindness, and extreme |
| to map out your personal strategy for reacting in | | | | nausea. Many people choose pepper spray |
| an attack situation, whether it be with physical | | | | because it is portable and easy to use. |
| defense, flight, or the use of a self defense | | | | Stun guns also come in several compact models |
| weapon. | | | | that are capable of temporarily incapacitating an |
| Be aware of your body and your surroundings | | | | individual when an electric charge is applied directly |
| The first step toward protecting yourself when | | | | to the body. A stun baton does the same job |
| you are out and about is to always be aware of | | | | but, because of its shape, places more distance |
| your surrounding area as well as your body | | | | between the individual and her attacker. The taser |
| position. This is especially important in high risk | | | | is one of the most powerful self defense |
| areas like parking lots and alleyways. Trust your | | | | weapons available and many women prefer it |
| instincts and if you sense something suspicious, | | | | because they can immobilize an attacker by |
| leave the area immediately or do what you can | | | | launching electric probes from up to fifteen feet |
| to draw attention to yourself and alert help. | | | | away. Each of these self defense products is |
| If you sense the approach of an attacker, show | | | | small enough to fit in a purse or a briefcase and |
| him that you are aware of his presence while | | | | capable of immobilizing an attacker so you have |
| preparing your body at the same time. Adopt a | | | | ample time to get away and seek safety. |
| strong stance by placing your legs about a foot | | | | Learning how to defend yourself can help you feel |
| apart and keeping your knees slightly bent. It is | | | | more confident, tone your body, and sharpen |
| important that you are centered and maintain | | | | your senses. Remember this trio of self defense |
| balance if you must confront an assailant. If you | | | | tips and, should the situation arise, you will be fully |
| wear your hair in a pony tail, quickly undo it so an | | | | prepared to protect yourself. |