| There is a strong school of thought (not primarily | | | | well developed leg muscles to give them the |
| women) which strongly feels that empowerment | | | | added advantage. |
| of women is not only about financial | | | | Having said that, the upper body (including hands) |
| in-dependency but should also extend to their | | | | ought to be toned and trained as well. For |
| physical well being and includes self defense. They | | | | instance, the heavy side of the palm can be used |
| ought to be able to defend their body and | | | | to attack the attacker's sensitive regions |
| belongings, without the reliance of a man. | | | | (particularly the groin area) in case of an imminent |
| Learning the skills of self defense will fill the | | | | threat. |
| individual with the much desired self confidence | | | | Once a woman gets into some sort of a regimen, |
| and can be life saving! It is always a good feeling | | | | she starts feeling good about herself (as she is |
| to know that you can take care of yourself in an | | | | losing weight in the process and getting toned) |
| adverse situation. | | | | and the skills that she learn everyday. The self |
| Moreover, most women look at the additional | | | | defense techniques essentially enable the woman |
| benefits that such training provides them. Since | | | | to hide her intimidation and give a psychological |
| women are more conscious about the way they | | | | edge over the attacker, which may eventually |
| look, they also take this as an opportunity to stay | | | | lead him to go away. |
| fit and well and enjoy the experience as well | | | | Self defense does not only mean learning new |
| which is quite distinct and unique in its own way. | | | | techniques and methods it also entails of tips and |
| So you are learning the art of saving your own | | | | recommendations as to what should and should |
| life and in the process getting some sort of a | | | | not be done at what time of the day. What |
| fitness regimen as well. | | | | appears to be a safe vicinity at a given time of |
| As we all know, women are naturally stronger in | | | | the day may not be so at some other time. |
| their lower body area. Hence, they need to be | | | | So the key is to observe and understand the |
| taught that they should make good and | | | | vicinity you are in and the possible threats that it |
| appropriate use of it when defending themselves. | | | | may impose to your safety and security or to |
| Hence, it is important to have rather strong and | | | | your belongings. |