Techniques

Fight vs. Flight

Flight - If you think you can successfully escape, don't hesitate, run as fast as you can to the nearest place of safety
Fight-Use any physical means to survive, and get to a safe place


Remember:
• Show no fear, remain calm
• Strong, confident stance
• Remain objective, listen to what the person is saying
• Communicate calmly and clearly. don't antagonize an attacker
• Be assertive, but don't challenge the attacker
• Breathe
• Focus


Natural Weapons
• Forehead
• Back of the head
• Teeth
• Elbows
• Fingers
• Hips
• Knees
• Feet
• Hands
• Shoulders
• Back

Targets
• Temple
• Eyes
• Nose
• Ears
• Side of the neck
• Throat
• Solar plexus/stomach
• Arms
• Hands
• Fingers
• Ribs
• Groin
• Knees
• Feet


Using Your Environment
Wherever you are, everything has the potential to be a weapon

A life threatening situation is a matter of survival and the person being attacked should aim to win by any means possible

You have to do everything you can: Kick, scream, scratch, hit, attack with a common object, anything to end the threat or gain enough time to escape.


Objects you can use: Anything that surrounds you. Indoors: ashtrays, chairs, bottles, knives, pencil, knitting needles, kitchen utensils, belts, etc. Outdoors: sand, stones, sticks, etc. Use any object you can throw that will help you stop your attacker

Sprays: Any aerosol can, hairspray, spray paint, pepper, tear gas, etc.

Most women carry a bag or purse, they can be used as weapons, as well as the items inside. Lipstick/lipstick cases, hairbrushes, perfume, etc. are potential, and legal, weapons that can be used against an attacker.