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How To Avoid Being An Easy Target

By Bobby Gott November 5, 2020Women's Self Defense

It’s good to know what’s needed in order to avoid being an easy target. You want to be a hard target for anyone who might be looking at you as part of the pool they’re looking at to potentially inflict harm. In this next section, we’re going to discuss the best things to do in order to keep yourself safe.

Do Women’s Self Defense Classes Work?

By Bobby Gott November 4, 2020Women's Self Defense

Yes, they do. Having the knowledge of identifying a potential threat and to exercise the right actions or strategy can be really helpful in neutralizing any dangers. Many of us might react differently when it comes to danger, some may freeze up, whereas others might immediately turn to aggression. By taking self-defense classes, you’re giving yourself the best opportunity and moving away from said danger and protecting yourself. Without self-defense knowledge, you may unknowingly or unwillingly, put yourself in more danger as a result.

The Mind of an Attacker

By Bobby Gott November 2, 2020Women's Self Defense

The mind of the attacker is something that many of us will struggle to understand. What we fear is that we could be on the receiving end of an attack if we’re not careful. For anyone who wishes to intend violence or assault on another individual, it takes them seven seconds to pick out their victim. But how do you avoid becoming a target? There are certain things that you can do to help yourself and to avoid the threat or dangers that come from an attacker.

How To Spot When You’re In Danger

By Bobby Gott November 1, 2020Women's Self Defense

When it comes to violence, a lot of it can be predictable. There’s usually certain behavior or actions that can indicate someone wanting to engage with you without having even said or done anything, to begin with. These are called Pre-Violence Indicators, and they could come in various, different ways. It might be someone watching you for long periods of time before following you to what they’re saying to you directly in the lead up to a potential attack.