One great skill to acquire is self-defense. With the world crawling with dangerous elements, having knowledge in this area can keep you alive. Any random person could bring down any attacker, no matter the size or number.
I am a waitress from Michigan. Months ago, I bought self protection DVDs online with the intention of preparing myself against criminals. Little did I know my purchase would save me from an attempted sexual assault by two street thugs.
The rain was pouring down and I was going home alone. I sensed that I was being tailed. When I looked, two men were fast approaching. They eventually confined me to an abandoned backstreet and terrorized me with a knife.
I wracked my brain trying to remember all the information on the self protection DVDs I watched. I never thought I had to apply the steps so early after acquiring them. All my preparation was put to good use.
I made use of krav maga and aikido moves and principles I saw on the self protection DVDs. I went for my attackers' weak points like the groin, neck and joints. Krav maga taught me to use my assailant as a shield if there was more than one of them.
I pulled their elbows from their joints and stabbed them with their own knives, after which I rushed to find the nearest police officer. Seeing one close by, I explained my situation and he quickly arrested the pair.
The cop praised me for handling myself well in a dangerous situation. It all was thanks to my self protection DVDs and to my cool head that reminded me about all I absorbed while watching them.
Any regular individual can protect himself or herself if armed with the right information and skills. And with mastering self-defense comes great restraint to use it only for personal safety.
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Date Added: Aug 26, 2010;
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