I believe it is important for everyone to know self-defense. You never know when you need it, especially with hoodlums on every corner. With the proper training, anyone could overpower even a number of assailants.
I work in Michigan waiting tables. I had purchased some self protection DVDs online hoping it could protect me from getting mugged, or worse. I thank my lucky stars everyday that I did because I was an almost-victim of sexual assault.
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 did my best to recall all that I have learned from the self protection DVDs I bought and immediately studied. I did not expect I would be using this know-how to defend myself within such a short time of practicing what was shown to me.
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.
After using their own knives against them and dislocating their elbows, I dashed away. It was a good thing there was a policeman stationed in the immediate area. Both criminals were taken to jail quickly after I told my story.
He was amazed at how I got away. I credit my escape to the self protection DVDs and the practice I had at home. It really leveled the field.
Even an ordinary citizen like me can go against dangerous hooligans and win. It also makes me happy to note that these videos always leave a friendly message to utilize our expertise with discretion.
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Date Added: Aug 26, 2010;
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