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Hi there,

So I've been saying for the longest that I was going to take some Self-Defense Classes. I think it would be very helpful to have under my belt since you never know when something is going to happen especially for women.

You can pretty much take classes at your local YMCA, park districts, and Boys and Girls Club. Some of the classes may cost you little to nothing to join. I think it's a great way to stay in shape and learn how to defend yourself.

There are many different things you can do to get away from the crook if you should ever find yourself in that situation.

Here are some tips from the source

Concept of body as a weapon in self defense:

A woman can use parts of her body to the utmost advantage as it is by far the best weapon in such an encounter.
• Hands can be used for grabbing and tearing at the soft flesh of the attacker. The underside of the arm and the inner thigh regions are recommended for attack.
• Elbows make great weapon against an assailant as it helps to twist at the waist and throw all the weight and power of upper and lower body into the hit. Elbows can help to cause immense pain on the ribs, sternum, diaphragm, throat and groin of the attacker.
• Knees are the strongest part of a woman's body and the kneecap can successfully damage the attacker between the legs.
• Head is made up of the hard bone skull which when brought in contact with the fragile part of the assailant's face, especially the nose, can do enough damage.
• The feet can be used to kick the attacker on his ankle, calf or tendon.
• Teeth can help viciously bite, no matter where it is placed. But one should use judgment while biting; otherwise she may land up with the attacker's infected blood on her mouth.

Concept of body as a weapon in self defense:

A woman can use parts of her body to the utmost advantage as it is by far the best weapon in such an encounter.

• Hands can be used for grabbing and tearing at the soft flesh of the attacker. The underside of the arm and the inner thigh regions are recommended for attack.
• Elbows make great weapon against an assailant as it helps to twist at the waist and throw all the weight and power of upper and lower body into the hit. Elbows can help to cause immense pain on the ribs, sternum, diaphragm, throat and groin of the attacker.
• Knees are the strongest part of a woman's body and the kneecap can successfully damage the attacker between the legs.
• Head is made up of the hard bone skull which when brought in contact with the fragile part of the assailant's face, especially the nose, can do enough damage.
• The feet can be used to kick the attacker on his ankle, calf or tendon.
• Teeth can help viciously bite, no matter where it is placed. But one should use judgment while biting; otherwise she may land up with the attacker's infected blood on her mouth.

What do you think?
Ever taken Self-Defense Classes?

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Comments (23)

♡A. Leungツ
♡A. Leungツ:

I really want to learn some self defense skills too since... around my neighborhood, it is getting pretty dangerous.

February 20, 2012 - 17:57
Nou Xiong
Nou Xiong:

i haven't taken any classes but i would love to...

February 6, 2012 - 23:04
Khrizzlle :)
Khrizzlle :):

i think my dad wanted me to learn self defence but it never came around

February 6, 2012 - 04:51
Pho Dang
Pho Dang:

These are Great tips thnx for sharing with us!

February 5, 2012 - 23:41
Marie Lisa Tran
Marie Lisa Tran:

Lol at Stephen's comment! I haven't taken any class yet!

February 4, 2012 - 09:01
Sara J
Sara J:

I really wanna take self defense classes!

February 4, 2012 - 06:11
Brooklyn Mak
Brooklyn Mak:

May Tii Ly: don't worry i got a belt to protect myself.

February 4, 2012 - 05:34
May Tii Ly
May Tii Ly:

Sarah Tran: sweet, they didn't teach us in school.

February 4, 2012 - 00:30
May Tii Ly
May Tii Ly:

Stephanie Elliott: haha she sure does. LOL

February 4, 2012 - 00:29
May Tii Ly
May Tii Ly:

Thi Hoang: aww, it's ok you can take your time but it's good to know what to do.

February 4, 2012 - 00:27
May Tii Ly
May Tii Ly:

Jing Jing: Yes, I believe that so much. Knowledge and self defense is power.

February 4, 2012 - 00:25
May Tii Ly
May Tii Ly:

Brooklyn Mak: LMAOL...haha too funny yeah, you better be careful what you ask for.

February 4, 2012 - 00:24
May Tii Ly
May Tii Ly:

Joanna Y: you're welcome dear

February 4, 2012 - 00:22
May Tii Ly
May Tii Ly:

jorge Carvalho: Yeah that is so true. One thing I like about Martial Arts is that it trains you to respect and when to use your skills.

February 4, 2012 - 00:21
May Tii Ly
May Tii Ly:

Ana Claro: LOL, that's funny but true. I understand.

February 4, 2012 - 00:14
Ana Claro
Ana Claro:

I would love to try it! But if thieves teasing me know I know how give a bashing

February 3, 2012 - 22:03
jorge Carvalho
jorge Carvalho:

i practice martial arts and these tips are great. But we must be careful because we can seriously injure and more drastic.
So i think the best way is keep some calm, and when we are in seriously danger we go fight.

the same principle, we do want peace by taking fight with fight.

February 3, 2012 - 21:51
Joanna Y
Joanna Y:

cool tips

February 3, 2012 - 18:01
Brooklyn Mak
Brooklyn Mak:

I keep telling my wife to take it. But i'm afraid once she learns she'll kick my ass. lol j/k

February 3, 2012 - 15:12
JING FC.
JING FC.:

woman like us needs to practice these to protect ourselves! thanks sharing!

February 3, 2012 - 11:24
Thi Hoang
Thi Hoang:

It's always a great idea to learn some sort of self-dense especially when you're female but I'm not ready for a class yet.

February 3, 2012 - 09:19
Stephanie Elliott
Stephanie Elliott:

heyyyyy she looks like kate gosselin!

February 3, 2012 - 09:08
Sarah Tran
Sarah Tran:

Had to learn self defense for pe class in the middle school. I have to say, it's pretty helpful b

February 3, 2012 - 07:34

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May Tii Ly
Female from Chicago, United States