How Appearing Vulnerable Might Save Your Life
#vulnerable_target How Appearing Vulnerable Might Save Your Life! I know you are thinking about how appearing vulnerable can be good. Let me explain further. NOT APPEARING vulnerable might be the most important aspect of violence prevention. You want to appear...
The 4 Most Common Self Defence Myths
Four Random Self Defence Myths Here are the four most common self-defence myths I have heard since I began teaching in 1994. Which ones have you encountered? 1) Self Defence begins with physical training. 2) Just kick your attacker in the groin. This one, I have...
Here Are My Self Defence Clothing Quirks
#safe_self_defence I assumed I would be safe near my granddaughter, but she quickly taught me that I must always stay vigilant and remain aware of how my clothing plays into my safety regarding self-defence. Talking about some clothing quirks regarding self-defence...
Multiple Steps in a Self Defence Attack Can Be Dangerous
Rather than be Negative Nelly, I would like to take a constructive approach by analyzing the challenges present in this self-defence video for defending against a Grab and Punch and offer some alternative strategies. Having multiple steps in a self-defence attack can...
How To Use The Lint Roller As An Improvised Weapon?
#improvised_weapon The Lint Roller - The Missed Improvised Weapon? Is my granddaughter a genius? She showed me an ingenious way to use a lint roller as an improvised weapon, and I couldn't help but laugh! Many people ask about using gadgets, devices, and other items...
I Love To Deliver Powerful Elbow Strikes But…
#elbow_strikes I LOVE THE FRONT ELBOW STRIKE, BUT... You know the value of front elbow strikes regarding self-defence if you're anything like me! I love the power and potential of a well-delivered front elbow strike, whether used offensively or defensively. But does...
My Top 5 Excuses To Not Learn Self Defence
#self_defence_excuses The 5 Common Excuses I Hear for Avoiding Self-Defense Training
How To Or Should You Intervene in a Self Defence Attack?
#image_title How To Or Should You Intervene in a Self Defence Attack? Imagine you are across the street and see a man aggressively grasping a woman's arms. He is NOT striking her, but she is actively trying to distance herself from him, her body tense and expression...
No One Needs Self Defence Until They Do
#need_self_defence I Do Not Need Self Defence, Until Several years back, I was teaching violence prevention & self-defence to a small group of women who dealt with Human Trafficking victims in their First Nations community in Northern Ontario. On my journey...
How To Stand Up To The Bully
#stand_up_to_the_bully "Just Stand Up To The Bully!" One of the most common anti-bullying tips is to stand up to your bully, showing them you will not be intimidated. It makes sense, but if that is the extent of the advice, it has little chance of being effective....