Act like a lady

Me act like a lady...I don't think so!

We all have learned to keep our distance from trouble.  As an instructor, part of the lesson plan I teach for self defense awareness is teaching individuals how to avoid and evade potential dangerous situations.  You should never allow a stranger to break into that 3’-5’ “personal space” you have around you.  That space is your absolute safety zone. 

OK, worst case scenario; what happens if the assailant gets in, gets hands on? Have you thought about what your next move will be? Whether you employ self defense hands on techniques, or if you have not had formal training and it is just raw fighting, either way it will be the fight of your life.  OK, so now we are talking about actually fighting for your safety and maybe for your life.  Ladies, it may be very difficult to imagine yourself in a knockdown, drag out fight. Am I right? As females we naturally are the ones who are sweet, kind, nurturing, comforting. We don’t throw punches; we don’t wrestle on the ground and get hit.  It’s was always the boys that were in fights on the playground & after school, not us girls.  At least where I grew up!

Well, make no mistake about it, if an assailant gets a hold of you, it will be the fight of your life.  If you get the chance to fight, you need to be a raw, dirty & brutal.  Give him everything you’ve got, screaming, biting, scratching, and punching; literally as if your life depended on it.  Your elbow is one of the strongest, most effective ways to deliver good solid blows. Also, the heel of your hand straight up into the nose of your assailant is a very effective deterrent. 

Keep it together mentally, be aggressive and get away as soon as you can as fast as you can.  First and foremost don’t you ever give up! 

Keep training and be safe….

WSA Instructor Carol