Self-defense and Safety Issues

hannibal2003 · 07-12-2005, 12:06 AM

I'm opening this thread for the ladieson AY to discuss this important subject.
I'll try to post something of interest each day and everyone can discuss it and/or post something of their own. I think it's important for the girls to know about and think about safety and how to protect themselves in this sometimes messed up world. I'll be happy to answer any questions on the subject and I hope the discussion continues for a good,long time. Just so you know, I am a certified self-defense instructor and have been teaching Tae kwon do for a few years so I'm not just making stuff up

. If you have any questions or comments right off the bat please feel free to post. If not I'll try to start up the discussion tomorrow. Thanx.

,Josh

MyJoyOverflows · 07-12-2005, 12:56 AM

I think that it's really awesome that you posted this. It's a subject that I believe needs to be brought up...questions asked, advice given. Thanks for bringing this up!

ligatio_babe · 07-12-2005, 01:09 AM

I'm alright in practice for self defense, and grading in September for red belt in Tae Kwon Do.

However, when I'm confronted in a situation I've learned from experience, unfourtunately, that I can't defend myself. I freak out, and I freeze up. I can't even take someone pretending to hit me, and I have no idea why. So yes, there's my battle: being mentally ready.

07-12-2005, 11:14 AM

I actually have the opposite problem (I also am in Tae Kwon Do)
Whenever I feel a threat coming on me I react right away, and sometimes I react when there's no threat.

It's strange, I have never been afraid ever of any guy attacking me.
I have actually had it happen before and I laid the guy out (some years back before I took up tae kwon do).

I dunno...it could be false confidance, but martial arts is quickly helping me learn how to keep situations in my control.

hannibal2003 · 07-12-2005, 11:39 AM

Wow! Ladies with Tae kwon do experience, awesome. I haven't really figured out how this is going to work yet. I guess I'll just start off with something simple. Please add your thoughts and questions so we can keep things going.

How do you think rapist and such pick their targets?

They do it just like any other predator. They choose the easiest target they can. They are most likely to attack someone who is:

a) alone
b) seems submissive or easily intimidated
c) is unaware of her surroundings/distracted

Perpetrators of these kind of crimes are cowards who want to force themselves on females to make themselves feel more "manly". They want the least possible chance of failure so they pick the weakest looking target.

What are some ways you can think of to make yourself a bad target for these attackers, and prevent them from even trying to hurt you?

Damaris · 07-12-2005, 01:57 PM

*raises hand*

Be aware of your sorroundings....have someone walk with you...(preferably some big muscular guy)

christsgirly · 07-12-2005, 02:04 PM

Well,my mom and I are very easy targets,so we u sually get a cop to escort us to our car,especially when it's dark.Some people have suggested that I take some type of self defense classes,but I am not..."athletically inclined"shall we say?I would probably hate it anyway.

HeavenBound · 07-12-2005, 02:10 PM

That's a good one Damaris, right on! lol

I think that you have to be careful with your body-language and facial expressions in public would play a big role if somebody is watching/stalking you, 'cause you can tell alot about somebody about their facial expressions and body language.

I think if you are alone, just to keep calm, be cautious, and don't look scared, and if some rapist or predator comes up to you, to kick him in the "crouch", or pull his fingers back, and run for your life!

lol

07-12-2005, 06:50 PM

I hear so many people say "acting calm and relaxed and not reacting right away will very possibly stop your attacker better then being defensive".

I somehow doubt this but want to ask if it's true.

Also I guess being more populated area's helps.

Damaris · 07-12-2005, 09:27 PM

I go running by myself....and I don't like busy roads, and I don't tell people where I'm going.

Doesn't sound too good, probably.

But I do carry a cell phone!

07-12-2005, 12:06 AM	#1
hannibal2003 hannibal2003 Edit Fighting Priest	Self-defense and Safety Issues I'm opening this thread for the ladieson AY to discuss this important subject. I'll try to post something of interest each day and everyone can discuss it and/or post something of their own. I think it's important for the girls to know about and think about safety and how to protect themselves in this sometimes messed up world. I'll be happy to answer any questions on the subject and I hope the discussion continues for a good,long time. Just so you know, I am a certified self-defense instructor and have been teaching Tae kwon do for a few years so I'm not just making stuff up . If you have any questions or comments right off the bat please feel free to post. If not I'll try to start up the discussion tomorrow. Thanx. ,Josh
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07-12-2005, 12:56 AM	#2
MyJoyOverflows MyJoyOverflows Edit Prophet/Prophetess	I think that it's really awesome that you posted this. It's a subject that I believe needs to be brought up...questions asked, advice given. Thanks for bringing this up!
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07-12-2005, 01:09 AM	#3
ligatio_babe ligatio_babe Edit Evangelist/Missionary	I'm alright in practice for self defense, and grading in September for red belt in Tae Kwon Do. However, when I'm confronted in a situation I've learned from experience, unfourtunately, that I can't defend myself. I freak out, and I freeze up. I can't even take someone pretending to hit me, and I have no idea why. So yes, there's my battle: being mentally ready. __________________ The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; Psalm 121:7
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07-12-2005, 11:39 AM	#5
hannibal2003 hannibal2003 Edit Fighting Priest	safety tip 1 Wow! Ladies with Tae kwon do experience, awesome. I haven't really figured out how this is going to work yet. I guess I'll just start off with something simple. Please add your thoughts and questions so we can keep things going. How do you think rapist and such pick their targets? They do it just like any other predator. They choose the easiest target they can. They are most likely to attack someone who is: a) alone b) seems submissive or easily intimidated c) is unaware of her surroundings/distracted Perpetrators of these kind of crimes are cowards who want to force themselves on females to make themselves feel more "manly". They want the least possible chance of failure so they pick the weakest looking target. What are some ways you can think of to make yourself a bad target for these attackers, and prevent them from even trying to hurt you?
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07-12-2005, 01:57 PM	#6
Damaris Damaris Edit servant	raises hand Be aware of your sorroundings....have someone walk with you...(preferably some big muscular guy) __________________ Let my heart be fixed on Thee My Lord, my life, my love Linger near and gently lead To rapturous joys above.
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07-12-2005, 11:14 AM	#4
Princess Princess Edit Guest	I actually have the opposite problem (I also am in Tae Kwon Do) Whenever I feel a threat coming on me I react right away, and sometimes I react when there's no threat. It's strange, I have never been afraid ever of any guy attacking me. I have actually had it happen before and I laid the guy out (some years back before I took up tae kwon do). I dunno...it could be false confidance, but martial arts is quickly helping me learn how to keep situations in my control.

07-12-2005, 02:04 PM	#7
christsgirly christsgirly knows God as Savior! Edit Prophet/Prophetess	Well,my mom and I are very easy targets,so we u sually get a cop to escort us to our car,especially when it's dark.Some people have suggested that I take some type of self defense classes,but I am not..."athletically inclined"shall we say?I would probably hate it anyway. __________________ We often make life altering decisions because we live for the moment and not for the days ahead.-Brooke Broussard
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07-12-2005, 02:10 PM	#8
HeavenBound HeavenBound Edit Prophet/Prophetess	That's a good one Damaris, right on! lol I think that you have to be careful with your body-language and facial expressions in public would play a big role if somebody is watching/stalking you, 'cause you can tell alot about somebody about their facial expressions and body language. I think if you are alone, just to keep calm, be cautious, and don't look scared, and if some rapist or predator comes up to you, to kick him in the "crouch", or pull his fingers back, and run for your life! lol __________________ "We have just enough Religion to make us HATE, but not enough to make us LOVE one Another..." -Jonathan Swift Who could hate a Man, who thought about YOU on the Cross?
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07-12-2005, 06:50 PM	#9
Princess Princess Edit Guest	I hear so many people say "acting calm and relaxed and not reacting right away will very possibly stop your attacker better then being defensive". I somehow doubt this but want to ask if it's true. Also I guess being more populated area's helps.

07-12-2005, 09:27 PM	#10
Damaris Damaris Edit servant	I go running by myself....and I don't like busy roads, and I don't tell people where I'm going. Doesn't sound too good, probably. But I do carry a cell phone! __________________ Let my heart be fixed on Thee My Lord, my life, my love Linger near and gently lead To rapturous joys above.
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