Self Defense Tactics

People learn various methods of self defense like judo, karate, taekwondo, and so on. These are physical ways of combating the enemy. There are training schools for teaching self defense methods. Market is flooded with self defense products like pepper sprays, stun guns, mace, and tear gases. Each man and woman is recommended to carry at least one self defense tool for protection.

The awareness for self defense is increasing among citizens of USA. Not only women, men also seek self protection while going out. However, the point to note is that: although you know self defense methods like judo, karate or taekwondo, you can overpower the enemy only if you are aware of basic self defense tactics. Possessing self defense products like pepper spray, tear gas, and stun gun is not enough; you must know the right ways to use them tactfully. Apart from keeping self defense products and knowing methods of combating, every man should know how to tactfully deal with attacks or escape bad situations.

Here Are A Few Self Defense Tactics

Don’t look scared: We know that it’s impossible not to be scared in case somebody is trying to attack or harm you, but if you try and not let the fear show on your face, it will definitely slightly dishearten the assailant. So keep your cool and don’t let your confidence fall.

Keep self defense products ready: It’s a great idea to possess pepper spray or stun gun while venturing out, but check the tools before you move out of the house. If your stun gun’s battery is faded or the pepper spray has expired then you will be fooled by using such products on the assailant. For example, if you go near the assailant to stun him with the stun gun and the battery is faded, the whole action will fail to produce any result. In fact this can be adverse because as you go near, the attacker will easily catch you.

Keep self defense tools at the right place: While carrying a self defense tool, keep it in a way that you can find it convenient. For example, if you keep the pepper spray in a large bag which already has too many things, you will be struggling to find it while the assailant will be approaching you. The best tactics is to buy self defense tools that come in the form of key chains, lipsticks, cigarette lighters and so on. You will find it easy to carry them and also find it easily in crisis.

Try Shouting: Even if the assailant seems to be more powerful and better prepared, do not hesitate in shouting for help. There is no harm in screaming for help. Who knows some useful person might respond to your cry and you are saved. Also talk to the assailant in an authoritative manner telling him/her of the bad consequences that might face if he/she harms you.

Assess things around you: Try to assess the atmosphere around you. Even if you are not carrying a self defense tool, a good tactic is to pick up something that can be used to hit the enemy like stone, sand, stick or any similar thing.

Basically self defense tactics come through common sense and an awareness of some basic rules that you must know in order to protect yourself from a sudden attack. So in spite of the fact that you know self defense methods like martial art, carry self defense tools when you venture out. Knowledge of self defense tactics complements your existing knowledge and helps you at the eleventh hour.