Personal Security, Self-Defense & Staying Safe In A ‘Violent Culture’

via Self-Defense With An Attitude by admin on 10/26/09

Staying Safe In A Violent Culture

There have been so many cases recently where young women have been abducted never to be seen again. Or young women have been murdered - one in particular by a co-worker.  Then you have children who have been abducted and to the horror of the parents have been found murdered.  What is becoming of our society?  Why is there so much violence going on in our country?  How do we keep ourselves and our children safe in a violent culture?

The violence against women is staggering!  It should make all women, men, and parents take dramatic action to ensure they can protect themselves and their children against violent predators.  There are sexual predators and child molesters out there lerking and stalking…ready and waiting for the perfect time to pounce upon their victim!  When you do not anticipate an attack or are not prepared to protect and defend yourself, then you are at a very great disadvantage!

Stay Aware..Stay Alert..Stay Alive

Being aware and alert to your surroundings no matter where you are is vitally important!  Don’t get into the mindset that this type of violence won’t affect you and your family.  That only causes you to become complacent.   It shouldn’t take a heartbreaking loss of life - a murder, a violent attack, a homicide by a violent maniac - for people to wakeup and take action to protect themselves and their children.  But sometimes that is exactly what it takes for people to wake up and take action.

Here is an article from Robert Siciliano about staying safe in a violent culture by learning and using personal safety awareness strategies and self-defense training and techniques.   (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE).

Parents protect your children

There are self-defense programs available for kids.  RAD Self-Defense For Kids is one such program that is available in cities throughout the U.S.  Women can also take a RAD Self-Defense class in their local community.  Most colleges and universities offer RAD training classes on camplus.  Check with local law enforcement to see what type of self-defense programs they offer.  There are some amazing self-defense experts online who offer programs through DVD’s or on-site company programs.

Personal Protection Products

Don’t forget there are excellent personal protection products available that can be a secondary level of protection and a backup to your self-defense training.  You may want to carry pepper spray on your keychain, in your purse, or keep it in your car.  Products like Pepper Spray, Mace, TASER C2, Stun Gun or Personal Alarms are non-lethal devices and are meant to disable an attacker enough for you to get away to safety and call 911. 

If you carry one of these products, know how to properly use it.  Go to www.ThePersonalSecurityStore.com and check out all the excellent personal protection products that can help keep you safe.

Here are some personal safety tips from Robert Siciliano when walking.

  • Maintain body language that projects strength.
  • Don’t slump.
  • Walk with purpose.
  • Maintain good posture.
  • Project a tough facial expression.
  • Use eye contact that "turns a man to stone" and doesn’t seem welcoming.
  • Be aware of your surroundings, especially things that are out of place.
  • Be aware of the body language of others.
  • Listen to your intuition.
  • Mentally practice "what ifs" — that is, figure out what you would do if something happened.

(To read more of the program about Robert Siciliano CLICK HERE).

Remember Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!!

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