Learning to protect yourself.

I grew up as a cop's daughter. I didn't really get taught formally on self-defense, but it was kind of incorporated into our daily lives and playtime as a kid. We wrestled a lot. Now that I am out in the real world, I notice more and more women don't know simple, basic self defense. It's scary.

 

Learning to protect yourself can give you an extra sense of peace when you are out running alone.

 

 

 

 

First of all, when you are being grabbed by someone from behind, the person is hoping for some level of surprise. There are two ways an attacker will typically grab you; around the waist or a choke hold. In order to avoid the attacker getting control of your entire body, these moves may keep you from being violated, or worse.

This information is compliments of GXONLINE.

 

1.) Protect The Throat. Put your chin to your chest. Do not let the attacker get his arm under your chin to cut off your airway or blood flow. Grab the person's arm and pull downward. Sidestep to make sure you have good balance. Do what is most comfortable, but it is recommened to move towards the side of the arm going around the neck (if going for a choke-hold).

2.) Break The Grip. While holding the attackers arm over your shoulder, lean forward to take the leverage away from the attacker. Move your hips in the direction you sidestepped. This gives you room to swing your free arm backwards into the attackers groin.

3.) Prepare to strike. Act as if you are starting a chainsaw, or snowmachine, with a pullcord. Using all the strength in your body, drive your elbow up into the attackers throat, jaw, or nose.

 

These steps will likely get you out of the attackers grip.