Crime Wave Magazine

Due to societal perceptions of women as fragile and vulnerable, they are more at risk for being the victim of assault and other crimes. However, most criminals are unprepared when women fight back. Alternatively, it takes only a little practice and training to become talented at self-defense.Defeating your opponent begins before actual contact is made. If you become aware that you are being followed, let the person know you see them and firmly tell them to leave. A brave attitude can be more effective than you would think. If instead you see the person coming closer, tuck your hair away to prevent your attacker from grabbing it, and then grab any weapons that you have at hand. A bottle of pepper spray or a tazer can be easily hidden in your purse. Otherwise, look for a pen, branch, or trash can lid within easy reach.Even if you find yourself without any of these things, you are far from defenseless. The elbow is the most powerful bone of the body, and if you can throw your weight into a good hit you can easily knock your opponent off-balance at the least. Don’t worry about aiming, since you will lose the element of surprise if you wait too long, but if you hit a weaker part of the body you will do more damage. The nose and the groin are the most vulnerable parts on a man’s body.If you are in a car, you should never open your car doors or windows to any stranger. If, however, you are forced to by someone with a weapon, try to crash the car as quickly as possible, since this will draw other people to your side. Criminals hate crowds, and will most likely run in this event.