Locals Learn Self Defense Tips

Nowadays self defense is something that many people either talk about or hear about on a daily basis, and yet if we had to, would we be able to defend ourselves from a predator? Would we be capable of taking the necessary steps that could stop a dangerous situation from happening in the first place?

In order to make sure that residents would be able to, some local residents were provided with vital tips and techniques that will help them to protect themselves. These tips and techniques they learnt while they attended a workshop that was aimed at women and seniors.

Two main weapons that can help to stop an individual from becoming a target and ultimately a victim are body language and situational awareness.

During the workshop a color coded system was set out to gauge a person’s situational awareness that was set at five levels.

Level one, or condition white, is ultimately when a person is not even aware of their surroundings, in addition to not knowing what is going on around them. Unfortunately, this is the category that many people tend to fall into, which means this is also the category that predators look out for as they don’t know what is going on around them.

Level two, or condition yellow, is simply one step up from condition white. While the person may be aware of their surroundings, they are still not paying attention. These people will also make good targets and are easy prey for potential predators.

The next level is called condition orange, which means that the individual is aware of their surroundings and is paying attention. This person is ready to kick into gear their self defense techniques if needed.

The fourth level is condition red, which is when a person must engage in defensive behavior. This ultimately means either fight or flight.

The fifth and final level, or condition black, is when a person finds themselves in a state of terror and panic. This is a category that a person doesn’t want to find themselves in, as it usually means that a person has jumped from the first category, condition white, straight to condition black, and isn’t prepared to handle or even engage with their predator.

However, those who are in category orange won’t find themselves in this state, as they will already have had their eye on their surroundings and will consequently know who is lurking in the parking lot, while making sure that they portray themselves in such a way that they don’t become a victim.

As a result, those who attended the workshop were told by instructors that it is important that you stay in condition orange at all times.

Body language is another important aspect when it comes to an individual’s self defense; after all your body language will ultimately keep you from becoming a potential victim.

It is always a good idea to walk and stand erect, while also walking with confidence. Make sure to make eye contact with any person that walks pass, while not looking intimidated.

Simply making eye contact will show a predator that you are aware of their presence, while telling them that you have a visual of what they look like should you need to identify them. In most cases predators don’t want to mess with a person who will fight them. They are only looking for someone who will make an easy victim.

And yet, while these may be easy enough tips to remember, they are not always that easy to do. Throughout the workshop a number of techniques and tools to utilize for a person’s self defense were also demonstrated.

Some of the techniques featured kicks and punches, poking fingers into the eyes, in addition to learning how to hit the end of an attacker’s nose with the use of a hand, an open palm or even a fist.

While it’s always easier when practicing, as you have the ability to redo a move again and again, those tips and techniques will only be of proper use if you need to utilize them for your safety. However, one level that will ultimately keep you from being a victim is by staying in condition orange, while also being prepared to protect yourself.