Women Prepare Themselves with Self Defense Classes

Female students have been learning the importance of self defense after taking a class that has been designed to raise their awareness to the dangers whilst on campus.

According to research, sexual assault takes place on campus during the initial six weeks of the semester starting. In order to prevent this from happening the first class was undertaken during August 31 and September 1, which was aimed at educating the women who attended on the signs of danger and what they can do to avoid such situations from taking place.

The classes featured exercises that tested alertness and how women should focus on their personal space, which is roughly two feet around them. Key areas to hit on the attacker were also demonstrated, providing plenty of time for the individual concerned to make their escape.

In most cases, verbal self defense is the best course of action for women to take before implementing any physical defense.Verbal self defense portrays to the person targeting you that you are strong and empowered and someone who can handle themselves.

If a woman does need to employ her physical skills and her attacker is a man, then she shouldn’t hit him in the stomach or chest. These areas are cushioned with muscle or fat, which could numb the blow, thus reducing the damage that was intended.

The ideal areas to hit on a male attacker include the knees, groin, and the nose. The nose is a good starting point as it surprises the attacker. Women who are placed in a dangerous situation, typically try to ignore what their instincts are telling them by believing that everything is fine.

However, if you are in a situation that doesn’t seem right, trust your gut; after all, it’s rarely wrong.

For those interested in learning self defense an ideal place to start would be your local gym if you are not at school, but if you are, then it is more than likely that they have classes available for students.

These classes are a valuable undertaking worth considering. Not only will you be learning the important skills to defend yourself when you need it the most, but you will also be boosting your confidence in yourself while knowing that if someone should pick you, you will be more than capable of defending yourself.