Self-Defense Strategies you Need to Know to Survive
The rising numbers of people being abducted, kidnapped, physically abused, and sexually abused cause havoc and panic to every one, especially to women who are more prone in this kind of unforeseen events. Although the government is doing its part, as an individual and average person, we should also make our own action to ensure our own safety. There are a lot of tips online or even from professionals dealing with this kind of situations. Some of these are bringing items which you can use to protect yourself, always have someone who will accompany you and many more. We will explain and comprehensively state all of the necessary action one can do to prevent, to protect and to safeguard oneself when one encountered this situation.
Here are some basic self defense knowledge or self defense tips you can use whenever you are going out of your house and lot in Bacoor Cavite:
- Be vigilant
Be vigilant
As much as possible, always be wary of the surroundings, if you feel like there is something wrong with the environment or the surrounding you currently into, try to get out of the place or go to a place where there are a lot of people. Don’t wear or use earphones or headsets when walking alone in streets or even to a crowded area outside your house and lot in Bacoor Cavite. One should be fully aware of what is happening to be able to respond quickly and also to have the time to think in dealing with such situations. Always remember that it is always better to be safe than sorry.
Being vigilant is something that you should always practice whenever and wherever you go.
- Avoid being an easy target/practice target denial
Avoid being an easy targetpractice target denial
If there is a chance to avoid dealing with this kind of situation, always choose to stay away from it. But if there is no choice or you feel like you have no choice but to deal with it, try to think of ways to limit the effect or your interaction to that certain individual. For example, if you feel like someone in the same room is having ill intent against you, try to move away or ask for someone who can accompany you until you feel safe. In this kind of situation, always try to clear your mind to have better judgement and decision making for best result possible.
- Always be confident
Always be confident
Having confidence with the way you move can lessen the chance of you being an easy target to criminals. This might give them an impression that you will give a fight. Since most are targeting individuals who look weak, or those people who walk while their head down, hands on their pockets or looking vulnerable (visibly frightened, confused, weak). Remember that these thugs are not looking for something that could lead to a fight since they are trying to move under the radar, they are trying to move stealthily that’s why an easy target is their priority. So, remember to always look confident and strong to lessen the encounter of this kind of situation.
- Set strong verbal boundaries
Set strong verbal boundaries
If someone approached and tried talking to you, as much as possible do not engage. Try to walk fast and blend with the crowded area. If there is no choice but to talk, keep yourself calm and try to stand tall, be assertive and exert your dominance. With this action, it ensures that you are not an easy target making the attacker think twice whether he will continue the attack or not. If you feel like there is a chance that other people hear you, try to get that chance but work under the radar wherein the attacker is not aware of the two-step action you are doing. Be calm and smart in this kind of situation. Do not let them take over you, be strong with how you speak and how you deliver yourself.