Comments on: Defense Mechanisms For Women

By: mommy-amanda

mommy-amanda — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:17:29 +0000

I agree with most of the comments on here. The only thing that I have to add, that I felt was lacking, is an emphasis on AWARENESS. Ladies, no matter the time of day or where you are, be aware of your surroundings. Have your keys in hand before crossing a parking lot. Teach your kids to hold your hand in the parking lot so that you can pay attention to the bigger picture. Trust your gut, if something doesn’t feel right, go back inside the building and ask someone to escort you to your vehicle. No amount of concealed weapon, pepper spray, or martial arts is very effective if you are not ready to use them. Be ready by being aware.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:36:20 +0000

Wonderful article! And great comments. I think that more women and children should learn how to protect themselves from potential harm.

I would also like to take the time to thank you for this great website. I have read several articles, and found the information you share to be quite helpful and insightful.

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:22:16 +0000

Thank you for this informative, well-written article.
Also thank both gentlemen above for their comments. I just feel I should point out that those of us who live on the Continent are not allowed to carry weapons or pepper spray (yes, it’s illegal), and some of us cannot do martial arts because of a disability.

By: Jake Gutierrez

Jake Gutierrez — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:15:05 +0000

If you have females around you that you love, and they are often in dangerous situations, buy her a semi-auto pistol and some hollow points and teach her how to safely opperate it. best deterrent ever

By: Jim Adams

Jim Adams — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:34:20 +0000

I don’t know Dr. Clint, but I’m a male Shotokan Karate student who’s a husband and a father and I’ve been at this for 10 years.

Here’s Jim’s 2 rules for women:
1. Always keep 3-4 feet between you and your attacker – use your voice – loud and in control “Get the F back or else”, keep your arms up, keep a low center of gravity (balance) and NEVER turn your back on your attacker. Once, and if, the attacker closes in on you or if you’re attacked from behind, then see #2:

2. Either you learn how to outrun your attacker or you learn how to incapacitate your attacker. Once they get you into their car, you are done for.
2(a) If you are a smaller person, get a .45 cal revolver concealed carry.
2(b) If you are athletically inclined and able, learn martial arts – preferably a street-fighting version like Shotokan, and go for the (a) EYES – use your thumb gouge on both eyes, (b) THROAT – ridge hand or punch to the throat to collapse the trachea, (c) NECK – twist or knife hand to the carotid artery as he falls to the ground and (d) GROIN – front kick square in the testicles followed by a thrust kick to break the knee/shin so he can’t get up. If he is still breathing, then use your cell phone to call 911 and tell them you were assaulted. I have seen this performed by a 100 pound female brown belt on a 250 pound attacker – it works. Ladies, gun or kung fu – please choose wisely and be safe.
There are too many idiots out there high on crack…

No one should have to walk around being afraid.