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greeneyes · Registered User Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Posts: 5 Location: ct

Hi when I go outside i carry with me a pepper mace but when i go to the store at night by myself in my purse i carry a switch blade ,you know even if i had my switchblade and mace on me at the same time and some guy came up behind me and said crazy stuff for me to do,i wouldn't be able to use them i would be scared and i dont wanna hurt someone ,at that time i would feel my weakness probley,i know i should stomp on his foot then bring my heel real hard into his kneecap hopeing to break it then as he feel i would knee him in the face but again since i know how to do things to try to protect my self i feel like o my god this is happing and i would frezze because i never had it done before wheer i could defend my self,i know men are stronger when it comes to standing battle with women but laying down on the back side gives more power to women i feel,different moves to make ,any advice i am knew here could use tips,thank you

Lost Johnny · Site Admin Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Posts: 10

Hello!
greeneyes, thank you for your question, it's interesting and very inportant subject.
The situation you described is typical. Psycholigical aspects are of great importance in self defense. Your mindset will determine the issue of the battle. Remember: always manage to avoid physical contacts, fighting with an assailant, always try to escape.

greeneyes · Registered User Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Posts: 5 Location: ct

Hello ,I haven't any expericine with knive at all,my husband had gotton a couple switch blades the the legal size so you won't get into trouble by the law ,actually i am very scary with a knife i almost cut my finger off cutting my bagel a few yrs ago i needed some stiches,the attacker i guess would be amused by me lol, my brother in law teachers women self defense moves he was in the paper a while ago,hetaught me a few i asked for,like if you are on your back turn side wades and then get him to the right and as he rolls over get up and run... or if someone is behind you and ready to say to you get in the car and give me your keys ,you then reallt fast throw your keys as hard as you can in a different direction,so if he trys to get them you can run or ave time to scream ,it's scary being a lady ,well bye greeneyes and thanks for the info

Lost Johnny · Site Admin Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Posts: 10

greeneyes, don't be afraid to hurt an assailant Exclamation

If some guy decides to attack woman, he deserves the worst punishment. You can use all the means to repel violent agression, and justice will always be on your side.
And what do you think about purchasing a handgun? It will be the best protection for you. I don't recommend you to carry knife without any experience, in a hope of a casual chance of successful use. And don't carry pepper spray in a purse - it's not an appropriate place to keep it; the best place to keep the spray - the pocket; the spray will be easily accessible. If you carry it in your purse, there are great chances that you won't have enough time to take it in a case of a sudden attack.

ash_wednesday · Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:23 pm Post subject:

If you don't know how to use a weapon then don't use it. You would have a better chance at hurting yourself then hurting anyone else.

As for womens self defence, Bruce Lee once said "The best self-defence for women is this: Kick him in the groan and run like hell." Of course that is a bit dated.
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besafe2 · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 9:56 pm Post subject:

A switch blade in my state will land you in jail. Any weapon is no good unless it is in your hand & you are prepared to use it.
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Guest · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:30 pm Post subject:

I have no idea where greeneyes is located, I think that switchblades are actually illegal throughout the US. They are here, too.

On the other hand, she may be referring to a tactical folder, and making a rookie nomenclature error.

I carry a pocket-clip folder too, mainly as a tool, secondarily as a symbol of self-sufficiency and self-agency, and only thirdly as a self-defence weapon. I do not believe that people should be carrying them unless they train with them. Training should consist of:

1) a good classical knife-fighting base like kali, lua, Sicilian knife-fighting, whatever--the point is you're learning movement
2) realistic training on quick deployment, retention, and use of the different levels of force trained in an "alive", resisting situation

My main weapons are comfortable and ergonomic footwear, and a cell phone.

There is a local self-defence instructor called Jesse Chan, who said that "The pen is mightier than the sword, because no one expects you to pull a pen out of their pocket and ram it seven inches up their nose."

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Rourke · Newbie Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 3

I'll recommend six-chambered revolver instead of knife. many people neglect firearms (i mean firearms that can be purchased and carried legally) avoiding problems with cops after shooting of self defense reasons. but i think if you'll survive defending yourself with a knife, the chances of getting problems with police are same as in the case of defense with firearm. at the same time knife and revolver require the same time for the extraction (from the pocket, holster, etc), but the gun in a woman's hand will produce the higher psychological effect - may be the simple demonstration of it will be sufficient to ward off an attacker. So, there's the chance of eluding the use of weapon. But contrary to the hand gun, knife won't produce such effect, and it reqires the special mental attitude (along with the certain physical skills) from the user (defender) that is crucial and hard to obtain.

ash_wednesday · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:38 pm Post subject:

Pepper spray or a taser is also good to use, if they are legal where you live.
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If you stab him, make sure you toss out that pepper spray, because the attackers defense attorney will ask you why you didn't use the pepper spray instead! Shocked

Xplosive · Registered User Joined: 14 Oct 2006 Posts: 11

The best weapon is your body, if you can use it well. but in terms of weaponery, i would suggest an expendable baton or even a kubotan. If you know where certain pressure points are located in the human body, a kubotan can be a VERY useful tool for self defense.

arath · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:47 pm Post subject:

hmm, for the lady who first posted, I'd say go for a gun, it's probably the best for her, easy to use, and I think that less psychological 'attitude' is needed to fire a gun than to use a knife. I could tell you guys what the ryu used to do to condition us in the use of the knife, but I'll pass. It's not her weapon, that's obvious. And pepper sprays are good if you can run as well.
If the lady didn't want to use a gun, I'd recommend a LOT of training under a good instructor who SPECIALIZED in self defence, nothing less will begin to change her 'fear-mindset' - the gun would be a last ditch tool if she didn't want to get some training - the training being more to alter her mental and psychological fear of hurting someone. As someone mentioned, the gun might certainly scare him off - if it didn't, she COULD fire. Maybe. Training, training, training. That's what she needs more than anything.
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jonnyboy · Registered User Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Posts: 14 Location: UK

you can learn the correct mindsets from instructors and i recommend that you do, its something we all should learn, i think. in agreement with xplosive, a kubaton is a fantastic weapon if you know how to use it, and an expandable baton is a godsend as you can carry it discreetly, it is a great psychological deterrent and it can (i dont care if its known as "less lethal") beat the hell out of someone, but, you mustn't be nervous because you will be walked over. Good luck!