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No-Contact Jacket – Electric Self Defense

by Carolyn

Following her weekly yoga class, a young woman exits the gym. The sky is dark, the parking lot only illuminated by the dim glow of a few streetlamps. The woman glances around, zips up her stylish jacket, and makes her way to her car. Unseen by her, an attacker lurks in the shadows. He discreetly follows her to her car, watching her every move. The woman, sensing something, looks over her shoulder cautiously. Suddenly, the man attacks! He grabs the woman around the…

Pepper Spray – How It Works

by Carolyn

If you love Mexican food, you’re already familiar with what it feels like to eat spicy food. As soon as you bite into a hot pepper, you instantly feel a warm, tingling sensation inside your mouth. Within a few seconds, this feeling progresses until it feels like your tongue, throat and the inside of your mouth are all on fire. Drinking water doesn’t help the burning sensation fade – instead, it can actually prolong your discomfort. Some people can handle…

3 Best Selling Self Defense Books

by Carolyn

When it comes to self defense, many people don’t view books as being a useful tool for practical application. However, reading a self defense book may actually help you refine novice self defense techniques, or form a strong foundation for more advanced techniques. Here are three of the bestselling self defense books, each of which also has a high rating among readers. Attack Proof: The Ultimate Guide to Personal Protection This guide is designed to emphasize the “real world” applications for…

3 Must Have Weapons for Women’s Self Defense

by Carolyn

It’s late at night, and you’re walking back to your car after work. The parking area is lit only by the dim glow of the street lights. You reach in your pocket to grab your keys, and fumble to unlock your car doors. Suddenly, you’re attacked from behind! Your assailant pins your arms behind your back, rendering you nearly helpless! Are you prepared? People generally tend to think of scenarios like the one described above as relatively rare. It’s common to…

Self Defense Laws – What Are Your Rights?

by Carolyn

In 1996, a blind man named Courtney Beswick was minding his own business, when he was suddenly attacked. His attacker was Anthony Ervin, who no doubt believed that stealing money from a blind man would be simple. However, Beswick refused Ervin’s demands for money, so Ervin attacked him. Little did Ervin know, that Beswick was a trained martial artist. Beswick used a martial arts move to toss Ervin over his shoulder when he attacked. The fall broke Ervin’s neck, and he…

3 Bestselling Self Defense Videos

by Carolyn

Once you have made the decision to learn how to defend yourself, the next step is choosing your method of instruction. Though many people choose to attend physical classes, another option is to purchase a self defense video. Though instructional self defense videos aren’t necessarily an equal replacement for attending classes, they can help you to learn some of the basic self defense techniques. Here are three of the currently listed bestselling self defense videos. I Am Not A Target!…

10 Pocket-sized Self Defense Weapons

by Carolyn

1. Pepper Spray Pepper spray is one of the most popular self defense products. Most pepper spray products use an active ingredient called oleroresin capsicum, also called OC. This ingredient is derived from hot peppers, usually of the cayenne variety. Since pepper spray is a substance that causes an inflammatory response it is effective even against attackers that might be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Pepper spray causes inflammation of the mucous membranes, which restricts breathing, vision and may…

Self Defense Classes: An Introductory Guide

by Carolyn

Taking a self defense course is a great way to lose weight, meet new people and learn to be more disciplined. However, the most important benefit of taking a self defense class is that you will be better prepared to defend yourself in a compromising situation. Self defense classes are popular for people of all ages, and are available in virtually every US state. However, choosing a self defense class can be a bit difficult, especially if there are many…

How to Choose a Martial Arts Style

by Carolyn

When many people think of self defense, they immediately associate it with martial arts. Becoming skilled in a martial art can be a great way to improve muscle tone, gain concentration and lose weight. However, taking a martial arts class can also help you to defend yourself in times of need. There are many different martial arts styles, each of which focus on a specific set of goals and concepts. However, how can you choose the best martial arts style…

Defensive Tasers/Stun Guns – A Buyer’s Guide

by Carolyn

Stun guns are a very popular defensive tool used by students, women and other people who require additional protection for their personal safety. There are many different types of tasers and stun guns on the market, which tend to vary greatly in price and features. If you’re currently looking to purchase a taser, you may be slightly intimidated at the number of choices. Here is some useful information that will help you to choose a stun gun that will best help you to…

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Self Defense

No-Contact Jacket – Electric Self Defense

Pepper Spray – How It Works

3 Best Selling Self Defense Books

3 Must Have Weapons for Women’s Self Defense

Self Defense Laws – What Are Your Rights?

3 Bestselling Self Defense Videos

10 Pocket-sized Self Defense Weapons

Self Defense Classes: An Introductory Guide

How to Choose a Martial Arts Style

Defensive Tasers/Stun Guns – A Buyer’s Guide

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