Essential 10 - Self-Defense Moves
In a perfect world we would all possess the badass ninja skills of Kill Bill's Beatrix Kiddo, but unfortunately in our real world of Octo-moms and Lindsey Lohan "designer" leggings us ladies have to deal with bad guys, creeps, and stalkers as best we can. Here's a quick list of 10 useful moves that could help you get out of a tight spot. Reading through a list of moves can only do so much, so tap into your girl power and take a self-defense class. Check out the Rape Aggression Defense Systems website - they may offer classes in your area or be able to recommend a qualified alternative. Stay safe, be smart.
1. Knee/Kick to the Groin: Also known as the "man stopper", this move will result in paralyzing pain - giving you enough time to escape.
2. Eye Gouge: Your attacker may be stronger, but everyone's eyes are soft and vulnerable. Get your thumbs, fingers, keys, or cigarette in those sockets and push as hard as you can.
3. Ear Scream/Slap: The inner ear contains the sensory organs for hearing and balance. If you can cup your hands over the ear and scream or even slap your assailant's ear, you can cause disorientation and no small amount of pain.
4. Foot Stomp: Put those Louboutins to good use - jab that heel into the top of the baddie's foot as hard as you can. This is most helpful if you're grabbed from behind and can't use your arms.
5. Knee Kick: Another good one to use if you're grabbed from behind. Pull your leg up, swing back with as much force as you can muster, and David Beckham that bastard right in the knee.
6. Forearm to the Neck: There's a lot of tender and important bits in the neck - notably the esophagas and the thorax, both of which will hurt like hell if bashed hard with a mighty forearm.
7. Key Punch: Parking garages are prime territory for attackers. Hold your key tightly between your thumb and forefinger and be prepared to puncture any soft flesh you can hit. The bigger the hole, the bigger the hurt...the more time you have to get away.
8. Elbow to the Gut: Lift your arm as high above your head as you can and swing it down with a wicked vengeance. You'll take the sucker's breath away - he can't chase you if he can't breathe.
9. Head Butt: If your arms are pinned and you can't get enough purchase to kick or stomp, consider using your head as a weapon. Reel back and slam your head into his face...with a little luck you'll break his nose, or at the very least stun him enough to free your limbs for a bigger counter attack.
10. RUN: All these moves are meant to get whoever has you to let you go. Once you're free, RUN. Put those spinning classes to good use and haul ass as fast as you can, as hard as you can, until you find help.
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