Protection is Priceless

Most of us never imagine ourselves in a dangerous circumstance being attacked by someone who wants to rob us. However, with crime on the rise – even in small, quiet towns that are known for very low crime rates – personal attacks are becoming more and more common. If you think you might ever [...]

The Truth About Martial Arts And Self-Defense : Part Two

In the first part of this article I explained why martial arts training is not true self-defense training. However my objective is not to degrade martial arts at all. I have studied three major martial arts to advanced levels and I am a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame so I certainly know [...]

Benefits and Drawbacks of the Physical Approach to Self Defense

The physical approach of self defense which is based on efficiency has some benefits and also some drawbacks. These benefits and drawbacks are mentioned below: Benefits of the Physical Approach It is a proven fact that a great way to get in shape is physical skill training. If this self defense training is properly done [...]

Choosing the Best Self-Defense Methods

Choosing between all the available self-defense methods is a daunting task.  There are a great number of options out there, some more appropriate to self-defense, some more appropriate for tournaments, and others still more appropriate for meditation.  Let’s look at ways to find the most appropriate forms for self-defense. The bottom line of self-defense is [...]

Your First Self Defense Priority – Knowing the Freeze

As a predator attacks, your body will go into an adrenal state. You are flooded with adrenaline (epinephrine), noradrenalin and cortisol. The good news is these chemicals perform several positive actions in the body that make them very effective. They dilate the pupils to increase the amount of light that enters the eyes, they cause [...]

Pepper Spray Holsters Keep Help Close by

Pepper spray has become a widely used and very important self-defense tool these days. Since there are so many different types and sizes of containers available and more choices as to what manufacturer produces the best product for you, there is no reason for people to go unprotected at home or away from home. [...]

“Fighting Dirty” is the Best Women’s Self Defense

Sadly, all too often, women are the target of violent crimes. Thinking with the mind of the predator, it only makes sense. They are often the easier targets. Knowing this, fighting dirty should be part of a course in women’s self defense.   The problem with most self defense courses is that they try [...]

Self Defense Isn’t Just How Well You Can Fight

The ultimate form of self defense isn’t a matter of if you can handle yourself in a combat situation. It’s not how much time you spend in a gym. It’s not how many belts you have. It’s in how much you think that you can handle a combat situation, and how well you project [...]

MySpace – A breeding ground for con men preying on young women

Twenty one year old Teri Moreno contacted Women’s Legal Resource a few weeks ago needing assistance on how to deal with a con man she had been dating. After talking with Teri and listening to her story, I felt compelled to write this story and to bring forth more awareness on online dating and [...]

Myspace And Your Privacy

MySpace is an incredible online community which gives members the opportunity to make new friends, reconnect with long lost friends, network or even meet potential romantic partners. While there are many great social aspects to using MySpace it is also important to not there is the potential for predators to be lurking on MySpace. [...]

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