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Self Defense Strategy: Know When to Go Animal!

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He won’t go away and grabbed you when you tried.

Based on numerous factors, you’ve made a decision to fight back.

Understand, you are now the weapon.

This is not the time for small, half-hearted defenses. Now is the time for a full-on offensive.

If you have personal defense spray or a handgun, use them. This assumes you’ve received appropriate training and have a good idea when it’s appropriate (or not) to use these weapons.

Strike hard, strike fast and attempt to get away.

If that ...

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Self Defense Strategy: Run Like The Wind

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Running is a very good self defense strategy. It’s about avoidance. As I learned in TaeKwonDo, the “best punch is no punch.” Martial Arts are frequently mentioned when discussing self defense. There is thousands of years of history regarding this beautiful and ancient art form.

And there is tremendous wisdom that can be learned from its teachings.  A Chinese Proverb proclaims;

“Of all the thirty-six alternatives, running away is best.”

If you can avoid a confrontation, that is preferred to trying out your ...

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