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William Gabriel
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, safety and security is one of the most important needs people have; and is second only to our physiological requirements. This may refer to various things. It could be the need to save up for the future, have a house to live in or emotional stability. It can also mean physical safety, protecting ourselves from bodily harm and injuries. This is one of the reasons why people need to learn basic self defense tactics. You can never be too sure of your surroundings and the people who move around you. You may live in the best neighborhood or work in an area which has a low crime rate but there is still a chance of being harmed by another person. Here are some easy ways of learning the most fundamental self defense. Be Alert at All Times This is one of the things that experts in self defense teach. Whether you are riding in the subway or walking down the street for lunch, there is a possibility that bad guys are watching for an unwitting victim who may be an easy target for robbery. It is a natural instinct to run away when someone is chasing you. Keep your eyes and ears open at all times. Don't panic. Panic may inhibit you from remembering any effective self defense tactics you have learned. Do your best to practice what you have learned so you can readily use moves should you need them. Ask For Help Believe it or not, those who are skilled in self defense tactics do this first. Most movies would depict heroes doing all the fighting themselves. However, most of what you see in films is fictional and exaggerated. In real life, you don't know who you are dealing with. You don't know what weapon they are carrying. Most of the time, these thugs can easily overpower you with their strength and skill. Screaming for help can do a lot in deterring an assailant and calling attention to your situation. Hit Them Where It Hurts If it does come to a point where you are grabbed, figure out where you can injure your assailant. If you were seized from the back by a man, try to hit his groin area. This type of hit should cause immense pain that will result in your assailant releasing or loosening his grip on you. If your assailant has long hair, huge jacket, or anything else that may be grasped at, do so. This may be your only hope of getting away. Of course, doing this would require great preparation on your part as well. Another essential object in self defense is to carry a weapon at all times. Most muggers carry some sort of weapon to threaten their victims with. Be resourceful. If you are wearing high heels, take them off and use that for self defense. You can't run in them anyway. You can also purchase a pepper spray for protection. The truth is you do not really need to know the complicated parts of self defense tactics. You need not be a master in self defense like Bruce Lee or any of those martial arts guys. The most important thing is to be observant and ready to act.
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