The world is proving to be a dangerous place for us women with the number of criminal cases like sexual assault, molestation, domestic violence on a rise. The situation demands us to be more self-dependent and capable to be better prepared in the worst scenarios.
Therefore, Women Fitness India has some quick and easy self-defense moves which every woman must learn.
1. Straight punch
If someone is attacking you from the front, a straight punch can be very effective.
Push from the ball of your foot and thrust your hip and fist forward at the same time, which will maximize your strength. Try to aim your punch at a vulnerable area—for example, your attacker’s eyes, nose, or throat—will be most effective.
2. Kick to the groin
As we all know the groin is one of the most vulnerable points, not just for men but for women too. It’s important to judge your distance though – if further away (a long-range attack), kick and aim to hit either with the tips of your toes or where your shoelaces would be. If you’re closer, use your knee (this is the most important move for a woman fending off a male attacker).
3. False handbag grab
When either your hand or bag is pulled with force, the most important thing is to move with and use that energy – instead of resisting and pulling away, use the attacker’s energy to strike or kick them.
4. Bear hug defense
If your attacker tries to “bear hug” you, where the attacker grabs his victim from the front or behind around the shoulders. The best defense in this case is to drop as low as you can toward the ground and squirm as much as you can to wriggle out of your attacker’s hold. Then give him a groin-kick, or throw a punch or elbow to your attacker’s eyes, throat, neck.
5. Front and Back choke holds
Bend your elbow in to get out of the wrist hold, then push upwards to break free. Swing one arm across to break the attacker’s hold then use your other arm’s elbow or hand in a knife strike position to hit the attacker.
These are some helpful self-defense moves to help you get out of a tough situation.
