Lady Soma

Nowadays, criminals are often found to be lurking everywhere whether in disguise or not. Attackers are usually men, who choose to attack less powerful and helpless women. The Federal Bureau of Investigation noted that most victims are women who always come unprepared without proper knowledge on self-defense. To prevent being a victim of attackers, every woman should know what to do in a case of desperation during an attack. One must be mentally and physically prepared since a moment encountered with an attacker may spell out the difference between life and death.

Be Vigilant

Avoid wearing headphones when walking around the street, sleeping in public vehicles or allowing smart phones to be visible. Attackers are usually attracted to women who are not mindful in their surroundings and are busy with their own possessions in public places. If you sense that someone is following you, dial your local emergency number and go to a crowded place. Attackers won’t spend much time on women with alert minds and who are walking along with other people since they prefer women who walk alone.

Avoid Dark Streets

As the saying goes, “Evil lurks in dark corners”. Streets with insufficient lights are the most probable places where crimes would take place. Avoid walking alone in dark, quiet streets at night. If this is the only way to get home, make sure you are with someone or take a different route instead.

Know the Target Sites

Frequently, attackers appear to be taller, bigger and stronger than women. However, stay alert and focus on the target sites such as: the eyes, throat and groin, where a woman can induce a severe pain without spending too much strength.

Grab Every Opportunity

When you are being cornered by the attacker, watch out for every opportunity to attack him in his vulnerable sites. Attack him with full force in the target areas, so you might get a second chance to flee.

Attack Properly

When you attack, make sure you do it precisely so that you’ll hit the attacker right away without giving him enough time to fight back. Use your own body against the attacker like doing an open palm strike at his chin or throat. Do this with the heel of the palm with force coming not only from the arm alone, but also from the shoulder, body and hips. It is not advisable to punch the attacker since women’s fists are weaker. When you’re in short distances, you could also poke the attacker’s eyes. Elbows can also be used to nudge his throat targeting the Adam’s apple specifically. Don’t forget a man’s greatest weakness – attack his groin by giving him a strong kick or hitting him with your knee. After a successful hit, you should run as fast as you could and try to attract attention of others and let them know you are in danger. Immediately go to the nearest police station and identify the criminal.