Self-Defense for Women: How to Realistically Use Traditional Techniques

Disclaimer: This article discusses some sensitive issues regarding violence towards women. Please be aware this is only an examination of women's self-defense. Please seek professional training and/or counseling respective to your individual situation. I do not claim to be an expert in self-defense. I am a martial arts practitioner and have attended several seminars devoted to women's self-defense. I am fortunate enough to have never been attacked, other than in a controlled environment. I am only presenting ideas I have found to be useful and discarding those I feel to be inconsequential.

Let's face it. Our society has become desensitized to so many issues, that it is hard for people to take violence seriously anymore. Sadly, this leads to people being oblivious to the fact that they are leaving themselves wide open to becoming victims. I can't count the times I have walked down a dark alley by myself and thought nothing of it. That is, until I get in the car and realized how dangerous that situation could have been.

Self-defense is something every woman should learn. Period. There are no safe zones anymore and there are no exceptions. She cannot say what she sees on the news will never happen to her. The communities that you could once leave your door unlocked no longer exist. It's a sad truth, but the only way a woman can prepare herself is by learning what is useful, and being knowledgeable about what is available to them to protect themselves. More importantly, they need to know what will actually work for them if they ever find themselves in a compromising situation.