Continued from page 1
Knowing how to use these devices also plays a huge role in protection. You must know how
device works and be familiar with it. How? Practice. Practice. Practice.
When using mace, go outside and shoot a tree. See how
pepper spray really works. See
distance it takes to reach a target. If you’re going to use your keys, pre-plan ahead of time just exactly where on an attacker you would jab them. The eyes and throat are terrific targets. Tell yourself, “I will use this if I feel my life is in danger – No Question.” and without hesitation.
There are places that actually have computer simulated mace practice rooms. They are extremely life-like. These are
same simulation rooms that police and security officials use for their own training. Check with you local law enforcement to see if they are available in your area.
This type of training helps to program
mind during adrenal-stress. Or another form is called Body Alarm Reaction (B.A.R). You must train
mind with a stressful situation or adrenaline response to know just how you will react during an actual confrontation or attack. How you react in a B.A.R. moment will let you know if you’ll hesitate in a life or death situation.
Knowing how verbal self defense works can be a terrific safety tool for woman in preventing them from falling prey to an approach of a stranger. Verbal self defense is also another way to build your confidence in yourself. It allows women to see
power of their voice,
protection they can have from their voice, and to not feel threatened by anyone.

Michelle Annese is a 3rd degree black belt with 15+ years experience teaching industry specific self defense and safety for women and children. She is author of The Realtor Survival Guide, Protection for Women, and The SafeGuard System for Kids. For more information on how to protect yourself and your family go to http://www.protectionforwomen.com Check out other articles by Ms. Annese and get her free safety tips e-newsletter.