Self-Defense Blog for Women
Jun 22, 2009, What's Your Response to an AttackIf you are going to take a self-defense course, make sure that you are enrolled in a class that teaches multiple self-defense-response-options. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 12, 2009, 10 Security Flaws Thieves Prey OnWe are going to share the top 10 security flaws that most people overlook or take for granted. These are sure indicators for a criminal that says, "come on in, the house is yours." Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 4, 2009, Crime is Down Nationally, Edison, NJ Crime is UpAlthough crime is down nationally according to the 2008 prelimnary FBI stats, Edison, NJ crime is up. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 1, 2009, 10 Mistakes You Cannot Make When Confronted with ViolenceSelf defense is about recognizing potentially violent & dangerous situations; knowing how to employ verbal de-escalation and boundary skills Permalink -- click for full blog post May 20, 2009, Womens Self Defense SurveyTake our quick 15 question Women's Self-Defense Survey to help us create your ideal self defense program. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 11, 2009, You Don't Need a Black Belt to Protect YourselfLadies, you don't need a black belt to protect yourself. By understanding the criminal mindset, how crime triangles work, how to increase your awareness and the personal protection options that are av Permalink -- click for full blog post May 4, 2009, I’m Not Going to *&%^$!# Die Today!Winning a fight for your life and surviving one depend on both psychological preparedness and well practiced self-defense skills. Psychological preparedness for combat survival requires four key elements: Situational Awareness, Positive Self-Talk, Fear Control and Mental Rehearsal. Permalink -- Click for full blog post Apr 17, 2009, 5 Reasons for Women to Take a Self Defense CourseAs a group, we continue to deny the need for our own self-protection, relying instead on arguments that someone should be protecting us. Here are 5 reasons for women to take a self defense course. Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 10, 2009, Date Rape Not FunnyThe new release today of Observe & Report trivializes date rape as humor. You really have to start questioning how cold humanity is becoming when date rape is included as a "comedy scene?" Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 7, 2009, 101 Things You Can Do To Prevent Sexual Assault101 things you can do to prevent sexual assault. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 31, 2009, April 2009 Sexual Assault Awareness MonthApril 2009 is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year's theme is Respect Works! Sexual violence that happens in the workplace is unfortunately common. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 30, 2009, Teen SextingTeen Sexting may place kids in legal risk for child pornography and sexual offender convictions. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 25, 2009, 50-Best-Safety-and-Security-BlogsWomen’s Self-Defense Institute named one of “The 50 Best Safety & Security Blogs” in the country by “Forensic Science Technician” Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 9, 2009, International Women's DayToday marks the 100th plus anniversary of International Women's Day. The "theme" for this year is women and men united to end violence against women and girls. Permalink -- click for full blog post Feb 2, 2009, Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention WeekNational Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week is February 2-6, 2009. Learn what you can do to protect your teen. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jan 22, 2009, Rape in a London CabLondon Cab driver accused of drugging and raping a string of passengers. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jan 6, 2009, Practical Self Defense & Safety Tips for Today's Busy FemaleCriminals have a plan when they commit a crime. So should you in order to avoid becoming the next target and victim. Enjoy our e-book and learn how to increase your safety. Jan 2, 2009, January is National Stalking Awareness Month
January is National Stalking Awareness Month, and victim advocates across the country are using this month as an opportunity to educate the public about the pervasive crime that affects nearly 1.4 million Americans a year.
Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Dec 29, 2008, A Simple P.L.A.N. for Successful New Year's Resolutions
It's that time of year again - to plan our New Year's Resolutions. Or, as some like to put, good intentions gone astray. A recent survey found that 80% of all New Year's resolutions fail. 51% of people don't have any and of those who do, 79% of them don't have a plan to achieve them. That leaves only 9% of folks who are serious about achieving their goals.
The truth is, with a simple P.L.A.N., like anything else in life, resolutions can be accomplished. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Dec 8, 2008, It's the Holidays - Don't Become a Victim of Date RapeOh, the Holidays! With sales galore, mistletoe, trees, decorations and parties to attend, this is the perfect season for crime. We tend to let down our guard at this time of the year and trust that all will be jolly and merry. And, with a little awareness, it very well can be.
Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Nov 11, 2008, YES We Can - Say NO to Violence Against WomenThere are less than 3 weeks to go before UNIFEM (United Nations Development Fund for Women) will hand over all signatures to the Say NO to Violence Against Women campaign to UN Secretary - General Ban Ki-moon. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Nov 10, 2008, Fatwa Empowers WomenA fatwa originating from Turkey has given women the right to strike their husbands in cases of self-defense. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Oct 28, 2008, Halloween Safety TipsHalloween is one of the most celebrated dates in the US. With over 90% of the population participating in this annual ritual, we've listed a few Halloween Safety Tips to make sure your Trick or Treating is a safe and enjoyable experience. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Oct 2, 2008, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Family violence is the number one cause of emergency room visits by women. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Sep 9, 2008, September is Self-Improvement Month - Why not start with your Safety?The month of September brings us an excellent opportunity to reflect and take necessary action to increase our ability to be prepared in the face of a criminal attack. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Jul 31, 2008, Join in the celebration of the 25th annual "National Night Out Against Crime" August 5th, 2008The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) has announced that the "25th Annual National Night Out (NNO) program will culminate on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Jul 23, 2008, An Outrageous Attempt by the Bush Administration to Undermine Women's RightsI try to keep politics out of the discussion of women's self-defense training, unfortunately, this is one area where the two overlap. Part of women's self-defense is being aware of your environment so that you can properly plan, react and protect yourself. And in that spirit, I am reprinting this article. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Jul 8, 2008, Identity Theft - A Lawyer's Advise to Protect You - No ChargeA lawyer friend of mine recently had her wallet stolen and forwarded on some safety tips we should all be aware of to reduce the risk of identity theft. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog May 15, 2008, Women’s Self-Defense Institute Collects Used Cell Phones for Domestic Violence VictimsWomen’s Self-Defense Institute announced today the kickoff of their cell phone fundraising program to raise money for domestic violence programs. Many of the phones will go to domestic violence victims for use in emergency situations, with others sold to provide funds for shelters and social service providers. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog May 12, 2008, Say NO to Violence Against WomenNicole Kidman joined UNIFEM two years ago as their spokesman for the "Say NO to Violence Against Women" global internet campaign. Violence against women and girls is a problem of pandemic proportions. At least one out of every three women around the world has been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Apr 10, 2008, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is nationally recognized as a month to focus awareness on sexual violence prevention. The goal for sexual violence prevention is simple – stop it from happening in the first place. Unfortunately, the solutions are as complex as the problem. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Mar 26, 2008, Women’s Self-Defense Institute donates 4 RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Classes in honor of V-Day to Raise Funds for Oasis – A Haven for Women and Children
Women’s Self-Defense Institute has donated 4 Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Classes to support V-Day performances in West Orange on March 29 & 30, 2008.
V-Day is a global movement to end violence against women and girls that raises funds and awareness through benefit productions of Playwright/Founder, Eve Ensler’s award winning play The Vagina Monologues. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Mar 13, 2008, Women's Self-Defense Institute teams up with American Cancer SocietyWomen's Self-Defense Institute, a national leader in educating and training women about their self-defense and personal security options, has joined forces with the American Cancer Society to provide a 3-hour workshop on Women's Safety Options - Deciding to End Sexual Violence in recognition of April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Feb 25, 2008, A Lesson in Attitude
The same principles hold true for women and self defense. Women’s self-defense and self-defense in general, isn’t about trying to beat up all comers. It’s not about being the toughest SOB out there. It’s simply about applying the right knowledge (training) at the right time (preparation). Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Feb 4, 2008, When Love Hurts
Ahhh! February, the month of chocolates, romance, flowers, cupid’s arrows and lovers. Unfortunately, there is a darker side to February. The week of February 4-8th is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Week. Permalink -- Click For Full Blog Jan 31, 2008, Did You Miss Jury Duty? A New Identity Theft Scam
Jury scams have been around for years, but have seen a resurgence in recent months. Communities in more than a dozen states have issued public warnings about cold calls from people claiming to be court officials seeking personal information. As a rule, court officers never ask for confidential information over the phone; they generally correspond with prospective jurors via mail. Permalink -- Click For Full Blog Jan 25, 2008, Calling the Police on the Police?
Unfortunately, this is the world we now live in. This morning I woke up to yet another story on Fox news about an elderly man who was robbed by two men posing as NYPD police officers. Permalink --Click for Full Blog Jan 18, 2008, Practical Self Defense & Safety Tips for Today's Busy Femal Ebook HereLearn Safety Skills for home, for work, for public places, for vacation and more! We have finally finished our e-book - Practical Self Defense & Safety Tips for Today's Busy Female. The e-book has over 150+ procative self defense tips. Permalink -- Click For Full Blog Jan 4, 2008, January is National Stalking Awareness Month
January is National Stalking Awareness Month, and victim advocates across the country are using this month as an opportunity to educate the public about the pervasive crime that affects nearly 1.4 million Americans a year.
Dec 31, 2007, A Simple P.L.A.N. for Successful New Year's Resolutions
It's that time of year again - to plan our New Year's Resolutions. Or, as some like to put, good intentions gone astray. A recent survey found that 80% of all New Year's resolutions fail. 51% of people don't have any and of those who do, 79% of them don't have a plan to achieve them. That leaves only 9% of folks who are serious about achieving their goals.
The truth is, with a simple P.L.A.N., like anything else in life, resolutions can be accomplished.
Dec 21, 2007, Holiday SafetyWith the holidays fast approaching and 55 million folks traveling in the next week, criminals are on the lookout for an easy mark. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Dec 20, 2007, Halliburton & Rape
Jamie Leigh Jones was a 20-year-old woman working in Iraq for a subsidiary of Halliburton when she was drugged and brutally gang-raped by several co-workers.
Dec 13, 2007, Judge Calls Rape Victim "Stupid"
Nothing seems to make men feel better than to blame the female victims of crime. A judge ruling in a Canadian rape case called the 18-year old survivor "stupid" and "naive" for getting into a car with the offender, who then brought her to a cemetary to rape her. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Dec 4, 2007, It's the Holidays - Don't Become a Victim of Date Rape
Oh, the Holidays! With sales galore, mistletoe, trees, decorations and parties to attend, this is the perfect season for crime. We tend to let down our guard at this time of the year and trust that all will be jolly and merry. And, with a little awareness, it very well can be. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Nov 30, 2007, Reiki & Self Defense
Reiki Benefits lead to Self-Empowerment by providing a system of natural healing that enhances our own self-healing capabilities of body, mind and spirit. Reiki practice is a wonderful compliment to your self-defense training. Not only does it provide a wonderful meditation process, but it connects you to you empowering you to take the necessary steps to do the right things for yourself. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Nov 28, 2007, Value Your Privacy
In today’s world of cell phones, my space, face book, etc, the bad guys have been handed a banquet hall of easy targets. We share more information about yourselves without realizing it since we have allowed the privacy barriers to be broken down. We are literally chumming the waters waiting for the sharks to attack. And in the process, we are making ourselves easy targets. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Nov 19, 2007, RAD Training Pays Off
As RAD instructors, we are blessed with having a nationwide network of support in the work that we do. Below is a success story shared from a RAD Instructor in Georgia, Chris Dykeman. It once again demonstrates that 90% of self defense is education and awareness. With the holiday season upon us, be aware and be careful out there. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Nov 14, 2007, Beware of Self-Defense Emails and the Myths they Perpetuate
I get a lot of emails everyday espousing all kinds of self-defense fallacies that are passed around like gospel among the so-called “experts” out there. Most of these just defy the common sense sniff test. Here are three of my favorites regarding “what a bunch of rapists would look for.” Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Nov 8, 2007, Toy Containing 'Date-Rape' Drug Pulled
Millions of Chinese-made toys for children have been pulled from shelves in North America and Australia after scientists found they contain a chemical that converts into a powerful date rape drug when ingested. Two children in the U.S. and three in Australia were hospitalized after swallowing the beads. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog Nov 5, 2007, I’m Not Going to *&%^$!# Die Today!
Winning a fight for your life and surviving one depend on both psychological preparedness and well practiced self-defense skills. Psychological preparedness for combat survival requires four key elements: Situational Awareness, Positive Self-Talk, Fear Control and Mental Rehearsal. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog
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