Self-Defense Blog for Women Angie M. Tarighi is the CEO & Founder of Women's Self-Defense Institute and has been teaching women's self-defense programs for over 20 years. She is a tireless advocate of self-reliance and responsibility, encouraging women to actively protect life through awareness and education. With the help of WSDI, women replace fear with skills, knowledge and confidence. For more information and to learn more about our upcoming Self-Defense Seminars and Training courses please click here. Online University Join Our Email List for Insider Self-Defense Survival Tips Email:   For Email Marketing you can trust

The Crime Triangle

By understanding the Crime Triangle, you, as an individual, can significantly decrease your chances of becoming a potential victim

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January is National Stalking Awareness Month - Learn what you can do to help

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3 Easy Ways to Remove Yourself from the Victim Pool

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Spilled Tea, Wet Pants & Self-Defense

What does spilled tea and wet pants have to do with self-defense training?

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Happy-Holidays

Happy-Holidays from Women's Self-Defense Institute

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5-Stages-of-Violent-Crime

Most people believe that crime just happens. What they don't realize is that crime is a process. If you understand the process, you can greatly reduce and/or mitigate your chances of becoming

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Denial Ain't Just a River in Egypt

One of the challenges in discussing self-defense training with women and girls is the denial factor.And as they say, DeNial ain't just a river in Egypt.

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4 Mistakes to Avoid With the Groin Strike

You would think that the simple act of kicking the groin would be just that - simple. Unfortunately, most people (including martial art instructors) don't understand the full mechanics involved in a

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10 Security Flaws Thieves Prey On

We 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."

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5 Reasons for Women to Take a Self Defense Course

As 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.

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