Self-Defense Blog for Women

Jul 31, Join in the celebration of the 25th annual "National Night Out Against Crime" August 5th, 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:10:40 GMT

The 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, An Outrageous Attempt by the Bush Administration to Undermine Women's Rights

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:48:07 GMT

I 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, Identity Theft - A Lawyer's Advise to Protect You - No Charge

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:37:14 GMT

A 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, Womens Self-Defense Institute Collects Used Cell Phones for Domestic Violence Victims

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:52:44 GMT

Womens 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, Say NO to Violence Against Women

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:06:07 GMT

Nicole 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, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:49:41 GMT

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, Womens 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

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:29:53 GMT

Womens 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 Enslers award winning play The Vagina Monologues. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog

Mar 13, Women's Self-Defense Institute teams up with American Cancer Society

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:11:14 GMT

Women'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, A Lesson in Attitude

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:07:52 GMT

The same principles hold true for women and self defense. Womens self-defense and self-defense in general, isnt about trying to beat up all comers. Its not about being the toughest SOB out there. Its simply about applying the right knowledge (training) at the right time (preparation). Permalink -- Click for Full Blog

Feb 4, When Love Hurts

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:16:13 GMT

Ahhh! February, the month of chocolates, romance, flowers, cupids 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, Did You Miss Jury Duty? A New Identity Theft Scam

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:29:40 GMT

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, Calling the Police on the Police?

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:00:29 GMT

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, Practical Self Defense & Safety Tips for Today's Busy Femal Ebook Here

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:14:25 GMT

Learn 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, January is National Stalking Awareness Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:01:57 GMT

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.

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Dec 31, A Simple P.L.A.N. for Successful New Year's Resolutions

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:08:54 GMT

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.

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Dec 21, Holiday Safety

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:28:36 GMT

With 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, Halliburton & Rape

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:05:42 GMT

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.

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Dec 13, Judge Calls Rape Victim "Stupid"

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:45:59 GMT

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, It's the Holidays - Don't Become a Victim of Date Rape

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:44:47 GMT

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, Reiki & Self Defense

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:00:58 GMT

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, Value Your Privacy

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:27:07 GMT

In todays 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, RAD Training Pays Off

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:57:35 GMT

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, Beware of Self-Defense Emails and the Myths they Perpetuate

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:53:44 GMT

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, Toy Containing 'Date-Rape' Drug Pulled

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:52:23 GMT

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, Im Not Going to *&^$!# Die Today!

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:00:27 GMT

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

Oct 30, Beware Craigslist!

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:39:42 GMT

This recent story continues to underscore the need for women to learn self defense so that they can be prepared in the event of a criminal attack.

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Oct 26, A Scam Here, A Scam There...

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:06:15 GMT

If there is one eternal problem with the internet, it is that it makes it so much easier for creative criminals to operate. As we head into November and the time of year that should signify holidays, family and hope, please pay attention to emails you are receiving today.

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Oct 15, The Law is an Ass

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:37:23 GMT

No doubt youve heard the old saying, What you dont know wont hurt you. It basically means that if you dont know about a fact or a problem, you dont need to worry about it. Unfortunately, that doesnt hold true about the law in your state or city regarding self-defense.

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Oct 9, What You Dont Know Can Kill You

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:01:13 GMT

Theres an old saying, What you dont know wont hurt you. Unfortunately, when it comes to self-defense, what you dont know may very well get you killed.

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Oct 1, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:41:38 GMT

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Family violence is the number one cause of emergency room visits by women.

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Sep 24, Decide to Survive!

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:15:41 GMT

When dealing with a criminal confrontation, the sole goal is survival. Its not about how many punches can you land, how many points you can score, how tough you are or how long you can go toe to toe.

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Sep 17, How to Portray Confidence & Success

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:11:50 GMT

Many women who are attacked are chosen because of the way they presented themselves. Something about their posture told the assailant, here is a weak woman, I can take her. A predator will scent if you are scared and not in control.

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Sep 5, Fear

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:05:23 GMT

Fear is a very powerful emotion. In most martial arts or self-defense programs, the issue is never addressed. In our womens self-defense programs, we deal with fear and the adrenaline rush that accompanies it by focusing your training to work in concert with your emotions.

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Sep 4, A Single Starfish

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:31:05 GMT

Adapted from Loren Eisleys original story.

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Aug 31, Aggressive vs. Assertive Behavior

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:58:01 GMT

A lot of self-defense programs deal with the what do I do when the attacker does this. mentality and overlook the things a possible defender may use to avoid a conflict altogether. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog

Aug 29, Intimidation A Predators or Preys Tool for Control/Survival?

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:58:40 GMT

Intimidation to deter by threats, to frighten into submission are two of the dictionaries definitions. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog

Aug 15, Chivalry or Deception

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:42:30 GMT

My Mom sent this to me and I thought it worthy to share. We teach interviewing techniques predators use in our self-defense classes this being one of them. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog

Aug 13, Learn to Fight...So You Won't Have To

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:55:32 GMT

Teaching self-defense for the past two decades, theres one truth that stands out trained, educated fighters are seldom picked on or victimized. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog

Jul 31, 3 Natural Weapons We All Have

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:47:05 GMT

AWARENESS is our first and foremost resource. It doesn't matter what ability you have in a physical sense. If you don't see the threat coming you won't be able to deal with it pro-actively. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog

May 1, Spring is Here! How to Safely use the Parks and Trails!

Tue, 01 May 2007 16:52:51 GMT

Im crossing my fingers and issuing my first park alert for the season. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog

Mar 12, How to Prevent Identity Theft

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:52:28 GMT

There are thousands of Americans, who become victims of identity theft each year. Depending upon how soon you detect the identity theft and how lucky you are you can lose only couple of hundred dollars to your life savings. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog

Mar 9, Can You Beat the Zodiac Killer?

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:26:51 GMT

The Zodiac Killer Movie has come out this week. And although Hollywood does a decent job at serial killer movies, I thought I'd give you the backstory of one of the most notorious serial killers that has never been caught. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog

Mar 7, Are you prepared for "Wild Bill"?

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:18:30 GMT

Airing tonight on Dateline is a segment called, "Wild Bill: Breaking & Entering" and features ex-NY cop and private security analyst, Bill Stanton. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog

Mar 5, Prey, Predator or Sheepdog - What is your violence personality?

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:09:46 GMT

Are you prey (a sheep), predator (a wolf) or a sheepdog? That is the question asked by LTC. Dave Goldman in his book, On Killing. The overall consensus was that most of us, especially women, are sheep. Permalink -- Click for Full Blog