Julia Feldmeier writes interviews Carol Middleton about surviving a mugging: I spoke with Carol Middleton, the 30-year veteran director of the DC Self-Defense Karate Association. Here are some of her tips on staying safe: Let go! Middleton is a karate black belt, and yet when she was mugged 10 years ago, she quickly acquiesced. Later… Read More

Marlene Lang writes that attitude is the best self defense: …otherwise tough and independent women are often dangerously nice girls; we’re waiting politely for the prince, or a police officer, to save us. But the police are rather busy these days, I hear. And their appearance is every bit as unpredictable as that of the… Read More

In a recent article, Cpl. Matthew Rockwell, of the Milton, Delaware Police gave self-defense tips. One caught my attention more than that others: When it comes to self-defense, taser weapons are more reliable then pepperspray or handguns, which are difficult to handle in an emergency. Statistically, when a woman points a firearm at a perpetrator,… Read More

Morné Swanepoel, Health24’s self-defence and tai chi expert, offers some tips for your protection: Do not get completely inebriated and incapacitated and when you go out. Unfortunately people may take advantage of your inability to think clearly. Make sure someone knows where you are and when you will be home. Be wary of strangers. Keep… Read More

Briget Murphy recently wrote: Most men learn through tough-and-tumble play during childhood how to defend themselves. Women don’t have this advantage and so it is of critical importance for females to learn self-protection. The first line of defense is to try to stay out of harm’s way to begin with. Don’t walk alone at night… Read More

“Drop everything. I always say, you can always get more stuff later,” Austin Martial Arts Academy instructor Tristan Truscott said. That’s an important lesson this time of year, Gribi said. “Here it is Christmas time, none of your packages, your car, none of that’s worth your life,” Gribi said. After letting your stuff go, the… Read More

“Most of the [real-life self-defense] incidents are resolved by situational awareness, seeing a potential problem and avoiding it. Next is aggressive posturing combined with strong, unmistakable verbal commands. Fewer still are resolved with OC spray, a few by the display of the handgun, and very rarely, shots are fired.” -Ed Lovette The above quote by… Read More

B.C. Crime Prevention Association and BC Hydro reminded seniors and persons with disabilities across B.C. of various steps they can take to increase their sense of personal safety: Motion Sensors: In residential areas, outdoor security lights can account for a large portion of overall lighting costs.Motion sensors are a good choice for controlling outdoor security… Read More

by Randy LaHaie Just about all self defense and police crime prevention sites contain lists of tips to reduce the risk of a violent or criminal encounter. The number of them can seem overwhelming. Where do you start? A more practical approach to incorporating prevention tips is to understand the principles on which they are… Read More

I don’t watch Dr. Phil. (In fact, I try to not watch TV at all.) Nonetheless, he publishes some great self-defense tips on the health section of his website. You can find some below: When something shocks us, we typically freeze, and that’s what the bad guys rely on. The key to not freezing is… Read More