Get Loud and Push Back:
As soon as the attacker touches you or
it’s clear that escape isn’t possible, shout
loudly (“BACK OFF!”) and push back
at him or her (for simplicity’s sake we’re
going to use “him” for the rest of the
article, although your opponent could be
female). This does two things: it signals
for help and it lets the attacker know
you’re not an easy target.Use your Body Weight.
No matter your size, weight, or
strength in relation to your opponent,
you can defend yourself by strategically
using your body and the simple law of
physics. This is the principle behind
martial arts systems like Jujitsu and
other self-defense programs where a
smaller person can defeat a larger one.
Remember, if you feel you need the
help of emergency services, don’t
hesitate to call 911.Use Everyday
Objects as Weapons:
You can use anything
around you for elf-defence.
Like a set of keys wedged
between your fingers like
brass knuckles can deliver a
crippling blow. If you are
attacked at home, run to
the kitchen and grab
anything like a rolling pin,
heavy ladle or a knife. Just
remember to be quick!
Install an app on your
phone that can
immediately notify your
family or friends if
something goes wrong.
App like SmartWatcher
offers Continuous Safety
Monitoring for a $0.99-per-
month upgrade. This feature
periodically asks you whether
you’re safe—if you don’t
respond, it alerts your safety
network. SmartWatcher tracks
your location to help you stay
safe. This app is useful
whether you often walk home
alone at night or live in a
dangerous neighborhood.
More options are Circle of 6,
React Mobile, bSafe etc.