Articles on Basic Self Defense Moves

Learn How to Defend Yourself with Basic Self Defense Tips!

Basic self defense moves can be easily learned. When you don't have a weapon to defend yourself, you have to use what you got...your body. You have a legal right to defend yourself when you feel that your life is in danger.

You might be in a situation where physical force doesn't have to be used. If you're being robbed at gunpoint, the best thing to do is give up the money. When you don't have a weapon, there's no way you can go up against someone with a gun pointing in your face. Real life isn't a Superman movie. You're not faster than a bullet.

However, there are situations like an attempted rape or an assault where having knowledge of basic self defense moves can increase your chances of getting the upper hand on your attacker. Pay attention to your instincts in these situations.

If using self defense will help you in a particular attack, then do it. If you think that trying to fight back will make things worse, then don't do it. Every situation is different and you won't know what you'll do until it happens.

Below, are the articles that will teach you defense tips to use on your attacker. You should practice these moves until you become a natural at them. The more comfortable you feel using these self defense moves, the easier it will be to use them if you are ever attacked.

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Physical Self Defense Physical self defense means using your body as a weapon. But before you can fight back, you need to get in shape.

Cane Self Defense for Seniors Cane self defense is a great way to show senior citizens how to protect themselves. Not only can you learn effective self defense techniques, you can also use it for exercise which will delay the onset of physical decline.

Arm and Hand Strikes The self defense moves you'll learn in this section are the arm and hand strikes.

Self Defense Leg Strikes This part of the website deals with self defense leg strikes. You will learn how to use your legs to defend yourself from an attacker.

Self DefenseTake Downs Here, you will learn self defense tips that will help you take down your attacker.

Self Defense on the Ground In this section, you will learn ground self defense techniques against an attacker when you are on the ground, the floor or on your bed.

Getting out of Choke Holds The choke hold can be from the front, the back and on the ground. The most important thing you can do in these situations is not to panic. I know it's easier said than done.

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