Self Defense in the Neignborhood

The Neighborhood Watch Group recently did a self defense class and with Summer in full force it made sense to highlight some of the tips presented during the class.

Some of the tips were common sense but others were very good ideas I had not thought about. Officer Rodriguez did an excellent job of keeping the program interesting and yet providing food for thought in terms of how to protect yourself. So good in fact that I decided to let him do the talking in terms of video clips to allow him to illustrate exactly how to perform the maneuvers he indicated.

This first video indicates how to be aware when shopping and using a cell phone.




Next is useful advice on how to shop to avoid becoming a victim:

I thought this was very good advice on what to do if you find yourself stranded, your cell phone dies and someone approaches you...

On another front, why it is important for you to keep your wits about you when approached or someone attempts to attack you...

If all else fails and someone tries to abduct you...







Tactics on how to walk defensively either at the mall or in the neighborhood...

There have been a number of break-ins either near or in the neighborhood where the criminals have figured out the owners pattern and broken in when they knew they were not at home. This next video offers some very good advice on how to trick the criminal so that you have not been scouted to become a victim in addition to being aware of strange faces in the neighborhood...

And finally, the situation most women encounter the most... shopping and protecting your purse...

I hope this information was helpful, despite the fact it only gives a small portion of the information Officer Rodriguez provided. But, if only a few of them are followed it should give you a fighting chance against becoming a victim.