WOMEN'S MARTIAL ARTS ALLIANCE
Women's Self Defense
"They that are on their guard and appear ready to receive their adversaries are in much less danger of being attacked than the supine, secure and negligent."
Benjamin Franklin
"They that are on their guard and appear ready to receive their adversaries are in much less danger of being attacked than the supine, secure and negligent."
Benjamin Franklin
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WHEN TRAVELING
SAFETY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
1. While waiting for a bus or train stand near others who are also waiting.
2. If the immediate area is deserted or in darkness, stand near an occupied building in a lighted area until transportation
arrives.
3. Once on a bus or train, be aware of those around you. If someone looks or acts suspicious, notify the driver.
4. If the coach is empty or nearly empty, sit as far up front and as close to the driver as possible.
5. If someone begins to bother you, get up and notify the driver immediately.
6. Upon arriving at your stop, be aware of those who alight with you. If you feel you are being followed, go to the nearest occupied building and ask for assistance.
7. After dark, attempt to get off the bus in well-lit areas. Use only well-lit streets to reach your final destination.
AUTO SAFETY
1. Make certain your car is always in good working order, with safe tires and an adequate amount of gasoline for your planned
trip.
2. Always check your car before getting in - to make sure that no one is hiding inside.
3. If you have a garage, be sure you lock the door as you leave.
4. It is best to park in attended lots. if you must leave a key with the attendant, leave only the ignition key. In all other cases, lock your car.
5. Do not leave packages or personal items in open view in the car . . place them in the trunk.
6. At night, park only in lighted areas.
7. If you are in danger of bei ng harmed or robbed, while in your car, start sounding your horn until assistance arrives.
8. Never pick up a hitchhiker.
9. If you have a flat tire in an area you feel might not be safe, try to keep driving until you reach a safe location.
10. If you feel you are being followed, drive to the nearest police or fire station, or open filling station.
ELEVATOR SAFETY
1. Observe elevator interior before entering. Wait until the next elevator if you are uncertain of any occupant.
2. Females riding the elevator alone should always stand near the control panel. If accosted, press ALL buttons.
3. If a suspicious person enters the elevator, exit before the door closes.
4. Before exiting from the elevator, observe the corridor for suspicious activity.
SAFETY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
1. While waiting for a bus or train stand near others who are also waiting.
2. If the immediate area is deserted or in darkness, stand near an occupied building in a lighted area until transportation
arrives.
3. Once on a bus or train, be aware of those around you. If someone looks or acts suspicious, notify the driver.
4. If the coach is empty or nearly empty, sit as far up front and as close to the driver as possible.
5. If someone begins to bother you, get up and notify the driver immediately.
6. Upon arriving at your stop, be aware of those who alight with you. If you feel you are being followed, go to the nearest occupied building and ask for assistance.
7. After dark, attempt to get off the bus in well-lit areas. Use only well-lit streets to reach your final destination.
AUTO SAFETY
1. Make certain your car is always in good working order, with safe tires and an adequate amount of gasoline for your planned
trip.
2. Always check your car before getting in - to make sure that no one is hiding inside.
3. If you have a garage, be sure you lock the door as you leave.
4. It is best to park in attended lots. if you must leave a key with the attendant, leave only the ignition key. In all other cases, lock your car.
5. Do not leave packages or personal items in open view in the car . . place them in the trunk.
6. At night, park only in lighted areas.
7. If you are in danger of bei ng harmed or robbed, while in your car, start sounding your horn until assistance arrives.
8. Never pick up a hitchhiker.
9. If you have a flat tire in an area you feel might not be safe, try to keep driving until you reach a safe location.
10. If you feel you are being followed, drive to the nearest police or fire station, or open filling station.
ELEVATOR SAFETY
1. Observe elevator interior before entering. Wait until the next elevator if you are uncertain of any occupant.
2. Females riding the elevator alone should always stand near the control panel. If accosted, press ALL buttons.
3. If a suspicious person enters the elevator, exit before the door closes.
4. Before exiting from the elevator, observe the corridor for suspicious activity.
HOW TO GUARD AGAINST PURSE SNATCHERS 
Purse snatching is a crime of opportunity. You can eliminate that opportunity. Every female carrying a purse is a potential target. Senior citizens are especially susceptible to these criminals since they may not be readily able to defend themselves and pursue their assailants.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Purse snatching is a crime that can be easily prevented when you take away the opportunity from the thief. Most purse snatchers are juveniles under the age of 18, who are waiting for the next
opportunity. When you hide the "prize" you protect yourself!
Suppose you are going shopping and waiting for the bus. You are by yourself and your purse is exposed and in open view. You already made two mistakes - you're alone and your purse is vulnerable. Frankly, your personal safety might depend on NOT clinging to that purse, even though it seems a normal way to protect the contents. Grabbing and shoving that may take place can result in being injured. There are ways to protect yourself, however.
SHOP WITH A FRIEND, TRAVEL TOGETHER
The first precaution you can take is to go shopping with a friend - man or women. You're safer when in the company of someone else. If you must be out at night alone, stay in well-lighted areas. Walk close to street lights, staying well away from dark corners, alleys and building entrances.
HOW TO OUTSMART THE PURSE SNATCHER
When carrying a purse, women should have only 3 or 4 one dollar bills placed inside. Credit cards, currency, driver's license, keys and jewelry should be carried in a coat or sweater pocket, or concealed on your person to reduce the opportunity of large losses. If you carry a purse, don't wrap the strap around your shoulder, neck or wrist. If your purse is grabbed, a strong strap will not yield easily and you may be injured. Some purse snatch victims have been thrown down and have received concussions and broken bones. Never carry anything more valuable than you can afford to lose. Always leave all unnecessary credit cards at home. When you shop and carry a purse, place it in your
shopping bag. Never leave your purse on a store counter or in a grocery shopping cart - even for a moment.
DON'T CARRY WEAPONS THAT CAN BE USED AGAINST YOU
You should carry a police whistle, a flashlight, and pepper or mace spray on your key chain where they're readily available.
Make a habit to carry your key chain in a pocket - NOT in your purse. And, you should never put your name and address on your house keys or car keys. This is simple a way of telling the thief who you are and where you live.
CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY
Most victims are attacked from behind. They don't get a good look at the attacker. And when a juvenile gets away with it once, he'll try it again. If attacked, call the police immediately. Try to remember all details - help your police help you!
Purse snatching is a crime of opportunity. You can eliminate that opportunity. Every female carrying a purse is a potential target. Senior citizens are especially susceptible to these criminals since they may not be readily able to defend themselves and pursue their assailants.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Purse snatching is a crime that can be easily prevented when you take away the opportunity from the thief. Most purse snatchers are juveniles under the age of 18, who are waiting for the next
opportunity. When you hide the "prize" you protect yourself!
Suppose you are going shopping and waiting for the bus. You are by yourself and your purse is exposed and in open view. You already made two mistakes - you're alone and your purse is vulnerable. Frankly, your personal safety might depend on NOT clinging to that purse, even though it seems a normal way to protect the contents. Grabbing and shoving that may take place can result in being injured. There are ways to protect yourself, however.
SHOP WITH A FRIEND, TRAVEL TOGETHER
The first precaution you can take is to go shopping with a friend - man or women. You're safer when in the company of someone else. If you must be out at night alone, stay in well-lighted areas. Walk close to street lights, staying well away from dark corners, alleys and building entrances.
HOW TO OUTSMART THE PURSE SNATCHER
When carrying a purse, women should have only 3 or 4 one dollar bills placed inside. Credit cards, currency, driver's license, keys and jewelry should be carried in a coat or sweater pocket, or concealed on your person to reduce the opportunity of large losses. If you carry a purse, don't wrap the strap around your shoulder, neck or wrist. If your purse is grabbed, a strong strap will not yield easily and you may be injured. Some purse snatch victims have been thrown down and have received concussions and broken bones. Never carry anything more valuable than you can afford to lose. Always leave all unnecessary credit cards at home. When you shop and carry a purse, place it in your
shopping bag. Never leave your purse on a store counter or in a grocery shopping cart - even for a moment.
DON'T CARRY WEAPONS THAT CAN BE USED AGAINST YOU
You should carry a police whistle, a flashlight, and pepper or mace spray on your key chain where they're readily available.
Make a habit to carry your key chain in a pocket - NOT in your purse. And, you should never put your name and address on your house keys or car keys. This is simple a way of telling the thief who you are and where you live.
CALL THE POLICE IMMEDIATELY
Most victims are attacked from behind. They don't get a good look at the attacker. And when a juvenile gets away with it once, he'll try it again. If attacked, call the police immediately. Try to remember all details - help your police help you!
DEVELOPING A STAY-ALIVE MINDSET
In every day daily life, you will find that you have developed a mind-set about many things. Having an insurance policy is a good example of planning for a possible future event. Getting an education, saving money and buying a house are some more. In all of these examples, forethought and anticipation of future events are the key to your individual attitude or mindset. Based on that, you might think that making plans to defend your life in the face of a deadly attack would be another commonly held mindset. Unfortunately, that is not the case and, in fact, the average person has no mindset or preparation whatsoever when it comes to self-defense.
DEVELOPING A NEW MINDSET
Step-One: Value our life and take responsibility for your own defense.
Step-Two: Accept the fact that there are some bad people in this world
Step-Three: Once you have accepted that there are some bad people in this world, you must further accept the fact the NOTHING justifies their actions.
Once you have accepted these facts and have incorporated them into your overall lifestyle, all else will follow. Be prepared, have a plan, FIGHT BACK!
In every day daily life, you will find that you have developed a mind-set about many things. Having an insurance policy is a good example of planning for a possible future event. Getting an education, saving money and buying a house are some more. In all of these examples, forethought and anticipation of future events are the key to your individual attitude or mindset. Based on that, you might think that making plans to defend your life in the face of a deadly attack would be another commonly held mindset. Unfortunately, that is not the case and, in fact, the average person has no mindset or preparation whatsoever when it comes to self-defense.
DEVELOPING A NEW MINDSET
Step-One: Value our life and take responsibility for your own defense.
Step-Two: Accept the fact that there are some bad people in this world
Step-Three: Once you have accepted that there are some bad people in this world, you must further accept the fact the NOTHING justifies their actions.
Once you have accepted these facts and have incorporated them into your overall lifestyle, all else will follow. Be prepared, have a plan, FIGHT BACK!
