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Self-Defense Videos & Online Courses

“Krav Maga is a military combat style introduced by the Israeli Self-Defense Force. In the early 2000s, this became known as a civilian martial arts style.

“Similar to other martial arts style, a qualified instructor is important to learn the principles and techniques of Krav Maga.

“However, you can still learn this on your own if Krav Maga schools or training centers are not available in your area or if you don’t have the budget to pay for a personalized training.

“This martial art style is an effective and easy-to-learn self-defense system. Krav Maga training includes a combination of combat and self-defense principles and techniques.

“A Krav Maga practitioner who is well-informed and well-trained can be described as a walking human weapon.”

KRAV MAGA – Most Effective Striking Points to End a Fight

 

The mentality of Krav Maga is to deliver an effective strike as close in time as possible to the defense. The overall objective being a vulnerable target which is likely to incapacitate the attacker to allow the ability to create distance. This strike can be as simple as a kick to the groin. Striking points are the vulnerable points on our opponent which we should be focused on to allow for maximum damage. These striking points are critical in thwarting the oncoming attack to allow a defender the ability to create the distance.   Read More

5 SELF-DEFENSE MOVES EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW

[Joanna Soh – YouTube]

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED – WOMEN SELF-DEFENSE

[CodeRedDefense.com – YouTube]

Defense Against Hair Pulling
Strikes for Women
What’s different about interpersonal violence for people with disabilities?

While people with disabilities experience forms of interpersonal violence that are very similar to the experiences of people without disabilities, power and control are often exerted in specific ways based on a person’s disability or medical needs. Some forms of abuse a survivor with a disability may experience include: 

  • The perpetrator restricts the survivors access to their medical services, such as doctors’ appointments or medication in order to maintain power and control over the survivor 
  • Blaming the survivor for the violence, saying they were being uncooperative in relation to mobility needs 
  • Denying the violence, for example “I’m not doing that, you are just too pain sensitive.” 
  • Telling the survivor’s other support systems that they are confused or don’t understand what is going on, or telling those support systems that the survivor doesn’t need their assistance while denying them the care they need 
  • Control of financial resources, access to food or transportation services 
  • Telling the survivor that they cannot survive without them, or that no one else will be able to help them”

From People with Disabilities and Sexual Assault | Disabled World (disabled-world.com)

What to Do if You are Attacked

Resisting an attacker is perhaps the most important thing to do when you are being threatened or you are being attacked. If you resist an abuser who is trying to attack you, you are often able to avoid rape. Some people believe that trying to stop an abuser from raping you will only make the abuser angrier. The fact is that an abuser is already dangerous and resisting rape might allow you to get away because it can show the abuser that trying to rape you will be too much trouble.

It simply is not possible to know how you will react if an abuser tries to rape you. Some people become very angry and gain a strength they were not aware they had, while others feel as if they are unable to move. Remember that if you are raped it is not because you failed to defend yourself; rape is never, ever your fault. If an abuser attacks you or attempts to rape you do whatever you can to get away such as:

    • Roll your wheelchair into the person as hard and fast as you can
    • Scream, yell, make noise, or yell ‘NO!’ Shout as loud as you can ‘HELP!’
    • Doing something the abuser finds disgusting such as spitting or drooling
    • If you lose your balance easily, sit down to defend yourself and fight back
    • Hit your attacker in the nose or the eyes, you can use your head to hit the attacker in the nose too
    • Hurt the soft parts of the attacker’s body like their testicles, nose, eyes, or scratch, hit or kick them
    • Throw dirt, pepper, or chili powder into the attacker’s eyes – it will blind them and cause them pain and may give you a chance to get away
    • For people who use crutches or have weak legs, sit down or kneel and use your crutches to fight your attacker. Poke the end of the crutch towards the attacker as hard as you can.

People who are blind may lose their bearing when an abuser attacks them. Interestingly, you can use the attacker’s own body to help you! Try to find the place where the attacker’s shoulder meets their neck, it is one of the easiest places to find quickly and it gives you good information about the rest of the attacker’s body. You then have the ability to hit the attacker in their soft spots.

“Ask a friend to help you practice finding the shoulder quickly as well as the tender spots of the body. A friend can also help you practice your skills with defending yourself. Practicing self-defense can help you to feel safer and more confident, even if you are never assaulted. Practice having a strong and assertive attitude and remember that even if you do not have the ability to defend yourself it is not your fault if you are attacked or raped.”

Krav Maga Self Defense For Disabled Person

Krav Maga (YouTube)

Self-defense for disabled women
 
 
Disabled women and men get a special training by Lydia Zijdel in self- defence. Lydia is a well-known disabled martial artist and long term trainer en educator. See also the Lydia Zijdel Foundation

 

WOMEN’S WHEELCHAIR SELF DEFENSE: Adaptive Martial Arts training – Rolling With Me Seminar San Diego.

JingShenKuoshu (YouTube)

As you know, women are more likely to be abused or sexually assaulted than men.

“Did you know, though, that women with disabilities are more than 3 times more likely to experience the same abuse. There are some really horrible people out there.
 
“Thanks to organizations like RollingWithMe.org, women and men in wheelchairs (open to all disabilities and friends) can get training that you may not find available at standard gyms.
 
“This is a clip of Jing Shen Kuoshu teaching the adaptive self defense portion of the “Each by Name 2019” workshop.
 
“If you’d like to know more about our Adaptive Self Defense programs in San Diego, leave us a message below and Grand Master Greg Fraser will respond to you directly.”
 
 

 

From Self-Defense for People with Physical Limitations (sabrered.com) 

Self-Defense For People With Physical Limitations
January 30th, 2018

“It’s a very unfortunate fact that those with disabilities can be targeted by predatory criminals in today’s world. While anyone can be vulnerable to attack, risk levels can be elevated for those with physical limitations or disabilities.

“If you want the confidence that comes from knowing you can protect yourself despite physical impairments, it’s worth considering the self-defense strategies available to you. When you have a way to stand up for yourself, you can feel much more confident and less afraid as you go through life, wherever it takes you.

How do people with disabilities protect themselves?

“There are many self-defense methods are available. Self-defense for disabled folks can be improved with basic common-sense strategies and tactics. Knowing about defense used for a person who is disabled can make life more enjoyable as well as safer for all.

“To help provide you with increased confidence in your ability to protect yourself, here are a few techniques and tips to consider:

  • Practicing preventative measures.  Step one in staying safe is knowing how to avoid trouble in the first place. Keep your doors locked, don’t open the door to strangers, get a security system at home and avoid compromising situations where threats are more likely to occur. While dangerous situations can still arise, practicing prevention can at least minimize their likelihood.
  • Bringing a buddy. While you may not be able to always have someone with you when you leave the house, there’s no shame in asking a friend or family member to join you when you feel unsafe. Simply having another person with you can be a deterrent to would-be criminals. It’s also a great way to help yourself feel more comfortable wherever you go.
  • Taking a self-defense class.  One of the best parts of self-defense skills is that anyone can benefit from them – regardless of any physical limitations. If you check out classes in your area, you may find adaptive self-defense classes specifically designed for people with physical limitations.
  • Carrying safety devices. Carrying personal safety devices – from stun guns for personal safety to other on-the-go personal safety devices – allows you to feel safe regardless of where you go or what happens. These non-lethal weapons provide a tangible way to protect yourself in case of attack or other threats. Because it’s not just people who can pose a threat, you may also want to consider protector dog sprays designed for use on attacking animals. .

“While no self-defense strategy is 100% foolproof, the more precautions you take, the better. Having a way to protect yourself can make all the difference in your sense of confidence and well-being – as well as your safety.

“To make the most of your abilities and protect yourself at home and on the go, take the tips above to heart. To find the best in quality safety devices, visit SABRE and explore our safety products online.

“Place an order or contact us today to learn more.”  (To visit SABRE, Click Here!)

Self Defense for people with disabilities (women, and the elderly)

https://www.myselfdefensetraining.com/self-defense-for-the-disabled/

“We all have disabilities in some way. There are somethings we can do very well and other things, well…not so much. That’s just the way we’re put together and your abilities change from day to day, week to week.

“The one thing that never changes is change. We get old, sick, injured, overweight and in some other way impaired. Hey, stuff just wears out!

We’re not the same person we were yesterday.

“The problem is if you’re not consistently training, in your mind, you’re still the person you remember in our prime, not the person you are now.

“You can enjoy that disillusion until you actually try to do the things you did before.  If anyone has kids, teaches or coaches…you know. Eventually the worm turns for us all.

“Then you’re reminded (usually accompanied by a fist full of Advil)  that you’re not that person anymore and you must find the courage to accept your state of physical and mental readiness and adapt.

“While I’m not the same person I was in my 20’s and 30’s, I’m a lot smarter than that knucklehead. So I find my “self defense work arounds” to accomplish the same job.

“Training is about learning and exploration. After you’ve learned something, you need to review it, not only to keep sharp, but to make sure you can still do it! And if you can’t do it, you need to come up with a new solution.

That’s how you “TRAIN HONESTLY.”

“Be honest with yourself and be honest with the problem.

“With that in mind it doesn’t matter if you’re a man, woman, disabled, older, smaller…etc – the process of exploration and assessment is the same for everyone – figure out what works for you NOW and concentrate on it.

“So when people ask if we offer specific self defense training for people with disabilities, the elderly or women….

“The answer is YES, its called the Self Defense Training System.”

Excerpt from a response: “You need to start educating yourself. Self defense is both an education and physical training.

“BTW, we have many people training in the SDTS who are worse off than you.

“Your best bet is to start with 60 Minute Self Defense. 

https://www.myselfdefensetraining.com/60-minute-self-defense-2/
https://www.myselfdefensetraining.com/training-programs/

SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN

[Nick Drossos – YouTube]

 

3 SIMPLE SELF-DEFENSE MOVES ALL WOMEN SHOULD KNOW

 

“3 Simple self-defense moves all woman you should know Master Wong shows 3 simple and basic moves that any women can use during certain attacks. In his video, it shows size doesn’t matter as long as you can apply the technique properly.”

SIMPLE HACKS FOR WOMEN SELF-DEFENSE

[Master Wong – YouTube)

 

 

 

SELF-DEFENSE FOR SENIORS

Self-Defense for Seniors? How to Keep Yourself Safe (and Confident!)  

Sixty and Me (You Tube)

There is a reason that older adults tend to fall victim to violent crimes more than others… we are perceived (often correctly) as being less capable of fighting back. Of course, it is possible to learn how to defend yourself at any age. And, if you do, you will find that not only does self-defense help you to stay safe… it also boosts your confidence! I hope that you find today’s video useful! Here’s a link to the article that I mentioned on today’s show: http://sixtyandme.com/an-essential-gu…

Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! How capable do you feel when it comes to defending yourself? Have you changed your behavior (such as not walking at night) as you have gotten a little older? Let’s have a chat!

If you believe in our mission to improve the lives of women over 60, please consider supporting us on Patreon.”

https://www.patreon.com/sixtyandme

 

5 REASONS WHY KRAV MAGA IS PERFECT FOR SENIORS

“No one wants to feel helpless – no matter their gender, their age, or what city they live in.

“Feeling safe and being able to protect yourself and the people you care about is a life skill that is needed more and more in today’s world. Unfortunately, the discussion about self-defense rarely focuses on senior citizens.

“It is estimated that 1 in 6 senior citizens will experience some form of abuse or violence, including physical assault and sexual abuse. This terrifying statistic is one of the reasons why Krav Maga Worldwide offers Krav Maga for seniors. Our classes will help you protect yourself and feel better both physically and emotionally.”

Read more and the 5 REASONS at https://www.kravmaga.com/5-reasons-why-krav-maga-is-perfect-for-seniors/

ONLINE ACADEMY https://www.kravmagaworldwideacademy.com/

1 Move 1 Minute Self-defense for women

WBIR Channel 10  (YouTube)

Abby  is demonstrating some self-defense moves women can learn and use!

 

ONLINE COURSES

23 Best Online Courses on Self Defense – Online Courses Review 

23 Best Online Courses on Self Defense 

Have you ever thought about how would you defend yourself if someone attacked you? It is normal to think about these situations. Whether you are protecting yourself or your family, you need to learn how to handle yourself in dangerous situations. In this article, we are providing 23 best Self Defense Courses. 

We live in a world in which violence has become part our everyday lives. We need to do everything to protect ourselves. Many people avoid thinking about self protection, until its too late. It can happen that someone attacks you and you don’t have anyone around to protect you. Learning self-defense tactics is important for every person. 

 John Koeshall, Street Smart Defender: Escape!: John Koeshall, Street Smart Defender: Escape!: The goal of this program is to help students gain a universal sense of safety and to awaken our intrinsic ability to defend ourselves. John Koeshall pushes students to take control of their lives using situational awareness, target acquisition and intimidation, and confidence enhancement. With over 30 years experience teaching self defense to clients ranging from executives to flight personnel, the instructor put together a 2.5 hour course worth watching. 

David Alexander, Self Defense Made “Real” Easy: Learn the most effective self-defense system in the world! David Alexander is a self-defense expert. He has designed the course to help people protect their families from violent people. In this course, you will find out how his B.E.T. “Target Based” Self Defense System works. According to his students, this is the most effective self-defense system in the world. You will learn how to defeat an attacker in less than 4 seconds. You will also learn how to deal with multiple attackers with weapons. 

Chris Pizzo, Learn Close Combat Training: Military Hand-To-Hand Combat: How to fight bigger attackers! Have you ever thought about what would you do if you hear strange noises at night? How would you protect yourself from an attacker? In the course, you will learn everything to overcome your fear of potential attackers. The course is about protection, not prevention. The teacher will provide strategies on how to protect yourself when prevention is not an option. You will learn how to snatch a loaded gun right out of attacker’s hand and how to control your adrenaline level. Next, you will learn how to get away from a larger attacker who surprises you. 

Chris Pizzo, Advanced Close Combat Training: Scientific Self Defense: Learn the deadliest moves! If we want to have a confident living, we need to overcome our fears. Chris Pizzo is the most popular self-defense instructor in the world. He is going to lead you through the course. Scientific Self Defense program contains 65 Close Combat Training techniques and tactics. You can learn these tactics by watching the video tutorials. Try to watch each of the lessons and absorb all the information. By the end of the course, the combat training techniques will become part of you. 

SiFu Wong, Women Self Defense: Don’t be a victim! In today’s world, women are a vulnerable group of people. You can’t rely on your man because he won’t be there for you 24 hours a day. You need to learn self-defense techniques to be able to deal with angry and violent attackers. SiFu Wong, the teacher will provide basic exercises which you can use to enhance your current techniques. You will learn how to deal with violent people, escape from unwanted situations and more. By the end of the course, you will be able to respond to any attack. The course is suitable for any age. 

Ultimate Krav Maga, Learn how to save your life in 60 minutes using self-defense: The course is easy to learn. Let’s be honest, sometimes people can be very close to death. If you want to avoid near-death experiences, you should enroll in the course. In the course, you will learn how to defend yourself at home or at work. This is a very entertaining course with a lot of techniques which you can practice with your family. Whether you are a man, woman or a child, you can enroll in the course. In the end, you will reach your mental and physical potential and be able to deal with threatening situations. 

Damian Ross, 60 Minute Self Defense: How do we fight our enemies? The escaping and surviving skills are important skills that everyone should know. If you want to have an ability to deal with an attacker, you should practice self-defense tactics. You don’t need to be big and strong to survive and handle your worst enemy. With the right training, you can develop your natural self-preservation skills. You need to watch and train. You can’t sit and watch a video and expect results. In the course, you will learn how to avoid and escape from much larger attackers. Next, you will learn how to create tactical plans, understand what is under your control and more. 

Kalos Agon, Kid’s Anti-Bully Self Defense: Christian Martial Art Paideia: Every kid should learn Paideia! Paideia is set of instructions which help your child to develop mental and physical skills. The goal of the course is to learn children more about how to defend themselves from attackers. Parents should be involved in this process. Kids can watch these tutorials and practice with their own parents. It is a fun and easy course which is designed for kids (girls and boys) ages 5-10. They don’t need any experience to be able to follow the course. 

Guy Dar, Krav Maga Maleh – Women Self Defense Course: What is Krav Maga? Krav Maga is the next generation self-defense method. It is the most popular in Israel. Guy Dar is an instructor of Krav Maga. In the course, he is going to teach women how to defend themselves by using these techniques. You will learn how to understand the “element of surprise”. Through the course, you will see a lot of examples in which women fight men. You will know which mistakes you can avoid and how to beat your enemy. Ideal candidates for the course are women who want to feel safe and confident. 

Sifu David, Self Defense Training Military Grade Jiu Jitsu – Best Course: Are you prepared for an attack? Do you want to know which are the most common attacks? The first one is the shove. When you avoid confrontation with an attacker, you give him permission to be more violent. Enroll in the course and learn how to deal with attackers in a proper way. Sifu David is a Tai Chi, and Jeet Kune Do instructor. He will explain tactics which are important in situations where there are no rules. The streets are a different from rings and full of weapons, ambushes, and surroundings. 

Chris Martins, Ninja Self Defense for Peaceful People: If you feel insecure in any way, enroll in the course. Why would you learn “Ninja”? Ninja self-defense is an effective strategy with a little energy spent. Let’s summarise what will you learn in the course. There will be topics about kicking, punching, throwing and surviving on the street. If you like these radical self-defense methods, enroll in the course. You will learn old basic techniques in more effective ways. By the end of the course, you will be able to handle a larger and aggressive opponent. 

Sifu David, Self Defense For Beginners – Top 10 Martial Arts Techniques: These techniques you must know. Have you ever wondered which self-defense techniques every person must know? If you want to be prepared for any aggressive situation, learn self-defense tactics. In the course, the teacher will explain top 10 self-defense techniques. By learning these techniques, you will have enough courage to defeat your opponents. The course will provide an opportunity to learn military grade Jiu-Jitsu techniques. You can use the Jiu-Jitsu system in real life situations. 

Lee Mainprize, How To Fight And Win: Hand To Hand Combat Training: If you are short and undersized you can win! The course is for all people who want to protect themselves and their families. After being a victim in his early twenties, Lee has dedicated his whole life to learning self-defense techniques. He is the teacher of the course. You have an opportunity to increase your self-confidence by watching these video lessons. You will learn how to spot someone who carries weapons and take an action to avoid a tragic outcome. 

Brian Cliette, Women’s Self Defense : Refuse to be a Victim Ever!!: Women in the modern world are insecure. We have a system which can protect us, but we never can be 100% protected. Women are the target of many violent groups of people. You need to choose to refuse to be a victim. That is the main goal of the course. Defense management has become a very important aspect of every human life. The Women’s Self Defense course will teach you many important things. You will learn how to study your environment, self-defense moves and how to read body language. Stay at home moms and college students are the ideal candidates for the course. 

Igor Grujic, Ultimate Self Defense Course: Learn how to survive anytime and anywhere! Igor Grujic is a chief instructor and founder of Soko Combat System. He has practiced martial arts from the early age. In the course, he will teach you how to respond to a wide range of different situations. Since it is hard to learn the same technique for each situation, you will learn one effective technique. If you don’t have enough free time to dedicate to serious learning, enroll in the course. Start your learning now, and avoid bad situations that can happen to you and your family. The ideal candidates for the course are all people who want to learn more about self-defense. 

Elle Beyer, Self Defense for Badass Women:  Strike to Injure and Escape: Are you a badass woman? If you don’t consider yourself as a badass person, enroll in the course. The course won’t show you the magical system that will defy the laws of physics. That is not even possible. According to the teacher of the course, there is no system that will save you. The only solution is to turn your mind and your body into a weapon. That is the main goal of Elle Beyer. She is a martial arts instructor and the teacher of this course. Causing pain is not your goal.  Causing a debilitating injury so you can leave the scene alive (even if it means the attacker is dead).  Learn to take on multiple attackers with smart strategy and punish the losers who dared to attack in the first place.  

Damian Ross, Self Defense for 9 Common Attacks: The course goes through a 3-step process. The first thing you are going to learn is how to perform an attack. Next, the teacher will give you the solution which you can apply to the attack. This is not a course about martial art, this is a tactical response to violence. If you are 16+ years old and want to learn proven techniques, the course is for you. You will learn how to identify potential threats and transform household items into weapons. Next, you will learn how to develop a plan before an attack and learn when is a good time to escape. 

Brian Cliette, Self Defense Mindset – A Non Fighter’s Guide to Self Defense: Your brain and awareness are the best weapons. Learn how to use them! The world has become a scary and insecure place. No one can’t predict what is going to happen in the next 20 minutes. When you are attacked or robbed, you can call the police. When the police arrive, the damage is already done. Since every person on the planet has the right to defend themselves, you should enroll in the course. You will learn basic principles of environmental awareness, self-defense techniques, and negotiation tactics. 

Damian Ross, Family Safe Self Defense Program: The “stranger-danger” approach is not enough! You need to provide a full security for your children and your family. There is no country in the world which is immune to violence. Even the most developed countries can’t protect families from violence. The Family Safe Self Defense Program is for parents who want to protect their children. You will learn 6 essential step-by-step rules for your kid’s safety. When your kids are out of your supervision, they will know how to use these rules in bad situations. Anyone, with children ages 4 to 12 is an ideal candidate for the course. 

Sifu David, 10 Best Self Defense From Weapon Attacks: Are you prepared? Are you wondering how to defend yourself from weapon attacks? You are in the right place! Sifu David, the teacher of the course will show you the list of the most common weapon attacks. Most people would guess that gun is in the first place. In fact, the glass attacks dominate in urban areas. The second place is white collar shanking. By definition, the shank is an improvised weapon like a pencil. These attacks are most common in schools and office places. Enroll in the course and find out the rest of the list. You will also learn how to defend yourself from each of these weapons. 

Sifu David, 17 BEST Self Defense Finishing Moves, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Jiu Jitsu gives you a lot of power! Sometimes, it is hard to decide how much force we should use when we kick an attacker. You are in the right place and this course is for you. You will practice techniques which can help you to make your enemy go away. That is the main power of Jiu Jitsu. You don’t need any experience for the course. Ideal candidates for the course are people who want to feel safe secure. It would be good to consult your doctor before you start exercising the routines from the course. 

Iskan Selim, Krav Maga Viper – Self Defense System (volume 1): The most effective techniques of Krav Maga Viper! Iskan Selim is a Greek martial artist and a Chief Instructor. If you don’t know too much about Krav Maga Viper, you should enroll in his course. Krav Maga is the most powerful self-defense method in the past years. What will you learn here? The teacher will explain moves and exercises which you can use against your opponents. You will learn how to use a knife, a gun, a glass and other objects. By the end of the course, you will be able to face any aggression on the streets. 

Philip Lewis, The Cane for Self Defense vol. 1: Philip Lewis has been studying martial arts for about 43 years. He has trained with many weapons over the years but the Cane system has become one of his favorite systems. The system of Cane is a mix of several arts such as Chinese, and Japanese arts. If you want to learn more about this unique technique, enroll in the course. You will learn how to defend yourself in the streets by using the advantages of the Cane system. Anyone interested in the Cane system is welcomed to the course. 

 

 

“Welcome To SEPS Women’s Self-Defense.”

This is a free online course that teaches you how to predict, identify, prevent and avoid violence.”

The SEPS (Situation Effective Protection System) Women’s Self Defense Free Online Course, is a 9 module program that aims to introduce women to an array of subjects that concern their personal safety, from sexual assaults to potentially abusive partners (both emotionally and physically). Each module looks at a separate issue of self-protection and personal safety. At the end of the program, you should be empowered to predict, identify and avoid violent situations and the individuals who design and orchestrate them.”

SEPS Women’s Self-Defense

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