How to Defend Yourself by KJN Jae Jeannotte
Self-defense is the ability to protect yourself from harm. It can be used in a variety of situations, including when you are being attacked, threatened, or harassed.
There are many ways to defend yourself. You can use your physical strength, your skills, or your environment to your advantage. The best way to defend yourself will depend on the situation.
Physical Strength
Your physical strength can be a valuable asset in a self-defense situation. If you are strong, you will be more likely to be able to fight off an attacker. There are many ways to improve your physical strength, including lifting weights, doing cardio, and eating a healthy diet.
Skills
Your skills can also be used to defend yourself. If you know how to fight, you will be more likely to be able to defend yourself against an attacker. There are many different martial arts that you can learn, including karate, judo, and taekwondo.
Environment
Your environment can also be used to your advantage in a self-defense situation. If you are in a public place, there are likely to be other people around who can help you. If you are in a private place, you may be able to use objects in the environment to defend yourself.
Avoiding Danger
The best way to defend yourself is to avoid danger in the first place. This means being aware of your surroundings and taking steps to avoid dangerous situations. Here are some tips for avoiding danger:
- Be aware of your surroundings. This means paying attention to people and things around you and being aware of potential dangers.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, trust your gut and get away from it.
- Don’t be afraid to say no. If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, don’t be afraid to say no.
- Walk with confidence. When you walk with confidence, you are less likely to be targeted by an attacker.
- Avoid walking alone at night. If you must walk alone at night, take a friend with you or carry a personal alarm.
- Be aware of your surroundings when using public transportation. If you are using public transportation, be aware of your surroundings and sit near other people.
- Don’t let your guard down. Even if you are in a safe place, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and to keep your guard up.
What to Do If You Are Attacked
If you are attacked, the most important thing is to stay calm. Do not panic, as this will only make the situation worse. Try to assess the situation and determine the best course of action.
If you can, try to run away. This is often the best way to avoid an attack. If you cannot run away, try to fight back. Use whatever means necessary to defend yourself.
If you can, call the police as soon as possible. They will be able to help you and investigate the attack.
Conclusion
Self-defense is an important skill that everyone should have. It can help you protect yourself from harm and feel more confident and secure. If you are interested in learning self-defense, there are many resources available to help you get started.
Here are some additional tips for self-defense:
- Take a self-defense class. This is the best way to learn the basics of self-defense.
- Practice regularly. The more you practice, the better you will be at defending yourself.
- Be aware of your surroundings. This means paying attention to people and things around you and being aware of potential dangers.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, trust your gut and get away from it.
- Don’t be afraid to scream or yell for help. This can startle an attacker and attract attention from others.
- If you can, run away. This is often the best way to avoid an attack.
- If you are attacked, fight back with everything you have. Use whatever means necessary to defend yourself.
- Get help from the police as soon as possible. They will be able to help you and investigate the attack.
About the author: KJN Jae Jeannotte, Vice President of the USA Hapkido Union, is a lifelong martial artist who has served as an officer in some capacity in several of the top Hapkido organizations in the world. He is the Founder of JaeMuKwan Hapkido which is recognized by several of the leading Korean organizations. KJN Jeannotte is also the Chairman of the USA Hapkido Union Board of Advisors.
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