Self defence - the best legal methods?

Originally Posted by Fruity-ya-ya

Apparently, walking with your head up and a chest out type posture is one of the best forms of preventing an attack. By looking confident (even though inside you are pooping you self) can influence a potential attackers decision whether or not attack.

I agree with that 100%
You'd be suprised how many people look away when you make eye contact.

[timwilky]

Sometimes you just need to help yourself. Don't put yourself in situations where you may be at risk.

EG. avoid unlit environments at night. Don't use a flash mobile on the street, carry minimal amount of cash/cards so handing over a wallet does not hurt.

I no longer wear my decent watch for nights out, only formal evenings as I do not want to attract attention.

That aside, Most street criminals do not want the attention. So it is always worthwhile if the odds are not overwhelming get in first. go berserk.

if the odds are not overwhelming get in first. go berserk.[/QUOTE]


Like the style Timbo possibly not the best advice for some,but I know what I would do, amazing what affect a swift kick on the kneecap has

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by Messie

The very best form of self defense has to be avoid trouble in the first place

From the lips of a legend.

Originally Posted by Miyagi-San

Best defence is no be there!

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

Enrol for a basic self defence course.

This..... I've been training in Krav Maga now for two years, quite simply the best self defense system out there, it's easy & quick to learn the basics.

Keeps me fit too!



www.institute-kravmaga.co.uk

just walk down the road at night talking to yourself interupted with loud shouts, maybe add in a twitch/tick and carry a 'pet' bag or empty box. no-ones ever going to attack the local crazy person!!!

err , avoid truoble, learn to defend yourself with your fists etc etc...

youre walking along one fine day, a car screeches to a halt ...someoine gets out, he's 6ft 2in , weighs about 15st, hands the size of a grapefruit...

"oi, you c****** , you cut me up down there two weeks ago, on that bike of yours , you >>>? , next time is see you i might just do something nasty to you etc etc "

so thanks for all your wise words, but sometimes trouble comes and finds you....

so the up shot so far, & my police bud just said i must report it , nothi else to do, is stcick your chest out, hold yopur head up, train night n day so your Bruce Lee inside and Bruce Forsyth outside....

i need a solution people ....

[Dipper]

Originally Posted by pete m

i need a solution people ....

Cayenne pepper? Works for me with dogs when I'm out cycling. I don't think there's a law against carrying condiments around with you.

[DJ123]

i'll roughly quote something Stephen Fry said when dealing with his bullies at school,
"No, stop it don't do that you'll turn me on"
i'm sur that would freak your attacker out and stun them for a second or two

In all honesty i wouldn't go for a tool/weapon to defend yourself. I agree with the personal attack alarm, attract attention and deafen them with 130DB of the most annoying noise. Then leg it, you don't know who you could be dealing or what they are capable of or even what weapon they may be carrying.

[Dipper]

[QUOTE=pete m;2604435]
"oi, you c****** , you cut me up down there two weeks ago, on that bike of yours , you >>>? , next time is see you i might just do something nasty to you etc etc " [QUOTE]

Thing is this guy knows who you are and if he was going to do anything it would have been there and then, he's just trying to scare you.