Fight or Flight? This Time It’s Fight!
Guest Blog Post by Matthew Arrell The confrontation has got to a point beyond fleeing. There is not a moment to think or even a second to spare; this is the millisecond in which the outcome of the altercation will turn. Everything depends on how you next react. We’ll assume that you are in a situation where only the fight option is available. I won’t go through all the various levels...
Read MoreSex and Self-Defence
Indian sex workers learn karate says the title of the article. I am unimpressed. Prostitutes in an Indian state have started taking karate lessons to help protect themselves against violent pimps and ‘customers’. If you go to the article, there is a short film of them in training. Natural feelings of sympathy for their plight are compounded. The training will serve them...
Read MoreStreetwise: How to Protect Yourself Against Aggression
Guest Post by Matthew Arrell. I have seen all too many innocent people attacked for no good reason other than for some thug’s own sick pleasure. They will always prey on the vulnerable because they are easy to target and usually won’t resist. I am very glad to see that Allen is running the “Streetwise” workshop and would encourage people to attend for the day and be shown how easy it is...
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