Posted by seldomseen on August 2, 2009, at 9:41:58
In reply to WENDO - Great women's self defence classes, posted by Kath on August 1, 2009, at 11:32:43
I agree that attitude can be very repelling to a potential attacker, as they typically take the path of least resistance.
It also helps to be armed in some way (keys, whistles, air horns if that's all you can have) and to be prepared to not be polite at all.
I think we are trained to be polite and gracious to strangers, but sometimes the best approach (especially if that little voice in your head is saying "danger") is to drop that training and go on the absolute offensive.
I feel somewhat fortunate that I live in the southern US. Most people in the region where I live just expect others to be armed, so even if I'm not, I get the benefit of that doubt. I strongly believe that the best defense is a good offensive.
Seldom.
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