What is Self-Defence?

Self-defence is the process of protecting oneself or another from harm. Self-defence is different from Martial arts in that it is not a form of exercise and anyone can learn basic self-defence skills regardless of their age, weight, stature or physical conditioning. The amount of violent crimes rises every year and more and more people are looking for ways to ensure their physical protection. Basic self-defence utilizes parts of the body as weapons. An attack usual occurs when a person is unaware or unprepared. Having knowledge of basic palm, heel strikes, disabling kicks etc. can make the difference in a life or death situation. There are non-physical methods to self-defence that people disregard. One of the first steps in proper self-defence is to be aware of your surroundings. Many people listen to music or text while walking, completely unaware of what is around them and therefore making themselves easy targets for attack. People rarely consider their voice to be a weapon but in truth warning a “would be attacker” with a loud voice signals that you will not be an easy target and perhaps just that alone could be enough to deter unsavoury characters. However, when that is not enough and a physical threat is imminent it is crucial to have the right tools to fight off an attacker. An attacker is any person male or female who intends to cause you physical harm of any nature.