"When I take my precious Pitbull Bessie for a walk and see someone who COULD be a potential threat, I say to her, 'Easy, girl, EASY.' The creeper doesn't know she doesn't have a mean bone in her body - although she would protect me if she needed to. I have always loathed the bad rap get, but I might as well use it in this instance."
"A push-kick to the gut or a groin kick should do the trick if you want someone to get away fast. With both kicks, it's all in the hips, and you want to kick through them (which is true with any strike). I couldn't recommend Krav more. It's a martial art that's more like fighting on the street, and it encourages you to do whatever it takes to stay alive - including not fighting in the first place."
Women living alone employ a variety of practical safety measures. Many use dogs or vocal commands to create a deterrent presence during walks. Some keep simple defensive items and noise-makers within reach at night, such as hammers and bells on doorknobs. Several women emphasize learning self-defense like Krav Maga to gain striking techniques, escape options, and a survival mindset. Other precautions include nonlethal deterrents like bear spray and heightened situational awareness when traveling alone. These strategies aim to enable quick escape, attract attention, and increase personal confidence and readiness in threatening situations.
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