I summarize here the following details which i read from various forums regarding self defence which are simple to implement and a must to be known by all women..
Once into any dangerous situation, women should not be panicked. A little act of common sense will help to save the situation.. Our safety lies in our own habits, attitudes and activities. Simple self defense techniques should be taught to our little ones and i feel it will be nice if its taught at school..
Few simple tips of self defense i have listed here..
What should a woman do if a knife wielding man demands her mobile phone when she is alone?
Throw it as far as away. As he runs for the phone, you run in the opposite direction.
What should a woman do if she finds herself alone in the company of a strange male as she prepares to enter a lift in a high-rise apartment late at night?
There is nothing to fear. Enter the lift. If you need to reach the 13th floor, press all the buttons up to your destination. No one will dare attack you in a lift that stops on every floor.
What to do if a stranger tries to attack you when you are alone in your house ?
Run into the kitchen. You alone know where the chilli power and turmeric are kept. And where the knives and plates are. All these can be turned into deadly weapons.If nothing else, start throwing plates and utensils all over. Let them break. Scream. Remember that noise is the greatest enemy of a molester. He does not want to be caught.
Before getting into an auto at late night, note down its registration number. Then use the mobile to call your family or friend and pass on the details to them in the language the driver understands.Even if no one answers your call, pretend you are in a conversation. The driver now knows someone has his details and he will be in serious trouble if anything goes wrong. He is now bound to take you home safe and sound.
I remember one such situation that happened to me.. Saranya, Reema and me were on our way to VLB college for a symposium. It was un time and we never got a bus. But as we have to rush to function we decided to get lift..One Tata Sumo came by that time and we got into it..Only a driver was into it.. After few minutes we got panicked, the road is isolated and we are unaware of the location. I was biting nails and was observing the route , if something happens should run na..
We all three were in same mind state. Reema had mobile, Saranya then pretend speaking to her dad creating a drama that her dad is a police officer and he is in station as we were informing him we are going to college in a red color Tata sumo. She said from which place we got lift.. After the fake call, we were relaxed a bit.. A near by town came where there were few people and we asked him to stop. We got down there. Really we had a thrilling time.. But we strongly decided not to take such risks..
What if the driver turns into a street he is not supposed to - and you feel you are entering a danger zone?
Use the handle of your purse or your dupatta (shawl) to wrap around his neck and pull him back. Within seconds, he will feel choked and helpless. In case you don't have a purse or a stole? Just pull him back by his collar. The top button of his shirt would then do the same trick.
If you are stalked at night, enter a shop or a house and explain your situation. If it is night and shops are not open, go inside an ATM box. ATM centres always have security guards. They are also monitored by close circuit television. Fearing identification, no one will dare attack you.
If someone trying to molest you, say he pushed you down and he is upon you, use your fingers and punch or pinch his eyes, make him blind. The human skull is the powerful weapon. Use your head as a weapon against the culprits nose and mouth.. You will definitely get time to get up.. One can use the same technique when someone grabs you from behind..If he is behind you, strike him in the groin and run.. It will definitely take him some time to get relieved from pain..
Mostly in bus, many ladies would come across pinching, touching actions.. Dont get panic..Instead of grabbing their wrist or entire hand, simply grab the little finger. Make the back of the finger smash into the back of the culprits hand. He will scream out of pain..
Always carry a safety pin while bus journey. Pierce it deeply into those stupid’s hand.. I remember an incident 2 years back..I went to drop mom to railway station, Zeenath accompanied me..As it was night time less crowd at govt bus. Zeen was sitting near the window seat. I was almost sleeping.. Suddenly zeen said someone is pricking her thru the window side.. I immediately raised and saw who is it.. One stupid was there sleeping.. Within few minutes, again his hands came thru the window pane..On such situations i lose my temper, stood up and started shouting at him.. He was continuing his sleeping drama.. All other passengers were good spectators. Suddenly he woke up and was looking as if he was in some other planet.. Zeen my brave friend gave him a slap..Then i shouted at the conductor for his silentness.. That stupid was saying why you never informed me when he pricked at the first time itself.. Few good souls then started to speak in favour so the conductor grabbed that stupid and pushed him on a road side..
What is important is to stay cool at all times. When you have spare time, think of everyday situations where you can be in trouble. And how you can save yourself. Its not necessary that women should be physically strong to defened themselves, after all, being mentally alert is the greatest weapon one can ever have.
I believe these tips are useful ...Pass on the message to the little ones at your home and to all the women you care...
