GENERAL

This self-defense general section covers the foundation for all personal protection, appropriate for those new to self-defense and those who are have experience in a fighting or martial arts system and want to review the fundamentals.

Topics covered include:

• Awareness and prevention
• Survival and warrior mindset
• Attacker ruses
• Physical techniques

To learn more, visit the Resources and read our Articles below.

RESOURCES

Visit general self-defense resources in our directories:

• Books Self-defense books covering the foundation of personal protection and security. Includes recommended books.
• Videos Self-defense DVDs and videos serve as excellent supplemental learning tools as you see self-defense techniques performed.
• Training Live self-defense training from qualified instructors allows more personalized training, technique correction, and practice with partners.
• Information Additional websites that provide self-defense and personal protection information.

ARTICLES

BOOK REVIEW: "Street Smarts, Firearms, & Personal Security" by Jim Grover
Review of book on home security, child safety, travel safety, unarmed combat, less-than-lethal weapons, and firearms. Broad coverage of self-defense topics.

BOOK REVIEW: "Strong on Defense" by Sanford Strong"
Review of comprehensive book on preventing and surviving crime. Subtitled "Survival Rules to Protect You and Your Family from Crime."

VIDEO REVIEW: "Street Safe I" by Paul Vunak"
Review of 1 hour self-defense video covering 8 essential techniques. Great for beginners and non-martial artists.

7 Safety Tips Every Realtor and Sales Professional Need to Practice By Michelle Annese
These are the top 7 safety tips that criminals don't want you to know. It makes their job harder. What makes a criminal pounce? Intent and Opportunity. Their intent we have no control over, however we definitely can do something about the opportunity.

Awareness and Prevention
Self-defense starts before you encounter a situation, by being aware of your environment, attacker rituals, and your intuition.

Be a Hard Target
Be a "hard target" by acting in a way so that a criminal passes on you for an easier target.

Color Codes of Awareness
Use the same Color Codes of awareness that most military and police organizations do to increase your awareness constantly.

Crime Awareness Months
To increase awareness of crime prevention and victim's rights, several organizations have created and promote commemorative events.

Fear in Self-Defense
Fear paralyzes people from responding to crime. Deal with fear before your encounter violence.

A FSBO's Guide to Keeping It Safe When Selling Your Home By Michelle Annese
"For Sale By Owner" home sellers not only need to think like a realtor in finding potential buyers for their homes, they also need to think like a personal security expert and safeguard themselves from being burglarized or attacked.

Getting Started with Self-Defense
Learn the mental and physical foundation for self-defense. Start here if you are new or want to brush up on the basics.

Mindsetting
Mindsetting is the discussion and visualization of various crime scenarios to program yourself to automatically respond to similar situations. Use the same process as police offers and other security professionals to prepare your response.

Self-Defense While Walking
Pedestrians are most vulnerable to crime and violence. Learn what you can do while walking to reduce your chances of being a victim of violence.

Warrior Mindset
Adopt the warrior mindset. Commitment to the primary objective of survival will determine everything else you will do and the ultimate outcome.

Will You Be the Victim of a Violent Assault? Take the Test By Gary Simpson
Take this quick test to find out how adept you are at avoiding becoming a victim.