Physical fitness for women

According to police statistics, 95 out of 100 rapes are committed under a roof - in an entrance, in an elevator, in a victim's apartment, etc. Attacks on the street are extremely rare - it is not at all for the rapist to throw the victim into a puddle in the middle of the street in front of passers-by and under the windows of houses. Most often, street rape occurs in wastelands, in dark corners of parks and other similar places. Again, the conclusion is simple: never, even during the day, take such a dangerous route.

Almost the most common tactic of a rapist is to pick a victim on the street, escort her to her house, enter the entrance with her, and then pounce on her. Two more particular types of attack are practically variants of the first:
1) the rapist gets into the elevator with his victim (therefore, women should not get into the elevator with unfamiliar or unfamiliar men; if such a person enters the elevator on one of the intermediate floors, the woman should immediately leave);
2) the rapist accompanies the victim to the door of her apartment or waits for her in advance on the landing, and if the woman unlocks the door with her key (this most likely means that no one is at home), the rapist waits for her to open the door, then pushes her in into the apartment and follows.

Safety regulations:
1. If you are not a professional athlete, you should resort to self-defense only when you can count on someone else's help.
2. If you are being pursued, change the route several times so that the perpetrator goes astray. Avoid being chased all the way to your home, especially if you live alone or in a deserted place. It is better in this case to call your relatives or friends and ask to be met or take a taxi.
3. Returning home late at night, do not stand in front of front door When looking for keys, it is best to have them handy.
4. If there is an intercom in your entrance, do not let in unfamiliar and unfamiliar people with you, abruptly close the door in front of their noses. If a person walks to someone in your entrance, it will not be very difficult for him to dial the number. Excessive caution in our time will not hurt, and normal man it will understand.
5. Always walk on crowded streets.
6. Never enter your apartment if you suspect that it has been broken into, and perhaps someone is inside.
7. When returning from work or school, mark the places where you can get help, where you can hide: offices, shops that work late, houses where people go to bed late.
8. Think about how you carry your car keys. Do you hold the keys in your leading hand, with which you will protect yourself in case of something? Learn to open the car with your other hand (if you are right-handed - with your left, respectively, if you are left-handed - with your right).
9. Going anywhere, do not be too lazy to throw hairspray, deodorant into your purse, or, which will be even more effective, buy a can of pepper extract. A jet directed into the attacker's eyes causes shock. It is very important not to mix up the direction of the nozzle to avoid splashing it in your eyes.

If the attack happened. A few tricks that can affect a man's psychology:
1. If you are hoping for someone's help, you need to buy time by inviting the "aggressor" to eat or drink something, to go to a more suitable place for the implementation of his plans. You can also tell him about feeling unwell, menstruation, pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease or other contagious disease. We must try to evoke compassion or sympathy, remembering, however, that crying can cause backlash... Pretend you are doing his bidding, and when he relaxes, act ruthlessly by sticking your fingers into his eyes or nose, kneeing him in the groin, hand or elbow.
2. If the place is deserted and there is nowhere to run away, and the enemy is strong or threatens with weapons, do not irritate him or insult him. Think about whether it is worth risking your life, because if there is nowhere to wait for help, and you yourself cannot cope with the rapist, your inept opposition can anger him.
3. Some rapists assume that the victim will try to change the situation in some way, such as pushing away or asking for mercy. If you are in such a place where people may appear at any moment, you can pretend to faint, since by completely "precipitating", you deprive the criminal of the main pleasure and, moreover, gain time.
4. If the attack was committed at the entrance or near the house, and you know by name the residents of the nearest apartments, shout, addressing them by name: "Vasya, Petya, help - we are on fire! Fire! Sergei, call the firemen, call the police!" Unfortunately, in our time, hearing the cries of "Help, they are robbing. They are killing" people most often prefer not to interfere.
5. The rapists can expect anything, but not a violent rebuff and aggression from the victim, so you can try to turn the situation upside down, making the maniac feel that he will now become your victim, and not vice versa. Maniacs tend to be cowardly and complex-minded men, so if you play your part well, most likely he will run away from you so that his heels sparkle. Intense criminals and murderers should be distinguished from this kind of rapists - this technique will make them even more angry.
6. Try to simulate nausea. Having played on the abuser's disgust, act quickly and ruthlessly.

Self-defense techniques:
Having made the decision to engage in battle, you should attack the enemy so that after that he no longer poses any threat. Otherwise, having enraged the attacker with attempts to resist, he, most likely, will simply begin to beat his victim, and without any discounts on belonging to the "weaker sex".
1. Strikes in the groin. Capture of the scrotum. Such a blow - The best way make the man let you go, because he will reflexively lower his arms to protect his reproductive organs. However, it should be borne in mind that in case of failure, this method of defense can infuriate the enemy, so, freed from the capture, you must run - and quickly.

• By hand. With a folded "boat" palm, the side of the fist from the side of the thumb, in the same way as they beat with a knife from the bottom up if the opponent is facing you. If the enemy is behind you, holding the throat or hair, hit the attacker with all your might in an arc down and back with the edge of your palm or the base of your fist, and with a significant difference in height - with your elbow. Another option: pretend that you yourself are not averse to having fun with the maniac, and when the rapist bare reproductive organ, firmly squeeze the scrotum with your hand, pulling it towards you or forcibly twisting it towards you and to the side.
• With your foot. If the opponent is clearly higher and a swing is possible, hit with all your strength in the groin from the bottom up, at the same time with your hands tugging him by the clothes or shoulders down. If you are about the same height, sit down, bending your knees, pulling your pelvis back, and then, sharply straightening, strike. The blow must necessarily go from below.

2. Poke a pinch into the chest cavity. Place the fingers of your dominant hand in a pinch (all fingers together, the pads of the fingers touching each other) and poke strongly into the chest cavity from top to bottom or bottom to top (depending on the height of the offender) at an angle of 45 degrees. This trick calls coughing, watery eyes, sometimes throat bleeding and fainting. The blow is applied if the opponent has an open throat. Also, a sharp poke with a pinch in any part of the face can cause bleeding or painful shock.
3. A blow with the little finger and the edge of the palm on upper lip or nose. This technique is easy to disguise. Fold your hands in front of your chest - palm to palm, as if begging for mercy. This gesture should not alert the offender. Now slowly move your fingers right hand to the base of the left palm. The thumb of the left hand covers the little finger of the right. With a brace, hit your opponent's upper lip or nose with your little finger pressed against the other four fingers and the edge of your palm. The movement itself is as if you were brushing off the dirt with one hand with the other. A blow, as a rule, causes a painful shock.
4. Blow to the ears. Fold both palms in a boat and hit your opponent's ears with force. Causes painful shock, sometimes rupture of the ear membrane. If it did not work, grabbing the opponent's ears with both hands, with a screw-like movement - sideways, towards yourself, down - twist the criminal's head until he is on the floor.
5. Kick on the leg. If you are wearing shoes or boots with heels, even if they are very small, the following technique will do. Slightly raising the toe of the foot, with force inflict a trampling blow with the heel on the rise of the opponent's foot (you can also on the toes). It is unlikely that a rapist will be able to stand on this leg within the next half hour. If your shoe has a strong, not very elongated toe, it can hit the bottom third of your opponent's shin.
6. Eye poke. Thumbs up both hands are stuck in the rapist's eyes (you should strive to drive them into the eye socket to the very membrane between the large and forefinger), and the rest of the fingers cling to the corner of the opponent's lower jaw slightly below the ears and press towards the movement thumbs... The enemy is almost guaranteed to be out of action for a few minutes, or even hours (however, he can remain blind for the rest of his life - but this is his problem, the law will definitely be on the woman's side). If for some reason you cannot cope with the enemy, you can, without letting go of his face, hit him with all his might against the wall, if there is one behind him.
7. Knocking down the grip of strangulation. If the enemy is facing you and squeezes his throat to loosen his grip, blows to the eyes, nose, throat of the offender will help. Then, simultaneously with your shoulder and forearm (if the enemy is holding you with his left hand, then you must knock down with the left shoulder) lean on the attacker's hand, knock down the grip from top to bottom.
8. Knocking down the grip from the hand. If, while trying to escape, the offender managed to grab your hand, take a step forward and, as it were, hang on your arm, transfer your body weight to the leg in front, and hit the pursuer with your foot in the thigh with the second. Apply another blow, turning, swinging with a relaxed brush across the face.
9. Female blow. Let's practice first. Take a regular glove in your hand and, turning a little sideways, sharply throw it forward. In this case, the elbow will first go, and then, from the bottom up, the hand. The throw will turn out as if with a guy, with a whip. The movement is reminiscent of hitting a "closed" racket in table tennis. The hand and forearm fly in a given direction absolutely relaxed. The blow can be applied both with the back of the hand, and with the fingers, as well as with the edge of the palm.

Remember, while the enemy is still breathing, while he is moving - you must not lose your vigilance! Even a knocked out, unable to rise from the ground, an enemy cannot be turned with your back!

How to help your companion in a street robbery or fight.
1. You are threatened with a weapon. There are two bandits. One put a knife to your companion's throat. The biggest surprise for a criminal is knocking out the weapon. Moreover, robbers do not expect serious resistance from a woman. The blow is applied briskly, with a relaxed hand, to the point under the wrist joint (where the pulse is felt). Then apply the above techniques, and your companion also gets the opportunity to become the master of the situation.
2. A fight ensued. The bandits have forgotten about you. Once behind an opponent fighting your companion, use your bag strap as a noose. Throw it around the enemy's neck and pull it down towards you using your body weight. At the same time, hold your hands not to the bag, but to the strap, because the most fragile place is the attachment of the strap to the bag. Another variant. You are behind the enemy. Grab the strap and hit with the bag itself. The whip principle is used here. Parallel to the floor (if the bag is heavy - even touching the floor), a biting movement is made along a trajectory resembling a question mark. The bag braids the opponent's supporting leg, you pull the strap towards you and the bandit falls. It is very important to grab the supporting leg and pull sharply towards you.

There will be no sense if you just read this article and forget about it. You need to try all the tricks on yourself. Find on yourself pain points and memorize their location, and then with someone just work out the movements and remember them. Be carefull.

Anastasia Sergeeva

Self-Defense Tricks and Tricks Everyone Should Know

Unfortunately, few people take seriously the cases of street attacks and murders that are talked about in the newspapers, on the Internet and on TV - everyone thinks that this will happen to anyone, but not to them. But we want to remind you of this danger and tell you about useful self-defense techniques that can be useful to everyone.

Getting out of the rope

The main secret of self-defense, if you begin to be tied up, is to leave space, air in the knot. For example, when tying your hands (or ankles), do not fold them towards each other, but discreetly spread them slightly apart. Alternatively, clench your fists so that you can then unclench them and get a small "window" that will allow you to stir the knot and remove the rope. By the same principle, if your body is being tied, breathe in more air to "inflate" your chest.

We fold our fist correctly

It is debatable whether it is best to hit your opponent with a palm or a fist, but the average person is likely to instinctively put up a fist for defense. Therefore, you need to practice folding it correctly so as not to get injured from your own blow. Namely, do not put your thumb inside the fist, under the other 4 fingers, but also do not put it to the side.

We hit vulnerable spots

This advice is especially useful for women who, on average, have less physical strength compared to the opposite sex. Hit the offender's most vulnerable spot and use these self-defense techniques to get it done quickly. You may be intimidated to think that such a blow will only anger your opponent, but in fact, it will make him even more angry if you hesitate and let him know exactly how you are going to act. Usually, the most vulnerable places on the body during hand-to-hand combat include the eyes, throat, groin and part of the legs below the knee.

Moving away from strangulation

Often the enemy tries to strangle the victim by grabbing her by the throat. If the attacker has not yet managed to grab you by the back of your head with his other hand, try to grab the hand that grabbed you in front and pull it down as much as possible. Do not forget about kicks - hit your opponent in the groin or land with all your strength on his foot. Try to twist and be on the side of the enemy so that he does not control you from behind - it will be more difficult for him to hold you.

You can also bite the offender's hand strongly (very hard) or poke him sharply in the eyes with your fingers.

We use everything that is at hand

Hand-to-hand combat solely on fists is an amusing thing, but not very effective in our harsh realities, where an ordinary person does not know well self-defense techniques and cannot impress an attacker with knowledge of judo or karate. Therefore, it is better to be able to use the means at hand and to use in battle everything that will be able to help you. And the best thing is not to rely on chance, but to carry such objects with you: an umbrella, keys with which you can hit the enemy, a ball or bag that can be thrown at the attacker to distract attention, or used to strangle.

Do not forget about the bag, which will help protect yourself from the knife, only if you keep it at a distance from you. Of course, it would be nice to purchase a specialized means of self-defense, such as a gas canister or a stun gun. The main thing is to keep all useful items in close access, and not among a heap of other things in a bottomless bag, because they can attack you very unexpectedly, and sometimes seconds decide the matter.

Freeing hair

But what if the offender used one of the most common, painful and effective in terms of attack techniques - grabbed you by the hair? Do not make a mistake and do not try to convulsively feel the hair of the offender, but rather grab his hands to regain control over the situation. Well, then again use self-defense techniques with the participation of the legs.

Freeing your hands

To immobilize the victim, the enemy often tries to grab her by the arm. In this case, remember this self-defense technique, usually the “rule of thumb”. This means that if someone grabbed your hand, you need to sharply turn it in the direction of the opponent's thumb, trying to loosen the grip. The main thing is to do it quickly, with a jerk, pulling your hand up so that the attacker does not have time to figure out what you are going to do, because then he will strengthen his grip or connect his second hand in the case, and it will become even more difficult to get out.

But even in this situation, you can try to free yourself if you use your legs: hit the offender in the groin or shin, and then step on his foot with all your weight.

There are many little things to consider in order to be prepared for a surprise attack on the street, in an elevator, in a car, or anywhere else. Let's list the most important:

• Your first priority is to escape safely. Whatever self-defense techniques you have learned, you are not a professional fighter, and you are unlikely to find yourself in a winning position in front of an experienced opponent, especially if he owns a cold weapon, let alone a firearm. Therefore, if possible, run, removing the sudden heroism and the desire to feel like an action movie character.
• And in broad daylight, and even more so in dark time do not give the criminals the opportunity to catch you by surprise for 24 hours. Do not listen to music very loudly and through both earbuds, do not read on the go, and do not text on the phone. Remember to look under your feet and to the sides, and sometimes feel free to look back.

• When traveling in an elevator, stand with your back to the control panel and press the button for the required floor yourself. Otherwise, an attacker can do it himself and stop the elevator between floors. Better not to enter the elevator with strangers, and do not hesitate to leave if someone suspicious entered after you.

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Who decided to attack you, a good option would be to hit in the groin. You can beat with a knee, straight leg, fist. If the enemy grabs you from behind and hugs you, you can try to reach his groin and punch shortly or squeeze the sensitive organs into the palm and press hard. After such an impact, the enemy is unlikely to be able to continue the attack. The best way in this case, just run away before he comes to his senses.

If you understand that the chances of defeating the enemy are quite small, and you are unlikely to get to his groin, you can try using two very effective and harsh techniques - a blow to the throat or to the nose. In the first case, you need to hit with the edge of the palm, quickly and strongly, moreover, preferably not directly, but at an acute angle. After such a blow, a person at least coughs very strongly, grabs his neck and for some time loses all interest in you. In more severe cases, when the blow is really strong, such an attack can lead to loss of consciousness. Punch to the nose is different effective reception, which will work even if you are dealing with a person larger and stronger than you. You need to hit the nose from the bottom up with your palm. A good punch can break a person's nose and even lead to a deep knockout. In the worst case, if you do not hit so hard, the attacker will simply lose his balance, fall and for a while lose the desire and ability to chase you.

Finally, if you are about the same height as your opponent, try hitting them hard on the ears with your palms. It is important that both hands strike at the same time. A strong, sharp “clap of hands” in this case will deafen the person and throw him out of balance. Striking too hard can damage the attacker's eardrums.

Two ways to protect yourself

If you are caught, you, of course, cannot immediately run away - first you need to free yourself. Attackers, especially when it comes to large, often grab the victim from behind with both. In this case, it is worth trying to hit the attacker with his head in the face, or lean forward a little, grab his little fingers and bend strongly. Such techniques will inflict severe pain on the enemy and force him to let you go.

One of the most difficult options is the situation when the victim is grabbed from behind by the neck. In this case, you should not immediately use painful techniques - the opponent will simply squeeze the hand even harder. Try moving your neck closer to the attacker's elbow so you can breathe more easily. Grab his wrist with one hand to loosen his grip, and with the other try to reach inside the opponent's hips and press down firmly. Then try turning to face your attacker and hitting him in the neck, chin, or nose.

Be sure to remember that the person attacking you, if of course you can call him that, does not do it for any pleasure, since maniacs are extremely rare. Most likely - he liked some of your thing, be it clothes, a smartphone or any other technique. He has nothing to lose, so you shouldn't care whether you inflict superficial damage on him or you will have to act very meanly. A street fight has nothing to do with martial arts - there are no rules here and no one will punish you for breaking them.

To protect yourself using hand-to-hand combat skills for self-defense, and just your instincts, you do not need to have a black belt or the title of master of sports. Here, a few simple techniques will be enough, which will take a couple of months to learn. But you will always be sure that during an attack you can, if not defeat your opponent, then at least get only minor damage.

Nuances of street self-defense

We have already mentioned one of them - the absence of rules. Second important point- the attacker will not warn before an immediate attack. There is no gong or signal from the judge - everything happens completely unexpectedly. Third, in self-defense, it is not always worth putting victory over an opponent in the first place. In most cases, the attack is committed by people who have nothing to lose and are ready to commit a crime, up to and including murder. Is it worth the risk own life, if 4-5 people attack at the same time or a victim in the form of a smartphone for $ 200-300 will be justified? Try to soberly assess your strength and engage in combat only in extreme cases or when you see that there is only one opponent.

Most effective strikes

Next, we will talk about self-defense techniques for beginners, who are necessarily taught in specialized sections, but it is also quite possible to master them while at home. In the first couples, you will have enough of yourself, but later, in order to work out the technique and the effectiveness of the strikes, you will have to find yourself a partner.

Direct hit

The most popular and easiest to learn is the straight kick. It is quite effective and, if executed correctly, can cause significant damage to an opponent. In this case, the blow is delivered with a clenched fist, or rather with knuckles, or you can use an open palm. It is recommended to strike in the following areas:

• eyes;
• lower jaw.

These places are the weakest, and a little physical strength will be enough to damage them. Please note that when struck with knuckles, there is a chance of getting hurt yourself. joint capsule, therefore, you first need to "develop" them on the pear. The applied force during training should be built up smoothly and do not try to immediately hit with all your might, otherwise injury cannot be avoided.

An open palm strike is preferable from another point of view - a large area is captured.

Blow to the jaw from below

If you have ever seen a fight of real fighters, then you probably know that an uppercut, and this is exactly what the professional language is called a blow to the jaw from below, often leads to a knockout. This is due to the very structure of the jaw - by applying force from below, we transfer it to the soft joint, which holds it from the upper one. There are no muscles, so the opponent's physical fitness does not have of great importance... The only negative is that you need to learn how to hit correctly, using the hardest part of the fist, where the bones are.

Forbidden strikes

We have told you about 2 of the most effective hits that you can use. But, after all, this is not a ring, therefore there are no rules, which means we are moving on to prohibited self-defense techniques.

1. First of all, a favorite female trick - with a foot or knee in groin area men. No one will be able to endure this blow, so you will definitely have time to think about the next steps. It can be applied with a swing, with a knee, pulling the opponent towards you, with a hand, if the position allows, but the main thing is to hit exactly the “target”.

2. Also an effective blow is the articulation of the patella. In the leg, it is the most fragile place, so try to hit there if the distance allows. If you hit from the side, the effect will be the opponent's fall and strong pain... And in the case of a direct blow, when a shoe with a solid sole or, even worse, a heel is worn on the foot, it is possible to simply break a bone.

3. The solar plexus is a small area below the pectoral muscles and above the press. Here the protection is the weakest and you need to use it. A simple technique of self-defense - a blow with a fist or the lower part of an open palm will make the enemy clench from an attack of suffocation, and sometimes this can end in more dire consequences, up to loss of consciousness.

4. The last technique is on the verge of what is permissible - in case of your strangulation, simply press your opponent's eyes with your fingers. In 90% of cases, he will instinctively open his hands, however, if you do not calculate the strength, you can exceed the necessary self-defense and face problems with the law.

Protection methods in a small space

Not all criminals attack spontaneously on the street. Those who prefer to wait for the victim in a "secluded corner", such as an elevator, stairs, entrance to the staircase, and the like, attack from the darkness and will not let them make sweeping blows. In such situations, you need to act in a slightly different way.

• You need to use short, but sharp blows, in the weakest points human body... By the way, do not forget about the "groin kick", here you will just have the opportunity to "work with your knee."
• The throat is practically not protected by anything, and the affected area is quite large. By hitting the front of it, you will surely make your opponent gasp for breath, even for a few seconds, and when more power can be completely incapacitated, so this is a great self-defense technique for girls.
• It is better to punch with a fist, since here you will not encounter hard bones and the chance of damaging your joints is negligible.
• You can use your elbows, even if the opponent is behind. Bend one arm at the elbow, giving it the shape of a cone, so that all the force is directed to a small area. You can push with your other hand, which will further strengthen the impact.
• Try to hit the jaw, temple, solar plexus... If the opponent is not too well prepared, you can try to hit the front of the thigh with your elbow - if you have enough strength, then he will definitely fall to the ground.

A little about the law

Of course, protecting yourself, you want to go to any measures and tricks, but you always need to remember about the legislation. There is a line between self-defense and crime, which you yourself will face problems, and maybe sit in the dock.

Remember the main thing - if you were able to "incapacitate" the attacker, then immediately leave the scene, or try to tie him up, having previously called the law enforcement agencies. There are 2 articles, numbered 108 and 114, which define "finishing off an attacker", for example, when he is unconscious or cannot resist, as a crime.

If you see that the opponent is trying to escape himself, then think several times - is it worth chasing him in order to commit lynching, because then you yourself will take his place.

Know how to protect yourself, calculate your own strength and find the easiest way out of any situation that may occur on the street. In one of the following articles, we will tell you more about the styles of martial arts that can be used for self-defense. They will come in handy if you want to be confident, or confident, in your own safety and be able to fight back even a group of attackers.

In we discussed a training program to increase strength and endurance, as well as how to practice striking technique and improve agility. Next, we will discuss the "vile and cruel" self-defense techniques that are prohibited in combat sports, but are quite suitable for a street fight, self-defense means, and the psychology of behavior, which will help not only protect yourself on the street, but also avoid conflict altogether.

Forbidden Self-Defense Techniques: "Cruel and Vile" Ways to Neutralize the Opponent

They are called forbidden, because in martial arts they are really forbidden due to the high mortality rate. However, as the saying goes, "in war, all means are good." We have identified four tough self-defense techniques - strikes that should be worked out to automatism:

• (hands, feet, teeth, whatever). The groin area is endowed big amount nerve endings, which makes it an extremely vulnerable and painful place when striking. There have been cases when blows to the groin area were fatal.
• Blow with palms on the ears(simultaneously from both sides). Such a blow is very dangerous, as well as blows to the groin, can lead to death. A blow to the ears is usually combined with a simultaneous blow to the groin with a knee. The effect is fantastic. But be careful, the law may not be on your side.
• Poking eyes... Also, not a weak reception, the enemy can be made disabled. The eyes are generally unprotected and this makes them easy prey. Such attacks are usually very painful and can incapacitate the enemy for a long time.
• Adam's apple punch... Such a blow can knock down the enemy's breath, incapacitate and even kill. The kadik cannot be pumped up or strengthened, but you need to be able to get into it. Also, grabbing the Adam's apple with fingers is allowed, which is also very painful.

These are the main points to work on in an emergency. There are also options and particulars, but this is more than enough.

Special means of self-defense: what will be in the hands at the right time

Now let's talk about acceptable means of self-defense and other items that can be used to protect yourself on the street, without breaking the law. By breaking the law, we mean not having a permit to wear.

1. Gas cartridge

It is inexpensive. Effective only at a distance of up to three meters, then it is heavily sprayed. It is a completely legal means of self-defense. Do not use spray-type pepper spray cans indoors, otherwise you risk breathing too much. For porches and other confined spaces, special jet cans are sold that shoot a stream of pepper liquid.

2. Electrocutioner

A useful enough thing, a good help to protect yourself on the street. A stun gun can knock out even a seasoned lumpen. The main thing is to be able to apply correctly, and not to close the discharge on yourself during the struggle. Therefore, you need to use the stun gun carefully, and after neutralizing the enemy, immediately retire to a safe distance.

3. Pneumatic gun

The internet is often seen as a means of self-defense. However, these are just wet dreams of couch warriors. A pneumatic pistol has a weak damaging effect, so we do not recommend using such things. They can take away, especially if there are several opponents, and shove them into ... In short, we do not recommend.

4. Gas gun

It all depends on the model and manufacturer. Sometimes worthy specimens come across. But gas weapons require a permit, which is troublesome. In addition, by law, they carry a gas pistol without a magazine - you may not have time to use it. The gas pistol is designed for the startle effect and damage to the eyes and mucous membranes. If the opponent covers with his hand, then the shot will not stop him.

5. Traumatic pistol

A permit is even more difficult to obtain than for a gas weapon. In self-defense, you can only shoot at certain parts of the body, which is sometimes ineffective. There are models that have a fairly strong stopping effect, but then you have to talk to the police. The rules for wearing - the chamber is empty, the magazine is in the pistol or separately (the latter is more desirable, from the point of view of the police). That is, to use, you need at least be able to remove and send a cartridge - and this is training. If in a situation of self-defense on the street such a thing is taken away from you, the case may end badly, and obviously not for your offenders.

6. Yawara

Although this is not a special tool, we really like it. Yawara, or "Palm stick" came to us from Japan. Yawara is actually a stick, sharpened at the ends. Sometimes a strap is attached to it to fasten it on the hand. At first glance, it is a primitive thing, but it has established itself as a serious strike weapon. Of course, you will need to practice to learn how to use it correctly, but at least the minimum cost and completely legal.

7. Knife

But a knife is a very controversial tool for self-defense. In general, we categorically do not recommend carrying knives with you for self-defense, especially large ones. To protect yourself on the street using a knife, you need to have. In inept hands, a knife can become a threat to the one who tries to use it.

Police officers will definitely not be thrilled with self-defense with a knife. Even if you use improvised means for self-defense, a pistol for which there is a permit, pepper spray or a shocker, then this can be explained. But society is not friendly to people with knives. Thus, from a defender, you can turn into an attacker and will be discredited in the eyes of representatives of the law.

You can still list for a long time all kinds of improvised means of self-defense that are not prohibited to wear and can be used to protect yourself on the street. For example: nails, screwdrivers, forks, steel balls from large bearings, etc. If you want to study this topic in more depth, you can read the book by A. Taras “ Fighting machine"Or something more modern. And we will move on and move on to psychological aspects self-defense.

Self-defense psychology: how to protect yourself on the street without getting into a fight

Remember that the best fight is the fight that never happened. We don’t remember who said it, but it’s a fact. Despite all the preparation, strength and coolness - and this will be the highest point of professionalism. Here are some tips for avoiding physical conflict:

• Try not to go to hot places unnecessarily, this will reduce the risk of getting into an unpleasant situation.
• Lumpenes rarely stick to people who look confident. Choose the right image for yourself, the right clothes give you confidence. With a good selection of clothes. Even the last squishy can be visually made a serious guy.
• If you have entered into a dialogue, try to speak clearly and confidently. Confused speech, lack of specificity in words and a trembling voice will betray your fear.
• Try to look the other person in the face, otherwise they will think that you are weak. You cannot look directly into the eyes - look at a point on the forehead between the eyes, visually the interlocutor will think that you are looking into his eyes. But in general, it is better to proceed from specific circumstances - it happened when a look "exactly between the eyes", on the contrary, provoked a fight.
• When hiking late in the day, never listen to music with headphones - that's you.
• Always evaluate the events around you. Try to play in your mind different situations and their outcome. Let's say you see a crowd of young tough guys - imagine what you will do if they come up to you, how you will answer their questions and where to run away if necessary.
• Do not respond to provocations once again. There are situations when they can swear at you or call you bad, if you understand that by keeping silent, you will be able to avoid danger - keep silent.
• When walking down the street, look straight ahead. Of course, you need to evaluate what is happening around, but this can be done with peripheral vision. There is no need to stare around, this can induce marginalized layers to take action and give a reason to pester you.
• Carry self-defense equipment with you, wear them correctly and know how to use them! At first glance, the advice is banal. But in fact, there were cases when the pepper spray was not at hand at the right time (it lies on the shelf at home). Or it was hidden so deep in the backpack that the use could be forgotten. A person, having bought, for example, a traumatic pistol, already feels a sense of satisfaction and psychologically feels protected. But for some reason he does not think about the options and scenarios of possible self-defense. Therefore, it is important not just to buy a means of self-defense, but to think over how best and more convenient to carry, in order to have quick access to it, how to extract it, how to use it. Do some workouts. And only then will the remedy help at a critical moment.

There is also a lot of tips, tricks and recommendations on the psychology of self-defense. But they will not help protect yourself on the street if you behave unreasonably. Just be careful and assess the situation around you. Sometimes it's better to be paranoid than crippled or corpse.

Good luck and take care of yourself!