postal packin' mama

What is the 'center of gravity' slap?

javin22

Thanks for the great tip.

Rann

If someone tries to force you into you car, throw your keys as far as you can onw way and run the other. They are more likely to go for your keys than you.

Rose_P

I have to admit my mouth does seem to get more exercise than the rest of me. The problem with fighting is that it's best to use that as a last resort if you think you're likely to die if you don't. Pain will arouse anger and make a dangerous person more dangerous. It's not a good idea unless you are quite sure of your strength. I'm in my 60's, not very fit, have osteoporosis and I'm much smaller than the average male. My best bet is to avoid situations were I'd be most vulnerable, keep doors locked and the phone handy, and to stay alert and trust my gut if anything seems not quite as it should be. When I go shopping, especially alone, I do not wear jewelry or flashy clothes, and I always wear comfortable shoes. In heels, I couldn't outrun a turtle.

Kas

Nope. But bear spray will blind them. That is what I would choose.

gzuslivz

Hey, me too! I thought it was funny that we had to learn how to revive someone before they would teach us the choke hold. I guess we could kill them, but then we had to revive them!

Seriously, when you go to your car look around. If there is someone sitting in the car next to your driver's side, go back in and have security walk you out. When you get in your car, lock the door and leave immediately. Often we will get out our sunglasses, look at our receipts, check the mirror, etc. Don't do it. Just drive away. We need to think and be aware of our suroundings.

madamekelly

If you do this slightly lower, on the top of the chest, and put all your weight into it, starting at your own shoulder, instead of holding it out front of you, that IS the 'center of gravity slap'. There is no way to brace for this move. Gently, try it on your family. (That is a good way to work into self defense discussions at home.) Whomever you hit, will land on their a--s! Then, you can run like hell 'screaming like a crazy woman (or man)' to find help! I once had to use it on a guy 6'6'' and I am only 5'6". I was shocked that it worked so well, which is what I was thinking, as I ran like hell!

Just a thought - to kick someone 'there' you have to move closer to them.........Whack hard, and run like hell sounds so much safer!

cdufur

Well said and so true!

drgranny

In our area there was a story in our paper about a tiny, 104yr old lady. This guy rang her door bell. when she opened the door he pushed in and she grabbed his privates and twisted them hard as she could. That kept him writhing on the floor till the cops could get there. I actually never would have thought to grab there and twist. Bet it would get their attention.

I took Judo classes many years ago. Judo is throwing/grappeling techniques. You use the other persons weight against them. You get them off balance and pull them or push them as you stick out a foot.
You can also hit them in the throat hard as you can with your fist and that will leave them gasping till you can get away. You can push hard against one shoulder and at the same time kick their feet out from under them. That gives you time to get away.

svenskaflicka1

when i'm going to the parking lot at the hospital, late at night, i dial 911 on my phone, without pressing the "call" button. that way, if something happens to me, all i have to do is push the button (twice, on my phone--to "confirm" the call). i have made sure the "location/gps" setting is on as well, so the phone can give an indication of where i was last located. always walk as though you have a destination in mind--never appear "tentative" when you are out. and although the facial bones are tough, the nose is vulnerable. heel of the hand to a nose, front and center, will damage and disable. the throat shot with the fist of side or the hand may even fracture the hyoid bone in their larynx. this is a good thing in self defense. if you have been attacked, don't even think about "reviving" them. their intent is to damage, kidnap, rob, or kill you. my intent is to keep living.

another tactic is the "crazy" approach. if you are in a situation that is dicey, if you act crazy, talk to yourself, loudly, act oddly (while in a protective mode) people give you a wide berth. very few people will mess with a crazy--the victim may be crazier than they are...

i still own the victorian hatpin my grandmother gave me for a "ladylike" self defense back when i was a teenager. i still carry it, on occasion...it's nearly invisible, and fits into a clutch purse.