Girls: any self defense tips you can give me when being attacked by a male?

Question

besides scream and run

Answer 1

Learn martial arts. That's what I did. I now have a brown belt with two stripes in Shotokan.

Also, like other people said, a hard kick in the nuts usually does the trick.

Answer 2

I'm not a "girl", but I hope this helps.

First of all, an once of prevention...
Stay in well-lighted areas.
Use the buddy system whenever possible.
Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
When going to your car, have your keys in hand rather than rummaging through your purse.

If you are attacked.
First, remember to breathe. Seriously, this is something easily overlooked.
Second, when you feel a rush, remember that this is your body preparing itself for dealing with a situation. If you label the feelings "fear", that can paralyze you, but really, your body is preparing itself to spring into action.
Third, use what is handy... like your keys.

Do NOT try to kick the attacker in the balls. More likely you may be knocked off balance and some men respond differently than others.

Try to maintain your balance and be prepared to run.

Stomp on their foot.
Gouge their eyes.

These are better ways to disable an attacker and allow you to seek help and safety.

Lastly, don't forget, after the attack, report it to the police, call a rape crisis line, enough if the attack was foiled. You may still benefit from being pointed to resources for dealing with the trauma of an ATTEMPTED attack.

EDIT

Also, cry "FIRE!" not "RAPE!". Many people will avoid getting involved and assume someone else will help, but everyone will want to be aware if there's a fire.

Answer 3

The same ones that work on anyone regardless of gender. Forget the knee-to-the chones as your first-strike weapon unless you have a totally-open shot. The Eyes and ears are more totally disabling, and attacking them FIRST will present an opening in the groin. Gouge out an eye with a finger and you will have him reeling in agony. A cupped-hand clap over an ear (Even better, two at the same time) will probably leave the assailant unconcious from the pain, and can leave them permanently deaf. Do NOT slap,(Except over the ears) learn how to make a proper fist and USE IT! Your elbow is one of the most viciously-effective parts of the body as a weapon, learn how to drive it into any part of the body that is available, and repeat as often as is required. If you need to, bite, and with the intent of REMOVING a chunk of flesh, not merely to hurt. I would recommend some self-defense training. Do not confuse this with martial-arts training. Altho a martial arts class will definitely teach you some techniques, their focus is on a specific style's technique, NOT on teaching you how to immediately take the fight to the assailant. I have taught these things to my daughter, and to women friends.

Answer 4

I'm not a girl...but I have helped teach self defense to women (I'm 6'5"...women feel better when they see it works on a tall man)

You best option is ALWAYS to run....but it's better if he can't follow...so

If you are wearing stiletto heels...Step on his foot HARD

The knee will break with very little pressure from the SIDE

Do NOT try and kick him in his happy place....we are used to blocking these attacks

your keys, held between the fingers of a fist are an excellent weapon...go for his eyes.

This are only stop gap measures....most martial arts dojos offer free lessons in defense for women

Good luck....and survive!

Answer 5

You should carry mace or pepper spray with you [that's what I always do]. Or you can take a self defense class. If all else fails, go for the balls [the perosn who said not to try because it hurts is full of BS.. It's his fault for assaulting someone in the first place].

Beware though, they are probably expecting it and can grab your foot.

Answer 6

It always depends on where he attacking you or grabbing you. A kick in the shin is a simple defense move if he is not attached to you. If his hand is on your wrist you need to twist your body in a way to make his arm posture uncomfortable and yank your arm, then sprint.

Answer 7

You can check out the web site "JUST YELL FIRE" and download for free a self defence DVD produced by teenage girls for teenage girls and women.

This DVD is being distributed to middle schools and high schools all across the country and is for free!

It contains many useful self defence tips.

Answer 8

Always go for the groin. Never Ever underestimate the power you have. One good kick in the balls and you will be able to escape easily. If you understood the amount of pain you could put someone through by merely kicking them in the testicles.

Answer 9

It's not a good idea to try to kick him in the balls because if it doesn't hit than you are off your balance and your foot is out. Do it with your knee or your hand.

But if you are really fighting for your safety than you should go for the throat or the eyes and get the hell away from him asap.

And honey what you really need is to take a class in self-defense..tips are not enough. Best wishes.

Answer 10

A sharp object to the eyes is probably going to be the most effective thing. My girlfriend carries her 9mm alot and wouldn't hesitate to use it. If I were a female I would go nowhere without at least a small canister of mace or pepper spray.

I think hand to hand combat is the last thing a female wants to get into with a male. Size advantage shouldn't be underestimated, any girl could hit me as hard as she can and it will do nothing. As a 210lb guy I could kill with one square punch.