Seniors And Self Defense

If you read any statistics you might be able to find (there arent many); you would

see that the realistic numbers are that seniors account for approximately 3% of crime victims. If this is true, then why are there so many in our senior communities in self-imposed isolation because of fear? The reason is simple; as you age, your strength can diminish and you lose confidence in your abilities to ward off an attack if faced with a bad guy.

Here, we are going to address some of the scenarios that may bring fear to the senior citizen. The hope will be that anyone who has these fears themselves, or knows a senior, will pass the information along so that fear can be diminished and confidence can be returned.

In terms of self defense techniques for seniors; this is an absolute possibility. Remember that even though you may be smaller or weaker than a possible attacker; the right moves can show him whos in charge and that would be YOU. Self defense techniques that are simple to learn and easy to remember when you may be frightened can be learned through a class or through a DVD program. You can practice with a friend or practice right in the comfort of your own home. Joining a class that focuses on self defense training (often misspelled self defence training) for seniors is a great way to get out of the house and find people who will give you hands on experience.

Self defense techniques can include kicks and strikes; but can also include ways to keep your home a safe place. In fact, a large part of personal safety is in how you carry yourself and how you act both at home and in public.

When you are at home, your doors and windows should all have locks present. Locks can be purchased at the local hardware store and are easy to place on tracks of windows. A second alternative is to place wooden dowels into the track of windows. With these in place, windows cannot be pried open.

Also, always look through the peep hole before opening your door to anyone. If you do not know who is at your door; do not answer it. If you have a dog that is outside, let them in when strangers are at the door. A barking dog is a great deterrent for bad guys. Some companies even sell machines that sound like a barking dog as home security devices.

When you are going out to the grocery store or out to eat, you can make sure you are not a target for crime by simply being aware of your surroundings. Just like anyone else employing self defense techniques, you need to keep your eyes up and looking around for suspicious activity. For added protection, carry your keys in your hand. If you need to, you can poke someone in the eye with keys.

You dont have to be strong to maintain your safety. You just have to learn the right self defense techniques to use. Just learning some moves will give you more confidence that you can take care of yourself.

by: Bruce Strong

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