Self defense is a basic requirement of every human being. We should be having awareness of how to protect ourselves, and how to react on a specific situation. Most of the reviews reveal that one should have a training of martial arts, or special classes of self defense. I believe that more than taking classes of defense or martial arts it's about how much you believe in yourself.
Let's talk about the mental approach a person should have. It is very basic need of your self-defense. A thought of inferiority cannot work at all even if you are a trained person. But without being trained if you are confident much about yourself then you can defend yourself in a better way.
Another issue which is needed to be discussed is the fitness. Fitness refers to healthy body as well as healthy mind. If you are too fat or too thin you will not be able to do your self-defense properly. You need a body which is active and tough. Your body will react fast if you are fit and active and you can get rid of the situation easily. You can attain and maintain fitness by walking, running or jogging. It will boost up your stamina as well.
The last but not the least approach is to know some important tactics to secure you. There are online videos, e Books, DVDs and institutions that may be helpful options for your self defense training. Knowing them you can easily stay safe if attacked by the predator. All these issues are important to consider as these are most important elements when we discuss self defense.