BS: Headbutting.. how ?

Subject: RE: BS: Headbutting.. how ?
From: Blissfully Ignorant
Date: 16 May 05 - 05:20 AM

Don't forget the classic kick in the balls. It's gotten me out of a few situations.

Subject: RE: BS: Headbutting.. how ?
From: GUEST
Date: 16 May 05 - 05:36 AM

Thanks again to you all. We have discussed the kick in the balls, and she thinks that it is too easy for the 'man' to grab the leg and off balance herself. I tend to agree.

Liz that's exactly what we were looking for, the thought of dna hadn't crossed our minds and it is excellent advice. Thanks again.

Subject: RE: BS: Headbutting.. how ?
From: GUEST,Rapaire
Date: 16 May 05 - 09:30 AM

LtS is dead right about getting away, not getting even.

1. A choke hold (with both hands) from the front can be broken by bringing your hands and arms up inside those of your assailant and "exploding" your hands and arms outward. This causes surprise and may give you enough time to do something more (e.g., stomp on the instep).

2. A one-handed choke hold can be broken by slamming your arm against that of your assailant and AWAY from your body (i.e., working against his thumb).

3. If you are being choked from the rear, turn your head to the right or left. This puts the muscles of the neck against the hands or, if the person is using his arms, puts your throat into the crook of his elbow. In either case, the point is to make it easier for you to breathe.

4. In breaking a hold or punching someone, punch THROUGH the target area (pretend that the target is on the other side of where it really is). This adds power to your blow or break.

5. Once free, get out of there. And yes, yell LOUDLY all the while your freeing yourself.

Subject: RE: BS: Headbutting.. how ?
From: GUEST,john
Date: 16 May 05 - 12:37 PM

To GUEST-woman walking dark alley, firstly try not to be there, ie=
get a taxi, or a lift home if possible, if not possible then carry a Maglite Torch [the sort the police use], if anyone hassles you, smack them across the head with it, be sure you have good reason to though, as they can cause serious damage!
if he is no immediate threat, ie he just looks at you in a bad way, then jab him in the guts with it as hard as possible, also useful for repelling dangerous dogs [smack downwards onto their skull].

Subject: RE: BS: Headbutting.. how ?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 16 May 05 - 12:51 PM

If a Maglight is too big to carry around (they are bloody heavy for many women, particularly those with RSI or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), invest in a really big metal key fob and carry it in your hand. I have a large flat apple shaped keyfob that fills my palm and provides a nice hard edge should anyone be desperate enough to try and attack me. Even just carrying your keys is helpful, the barrels make a nice jabbing implement and the wards can scratch quite badly.

If you favour the testicular area, use your knee rather than trying a full leg extension kick... less to move upwards, less warning for the attacker and less likely to be grabbed and pushed off balance.

Oh and don't shout 'Rape' or 'help' - research has shown that people nearby react better if you shout 'fire'.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Headbutting.. how ?
From: Peace
Date: 16 May 05 - 12:59 PM

I used to carry a comb when I had hair. Hold the comb so that the tines face forward. The bog tines at the ends stick out about 1" above and below the clenched fist. You can guess the rest with no help from me.

Basically, I try to stay away from 'trouble' places. When I am in that kind of area, I walk like I have a purpose and carry myself in such a way that I look as though you don't want to mess with me. I learned to walk like that when I lived in NYC. I learned about the comb where I grew up in Montreal.

Subject: RE: BS: Headbutting.. how ?
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 16 May 05 - 01:03 PM

car keys are good, i used to do pizza delivery on a night in hull, was often aproached by druggies and similar types,trying to steal pizza/money, they never got far! and usua;lly ended up with car keys dragged across their face or smacked across the head with a Maglite, only time that neither of these approaches worked was on a guy high on drugs armed with a craft knife, nothing would stop him, so i ran to my car and ran him over.

Subject: RE: BS: Headbutting.. how ?
From: GUEST
Date: 16 May 05 - 06:39 PM

solid metal lapsteel guitar slides fit very neatly and comforatable secure
inside a clenched fist..