It doesn’t come from the way we look or how many likes we get on social media.
It’s based on something internal, not external."
Make eye contact with others.
Pay attention to what’s going on around you.
Thenreallypay attention to your intuition.
It’s there for a reason," Parrish said.
“Be aware of what’s around you at all times.
She added, “Being intoxicated never helps.”
If you get winded too soon, an attacker may be able to catch up with you.
You don’t want that!”
Your life is a lot more valuable than even a Birkin bag.
She explained that the fist and grip is weakest where the thumb meets the fingers.
If the assailant’s thumb is pointing upward, yank upward.
If it’s facing right, yank right.
If it’s downward, yank down.
You’re most likely to make a quick, clean break if you follow the thumbs.
Parrish says, “The thumb points to the exit.”
With your other arm, grab his same-side elbow and pull him towards you.
You’ll flip him over and end up on top.
Then immediately back away and get outta there!
you’ve got the option to get a closer look at thisisolated part of the movement here.
“If running is an option always take that first,” Parrish warned.
“Remember: Self-defense isn’t about hurting anyone else, it’s about keeping ourselves safe.
Defend yourself as a last resort and run as soon as you could.”
Pro tip: If you want “help,” never actually yell the word “help.”
Instead, yell “fire.”
Remember, [attackers] are looking for a easy target, not a fight or attention."
There is even research on why this works.
