I have never been in a 'fist fight' in my life.

Nor do I have any earthly idea as to how it feels to be hit.

That's because most girls (unlike guys who wear their broken nose like some sort of badge of honor) usually do not hit one another.

Grant it, we call each other names (which can be far more hurtful) but we primarily avoid physical contact.

So, when we think 'self-defense' our natural reaction is RUNNNNNN!!!!

Which is not a bad thing.

But, what if you can't run?

What if there was no place to run?

In times like these, we need to know that girls - just like guys - are capable of fighting.

We actually have 'body weapons'.

They are; our hands, elbows, knees, head, feet and yes, even our teeth.

Think for instance, of all the things your hands can do; including your finger nails.  We can claw, dig, grab, and pinch to name a few.   

And, by using the force of our elbow(s) we can jab someone in the ribs, chest, throat, and their 'special place' (the groin).

Next your gams. A woman's legs are the strongest part of her body (probably comes from wearing those darn heels all day). Keeping this in mind, take your knee and aim it right where it hurts (yes the groin).

This one may be a little difficult but if done correctly would be very effective.  Head-butting.  Take your head and slam it right into the guy's nose. There are tons of nerves at the base of the nose – it’ll get his attention in a hurry.

Also, your feet, like your knees, can cause a lot of pain to someone, by kicking and stomping on areas such as the calf or back of their heel.

This is another difficult one, especially when we were taught during our 'Terrible Two's' not to do it.  I'm referring to biting.  With the dangers of blood borne diseases I'd have to say, I would save this one as a last resort.

So there you have it - our physical arsenal.

Now let's see where some of the vulnerable areas are on our bad guy and what to do to them.

First thing(s) that come to mind are the family jewels (the groin).  Take your strongest asset (your legs) and knee those little gems with all you've got.  Or grab and twist those sacks like there's no tomorrow.

Next, the eyes.  Take your thumb and jab it right into the eye socket and with the rest of your hand squeeze the back of his head.

Then, there is his throat. If you've ever experienced getting something caught in your windpipe you know how scary it is not to be able to breath.  Well same goes for Mr. Baddy.  Punch him as hard as you can right in the windpipe (the front of the throat).  Or, grab and squeeze the windpipe like you were going to physically rip it out.

I know some of these things sound really gruesome - and well - they are. 

But what we are talking about here is a matter of life or death.

I would strongly suggest taking self-defense classes or get some tapes on self-defense to watch.  This will help you learn these techniques.

Remember - Your body is a magnificent machine.

God don't make junk!

- Survivor Jane

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