Are you serious about effective self defense training for women in the real world? I can see why. The sheer number of attacks against women, in the home, on the streets, and even in the workplace is staggering.

Every day, more and more women are seeking effective, hands-on training that focuses on women’s self-defense. They know there is a difference between self defense for a man and self defense for women, and they want to make sure they are paying for and getting much more than a higher level of trust from the program they signed up for. !

While the other articles in this series have focused on having the attitude and mindset of a survivor, key elements in being able to truly be prepared, this one will focus on giving you a list of good eye-catchers that are very effective in self-defense for women. , especially against a bigger and stronger male attacker. However, remember that these lists are not just for reading and “knowing”. Proper training, practice, hard work, and strategic understanding are necessary if you want this information to work for you when a 200-pound man who is bigger, stronger, and very determined…

… is trying to hit you, break you, hit you or kill you!

Best Striking Points for Effective Female Self Defense:

Eyes: The eyes are what the human body relies on the most for sensory information. The body will instinctively protect the eyes at all costs, a fact that you can use to your advantage. So pricking one with a finger, a key, or spraying a foreign agent on them (such as pepper spray, hair spray, or perfume) will stop your assailant in his tracks, or at least have enough shock value to allow him to escape. .

Throat: This area is very sensitive to the slightest blow. A good hard hit to the throat will at least parry an attack and may even maim or kill the attacker. Of course, it all depends on how and where you hit the neck and how hard.

Breastbone: Another good area of ​​attack for effective female self-defense. This area requires a good solid strike with precision (meaning practice, practice, practice) to be effective.

Snout: This area is very effective on a man. However, contrary to popular belief, it may even be more effective on a woman. Either way, though, he’ll need to use strategy and surprise to hit the muzzle effectively. Many self-defense programs for women mistakenly make this a priority goal, but…

Most men learned to protect this area from the age of 3 or 4. And, there’s nothing worse than having to deal with a male attacker made even more enraged because he went for this target…and missed!

thorns: The lower spine may be the least protected area and the coccyx may be the most sensitive.
Back of the knee: A great area to throw an attacker off balance. Of course, you’ll need to learn how to get behind your attacker or do something that spins them around and gives you access to this target.

Shin: Another very sensitive area, especially when hit with strong kicks or foot scrapes. A must have for any solid self defense program for women!

Top of foot: A weaker area of ​​the human skeleton. Always aim to hit at the base of the ankle where it meets the foot or, against attackers with little or no foot coverage, the point where the toes connect with the foot.

As you can see, there are plenty of good targets you can hit on a man’s body that will give you the upper hand, or at least the time to get away. But remember, learning these lessons and learning how to apply effective techniques that actually work in a real attack are two completely different things.

Take the time to learn what you need, and then find a knowledgeable, qualified, and (more importantly) “experienced” women’s self-defense expert to teach you what you need to know to be safe, secure, and prepared! !