Dr. Mercola October 09 2007 47,810 views
Tim Ferriss is the person who did these videos, and he is the author of the current New York Times #1 best-selling book The 4-Hour Work Week. This is one of the best books I have read this year.
It is an extraordinary read, especially if you own a business. In the videos below Tim teaches you techniques that hopefully you will never have to use, but in the event you’re ever physically attacked it’s good to know some basic ways to defend yourself.The four short videos below each give you a different technique to survive -- not win -- a street fight. This is an important distinction because these tips are only to be used for self-defense, not senseless fighting.If you are ever attacked, the first thing you should do is try to get away -- scream or do whatever it takes to free yourself, then run. It is typically never a good idea to engage in a physical fight unless you are fighting for your life (self-defense), and fighting back is the only option.For those who are interested in more self-defense tips, or who are looking for a creative alternative form of exercise, you may want to look into martial arts. They offer a combination of cardio activity and mental focus that target both your mental and physical health, which are both incredibly important.Martial arts will also give you a further sense of confidence that you know how to protect yourself if you’re ever assaulted.
Having a concealed carry and an appropriate handgun that you can safely handle is the ONLY way to ensure that you are protecting yourself properly. Pepper spray and these techniques will not help you in a really bad situation.
Yes it can help to know moves to get out of certain positions (what do you do after you are out of the choke?), but having a gun levels the playing field. I am 115 lbs and if a 300 lbs man wanted to hurt me his weight alone would put him at an advantage. Can you imagine trying to use those moves on a man that is twice my size? It's not going to work and only tick him off more.
Having a gun on me puts me in a better position to protect my life and well being.
Guns have been demonized in this country so it's no surprise that wasn't mentioned in this article. It's tooo bad because more than 1 million crimes are stopped by guns a year.
Wow with that type of attitude you probably will get attacked at some point. You have to take personal responsibility. You can't just 'hope' you won't get attacked. I hope that I lose 10 lbs. See how that doesn't really work?
Since you are on this website for your health, I would think most of us here would be proactive when it comes to protecting yourself on the streets and even in your own house. Home invasions are very common too.
Good health isn't just about eating well and exercising. It is also about knowing how to protect yourself in a bad situation.
No doubt this is why Dr. Mercola has brought this to our attention.
As a long-time student of the martial arts, I'd say the first thing is to BE AWARE of your environment. Walk confidently and with purpose. Do not look frightened. Do not clutch your purse as if you think someone's going to take it. Even before I took karate I found my many years of t'ai chi to be helpful in New York when it was a much more dangerous place. I am a petite woman, and one time a man did try to punch me as I was walking on Canal Street. I was able to simply move my head so his punch went into the air, and then walked slowly and calmly into the nearest store. I also felt that after taking karate I walked with such confidence that no one would go near me. I used my instant reflexes, however, to deflect, arms instantly up, a heavy swinging door from a truck that suddenly came my way.