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Confidence to deliver
Having
the confidence to deliver techniques of self-defence
gives women additional ability to cope in an emergency
situation: Ms Crilly stressed that the vast majority
of rapes occur in the home and are perpetrated by
people who are known to the victim.
In a new
series on women's safety, Martial Arts expert Paul
Allan gives simple tips on how to avoid becoming a
victim of rape.
Why segregate women?
'There is no really good reason but women do not in general
regard themselves as being "as able" as
men to cope with physical attacks. It is important
to realize that the techniques described here are
only part of a taster serie4s and individuals should
seek expert advice before assuming competency. There
are many good teachers available.
Self-defence
ranges from knowing what emergency gear to have in
the boot of your car to being able to deter violence
by physical means.
Common
sense involves knowing that the contents of your handbag
are not worth being stabbed for and also that a slim
individual cannot win a grappling combat with a strong
aggressive assailant.
So
let's start with some basic safety guidelines:
1. Keep away from unknown areas
2. Don't allow yourself to become vulnerable.
3. Do not take risks, plan ahead.
4. Be aware the sick side of society.
5. Prepare yourself
Our pictures
show what you should do if someone grabbed you from
behind today. This series is written by Sensei (Master)
Paul Allan, 5th Dan (Shotokan), chief instructor of
Silversprings Gin Sen Karate Do Club, Cork.
Sensei
Allan is a former international karate competitor
and coach. He has also trained in advanced trauma
life support and advanced cardiac life support.
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