Our first women's self-defense tip is keep your ears open. Being able to hear is extremely important and not just in protection from a mugger or potential attacker. I can't tell you how many times I've seen people, not just ladies, bump into somebody or almost get hit by a car because they had both headphones in while they were jogging or walking down the street.
A study was done at the University of Maryland on accidents where the victim was wearing headphones. Of the 116 cases that were studied 70% resulted in death, 90% occurred in large cities and a warning was sounded before the accident for 29% of the cases. But the number that truly boggled my mind… 55% of the victims were hit by trains.
TRAINS!
It's tragic but it's also completely avoidable.
With both headphones in while jogging, hiking, shopping, driving or waiting at the airport there are all kinds of things that you could miss. A car, dog, person coming up behind you. A security alert over an intercom system. Your child crying, or a train whistle. I could go on but I think you get the idea.
I use my headphones all the time but I only use one of them. This lets me enjoy my music, or phone call or whatever but keeps my other ear open to listen to what's going on in the world around me. Situational awareness is the most important element of any type of self-defense but especially of women's self-defense and your eyes can only see so much so keep at least one ear open at all times. It might save your life.
If you think someone you know might enjoy this tip please feel free to share it with them by clicking below or just by sending them "this link" so that I can add them to the list.
Let me know if you have questions or comments on this tip. I'd really love to hear your thoughts. You can comment below or email me directly at [email protected].
TRAINS!
It's tragic but it's also completely avoidable.
With both headphones in while jogging, hiking, shopping, driving or waiting at the airport there are all kinds of things that you could miss. A car, dog, person coming up behind you. A security alert over an intercom system. Your child crying, or a train whistle. I could go on but I think you get the idea.
I use my headphones all the time but I only use one of them. This lets me enjoy my music, or phone call or whatever but keeps my other ear open to listen to what's going on in the world around me. Situational awareness is the most important element of any type of self-defense but especially of women's self-defense and your eyes can only see so much so keep at least one ear open at all times. It might save your life.
If you think someone you know might enjoy this tip please feel free to share it with them by clicking below or just by sending them "this link" so that I can add them to the list.
Let me know if you have questions or comments on this tip. I'd really love to hear your thoughts. You can comment below or email me directly at [email protected].
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