Don’t Face Threats Head On!

Your body is designed so that many sensitive areas like your abdomen are more vulnerable from the front, where your hands can intercept oncoming danger. Nevertheless, if you suspect an attack is coming, stepping one foot back can help immensely by pointing the vulnerable front of your body away from attack, reducing your frontward profile, and providing stability against pushes and grabs. Don’t drop into a "stance." Just take a normal step back. Make sure there’s space between your feet when viewed from the front to stay stable – you don’t want to have one foot directly behind the other, since that makes it easier to trip.

Practice – and Relax!

Practicing defensive postures will greatly increase the chance you’ll use them in a confrontation, giving you time to run, use pepper spray or a stun gun, protect yourself with your hands or use another weapon. If you’re not bound for a boxing or karate match all you need to do is be ready to use these posture tips naturally without making it a "fighting stance" You can use all of the tips in this article without appearing aggressive – but you’re ready to fight back and get away. Naturally, self defense products such as training DVDs, sprays, stun guns and formal classes can all increase your chances of success, but taking the first step never hurts.

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