Self Defense for Senior Citizen - a street fight case study

'Stay back you scoundrel!'

Now this here topic is nothing new, violence can happen to anyone anywhere and anytime, Woman children and even grown man, however what i find really interesting is the lack of discussions and instructional videos for the elderly when it comes to self defense on the internet. This caught my interest and decided blog about it with whatever i can find.

Disclaimer - this blog is not the definitive guide to encourage/nor discourage elders to react violently back against offenders to defend themselves - the purpose of this blog is to create an awareness and a sort of case study of what is available out there on the internet.

Of course as always when are faced in a threatening situation the best way is to get out the way alive, so should a potential violent encounter can be prevented that will be the very best route. When facing in real life threatening situation and no other way out the only viable option is to neutralize the situation quickly and get away from the scene.

Take note i say Neutralize instead of Fighting back, there is a difference!
and this is especially true to those who are not Martial Arts/ Self Defense trained not to mention Children & Elderly.

Fighting back will only anger the offender and that will trigger an event more violent temper out of you trying to 'Fight Back' however by neutralizing can be more than just flailing arms/kicking. Should you are able to neutralize the situation by saying 'sorry - here take my money, I dont want any trouble' that is also one of many ways to neutralize the situation (again not a definitive guide)

The above video is a movement which i am glad to see, the instructors take upon themselves to selflessly teach the elders some techniques so they may not feel as vulnerable when walking alone on the streets. It is quick to learn very practical for the elderly's age (although not limited to only the seniors) and it have some points that i made in my previous blogs as well.

• If all else fails it's definitely something for the senior citizen to keep themself busy and beneficial for their health by exercising and moving around.

• Cane Fu - is as literal as it gets - it is a tongue in cheek self defense style involving using the walking cane/stick. For those of you remembered in my other blogs, a walking stick is a legalize (and common) item to carry around that can act as an improvised weapon to create distance from your attacker.

• The attacks was taught to go straight for the weak points. quickly neutralize the assailant.

Above are all positives feedback i have in regards to the intentions being taught

• Of course what was being taught is a noble cause, however there will be people questioning the implication wether elders should be taught to hit back, risking the dangers of a stronger assailant to acting far more violent than before. As well as the understanding of their own physical limit.

This is a question no one will have the answer to however it is definitely a discussion that needs more attention.

To find out more about Self Defense for the Elderly, look no further to more interesting facts and videos below or google the term "Self Defense for Senior Citizen". A word of warning of graphic content in video below.

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Self Defense Tips by Discovery Bear Gryll

Edward Michael "Bear" Grylls (born 7 June 1974) is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter. He is best known for his television series Man vs. Wild, known as Born Survivor in the United Kingdom. In July 2009, Grylls was appointed the youngest-ever Chief Scout at the age of 35.

In 2010, Grylls' came out with a new project titled Worst-Case Scenario which aired on Discovery in the USA. It is based on the popular books of the same name. Unfortunately after 12 episodes the show was canceled. I've come across one episode where he showed essential tips that are rudimentary to self defense & self protection in a survival situation on the streets. 

*Have an open mind of the video and not fall under the trap of a choreograph scene &/or practical situation*

Note: ignore the first 40 seconds - its only an unrealistic staged choreograph.

Essential Tips by Bear Gryll

"Self Defense is part instinct but mostly training & preparation"

Training & Preparation is the key in protecting yourself. Instinct only works if you educate and trainedunder the similar situations. And with such preparation only then you can act instinctively. One of many examples of preparation is to pull out your keys before heading to your car/always have your self-defense tools readily accessible when caught off guard.

"Rule of Self-Defense, to create distance or close distance"

This rule varies on situations & individuals - Not everyone are trained to do an arm lock or know hows what to do when closing in the distance. My rule of self defense is to create as much distance as possible for better survival. Having a long stick as a weapon to create distance raises your chances of survival is better than giving the assailant the chance to reach you by getting close to them.

"Learn to always walk away"

When the chance presented itself always walk/run away from the person/scene. For all you know there may be a group of his friends in the area that would come to help your attacker and the situation escalates to worst when there are a group of them ganging up on you.

"Don't need force to hinder an attack"

(Hit with something sharp & hit weak points)

As seen in video, hitting your assailant with something sharper than your fist is more affective than trying to pull a big fist to knock someone out. Goes back to the above tip, having a car key is enough to make the assailant flinch away hard. Should you know where to hit is most affective and don't require a lot of energy. As thought in the video those are the weak spots of hitting.

In the end, trust your instinct and avoid confrontation all together if possible. Interested to find out more in any self defense tips feel free to check on the other post of Street Fight Zero Rules. to further understand what can be done to protect yourself against dangerous assailants on the street whether you are an adult or children .

 

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Krav Maga specializes in many of the above points and emphasizes in getting out of a situation fast, particularly on situational awareness and knowing how to react when it occurs. Some basic examples such as,

Situational Awareness - to be alert of the environment and the people surrounding. Trained the eyes to look at people's hand positions or what they were holding and even body language of suspicious body language & postures.

Stress management - trained in high stress situations to deal with breathing and to stay calm

Execute hard & fast - Krav Maga specializes in taking out aggressors hard and fast when all else fails, all the sole purpose to run away from the situations fast. 

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"I have 30 years of experience in Krav Maga.I am a top instructor for police units and security services around the world,and have specially designed courses for civilian men,women and children. I have trained many of them to the black belt level"

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Click the Picture above or here to learn more and see self-defense expert's & student's opinion & testimonials on their experiances learning Krav Maga through The Best Self Defense Method - Krav Maga Online Course

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