H.I.T. Self Defense

Here is an excerpt from the HIT DVD. This clip deals with property crime. Just a quick note: if you’re confronted by someone who wants your purse - or something on your person, give them the property. Like a game of hot potato, get that item away from you. In the clip, I mention to throw the property in the opposite direction. That may give you a second or two to start running the other way while the perpetrator goes after the item. This may also give you a few beats to escape in … Continue Reading

Millions of people use the internet every day; it’s a great way to connect to friends, family and people all over the world. It can also be the perfect environment for predators to target potential victims. Just like a predator in a parking garage or on a jogging path, the online predator is looking for a vulnerable target. But online, the attacker is truly transparent and anonymous - and may be posing as a “friend”. Although the media portrays online predators as older men posing as younger adults, the majority of online related sexual assaults are actually perpetrated … Continue Reading

Not all predators are strangers: 75% of all sexual assaults are committed by someone known to the victim. For high school and college age women those numbers are closer to 90%. Since we are in Spring Break time, I really want to focus on some common variables that are an impetus to Date Rape (or Acquaintance Rape). The #1 Date Rape drug on the scene? Alcohol. When individuals don’t drink responsibly they open themselves up to sexual assault. I think we’ve all seen enough Spring Break programs to understand that responsible drinking is not … Continue Reading

Let’s take a moment and focus on some basic preventative techniques for the kids (boys and girls, alike). This usually starts with parents and open communication. F.Y.I. - the purpose of this post is not to tell you how to ‘parent’. Rather, I want to give some very basic and general practices that might help keep your children safe.

First and foremost, we need to define a ’stranger’ to our child. A ’stranger’ in the guise of “Stranger Danger” will never reveal that he or she is a stranger. They will use a … Continue Reading

Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to talk to a lot of people who were the victims of violent crimes. One of the most common themes I’ve come across: “you know, I just felt like something was wrong… I just felt like something bad was about to happen.” Those are your instincts talking to you. We have a very unique set of senses that give us clear warning signs before an attack is about to occur. More often than not, we dismiss these warning signs as simple paranoia. Listen to your instincts, if something … Continue Reading

Here is a clip from the DVD. This is a technique to use if a perpetrator gets you on your back. Here is a quick tutorial: If the perpetrator gets you on your back in an attempted rape, pinch your legs together. When he tries to pry your legs apart he leaves himself in a vulnerable position. With your legs still pinched, you want to raise your torso off the ground, grab his hair with one hand and take the other hand and gouge at the eyes. Once you gouge the eyes (and gouge … Continue Reading

According to local news sources in San Diego, a 16 year old girl was abducted and sexually assaulted today (March 2, 2009) in El Cajon, CA. Apparently, the young girl was walking to school when the perp got out of a car, approached her, talked to her, and then forced her into the car. He drove her to an isolated area where the assault occurred. I wanted to take some time and discuss some tactics for younger girls:

A. If possible, walk in groups… use the buddy system. Be on guard for your friends.

B. If a stranger … Continue Reading