H.I.T. Self Defense

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 are a few things you can practice with a friend or family member. This post really deals with attempted abductions from behind. If a perpetrator tries to grab you from behind, first and foremost, you want to set your weight - make yourself as heavy as possible for them to pick up. Secondly, you want to target seek. Remember: closest weapon, closest target. If the perpetrator grabs you around the waist (underneath the arms) use your elbows and strike backwards to the face (swing your left elbow then swing your right elbow and then … Continue Reading

As promised, here is a quick clip from the HIT DVD. This is a strategy to use if someone tries to attack you from behind. Let me stress this, again: this is just one of the techniques we show you in the DVD. You need to watch and practice all of the strategies and techniques in order to prepare yourself for any number of different attacks. Also, make sure you practice this escape with someone. I always say ‘repetition is the mother of all learning’; so you need to practice this technique until it becomes instinctive. You do not want … Continue Reading

Recently, I caught a quick news clip on the radio about the decrease in overall crime rates in San Diego, CA - but an increase in rape (up 27%). Reported rapes went from 296 incidents in 2007 to 376 in 2008. NPR Radio News: SD Crime Statistics The SDPD attributed this increase to more victims who came forward to report the crime (specifically: Acquaintance/Date Rape). These increases are consistent with national trends that show a 25% increase in sexual assaults since 2005 - while overall violent crime is down slightly over the same period (Bureau of Justice Statistics … Continue Reading

Interesting story from L.A. : “Police Wednesday were looking for a man who allegedly tried to kidnap an 8-year-old boy as he was walking to school with his mother.

The attempted abduction took place at 8:10 a.m. in the 14400 block of Palm Avenue as the mother and son were walking to Palm Elementary School, sheriff’s Lt. Arthur Scott said.

A man reportedly pulled up, got out of his car and grabbed the boy by his collar, Scott said.

The woman screamed and the man let go of her son and drove off, Scott said. … Continue Reading