End Rape: Basic Self-defense Moves Women Need To Learn

The rate of rape is on the rise worldwide but much more higher in Nigeria specifically.

Take for example events of the recent weeks.While people were still mourning and protesting for justice for Uwa, a young Nigerian lady who was alledgely raped and killed within a church premises, two more rape and deaths were reported.

Also, a lot of people were starting to speak up, revealing how they were raped when they were younger.

It has been discovered that both men and women have been molested one time or the other, in their early childhood days. Sadly, more people would probably fall victim of rape.

It is therefore important that every woman learns some basic self defense moves.

Stay with me, let me show you how.

1. First off, you need to always stay alert, especially when walking along a deserted street or area, at night.

2. When under attack, focus on the attacker's vulnerable areas like the groin, eyes, nose and throat. Do not aim at the chest. Avoid aiming at knees too, so you don't hurt yourself.

3. Aim at the vulnerable areas with all the strength you can muster. Use your voice, roar if possible, let your attacker know you wouldn't be an easy prey. Be loud to intimidate your attacker and attract attention incase someone is nearby. Aim punches multiple times, as much as you can and run!

Below are a few self-defense moves to take note of, in pictorial presentation:

1. Headbutt: When grabbed in front, you can bend your head slightly, then hit your attacker on the nose with your head. An attack popularly known as headbutt.

2. Groin Kick: A groin kick when done with brute Force, can can produce enough pain to paralyze an attacker and make your escape possible.

When attacked in front, you simply position your leg for full assault. You can use your foreleg or your knee on your attacker's groin. As shown above.

2. Elbow Punch: When grabbed from behind and unable to use your legs or throw a punch, you can strike with your elbow as shown below.

Brace yourself and set your foot firmly, in order to gain momentum. Then bend your elbow, shift forward a bit and strike your bent elbow on your attacker's jawline, neck, chin and throat.

This could cause your attacker to loosen his grip on your you, thereby giving you an escape chance.

3. Bear-Hug Escape: To escape from a bear hug as shown below, you need to first focus on bending low, to create space in order to free yourself.

You bend forward, legs apart.

This gives you a lot of advantages, as you'll be able to: Throw elbow punches from either side of your arms, turn around to face your attacker and launch any of the already listed attacks above, like grion kicks and headbutt on the attacker's nose.

Bending with your legs set apart also gives you a chance to grab one of your attacker's legs and pull forward with brute force. This could cause your attacker to loose balance and fall backward, thereby giving you a chance to escape.

The image above illustrates possible attack methods and sites to launch punches on.

Do not use your fingers to launch attacks 1 and two above. Rather, use a weapon like a car or house key.

Always carry your key. It is an invaluable and effective weapon.

Thanks for reading.

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