The classes were quite involved and a little difficult to explain defenses in words. I can't really explain a throw when attacked from behind
However i always told the ladies in the class that at the very worst they have to collect evidence. It sounds like a slightly cold thing to say but it
is the truth. Biting and scratching get you evidence immediately via scars and DNA trapped in your mouth and nails. Keys ARE a VERY effective defense.
There are three ways to use them really, well there is a fourth way but it requires a lot of training to do with pressure points.
1. If the keys have a keyring then grab that and use them in a flailing motion at arms length. Aim for the face and hopefully catch the eyes.
2. If range is reduced because he charges you then press the keys into his flesh and drag them over his skin. This will cut up his flesh and you'll
have DNA evidence on your keys.
3. Push the keys inbetween your fingers and use them as a makeshift knuckleduster. Punch to start with, if he closes the distance then resosrt to
dragging them over his skin. Always aim for the face with keys and then onto secondary targets like the neck.
Biting is vital! As stated earlier, aim for the face to start with, if you can't get the face then aim for the neck. You can kill someone by biting
their tracia (windpipe). The pressure from biting will crush it.
Pens are also a great defense tool. They can be used to stab someone and are very strong. Your handbag if you have one is also a great tool. Just
swing it wildly and scream and shout.
Attitude
Your attitude is the important part. I used to teach the girls to just go absolutely nuts. Just to lose themselves in an utter rage. If you can do
that he just won't want to be near you, he won't be able to hold you down and he'll panic. It is rare a rapist will put up with that kind of
behavior and they'll run.
REMEMBER TO MAKE NOISE!
If the rapist has a weapon you have two choices. The first hoice is to fight, you should only do that if you have extensive training. If you don't
and you fight or make noise then he'll probably use that weapon.
The second choice as i stated earlier is to act like you're complying out of fear. Put on a good show, drop to your knees and he'll probably attempt
oral sex. As soon as he presents the target then grab his testicles in your palm and squeeze and twist at the same time with a DOWNWARDS motion. The
woman i mentioned did this and the guy had to have one of his testicles removed, a shame it wasn't both.
If you can't grab his testicles then simply bite his penis off. Not the nicest prospect as you may catch something, but it's unlikely you will.
If you can get a good hit in then remember, hit him again! If you can get a good few hits in and get loose then RUN! Give him a good few hits to slow
him down and then run as fast as possible whilst screaming with every decibel you can muster. Rapists don't like attention.
The OP covered not making yourself a target really well but i want to add in a couple of things.
Don't walk anywhere that is dark. If you are walking along a street and spot a dark patch then try to avoid it. If you are going out with friends to
get drunk and party then make SURE you order a reputable taxi to get home, do NOT walk home alone. Dont' get into taxis that are simply parked by the
curb as rapists do pose as taxi drivers.
It all seems like common sense but so many people get it wrong.
EDIT
Sorry just to add, remember the vital points. In a rape situation, with a victim that has no training there are a couple of vital areas that you can
easily attack. Eyes, groin, nose and neck. Go for those spots. Eyes are the top of the list here, if he can't see he'll panic and you will have the
opportunity to hurt him some more or escape.
[edit on 1-10-2009 by ImaginaryReality1984]
[edit on 1-10-2009 by ImaginaryReality1984]