Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Assignment One - How to Survive a Mugging

  1. Do not argue or fight with the mugger unless your life is clearly in danger.
If all the mugger wants is your purse, wallet or other belongings, surrender them. Your possessions are not worth the value of your life.
  1. If you are certain that your attacker means to do you or a loved one harm, attack vital areas of your assailant’s body.
Aim to disable him or her with the first blow by;
·         Thrusting your fingers into  and above your attacker’s eyes
·         Driving your knee in an upward direction into the groin area
·         Grabbing and crushing the attacker’s private parts as if crushing a handful of grapes
·         Striking the front of his or her throat, with a taut hand using the area between your thumb and fore finger
·         Slamming the tip of your elbow into the side of the attacker’s ribs
·         Stomping down on the attacker’s instep
  1. Use an object as a weapon.  Many common objects can be effective weapons if they are aimed at the vulnerable parts of the body.  For example, keys, purses, packs or cases can be swung or jabbed at the attacker, even if it is just to give you a moment to run or shout.
Evaluation of the video
The clip above was chosen because of its humor and creativity. Although the point listed are not similar to those provided above, they do reinforce the idea of having a plan, being aware of your environment, and …

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