You may have come across an Uber safety meme like the one above, with this 'handy hint' for protecting yourself when using a ride service. The advice could be useful (and not only for women) — but only if it’s put in the context of training, and your particular social reality.
Beware of the Animals
We humans are ultimately animals…though some more than others, you could say. Our best self-defence skill is realising the foolishness of aggressive posturing, to avoid getting involved in ‘alpha male’ disputes.
Personal Combatives: Level 1-Alpha Course – Sydney
Train in Paul Cale's KINETIC FIGHTING – the world-leading close-combat program used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection. A veteran of multiple combat tours with the 2nd Commando Regiment, former Sergeant Paul Cale literally rewrote the book on Special Forces Close-Quarter Fighting (CQF). Paul then created Infantry Integrated Combat (ICC), which later became the foundation for the Australian Army...
Personal Combatives: Level 1-Alpha/Bravo Course – Melbourne
Train in Paul Cale's KINETIC FIGHTING – the world-leading close-combat program used by Australian Special Forces & Army, tailored for everyday self-protection. A veteran of multiple combat tours with the 2nd Commando Regiment, former Sergeant Paul Cale literally rewrote the book on Special Forces Close-Quarter Fighting (CQF). Paul then created Infantry Integrated Combat (ICC), which later became the foundation for the Australian Army...
Fear Under Fire
Facing your fears and doubts in training is a must, and the influence of skill on successful fear-control shouldn’t be underestimated.
Never Run from a Fight
‘Just run away’ is something we often hear from self-defence instructors — but running can turn you into prey.