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In an increasingly digital world, personal safety and self-defense have taken on new dimensions. Women, in particular, can harness the power of technology to enhance their self-defense skills and personal safety. New Mexico, a place known for its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, is no exception. In this blog post, we will explore some of

When you hear the term “self-defense,” what comes to your mind? Pepper spray, safety whistles, and fighting techniques? It’s true that these are all important tools for defending yourself. But there are two other crucial — and often-overlooked — components of self-defense training: awareness and assertiveness. Awareness in Self-Defense Even if you’re trained in specialized

Grooming is a manipulative tactic predators use to gain the trust of their victims. It’s usually used by adults trying to target children. But adults can be targets too. Sometimes a groomer will target an adult, especially a woman, to gain access to her children. Grooming can be very subtle and hard to spot. Groomers

Women’s self-defense isn’t like a martial arts class. There are physical elements of the training, but that’s not the only focus. The best women’s defense courses are tailored specifically for the types of violence or threats women and young girls may encounter. And they don’t just teach women how to fight back. They teach women

Being attentive to what’s going on around you is called situational awareness. Knowing when something is out of place can save your life. But staying aware without being on high alert takes practice. You can train yourself by starting to watch for certain things until you do it automatically. Position Yourself for Observation When you’re

If you’re in an abusive relationship, you’re not alone. Sexual or physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner happens to close to 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men. And that doesn’t include emotional abuse, which can be extremely damaging on its own. It can be very hard to leave a relationship

Self-defense involves more than just responding to a physical attack. The best way of defending yourself against aggression is by having a plan you can put into action before, during, and after a violent incident. A holistic self-defense strategy involves five basic steps: Decide The first step is to decide not to be a victim.

Personal boundaries are limits you set for yourself that define what you will or will not be a part of. You cannot meet everyone’s needs, so boundaries identify your limits to yourself and others. They protect you physically, emotionally, and mentally and allow you to be yourself. So what do you do when your boundaries