Self defense should be an important part of any family’s emergency plan.  Self defense classes can help you to achieve this important goal and keep your family safe.  You can be a target even if you are with your family; you don’t have to be in a dark alley by yourself, at night to become a target.  The best target for a criminal is someone who is distracted.  You should always be aware of your surroundings when you are out.

Self defense classes can help, but there are many other aspects to self defense you should incorporate.  When you are walking to your car you should have your car keys out and be ready to make a quick entrance into your car.  You should immediately lock your doors and abruptly leave the parking lot.  There are many common sense things you need to incorporate into any self defense plan. 

Self defense classes are usually completed in a matter of weeks and are very affordable.  You can take them as a family or there are specialized classes for children or women.

Even if you have taken other classes, a new class may offer you something you never knew and a new chance to gain experience.  Sometimes even repeating a course can act as a refresher.  This is a great way to bond as a family.

In recent news article on www.columbuslocalnews.com Terry Bosko described some self defense training, “Officers demonstrated the techniques on each other and then each student practiced the maneuver with an instructor. Some of the techniques are designed to allow a woman to make time to escape; others are techniques that when properly executed inflict bodily injury on a perpetrator. In one drill each student stood with her eyes closed and waited for an instructor to attack from behind. "That made it real.”

Some self defense products that might prove useful are the LA95101 - LifeAct JPX Jet Protector non-lethal self defense.  The Jet Protector JPX is the most advanced non-lethal delivery system for liquid irritant agents in the world. JPX offers substantial benefits over traditional pepper sprays such as extended range, better effectiveness, higher accuracy and reliability and reduced cross-contamination and blow back effect.

Another self defense product is the 80112 - MACE TRIPLE ACTION. POLICE MODEL 18 GRAMS.  Police Model - Same model used by law enforcement personnel. This product is great for home or auto use.  The features include flip-top safety cap, finger-grip dispenser, belt clip and keychain. 18 gram stream unit sprays 8-12 feet and you get 10 sprays. You can find these self defense products at www.homesecuritystore.com.

Self defense classes can give you the self esteem and courage to be able to defend yourself.  You always feel more comfortable doing something if you have done it before.  You should also incorporate other self defense products into your self defense plan including pepper spray or any other item you feel comfortable with.  If you take self defense seriously, you can prevent harm from happening to you.

A self defense class is great for the whole family.  This is a great way to have a bonding experience and keep you safe.  You never know when an attack may happen to you, and if you arm yourself with some self defense tools you can prevent an attack.