Self Protection Blog Articles
If you live in a cold climate like I do, you’ve probably learned a thing or two about preparing for winter emergencies. Blizzards, ice storms, gusty wind chills — here in northern Vermont, you name it, we get it (including my personal favorite: temps so low your nostrils stick together). To be blizzard-ready, you needRead More
Whether it’s snow, sleet or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions. In 2020, there were 374 fatal crashes, and an estimated 25,000 injury crashes that occurred in wintry conditions. Preparing yourself – and your vehicle – for winter weather is key. Driving in Winter Weather The Basics Slow down. It’s harder toRead More
Winter pantry preparedness is something that I take seriously in rural Vermont. Check out these tips to stock your pantry for winter emergencies. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you should you click through and make a purchase. As an AmazonRead More
January is National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month. Obviously, Valley Self-Defense highly recommends Krav Maga – it’s easy to learn, uses your natural reactions to an attack to defend yourself, and can be taught to anyone, no matter their fitness level or ability. Even with that, all of our instructors carry a personal self-defense weapon ofRead More
One of the biggest misnomers about self defense training is that it’s only about dangerous situations. You’re preparing for the moment when someone jumps out at you in a dark parking lot and tries to assault you. You’re getting ready for someone to break into your house with a gun and attempt to rob you.Read More
nives have been a tool of war, showing up in the hands of many soldiers throughout history. However, knives were also used for cooking, eating, and work. The history of how knives came to be is not always clear since knives from different time periods overlap with each other. It’s important to note that thereRead More
One of the things everyone is worried about nowadays is an attack, either by an attacker or a wild dog. People love dogs but are often afraid of the wild ones. There are more people who are afraid of dogs compared to the ones who love dogs. There’s every reason to be afraid of wildRead More
The main way to use this spray effectively against an attacker is to aim for the face or eyes. This will cause an immediate stinging sensation and temporarily blind your assailant. Once this happens you should have enough time to get away from your attacker and contact the police once you’ve reached a safe location.Read More
Some people think that they must be strong and tough to protect themselves. This is not always the case. Being able to protect yourself physically doesn’t mean that you need to be big and tough (though it can help). You can also carry a fake gun with you at all times or carry around aRead More
Karambit knife tricks are gradually becoming a significant part of martial arts. Martial artists are learning different defensive techniques and tricks with this incredible knife. What is emphasizing them to learn and practice tricks with a karambit? Karambit is an ideal knife to perform different tricks. It has a curved blade, a safety ring and anRead More
