Tag: victim
Legally Justifiable Use of Force – That is the question.*
by Doug Cobb on Feb.05, 2010, under Articles
No matter what martial art or self defense class you take, you still have to obey the law. What we are about to provide you here are some thoughts to mull over when considering any use of force even for your own personal protection or that of a loved one. (continue reading…)
Reading Body Language
by Doug Cobb on Jun.03, 2009, under Articles
Another important concept that requires practice is reading a person’s body language – especially adversarial cues. Not always, but most of the time, an attacker will telegraph what he or she is about to do or (continue reading…)
Victim Selection: Don’t Act Like an Easy Prey
by Doug Cobb on Apr.20, 2009, under Articles
According to Hazelwood and Warren, 1995, predators select their victims based on the following criteria:
100% on Vulnerability (The majority of rapists actually know their victim such as a family member, friend or neighbor. (continue reading…)