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self defense
I'm a part time college student, and parking at that campus is impossible, so I end up parking in a parking lot that's a good 10 minute walk to my class.
On my route to class, there is this hallway type area (On one side there is a building with a whole bunch of garages where they hold mechanic type classes, and on the other side there is a wall with old cars parked against it). 95% of the time, the garage doors are all closed, and there are very few people that go through that way. Usually there are some men smoking at the end of this corridor (which is pretty wide, by the way, about 15 yards wide, and 75 yards in length.)
Now, I get pretty paranoid about going through this place. While I walk through it, I always make sure that I'm talking on the phone (with my mom), which should deter most (I think, rather hope) from raping or kidnapping me. Rarely ever do I see girls in that hallway, but guys about 0-5 depending on the day. They are always trying to make eye contact or checking me out. I've never been approached before, however.
Basically I need some advice on self defense. All I know is that the elbow is the hardest part of the body and guys don't really enjoy being kicked in the nuts.
I'm also wondering where I can buy pepper spray (and if I have to be 18 to do that), and other little self defense gadgets (like a sharp object that I could keep on my key chain, which I carry in my hand as I walk to and from class, in case I have to stab someone with my key, which I only have one of, so I can't hold it in my fist and make a weapon out of it, or in case I have to press the panic button for my car in case I'm being followed or I'm near it to attract attention i.e. help.)
I'm in search of a parking spot closer to class where I can avoid that hallway, but so far in vain, but I'm still trying. Having someone drop me off is out of the question.
Anyways, and tips, advice, stories, anything, would be appreciated. Thank you for taking you time to read my novel of a question.
17/f
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You NEED to tell your professors about where you have to park and not feeling secure. They will likely pair you up with a male classmate that can walk you to and from your car. As a matter of fact if college security is asked to escort you to your car even if it's 10 minutes away they really can't refuse.
I'm not sure where you would purchase pepper spray or if you have to be 18 to get it. I would assume so. I do know however, that when it comes to self-defense karate and kung fu teaches you how to deal with someone who is standing in front or in back of you.
90% of the time an attacker will knock you down and hover over you or drag you off. Those types of martial arts won't help then. You need to learn grappling skills preferably brazilian to take control when knocked on the ground along with choke holds designed to make them pass out. Brazilian Jui-Jitsu is best as is Russian self defense.
Here's a demo of the windmill technique [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
This technique is a good one to practice. I hate to scare you but phone or no phone you're a target. An attacker could easily approach while you are on the phone from behind and knock you down and launch the phone hurtling from your hand. Yes, it may deter some people but realistically it's not as much a help as you think.
I would find somebody to walk you to and from your vehicle for starters and then start taking self-defense classes so you have the proper tools you need if anyone ever approached you.
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I took a self defense class last year. :)
I learned more than 20 different pain points and how to escape from attacks. I would be very difficult to try and explain these things so I found some websites that have what i learned. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) (this has basically what i learned)
i'm gonna list some major pain points (i couldn't find a link that had it)
-eye (poke it hard)
-hair
-upper lip/lower lip (you can literally tear them if you pull hard enough)
-abdomen/kidney (elbow them)
-crotch (you can knee them or kick)
-foot (stomp above their toes with heal, can brewak bones)
-knee (kick the knee hard enough
if you need more pain points or techniques i can give them to you, but please send it to my inbox :)
remember, these should only be used for self-defense and not for fun or play.
stay safe
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