Self-Defense Moves

Updated February 27, 2021
Credit: Kagan McLeod
Three moves to protect yourself from an attacker.
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Purse power

Swing your handbag at the attacker’s Adam’s apple, eyes, ears, or nose. If he’s able to grab it, though, let go; you don’t want him to use it to pull you closer, when the purse may be all he wants.

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Heel stomp

Use your heel—where nine times your body weight is concentrated—to stomp on your attacker’s foot. If you’re not close enough to stomp, heel-kick your attacker’s knee.

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From behind

Credit: Kagan McLeod

If you’re attacked from behind, throw your arm back and try to smash your watch face into the assailant’s nose. Rings on your fingers can do damage, too.

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