Self-Defense Moves

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

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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