As a last resort, a child can attack a number of sensitive or vital points on their attacker. Learn attacks that kids can use for self-defense in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
A last resort for a child under attack is biting. Learn biting attacks that kids can use for self-defense in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Pulling down and tearing the ear may be necessary if a child feels their life is in danger. Learn attacks against the ears that kids can use for self-defense in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Gouging the eyes is an extreme attack for a child's last line of defense. Learn attacks against the eyes that kids can use for self-defense in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Clawing at the face is a good defense for a child against an attacker. Learn attacks against the face that kids can use for self-defense in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
If the opportunity presents it, a groin attack is a good defense for a child under attack. Learn attacks against the groin that kids can use for self-defense in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
If a child is under attack, pulling the attacker's hair is a useful escape tactic. Learn attacks, like hair pulling, that kids can use for self-defense in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Put the thumb inside the cheek and tear to defend against an attacker. Learn attacks against the mouth that kids can use for self-defense in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Ripping or tearing the nose is a useful attack for a child's last defense. Learn attacks directed at the nose that kids can use for self-defense in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Hitting the throat will disrupt the breathing of an attacker. Learn attacks against the throat that kids can use for self-defense in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
The underarm is soft and sensitive against attacks. Learn attacks against the underarm that kids can use for self-defense in this free safety video from a 4th degree black belt.
Summary: Self-defense is a system of combat techniques used to prevent another person causing harm to your person or property. There are many forms of self defense including women's self defense, karate, judo, jujutsu, tae kwon do, and other forms of martial arts. Some forms of self defense teach non-violent techniques like verbally de-escalating confrontations in order to avoid the use of force, but most utilize strikes, throws, locks, punches, kicks, elbows, and other close combat attacks.
When it comes to a child's self-defense, every parent wants to make sure that their kids are well-equipped to avoid dangerous confrontations and defuse any invasion with attacks on the perpetrator's vital points. In this free video series, a 4th degree black belt will illustrate how parents can teach their children to defend themselves with a number of strikes and attacks. A child will learn how to attack the ear, nose, groin, throat, hair, and a number of other vital points. With these tips and defense techniques, every parent will be able to convey to their children ways that they can prevent and avoid danger with their own attacks and strikes.
Expert: Teresa has a 4th degree black belt and is an inductee into the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Teresa oversees one of the largest kids Aikido groups in the United States. She has been practicing Aikido for 20 years.