The most powerful weapon a woman has when it comes to women's self-defense is having the, "I WILL NOT be a Victim" Attitude. You might be thinking to yourself, "what does my attitude have to do with it," or "how can I develop that attitude?"
Either one of those questions are getting you started on the right path to learning how to protect yourself. Hopefully by now, that catchy little phrase has run through your mind several times and it's making you feel empowered.
If not, I suggest that you repeat it to yourself, out loud if you're not worried about someone hearing you:
"I Will Not Be a Victim!"
"I Will Not Be a Victim!"
"I... Will... Not... Be... a... Victim!"
Great!
Feel better?
But, you can't stop there.
Now comes the part where you learn that attitude.
Because, in this article, I will describe the three essential elements that make up the "I WILL NOT be a Victim" Attitude - something I prefer to call, the "Survivor's Attitude!" And, based on my years of training and experience at not being beaten, broken, or killed by real-world attackers - of teaching women just like you or your loved ones to do the same - I believe that they are the most important parts of women's self-defense.
3 Steps For Developing The "Survivor's Attitude
First, YOU must realize that your personal safety is your responsibility and no one else. If no one has ever made you aware of that, then I am doing so right now. Your personal safety is "your" responsibility and you have to take steps to learn how to ensure that you can maintain your well-being. That is the first step for developing the, "I WILL NOT be a Victim" Attitude...
...Building a strong foundation for, not just self-defense for women - self-defense and the ability to defend yourself... for YOU!.
Second, you must do something very important. You have to make a cognitive decision that you are going to take the necessary steps (whatever they may be) in order for you to be ready, willing, and able to protect yourself.
It's not enough to know that your personal safety is your sole responsibility, because you could know a lot of things but, if you do not decide to use that information to produce results, then it's useless information - like something you read in most magazines, or your usual women's self-defense magazines and websites these days.
Remember... every action that someone takes, including you, is the result of a conscious decision to do it. It may be a decision made in the heat of the moment or a decision that is made over a series of months, but you have to decide that it's your goal and you are going to be a seasoned professional or expert at women's self-defense. Because...
...It may be the most important decision that you ever make!
And...
Third, you have to develop strong feelings about learning what real women's self-defense is. In order to stick with a decision you have made about women's self-defense, you have to be passionate about it - you have to be relentless about finding authentic training, and from experts who have more than a Black Belt tied around their waist.
When someone has strong feelings about something, they dedicate themselves to attaining their goals. That is what enables people to overcome odds that seem impossible. No one is going to be more passionate about your self-preservation than you.
Remember, this isn't about earning a Black Belt (although you might), and it's not about what's easy, convenient, or comfortable...
...It's about your life, safety, and well-being!
If you don't believe me. Go ahead and ask someone who loves you.
The most important thing that makes up a solid foundation to real, honest-to-goodness, women's self-defense is "Attitude," plain and simple. And, to have the right attitude you have to do three things.
First... you make the decision not to be a victim,
Second... you decide to take action,
And third... you develop a strong passion to get what you need!
The second and third may be interchangeable in order depending on your life experiences, but you will never do either of the others until you realize the first...
...That it is your responsibility to protect yourself.
Effective women's self defense requires more than just a few "karate moves." It involves the ability to think strategically, and understand how to defend yourself with as little wear-and-tear on you as possible - against an attacker who will be bigger, stronger, and determined to succeed!
How? Start by following the steps above and decide to be responsible for your own safety and survival. You might also want to read this book on, women's self-defense: "For Women Only!" It's available free at: http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com/womens-self-defense-book.html
Jeffrey M. Miller SPS, DTI, is an internationally-known women's self defense expert. Each month he teaches literally thousands of students through live seminars, corporate training events, and his online self defense courses, the lessons to be able to survive in Today's often dangerous world.
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