"Martial Arts"

These tricks may be silly, but they may save your life!

Carry an umbrella wherever you go. It is better if you use and umbrella that opens up at the press of a button. Besides protecting you from the rain or shine, umbrellas double up as tools for self-defence. Swing the umbrella sharply on the assailant's legs or stab downwards on his toes. If you aren't strong enough to hit the attackers with the umbrella, just open it in his face.

If you do not have an umbrella, it is advisable to carry a water gun or small spray water bottle. You can fill it with salt or pepper solution. Wait until the assailant is close enough, then spray it in his eyes.

A safety pin is perfect for pricking the hands of harassers who touch you intentionly or in crowded public areas. Always hold your house keys in your hand when walking in an underground station. A bunch of house keys pushed firmly up your assailant's nostrils or stabbed sharply into his stomach will give you time to get away.

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