Comments on: Woman Thwarts Serial Rapist! Suspect Caught!

By: Concerned Citizen

Concerned Citizen — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:53:32 +0000

There was plenty of practice with striking (punches and kicks, etc.) in Krav Maga, but most importantly, we were taught how to get out of headlocks, holds and pinned positions. Most attacks against women initiate from his use of his weight to subdue, not just outright striking. Men generally attack other males differently from how they attack females, due to the size advantage. Interestingly, I developed a passion for watching UFC fights because it reinforces what I’ve learned and I pick up knowledge about other martial arts along the way!

By: John W. Zimmer

John W. Zimmer — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:56:12 +0000

Hey Concerned Citizen,
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Glad you went out there and found something you liked! I generally like striking martial arts for fighting/self-defense.

By: Concerned Citizen

Concerned Citizen — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:18:03 +0000

I took a self-defense course at the Jewish Community Center in UTC. Krav Maga is a highly effective form of training for women as well as men. It translates to contact combat and teaches the fundamentals of realistic defense tactics. In my research to find the best martial art for my needs, I found Krav Maga to be appealing because it doesn’t matter what size you are or how strong. Knowledge, preparation and practice are the most important things.

By: John W. Zimmer

John W. Zimmer — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:10:22 +0000

Hey Adam, Thank you. Yes fighting back is usually the best plan. She made her decision and went for it! Glad it turned out ok.

Hi Cell Phone Stun Gun – I agree! She fought back in a tough situation and came out ok!

By: Cell Phone Stun Gun

Cell Phone Stun Gun — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:01:22 +0000

She did a great job. Way to go for citizens like her.

By: Adam @ Low Tech Combat

Adam @ Low Tech Combat — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:29:55 +0000

Hey great story! Thanks for finding it and sharing

Its good to hear these stories. There are people out there who fight back and succeed. There is no need to live in fear.

By: SueC

SueC — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:36:39 +0000

I can quite believe that manual workers respond better to an attack than white collar workers. I expect these people are just more physical generally and it is more intuitive to them to respond to threats in a physical way. It is probably less intuitive for a more ‘cerebral’ person to respond in a physical way. Convincing ‘cerebral’ people to take on physical activity, whether it be martial arts or any other sport, may be the key to helping them get in touch with their bodies more and hence be able to defend themselves better. There lies a challenge!