Self-Defense for Women

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page 332 of Where Women Have No Doctor

Below are some self-defense movements you can use to fight off an attacker. Hit as hard as you can, and do not be afraid to hurt an attacker. You can practice these movements with a friend. Learn more about self-defense for people with disabilities.

If you are attacked from behind
Hit him hard in the stomach with your elbow.
	Step down hard on his foot with your heel.
Reach back with your hand, grab his testicles (balls), and squeeze them hard.
	With your heel, kick him hard in his lower leg or knee.

If you are attacked from the front
Dig your fingers hard into his eyes.
	Make 2 fists and hit him on each side of his head, or on his ears.
Make your hands into fists and hit him as hard as you can on his nose.
	Lift your knee, and push it as hard and fast as you can into his testicles (balls).