A.C.T. Now Warrior Women Self-Defense
The A.C.T. Women’s Self-Defense program is now Warrior Women Self-Defense. Please visit www.WarriorWomenSelfDefense.org
Why the CDC Doesn’t Promote Women’s Self-Defense
There is large body research that spans decades which consistently finds women who are trained in self-defense are less likely to be assaulted, and are more likely to get away if they are. So why doesn’t the CDC promote women’s self-defense? You’ll be mortified.…
Refinery 29: Self-Defense Moves Every Woman Should Know
Refinery 29 spoke with Gabrielle Rubin, founder of Female Awareness Self Defense about self-defense moves every woman should know. Gabrielle is spot on when she said, “attacks begin before it’s physical.” …
Should You Kick a Guy in the Groin?
Are men’s “family jewels” fair game? In a warranted self-defense situation, you bet! Will it always work? Not always. Here’s what you need to know.…
Elevator Safety Tips – Don’t Be a Crime Victim!
Elevators are crime magnets. You’re alone, with a criminal, and the one way out is closed. It’s a criminal’s dream! The isolation provides the perfect environment for perpetrating robberies, muggings, and sexual assaults. If you think the security cameras, if they’re installed, are a deterrent, don’t be fooled. If the security camera is working, it’s…
The A.C.T. Women’s Self-Defense Program
Our Mission Our mission is to empower women with effective, relevant training in situational and physical self-defense. Relevant situational self-defense training covers awareness measures, dealing with street harassment, and tactics used by acquaintances to perpetrate assaults. Relevant physical self-defense training means a focus on defending and escaping the most common physical attacks on women. Our…
Self-Defense for Women: Strangulation Attack
Strangulation, sometimes inaccurately referred to as choking, occurs when blood flow to the brain is restricted due to external pressure on carotid arteries on the neck. By definition, choking means a blocked airway. When blood flow is restricted to the brain, there is a reduced flow of oxygen to the brain. This can result in…
Case Study: ATM Robbery & Abduction
On the evening of April 14, 2015, a woman was robbed then abducted at a Wells Fargo ATM in Arlington, TX. The crime was caught on the bank’s CCTV video. Fortunately the perpetrator abandoned the car and the woman was unharmed. She was very, very lucky — it could have ended very badly for her.…