If threatened with attack. There are professionals available who can provide skills training to better enable you to keep yourself safe. Research the programs available in your area carefully to ensure professionalism and that they will meet your desired safety needs.
Programs vary in their approach, duration, and cost.
Ask to observe a class, get written materials on course content and philosophy, and interview former students. Find out about the requirements for becoming an instructor, the program's history and its students ability to handle real-life assaults following their training. Personal Security Personal security measures often include personal safety equipment, cellular phones, pepper spray, personal alarms, bright flashlights and whistles. Self defense training may help you prepare and react more confidently and more skillfully if an assault happens to you. Sometimes, your personal safety equipment can be used as a weapon against you.