How Do You Use Everyday Objects For Self-Defense?
With a little creativity and resourcefulness, many everyday objects can be used to ward off an unexpected assailant. By using items in your house, purse or the immediate surroundings, you can quickly discourage an attacker and escape to safety. Repulse your attacker with sticks or anything similar, such as tree branches, baseball bats, broom handles or even a rolled-up newspaper. Jab and poke at your assailant, as opposed to swinging wildly. Aim for vulnerable areas such as the solar plexus (just below the breastplate), the throat, the eyes, the abdomen and the groin. Carry a walking stick. Here’s a stylish weapon. A cane with a heavy head can be used like a bat, except it’s whippier and easier to wield. Grab a small, heavy object. Use an ashtray, a rock, a can of food, or a bottle to increase the force of any blows you deliver. A glass jar of mustard fits in your hand like a baseball. You can throw it full force in your attacker’s face. Keys held in your hand, with the individual key
