Empowered

Empowered

self defense for

a safer you

Be safe, be alert,be prepared.

 Table of contents
1 INTRODUCTION

2 PRESENTING YOURSELF

3 SAYING NO

4 STAYING CALM

5 BASIC SELF DEFENSE TECHNIQUES

6 HUMAN WEAK POINTS

7 MOBILE FOR SELF DEFENSE

8 SHE TEAM NUMBERS

9 TAKE HOME MESSAGE

10 REFERENCES

11 MEET THE TEAM

Protect yourselves guys....

Let us not fear from the incidents that are growing day by day...but
instead let us learn how to protect ourselves...and Let us try to save
others.....

Dive into our module to know how to convert our out of hand situations
into situations in our grip...with some basic self-defense techniques..

The foremost things that you should be following even before the
situation turns bad are...

Presenting
Presenting yourself
yourself
with
with confidence
confidence

Confident body language

is what tells a predator
within a second glance
that you are not an easy
target. When you, move
with confidence.
Always
Always being
being aware
aware of
of your
your surroundings
surroundings
and
and
Trusting
Trusting your
your instincts
instincts

Awareness is as simple step that you can

follow for powerful impacts. An alert
person is more difficult to attack than a
distracted person and therefore less likely
to be selected for crime. Pay attention to
your environment, people around youand
potential escape routes that you can
use.Alcohol in excess can impair your
judgement and reduce your alertness....so
STAY SOBER, STAY SAFE!

The gut feeling that something isn't

right is the most important warning
sign indicating that you are not safe.
Instincts work faster than intellect
when it comes to your safety and
require no further validation. Always
listen to your gut feeling about a
person, place or situation. If a situation
feels uncomfortable, trust your
instincts and leave.
 Say No and Mean It
Be assertive. When someone speaks
to you, speak with confidence and
firmness. Don't shy away from eye
contact. Say no to anything that you
do not want to do or to anything that
would put you in danger.

Stay calm and protect

your personal space
In a threatening situation, focus on
staying calm and think clearly. Aim
to keep people at a two arms length
distance away. That's your personal
space. Think of anyone within that
space is a potential threat. Let
distance be your first defense.

Never go to a second location

The secondary location is a place that an

abductor is trying to take the victim. It's
usually a private place that allows them
to commit their desired crime without any
risk. So,beware of where you are being
taken to.
And...when the situation is getting worse!!!
BE THE THREAT....
DON'T HESITATE TO FIGHT!
Never let an attacker remove your options. Don't
allow your hands to be tied. You must fight back
while you have the option to and while your
chances of success are still high.

You might not prevail against a pro MMA fighter

in a boxing ring....but everyone has the power to
survive or avoid the most common attacks that
occur in the real world. This power comes not from
being stronger but by understanding strategy.
Strategy is what allows you to succeed without
fighting and what gives you the advantage when
fighting is necessary. Now here, let us know some
tactics...

Try to stand with feet in

shoulder-width apart,
knees slightly bent, and
weight evenly distributed
:: SELF DEFENCE SKILLS ::
PALM STRIKE : Strike an
attacker’s face or neck with
the base of your palm.

PUNCHING : Use a firm

fist , aiming for vulnerable
areas ( face , neck , solar
plexus ).

ELBOW STRIKE : Use your

elbows to strike the attacker’s
face , neck or in the centre of
the torso 4-5 cm above the
navel (solar plexus).

KNEE STRIKE :
Target the attacker’s
groin or stomach with
a knee strike.
 KICKING : By targeting
the groin , knees or the
stomach.

ESCAPE FROM GRABS : Learn to break

free from wrist , arm and neck grabs.

CHOKES :
Get behind your opponent
and wrap your dominant arm
around your opponent’s neck.
Apply pressure to the sides of
your opponent’s neck , not
their throat , to cut off blood
flow to the brain and to make
them pass out.

HOOK KICK : For a right front leg hook kick ,

one should aim slightly to the left of the target
before moving the foot back and hit the target
with the heel of the foot.
 And now let’s see some HUMAN WEAK
POINTS on the body where even a small
attack can be much effective…

1)POKING THE EYES :: If you

manage to successfully hurt
your attacker in the eyes , it
may weaken him by making
him blind. It also hurts a lot.
It works much better than a
punch.

2)BREAKING THE NOSE ::

Nose is a central , unprotected
piece of your face.That makes
it weak to impacts. Palm
strikes can be very efficient .

3)JAW :: A punch to the

jaw can easily knock out
the person and make
their head spin.
 4)HIT THE TEMPLES :: The temples are located
on the two sides of your head. A severe hit can
lead to too much pressure on the brain and
oxygen shortage. The best way to hit the
temples would be with a HOOK PUNCH , OPEN
PALM STRIKE , ELBOW STRIKE , or a ROUND
KICK to the head if you’re able to do so.

5)RIBS :: A punch or a
kick to the side of the
chest will be very painful
and may even cripple one
of their arms.

6)PUNCH TO THE THROAT ::

Throw a straight punch right
to the throat . The more
power, the more damage it
does.
7)SOLAR PLEXUS :: It is located between the
chest and the navel. Receiving a hit on the
solar plexus is really painful and may stop
your attacker from breathing for a few
seconds. PALM STRIKES , PUNCHES and
DEFENSIVE KICKS are very effective on the
solar plexus.

8)STRIKES TO THE EARS :: Palm strikes to

the ears can lead to partial hearing loss or
hearing sounds like ringing , swooshing and
hissing.
 9)SPINE :: Attack on the back of
the neck with an ELBOW
STRIKE may paralyse him or
may lead to death.

10)KICK THE GROIN :: The most known target

in self defence as it is an easy task to do. Even
a slight kick can do a lot of damage. In a
standing position, a kick with the leg is the
most effective way to strike the groin. But in-
ground fighting , use your palms to strike it
and get out of there as soon as possible.

11)SHIN :: A KICK to the

shin is quick , painful and
maybe a distracting
attack before a PUNCH.

12)CRUSH THE TOES ::

It can be very useful
especially if he is
grabbing you from
behind.
USING YOUR MOBILE… 112

Dial 112 from your phone.

Press POWER BUTTON 3 times quickly to
activate emergency call.
In case of feature phone , long press ‘5’ or
‘9’ key to activate panic call.
Use 112 India mobile app ( available in
Google Play store and Apple Store ) to
activate a panic call to ERC and to
activate SHOUT feature , which alerts
registered volunteers nearby for
immediate assistance .
Always share your LIVE
LOCATION to your family
and friends if you feel
that something is wrong.

IMPORTANT :: Location services

and permissions to be turned on
your mobile.
 :: EMERGENCY SOS ::
(Steps to set it)
1) Open your phone’s settings app.

2) Tap ‘Safety and Emergency’ 112

and then ‘Emergency SOS’.

3) Under ‘How It works’ ,

tap the settings icon.

4) You can set up Emergency

SOS in two ways,

To add a confirmation step To start Emergency actions

before an emergency automatically after a 5-
action starts. second countdown.

:: SOME “SHE TEAM” CONTACTS IN TELANGANA ::

SHEsafe :: An APP which CYBERABAD CP = 9490617444

HYDERABAD CP = 9490616555
is an initiative by the
SECUNDERABAD = 8712658586
government of India WARANGAL CP = 8712685142
under the Nirbhaya KARIMNAGAR CP = 8712670759
funds scheme foe MAHABUBNAGAR = 8712659365
NALGONDA = 8712670235
ensuring safety of
ADILABAD = 8712659953
women and children. MEDAK = 6303923823
 Take home points
self-defense is a comprehensive approach
that encompasses four interconnected areas

Physical Emotional Mental Spiritual

This integrated framework empowers individuals

to protect themselves and cultivate a fulfilling life.

• Learn few self defense techniques

• Improve your physical, mental and
emotional strength
• Understand situations
• Set your boundaries
• Be bold with your decisions and actions
• Believe in yourself and trust your instincts
 ““ YOU
YOU DONT
DONT NEED
NEED TO
TO
DESTROY
DESTROY YOUR
YOUR ENEMY
ENEMY —— YOU
YOU
ONLY
ONLY NEED
NEED TO
TO DESTROY
DESTROY
THEIR
THEIR WILLINGNESS
WILLINGNESS TO
TO
ENGAGE.
ENGAGE. ””
 :: REFERENCES ::

1) www.girlswhofight.co
2) womensafetywing.telangana.gov.in
3) support.google.com
4) 112.gov.in
5) www.ucdc.edu
6) blackbeltwiki.com
7) www.wikipedia.org
8) dictionary.cambridge.org
:: VALIDATED BY ::

DR . M. SUGATHA GAFFAR
Professor
Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and

Research,
Hyderabad
MEET THE TEAM
P.B. BHARATH CHANDRA
Founder,
Head of Editing Team
Batch 2021
Apollo Institute of Medical
Sciences and
Research,Hyderabad.

NAVDEEP ASHWINI
Co-founder , Supervisor
Batch 2020
Kakatiya Medical
College,Warangal.

REGULA NITHIN
Head of Social media team
Batch 2020
Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute
of Medical Sciences ,
Karimnagar.
 SUNAISHA ADDANKI
Head of Designing team
Batch 2021
Gandhi Medical College ,
Secunderabad.

DASARI PRIYA TARANI

NAIDU
Head of Content creation team
Batch 2021
Apollo Institute of Medical
Sciences and Research ,
Hyderabad.

D. ASHWITHA RAJ
Head of outreach team
Designer
Batch 2021
Osmania Medical College
 Spoorthy thavaasmi
Editor
Batch 2023
Gmc Rajanna Sircilla

AMENA MARYAM IMAM

Designer
Batch 2022
Deccan College of Medical
Sciences , Hyderabad

KRUTHI . K
KRUTHI . KDesigner
Designer Batch 2021
Batch 2021 Anand Rao Institute
Chalmeda
Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical
of Medical Sciences
Sciences , ,
Karimnagar.Karimnagar.
 VEDANSH BIYANI
Batch 2022
Content Creator
Mahavir Institute of medical
sciences,Vikarabad

GULAL SAIPRIYA
Content creator
Batch 2022
Malla reddy medical college
for women
Thank
you