332 Rape and Sexual Assault
Self Defense
for Women
Practice these self defense movements with a friend, so that
you will be prepared to fight off an attacker. Hit him as hard as
you can. Do not be afraid to hurt him—he is not afraid to hurt
you. For more self defense ideas, see page 146.
If you are attacked from behind If you are attacked from the front
Hit him hard in
the stomach with
your elbow.
Dig your
fingers hard
into his eyes.
Step down
hard on his
foot with
your heel.
Reach back with
your hand, grab his
testicles (balls), and
squeeze them hard.
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.
With your heel,
kick him hard in
his lower leg or
knee.
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Lift your knee,
and push it as
hard and fast as
you can into his
testicles (balls).