A Review of Model Mugging For Self Defense Exercises and Training

There are certain classes that one may attend toand run away. If it is possible to strike the opponent
further develop their self defense techniques andonce and run away then that will be great, but if
learn more self defense moves. In particular to thesemore strikes are needed to disarm or immobilize the
classes is one that is called Model Mugging. Now whatopponent then striking vital areas would be among
is model mugging? It is a class designed to empowerthe targets to hit in order for the assailant to be
women both physically and mentally, to prepare thembrought to a halt.
for what scenarios may occur outside the safety ofEven before the attack is made, the defender should
their homes, and to give them an idea on how toalways look for ways to escape. If running away is
react to those violent situations.possible, then that would be the wisest decision. But
Now, model mugging will consist of a single, normallyif not, the defender should always convey to the
female, defender and either a lone assailant or more.attacker that she is not going to give up without a
The defenders will be trained on self defensefight. Stand your ground with an open stance, look
techniques which will consist of either unarmed orhim in the eye and be angry. Do not show him fear
armed techniques. Unarmed techniques will focus onfor it will only fuel his ego. If he starts charging at
striking the opponent in pressure points, or thoseyou then your best bet will be attacking the lower
areas with a fair amount of nerve bundles. Forportion of his body with kicks. Do not go kicking your
example, the temple, nose, eyes, throat, armpits,brains out because he might catch your leg. Be
solar plexus, false ribs, groin, inguinal area, thighs,methodical. A single kick to either one of his shins,
knees, or shins. Armed techniques will be with theknee, or groin will most probably immobilize him. Kick
use of mace, pepper spray, key chains, or the like.him like you mean it.
The assailants on the other hand, will be wearing fullWith all these self defense techniques and self
body pads or armor. It will be wise to note thatdefense moves, the only pre-requisite is...be alert and
these classes will hold lessons that are reality based.focused. Do not give in to the idea that he is going
Meaning, the assailants will truly attack the femaleto win, or that he is stronger. Use your brain and you
students with full force. So, these types of situationswill have a greater advantage. Learn about pressure
will force the students to release adrenaline, which willpoints and you will have an edge. Listen to your
also be the case if they were attacked out on theintuition and you may prevent these types of
streets. The adrenaline based self defense moves willsituations. And most of all trust your instincts, it can
teach students to plan and coordinate everysave your life.
movement to reach one goal, immobilize the assailant