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ESTATE NEWS

MESSAGE FROM

THE ESTATE MANAGER

Dear Residents yourself should an unfortunate physical defences below:
circumstance ever happen) can
I thought that I would write an article make all the difference. HAMMER STRIKE
on self-defence as it is relevant for Using your car keys have your
the times we are living in. These tips aim to help you feel 1keys stick out from one side of
empowered to defend yourself in your fist to thrust down for hammer
Even though we hope we won’t be in any situation.
a position where we feel our safety is strikes. Another way to use your
keys is to click them onto a lanyard
threatened, we can all be a target. If you need to physically defend to swing at your attacker.
yourself, focus on your attacker’s
The most important to remember
GROIN KICK
when ever you are out and about is vulnerable places: eyes, nose, 2
throat, and groin.

to be vigilant in your surroundings. FROM THE If someone is coming at you
from the front, a groin kick may
Self-defence is protection. Even Use all your force and aggression deliver enough force to paralyze
FROM THE ESTATE MANAGER
if you’ve personally never felt during execution. Make it known your attacker, making your escape
ESTATE MANAGER
yourself in a situation that made that you are powerful. Use your possible. If your attacker is too close,
you feel physically unsafe, having voice, too. Be loud to intimidate the thrust your knee toward the groin.
reassurance about your next steps attacker and create attention in case Make sure you’re stabilized and not
(and what you can do to help somebody is nearby. See these 8 top at risk of falling over.

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