Using an ATM

Following is from Kubler Al with Hikuta. Reprinted with permission.
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Are you sure you want to go to that ATM tonight?
You know, that one you go to where you always feel uneasy.

Here's a tip that you should consider before the next time you
use an ATM.

Avoid the 8 to 12 window.

Between 8 pm and 12 midnight is when most ATM robberies occur.

If you must use an ATM during these hours, find one that is well-lighted and in public view with lots of people around.

If you can’t find one of these locations, you could also go into your local supermarket.
They often have an ATM inside the store or at least will offer cash back at the check out registers.

I wanted to share this with you, so you'd have one less chance of being robbed.

Stay safe,

Kubler Al

P.S. Feel free to forward this simple reminder to your friends and let them know
about the resources we have on our website by clicking on over to:
http://www.hikuta.com/index.html

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Basic Physical Defense Principles

1. Increase Reaction Time
2. Obtain Good Balance
3. Develop a Plan of Action
4. Use Distraction Techniques
5. Identify his Vulnerable Locations
6. Use our Personal Weapons
7. Avoid Confronting Force with Force
8. Avoid Panic
9. Disengage and Run
10. PRACTICE!!!

Confidence is the unconquerable enemy of fear." L. Nadeau

When considering a self defense technique, you should spend your time learning simple moves that are powerful and flexible enough to be applied against several persons quickly.

Simple combat-style moves such as an open palm strike to the chin, applied with explosive quickness a few times, will afford you the time necessary to get away. There is no need for flashy high kicks or fancy footwork.

If you use your knee to a groin, lean your head slightly to the side. This will keep your head clear as your attacker responds by leaning forward.

Should you find yourself attacked, stay calm and think as the situation develops. When adrenaline kicks in, everything will seem to happen in slow motion. Since you are calm, and you do not panic, your mind will process thoughts quickly and it will seem like you have all day to decide on your reaction.
Another thing to remember, your skull is incredibly hard. Use it as a weapon against an attackers' face and/or collarbone.
Most "fights" are won before they start, and aggressors will back down if you maintain eye contact and are not intimidated by them. You won't look like a victim or easy target.
You might have only one possibility to defend yourself, do not lose it.

Cutting Edge Self Defense

In my browsing and searching I have recently come across an amazing website: www.hikuta.com. Al provides a free ebook "How To Survive a Mugging". You can request it here: http://www.hikuta.com/eBook2ndGen.html
This is so much faster to learn than any other self defense I have practiced.

Be Prepared!
Be Aware!
Be Confident!
Avoid an Attack!
Defend Yourself!

80% of women who faced a violent attack and were assertive, using resistance were successful in safely escaping!

Is this you?

We watched "What's Love Got to Do With It?" this weekend. The movie is based on Tina's biography "I, Tina". I was unaware of the abusive relationship she endured with Ike, but watching this movie left me highly disturbed and stirred. Once again I was reminded that approximately 1.3 million women are physically assaulted by an intimate partner annually in the United States.

Tina was a physically strong woman, quite capable of defending herself. However, she was mentally beaten down, lacking the confidence and strength to defend herself for many years. Domestic violence should not happen to anybody. Ever. Period.

If you are in danger, please use a safer computer, or call 911, your local hotline, or the U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224. There are many online resources, www.domesticviolence.org, but remember, computer trails can be followed. Use a SAFE computer.

So my point here is no one is immune to domestic violence and you need to know that it is NOT acceptable! You DO NOT deserve it and you are NOT responsible for the abusers behavior!