Getting the Most out of a Self Defense Video

When you set out to find a good self defense video, you should look for one that begins with your level of expertise and continues in a step-by-step manner. There are videos on every possible subject, and it isn’t hard to find one on self defense. However, many of these videos are sold with a lot of hype, meaning they have a flashy ad which is designed to do nothing other than make money.

While this is true of DVDs and videos on all types of topics, many of those people who are trying to make money off of self defense videos do an injustice to people who truly need to learn techniques that can help them protect not just their bodies from injury but save the lives as well.

Being attacked is a serious and scary prospect. So, when you choose a self defense video, think about how it addresses the topics that are most important to you. Don’t buy a video simply because a movie star is on the box, no matter how good he or she may be at martial arts. Buy a video because it addresses your needs, such as how to protect yourself while out on a walk or what to do if attacked from behind.

Another topic people are often concerned with is how to develop the right mindset so that you can be calm and not lose your head during the adrenaline rush of an attack. Another topic for a good self defense video might be on how to maintain an awareness of those who are around you so that you are not taken by surprise but are ready for your attacker.

Self defense topics that deal with mental awareness or even breathing techniques while under the stress of an attack might mean the difference between being injured or disabling your attacker. If you think that a self defense product such as a stun gun or pepper spray might be just what you need to prevent an attack, consider also buying or renting a video which describes the best way to use a stun gun or pepper spray in different kinds of situations.

Many companies that make self defense products also make videos on how to use them successfully. There are DVDs on such specific topics as how to prevent being raped, or how to prevent being robbed. These can give you some instruction on how not to be a target as well as on what to do should you be placed in one of these situations. When you consider that one in three women in the United States will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime, it makes it all the more imperative that you take some self-protective measures.

Make sure that the video on which you intent to spend your money is made by an expert in self defense. Many are made by retired police officers, martial arts experts, and those involved with all kinds of personal security issues. Check out the credentials of the video’s expert and reviews to see if it is a quality product or an inferior one.

Many videos will call themselves something like “self defense 101,” and if you are new in thinking about ways of defending yourself, these can be a good introduction to what is involved. You might then want to move on to more advanced videos, classes or even purchase one or more self defense weapons.