Tip number one, if you carry pepper spray; warn your attacker before you spray if you have time. If you are far enough away yell, "I have pepper spray and I am not afraid to use it." This fact alone may be enough to sway your attacker from fulfilling his predetermined plans. The eye to eye contact you have and the direct confrontation may be enough to stop the attack entirely. When pressure is applied to these points, pain is felt and the natural reaction to move away from pain gives the victim an advantage. The reflex is called a pain withdrawal reflex and it will move in the exact opposite direction that the pressure is being applied. Women's self defense instructors will teach that when you jab a person in the stomach slightly below the chest bone, the attacker will back away quickly or try to turn his or her body away to get away from the pain. You need to know what techniques that will save you at the time of the attack. The seminar focuses on just those skills. The instruction is so fluid that you will be able to pick out the style that fits both your mind and your attitude. You do not have to be a black belt or a muscle woman to practice women's self defense. Using Noise and Women's Self Defense How does using noise relate to women's self defense? Most potential attacker do not want to be noticed by anyone. They have one desire and that is to take something that belongs to you. This item could be physical or emotional in nature. The attacker wants to do what he plans to do without being noticed or drawing attention. If the attack is more physical women's self defense will teach you some self defense moves to ward off or disable the attacker long enough to get away or to get help. A simple kick to the groin can leave an attacker disabled and in pain. Women's self defense courses also teach you to use weapons like your purse or umbrella to ward of the would be assailant. Families have been attacked at the grocery store parking lot, at the mall, and even at home. As a mother you owe it to your children to be able to protect and yourself. The attack upon your person, whether if sexual or physical, can leave scars on both your body and your mind. The trauma of an attack can live you emotionally scared for years.