Self Confidence

I came across an interesting comment about women self defence. According to this "Lady", who is an aikido instructor, she said that the most important self defence that a girl can ever learn is confidence.

Being confident projects a aura that tells surrounding people that you can stand on your own and that you are able to take care of your self. It is the image that you give others, especially would-be attackers. Attackers at not stupid and they look for easy preys. If you show that you can give them problem and that you are "time-consuming" they will stay away. They will weigh against time and effort to make their attack. If you are not worth the effort and time, they will stay away.

Having said the above, that does not mean that you should hold you head high, walk like a man, look tough, and walk in the darkest alleyway you can find. Caution and awareness is still called for. Remember to always listen to the little voice in your consciousness when it tells you to be careful.

Stay safe. Smiles and cheers.