More Grasshopper Rules of Self Defense
Using the framework of the 5 D’s allows the “sound bites” to be ordered in a manner that creates understanding. All tips, techniques, tactics, and strategies of self-defense can be organized and catagorized in this manner.
DECIDE
Never be taken to a secondary location
Carry a mobile phone
Take a self-defense class
Never give up
DETER
Be aware of your surroundings
Be assertive
Use your intuition
Walk in groups at night.
DISRUPT
Kick to the groin
Use anything available as a weapon
Fight with everything you have
Stomp on the instep
Gouge the attacker’s eyes
Yell as loud as you can
DISENGAGE
Escape at the first opportunity
Get away as fast as you can
Never corner the attacker
Have an exit strategy
DEBRIEF
Don’t take a shower
Talk to someone you trust
Write down what happened
Get medical attention
Source: Making Sense of Self Defense
Re-published by: Dave Heuthe, American Kobe Jiu Jitsu Federation Black Belt & Certified Instructor. Dave provides group personal defense classes where lessons are taught in various locations, privately, at Bob Malvagno’s School of Self Defense, and through in-house work programs (e.g. -Fire Department, employer, churches & synagogues, community centers, etc.) in the Nassau County and Sufflok County, Long Island (LI), NY area. Dave’s business is to provide programs that help his students (adults, seniors, teens & children) master self defense. BECOME A CLASS MEMBER TODAY!
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