Three Smart Suggestions For Your Self-Defense (NAPSA)—According to the U.S. DepartmentofJustice, about 20 out of every thousand Americanswill be a victim of some kindofassault every year— but youcan learn to protect yourself and yourloved ones. Expert Advice “The best self-defensetip is to always be aware of your surroundings and potential threats so that you don't get into a situation where you actually have to defend yourself when it could possibly be avoided, said Wade Eastwood, 2nd Unit Director/Stunt Coordinatorfor the action & adventure movie from Paramount “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” You don’t wantto get into a fightif you can help it, but “if it can’t be avoided? he added, “then atleast you are prepped and ready” if you follow these three Reacher’s RulesFor Self-Defense. 1. Anything can be a weapon. Keys or a pen can inflict minor damage but after multiple hits can break an enemy downthroughloss of blood or acute impact strikes. Your voice is also a weapon and can draw help if needed. 2. Hit them fast.If you havetofight, it’s critical to injure or immobilize your attacker immediately, and don’t get any closer to your attacker than necessary. Kicking the side or front of the kneeis a great way to injure and throw your attacker off balance. If you're already close, go for the eyes with your fingers or knuckles. You can also use the heel of your palm to strike up under the nose if your attackeris in frontof you,or use You can learn a lot about self-defense by watching Tom Cruise as action hero Jack Reacher. your elbowto the noseif the attackeris behind. 3. Hit them hard. Use your entire body weight to hit or break free rather than your individual muscles because your attacker may bestronger. If you kick the knee, throw your whole body into the kick. Same with throwing the heel of your hand into the nose—don't just use your arm,useall your weight. Again,preventionis the best defense. Attackers want unsuspecting, vulnera- ble targets. “The Jack Reacher character is always on the lookout for danger and you should be, too,’ Eastwood advised. “Always expect the worst.” Watch These Moves In The Movie You can see Tom Cruise as the action hero put these principles into action at home whenyouget “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” on Blu-ray, DVD or Dig- ital HD. Check out www.JackReacher Movie.com for more information.
