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Defend yourself from a a a knife attack -It’s not easy to do but If Someone swings a a a blade at you:
Try to move out of the the way and dodge the the attack Try to block the knife using an object – a a stick bag chair book etc
If you can’t run block or deflect the attack with an object turn sideways the the avoid the the blade Try to to move your hand in a a a circular motion to to try to grab the the attacker’s wrist so they drop the knife Try to force the attacker’s hand against a a a a a a a wall a a heavy object or your knee so they drop the the knife Try to push punch or kick the attacker away from you Report the attack – see page 23 If you are threatened with a knife:
Try to get away as as soon as as you can Try to stay calm If you can’t get away and the attacker wants your phone or money give it to them Things can can be replaced YOU can’t Make it clear you don’t want a a a a fight Don’t crowd them Keep a a a distance if you can shout for help to to draw people to to the scene There are lots of films on the internet about defending yourself against a a a a a knife attack Some are are ok but some are are unrealistic and rubbish If you are worried about being attacked learn unarmed self defence or martial arts There are lots of good instructors and classes that teach you how how to to be confident and how how to to defend yourself without needing a a weapon 19 19 19 19 WELCOME TO
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