A small latch is fitted which would make a noise to wake you if the bedroom door was forced, but would allow emergency aid to easily shove it open. But tonight of all nights you forget both to latch it and to set the house burglar alarm.
Your dog sleeps in the bedroom with you but she is old and deaf. A bit like you? You don't want her beaten and killed as she tries to defend you.
You must mentally rehearse and prepare for this nightmare.
Realise instantly that if he has made his way so far into your castle, your home, there is every likelihood that he is prepared to rape and murder you. It would be stupid to think otherwise. We hear of this all the time.
Therefore, you are in mortal fear for your life.
And you are fully justified in using lethal force. No matter how old or how young you are.
The police indicate this in leaflets available from them. You cannot retreat further than your home. Your bedroom is the End. There is nowhere else to go. Full Stop!
Now you must follow the appropriate course of action for which you have carefully and thoroughly prepared. You have many choices, more than can be usefully discussed here.
But you are [eighteen] or [eighty] years old Forget about self defence techniques. I remember a young Karate 2nd Dan Black Belt on being put this problem saying you must do such-and-such a throw, such-and-such a kick, such-and-such an arm lock ? Rubbish! They will not work. There are indeed ways to retrieve this dreadful situation. Ways which may well even frighten such a burglar off and make him run away. But such that cannot be discussed adequately in this short article.
It is now up to you.
Pay an Expert to come along, view your situation and advise you. But if he starts talking about more house alarms or self defence techniques like my young Karate friend, send him packing! Quick!
Street Fighting Self Defence
Now, rightly or wrongly, I consider my first duty is to Tyson, my dog.
1. I make sure his collar is such that I can slide it off in an instant, freeing him and making it difficult for (my) attacker, mugger or would-be rapist to catch hold and hurt him.
2. He is trained to ?Bark? on command, to draw attention if we are trouble. The last thing an attacker wants is publicity: so the more noise the better. Every time I walk him, I train him with (small) dog biscuits to bark instantly and loudly. He doesn't need to bite, just bark. I don't want him stabbed.
Being very world-untrusting, I always have some means of protecting him [and myself!] in the event of being under threat.
3. Firstly, his lead has a fairly heavy clasp, such that it can be slashed through an attacker's face or eye. At the first sign of danger release your dog and wrap the lead around your hand with the clasp hanging down for about 30 inches just behind your buttock. As he closes, slash the clasp through his face, and slash back again most rapidly and violently, causing him some inconvenience! This is somewhat similar to the martial art manrikigusari-jutsu, using a chain in self defence.
4. But personally I always have a second effective weapon with me ? a six inch long dog's chew tucked in my belt. The martial arts system yawara-jutsu uses a short stick to stab into eyes, mouth, hand or wherever. This hard chew makes for an excellent yawara-stick. Most effective and ? perfectly legal! You cannot be accused (by the would-be rapist) that you used a martial arts weapon to beat him up! [Although you actually have!]
5. But above all - Be Aware! Don't be where Danger might be! Always carry that long strong dog chew!
John Roberts-james has sinced written about articles on various topics from Legal Matters, Martial Arts and Bull Terrier Dogs. John Roberts-James is a Black Belt 4th Dan, a Senior Coach, author of ?Protect Yourself In Your Bedroom? and other helpful books on practical and effective personal protection methods.http://www.personalprotectionpublications.co.uk. John Roberts-james's top article generates over 33100 views. to your Favourites.
