http://www.selfdefencesa.com/ A community created for South Africans to help with self defence and defence of families, children and loved ones from crime and criminals. en Sat, 19 May 2012 10:09:02 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/images/misc/rss.png http://www.selfdefencesa.com/ http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum37/positive-experience-saps-447 Sun, 06 May 2012 18:39:25 GMT I would like to hear some positive experiences with SAPS. I haven't had many dealings with them, mys ]]> South African Police and Security Personnel Karee http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum37/positive-experience-saps-447 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum34/paper-shredder-446 Sun, 06 May 2012 00:29:49 GMT I think it is always a good idea, no matter where you live, to shred any important paperwork with an I think it is always a good idea, no matter where you live, to shred any important paperwork with an ]]> Scams and Fraud in South Africa fencede http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum34/paper-shredder-446 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum14/ask-help-445 Sat, 05 May 2012 19:57:42 GMT There is nothing wrong with asking for help if you need it. Even if you don't need it, but asking fo ]]> Senior Defence Barlee http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum14/ask-help-445 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum18/social-alienation-444 Sat, 05 May 2012 13:28:11 GMT Some people may not know it, but they are already being "bullied" when they are intentionally aliena ]]> Protect Against Bullies notbending http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum18/social-alienation-444 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum24/aware-your-surroundings-443 Fri, 04 May 2012 20:20:59 GMT The best advice for not becoming a victim of a crime is to be aware of your surroundings, always. Yo The best advice for not becoming a victim of a crime is to be aware of your surroundings, always. Yo ]]> How Not To Be a Target for Crime Karee http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum24/aware-your-surroundings-443 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum9/your-body-weapon-442 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:21:22 GMT Remember you are never unarmed. Your body is your weapon. Use your body to your advantage in any sit Remember you are never unarmed. Your body is your weapon. Use your body to your advantage in any sit ]]> Unarmed Self Defence fencede http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum9/your-body-weapon-442 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum27/window-locks-441 Thu, 03 May 2012 18:02:23 GMT Always check your windows to be sure they are sturdy and are firmly locked. Even if you know you loc Always check your windows to be sure they are sturdy and are firmly locked. Even if you know you loc ]]> Safer House and Office Barlee http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum27/window-locks-441 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum17/package-delivery-440 Wed, 02 May 2012 20:39:51 GMT Unless you know for certain you are having a package delivered, and you know how large the package i Unless you know for certain you are having a package delivered, and you know how large the package i ]]> Protect Against Home Invasions Barlee http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum17/package-delivery-440 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum17/having-dog-439 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:00:23 GMT One of the best decisions I've ever made is to get a dog to help guard our home from unwanted "visit ]]> Protect Against Home Invasions notbending http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum17/having-dog-439 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum33/pressured-bully-438 Wed, 02 May 2012 01:10:30 GMT Do you think there is a peer pressure to be the bully. With so much bullying going on between teenag Do you think there is a peer pressure to be the bully. With so much bullying going on between teenag ]]> Teen Pressure Barlee http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum33/pressured-bully-438 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum11/unique-weapon-437 Tue, 01 May 2012 22:19:10 GMT What is the most unique weapon you have available to you if you are away from home and suffering fro What is the most unique weapon you have available to you if you are away from home and suffering fro ]]> Weapons - Defend Against Armed Attackers Karee http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum11/unique-weapon-437 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum24/take-different-way-home-436 Tue, 01 May 2012 21:39:01 GMT When you are out and about, doing errands or coming home from work, try to take a different way home When you are out and about, doing errands or coming home from work, try to take a different way home ]]> How Not To Be a Target for Crime fencede http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum24/take-different-way-home-436 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum13/yoga-435 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:32:08 GMT How effective is Yoga in strength and endurance training? I've been doing Yoga for quite some time, ]]> Strength and Endurance Training Karee http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum13/yoga-435 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum19/almost-lost-my-child-434 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:17:52 GMT One time in the grocery store, I almost lost my two-year old. Many people were at the store that da One time in the grocery store, I almost lost my two-year old. Many people were at the store that da ]]> Personal Experiences notbending http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum19/almost-lost-my-child-434 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum33/school-gangs-433 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:58:32 GMT What would you do if you found out your child is in a gang? What if your child is the bully and not What would you do if you found out your child is in a gang? What if your child is the bully and not ]]> Teen Pressure fencede http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum33/school-gangs-433 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum32/defense-432 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:05:30 GMT What defensive "weapons" do you keep on hand? I carry pepper spray to ward off any potential attacke ]]> Existing Crime Fighting and Prevention Barlee http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum32/defense-432 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum24/stop-texting-431 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:35:59 GMT Your cell phone is probably one of the biggest distractions you have at all times. Instead of textin Your cell phone is probably one of the biggest distractions you have at all times. Instead of textin ]]> How Not To Be a Target for Crime Karee http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum24/stop-texting-431 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum24/aware-when-you-listen-music-430 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:04:12 GMT Try not to put on the ol' headphones and tune the world out when you're out and about in public. No ]]> How Not To Be a Target for Crime nochicken http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum24/aware-when-you-listen-music-430 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum24/dont-walk-take-bike-car-429 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:56:04 GMT If you need to be in an unfamiliar area or someplace that looks dangerous, choose to go there on a v If you need to be in an unfamiliar area or someplace that looks dangerous, choose to go there on a v ]]> How Not To Be a Target for Crime notbending http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum24/dont-walk-take-bike-car-429 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum9/using-your-hand-428 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:44:26 GMT I've learned from a friend who teaches self-defense classes that we could actually use our hand to f ]]> Unarmed Self Defence notbending http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum9/using-your-hand-428 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum12/forks-spoons-427 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:18:04 GMT I have used eating supplies as weapons before. You may not think a spoon could be all that dangerous I have used eating supplies as weapons before. You may not think a spoon could be all that dangerous ]]> Weapons - Using a Weapon to Save your Life fencede http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum12/forks-spoons-427 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum30/dumb-criminals-426 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:49:59 GMT How often do you read scenarios about less than bright fugitives? Is there a specific source you tu How often do you read scenarios about less than bright fugitives? Is there a specific source you tu ]]> The Lighter Side nochicken http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum30/dumb-criminals-426 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum24/traveling-tips-425 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:20:07 GMT It's important to not stick out like a tourist when you travel to foreign countries to avoid being a ]]> How Not To Be a Target for Crime nochicken http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum24/traveling-tips-425 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum9/self-defence-injuries-424 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:11:06 GMT Have you ever hurt or injured yourself when practicing any of your self defence techniques? I've la ]]> Unarmed Self Defence nochicken http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum9/self-defence-injuries-424 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum15/if-you-attack-first-423 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:30:16 GMT If you are in a situation where someone who is armed is about to attack you, and you strike to defen If you are in a situation where someone who is armed is about to attack you, and you strike to defen ]]> Attack Scenarios Steel http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum15/if-you-attack-first-423 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum13/practicing-your-partner-422 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:31:32 GMT Do any of the ladies on here practice self-defence techniques with their husband or boyfriend? It s Do any of the ladies on here practice self-defence techniques with their husband or boyfriend? It s ]]> Strength and Endurance Training nochicken http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum13/practicing-your-partner-422 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum28/crime-statistics-south-africa-astounding-421 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:25:48 GMT I don't know why, but crime in South Africa seems to be much higher than it is in many other parts o ]]> Crime In the South African News Steel http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum28/crime-statistics-south-africa-astounding-421 http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum12/how-much-trouble-can-you-420 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:58:02 GMT If you come up behind someone who is robbing your home and see that they are armed, is that good rea If you come up behind someone who is robbing your home and see that they are armed, is that good rea ]]> Weapons - Using a Weapon to Save your Life Steel http://www.selfdefencesa.com/forum12/how-much-trouble-can-you-420