How to Use the Palm Heel Strike: Women's Self Defense

Series Summary

It is something that we do not want to admit. Male or female, most of us do not want to live in a world where violence is directed toward women. However, the facts can not be denied, and unfortunately, women are targeted for a variety of violent crimes. The National College Women Sexual Victimization Study estimated that between 1 in 4 and 1 in 5 college women experience completed or attempted rape during their college years. The study also shows that men tend to be major perpetrator of violent acts against women. While this sends chills up anyone's spine, it becomes painfully obvious that we have to protect ourselves. We have to rise above the fear of experiencing a violent attack, and learn to do something about it. If we let the threat of violent assaults control our emotions, we are giving those aggressors just the thing they are looking for. As women, we have the power to rise above the these threats. The principle way to do this is to learn how to defend yourself.

In this free video series, learn some basic self defense moves for women. Our expert, Chemin Allderdge, is a third degree black belt that specializes in teaching self defense classes for women. Learn how to strike, kick, and thrust an attacker. Also, learn how to get out of various grabs and chokes. Chemin shows you how to use mace pepper spray and keys as weapons. She gives advice about how to avoid dangerous situations. This is something that every women should know. Learn women's self defense today!

Video Transcript

"Hi. My name is Chemin Alldredge. I'm a third degree Black Belt and I'm here with Expert Village. Today we are going to be going over beginning women's self defense. Alright today, we'll be going over "palm heels." Palm heels are a great way, a simple way to defend against an attacker. Today, I'm going to be using Mr. Nate Hetrick who is a second degree Black Belt as my attacker. Usually women are smaller than their attacker. An attacker is never going to attack someone who is larger than them. A palm heel is what we are going to be doing. Instead of a punch, you are going to twist your wrist backwards. You are going to pull all of your fingers back and you'll be hitting with this portion. A great way to hit if your attacker is higher, you want to hit towards the nose or the neck area. If you are lower, if you are on the ground, you can hit towards the stomach or to the groin areas; those are great ways. You can also hit to the abdomen right here and thrust straight up. Make sure that your wrist is nice and tight and locked when you hit; and your fingers are all out of the way so that you don't jam them."