How would you have responded to this purse snatching and assault? These are very difficult situations to be in for sure, but practicing Active Self Protection and training in defense would make it much more possible to successfully defend against.

Original video and news story of the purse snatching available here: https://get-asp.com/l45z

What does this purse snatching teach us about defending ourselves against a beating like this?

1. Since criminals are looking for victims and not fights, they tend to look for vulnerable people to target. Think about a pride of lions chasing wildebeest in Africa and you get the picture. They target the elderly, the young, and the sick for easier attack and greater success. Likewise, criminals pick victims who they think will not effectively resist them, or that the criminal can quickly overwhelm. This includes the elderly, the young (kids and early teens), the sick, and the distracted. Men (the overwhelming majority of attackers) also target women because women tend to be physically weaker than men. If you’re in a vulnerable population take extra precaution and train! This purse snatching was undoubtedly at least partially because the perp thought he could easily overwhelm his victim; could you imagine if it was a 300-lb biker with a man purse?

Want to learn more? There are 6 additional lessons, 3 class starters for instructors, and links to more information about this purse snatching on our website: https://get-asp.com/l45z

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