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For the Ladies: Doug Giles’ School of Butt Kicking-Part One:Jiu Jitsu Protects You

Screen Shot 2013-03-07 at 10.12.20 AMFrom rape whistle’s, to peeing your pants, to “teaching men not to rape you”, the Left is on full Fool Parade braying their ridiculous self-defense tips to ladies facing rape and/or murder.  Their rank stupidity has forced me to weigh in with glee giving you girls the low down on how to take down some dipstick should they try to hurt you.

This is part one of a four part series in which I’ll cover …

1. Why girls, in this FUBAR day, must know martial arts.
2. How girls can heighten their ability to assess threats.
4. Street fighting, win at all costs, tips.
5. Starter guns for girls that want to double tap the center mass of any jackass who means to harm them.

Here’s is my interview with Jiu Jitsu expert Pedro Valente, of the world renown Valente Brothers Jiu-Jitsu in Miami, Florida.

Pedro Valente is the head professor at Valente Brothers Jiu-Jitsu in Miami, Florida. Seeing that he is an expert in kicking butt and training others to mangle the mendicant, I asked him to add his two cents to this chapter. Below is our exchange regarding training girls to fight Valente/Gracie Jiu Jitsu style.

How does Jui-Jitsu help women?

The techniques of Jiu-Jitsu are not based on strength and athleticism, but rather on an understanding of the human anatomy and the laws of physics and their application with the objective of offsetting the power of an attacker.

Jiu-Jitsu is referred to as the triumph of human intelligence over brute strength. Since women in general are physically weaker than men, they can make special use of these techniques in order to level the playing field in a critical situation. When properly trained in the art of defending against any imaginable physical attack, a woman feels confident that she can survive an act of aggression by a stronger and more powerful man.

At what age should a girl start her training?

The younger, the better. Jiu-Jitsu is a great tool to increase the confidence and self-esteem of any child. At a young age, girls are frequently picked on by bullies, and these situations often create psychological trauma that can last a lifetime. Girls who are trained in Valente/Gracie Jiu-Jitsu have the poise to confront bullies and not be intimidated by them. The sooner they start, the easier it is for them to develop the reflexes and the automatic reactions that will enable them to apply the techniques naturally when they grow older. Jiu-Jitsu is a natural art, and since kids are not physically strong, the learning process is faster and simpler when they are younger. My sister started learning Jiu-Jitsu when she was two years old.

How long before you can train a normal and healthy girl to defend herself?

The longer a girl trains, the more prepared she is going to be to face an attacker. Since women usually give up a significant physical handicap to men, they need to master each technique in order to use it effectively. However, after completing a fifty-lesson course, any woman will have the elements to defend herself against any man in any situation. After that it’s a matter of continual practice with the objective of maximizing her odds of surviving an assault.

Can a small girl really defend herself against a big guy?

Yes, because the moves taught in Jiu-Jitsu are not dependent upon physical strength. Therefore, a girl will learn, through the techniques of Jiu-Jitsu, how to neutralize a bigger opponent’s physical strength and actually use it to her advantage in many cases.

What are the three most important things you teach a girl who wants to stop a goon?

First, speak with confidence and be assertive. Be outspoken giving yourself permission to be rude. Don’t be nice to strangers. If you decide to attack your aggressor, do so quickly and with complete conviction. Attackers are most often cowards and prefer to attack easier and more submissive targets.

Second, don’t panic! Stay as relaxed as possible and wait for the perfect opportunity to counterattack with the Jiu-Jitsu technique that best fits the situation you are in.

Third, always be alert and prepared. Remember that an assault does not have a set date and time like a professional fight, for example.

Can you relate a couple of examples of girls the Gracies trained who were actually attacked and how what you taught them caused them to disable their assailant?

Several female Jiu-Jitsu practitioners have related situations where they were able to avoid an assault through their assertive behavior and without the necessity of any physical confrontation. The confidence attained by girls who practice Jiu-Jitsu is so great that, in many cases, just the firmness in their eye contact causes their attacker to pick an easier target. Most attackers back out when they feel that the woman is willing to fight back and defend herself.

But there have been examples both in Brazil and the US where women have escaped physical assaults using the proven techniques of Valente/Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. One time, in Brazil, a rapist who was armed with a knife took a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner to the ground in a secluded area, and as he prepared to perform an act of sexual violence the woman applied an arm lock and managed to run away.

What are the top ten things you would tell a girl to do who has no training in Jiu-Jitsu or any other martial art?

Trust your instincts. If someone looks suspicious to you, leave and get to a safe place. It’s better to be cautious than wrong.

Be familiar with your limitations and how you react under stress. Some women respond effectively by physical struggle or fighting; others by running; others by distraction, screaming, or talking. Know your personal style and get self-defense training to change or enhance that style if necessary.

Realize that anyone who gets upset that you are suspicious of them may not have your best interest in mind.

Be aware that assaults, including rape, can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Always be aware of people and the environment around you.

Don’t drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. Feel free to say no to anything that makes you uncomfortable.

Don’t use a weapon unless you’ve been trained to use it.

When walking, running, or jogging, don’t use headsets—you can’t hear someone approaching or signaling you.

Always lock your car, even if you’ll only be out a few minutes.

Always lock the car when in it, so no one can open the doors.

If you think you’re being followed by another car, don’t pull into your driveway. Drive straight to the nearest police or fire station and honk your horn. Don’t leave your car until you’re sure it’s safe.

For more information about Valente Jiu-Jitsu, you can reach them online at ValenteBrothers.com.

* for more check out Doug Giles’ best-seller, Raising Righteous and Rowdy Girls

Doug Giles

Doug Giles is Pastor of Liberty Fellowship in Wimberley, TX, and is the founder of ClashDaily.com (290M+ page views). Giles is also the author of the NEW book, The Wildman Devotional: A 50 Day Devotional For Men. Follow Doug on Instagram and Truth Social at @thegilesway and on Twitter @TheArtOfDoug.

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