Being Aware Of Your Surroundings

One of the biggest parts of self defense is being aware of your surroundings at all times. Being aware of who is around you while you walk in a public place is a big part of choosing which path to walk. By paying attention you can choose to avoid someone who seems to be acting strange or even a spot where someone could be hiding out to jump out and grab you. While this may sound paranoid, it is not since many attacks are from those around you stalking their prey while trying to remain somewhat hidden themselves.