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www.enfuzionselfdefense.comThe Ultimate Guide to

26 Tips that could save your life!

Personal Safety

S E L F D E F E N S E




Learn How to Prevent Yourself From Becoming a Victim of a Physical Assault. Be-come Empowered with the Knowledge Needed to Keep Yourself Safe!By Jeff Joslin, Apex World MMA Champion, UFC Fighter & Martial Arts Instructor

I’d like to start off by sharing a little information about myself. I was born in 1975 and began training martial arts when I was around 5 years old. My father was a 3-time Canadian Karate/Kickboxing Champion and had begun teaching martial arts sometime during 1967, first at a local YMCA center then later at the same place that our school currently resides in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

In my early teens I stopped training for a few years to pursue the interest that I had in hockey. I always wanted and knew that I would one day return to martial arts practice but seemed to keep putting it off for some reason or another. That was until I had no other choice. A older guy that attended the same high school began trying to intimidate me on a regular basis. He would make aggressive comments to me, push other people into me while we were in the hallway and constantly tell others that he didn’t like me much. I could feel a fight coming on.

I felt a little fearful of what was

to come. It instantly inspired and motivated me to prepare; to be ready to defend myself.

Every night I’d head downstairs –which was where our martial arts gym was located—and practice my punches and kicks on the heavy bags, refreshing and re-establishing the muscle memory of all that I had learned as a child.

A few weeks later he attacked me in the school cafeteria. I punched him in the face hard a few times, forcing him to change his game plan immediately. Seconds later I found myself flat on my back after having been tackled down to the floor. After a brief scuffle on the ground the fight was broken up by a few teachers that had managed to work their way through the thick crowd that had been surrounding us.

I came out unscathed from the altercation but learned an important lesson that day. I learned that I needed more than just punches and kicks in order to really defend myself in realistic situations when there were no rules.

Several years later I stumbled upon the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). This was it! The missing piece in my martial arts skill set that I had been in search of for so long.

BJJ focused heavily on ground fighting and used leverage to make things work. The techniques were a perfect fit for me, instantly giving me a great advantage in training and providing me with more confidence than ever before.

I didn’t need to be strong; I didn’t have to be fast or some sort of super athlete to be effective. Best of all, I knew that if I was ever taken down to the ground by an attacker I would be handle it. In fact, I knew that it was the assailant that would be in a world of trouble.

There’s a saying in BJJ that describes how effective it is. Here it is…”The ground is the ocean, I’m a shark (the BJJ’er) and the other guy (the untrained attacker) can’t swim.” It sounds cool and I can tell you that it is so true!




I spent the next decade training daily in a variety of martial arts with an intense focus on BJJ, boxing, and wrestling. In February 2006, after 14 of training in the art, I earned my black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu which made me one of the first Canadians ever to do so. It was during that same year that I fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the most extreme form of combat competition.

Some people don’t like the sport of mixed martial arts (often called ultimate fighting) but I believe that it’s the best thing that ever happened to martial arts. Finally there was a place to test out techniques and see what really works in a real fight. Useless movements, strategies, and theories get quickly discarded in favour of the stuff that will actually save someone in a real assault.

Over the years, many people ask me the same

question. “You must get a lot of guys challenging you to a fight.” Fortunately the answer to that question is no. I’ve rarely had to defend

myself anyplace outside of mixed martial arts competition – I remember

only two instances in the last 30 years -- because I consistently act in a way that minimizes my chances of being the victim of an assault. I follow many simple rules, concepts and strategies that help keep me out of danger.

This assault avoidance/prevention strategy is the first and most important layer of real self defense skill. If you never allow yourself to be put into a dangerous situation you then you’re safe and free to do the things your daily life calls for. Combine this preventative skill with the technical movements necessary to defend against, escape from and counter

attack an assailant’s aggressive actions and you have real personal security. The value of that is very high in today’s society.

Having retired from active competition I am now focused on sharing my knowledge with everyone that is in search of a self defense system that really works. Enfuzion Self Defense is a mix of my most effective battle tested techniques, preventative strategies and tactics, simplified so that the average person can learn to it all safely and easily.

Over the last 15 years, I’ve taught the Enfuzion Self Defense program to more than 20,000 students at local businesses, high schools and

community centers.

My ultimate goal is to help others

stay safe, build confidence and have some fun in the process.




Now it’s time to get to the good stuff!

The last place we want to be is in a physical altercation with an attacker that is larger and stronger than us. In the street there are no rules. We may face highly dangerous situations involving multiple attackers, weapon wielding assailants or worse.

Following some simple rules and developing certain habits will help you avoid becoming the victim of a physical assault. Most attacks on both men and women occur because the victim:

• Lacks the necessary awareness of where they are and what’s going on around them

• Is using less than ideal body language. They have the appearance of an easy and heavily distracted target.

• Is in the wrong place at the wrong Time. This is a deadly combination of events but one that can be easily avoided.

I’ve broken down 26 different self defense tips into 2 groups called “Preventative Tips” and “When Attacked Tips”. Make the actions discussed

in the Preventative Tips section habitual and chances are great that you will never find yourself in a position where the “When Attacked” tips will be necessary.

Pay close attention to each and every one of the following tips. Not one of them should be neglected if you want to maximize your ability to remain safe and secure in today’s world.

PREVENTATIVE TIPS

Tip #1 - Awareness is Key

Increasing your personal awareness is probably the most important thing you can do to help you stay safe. An awareness of the crime and violence along with an awareness of your environment are the keys to personal security. You don’t have to be paranoid, simply be aware of the things that are happening around you. Be alert and use common sense to avoid danger.

Tip # 2 – Always Lock Your Car Doors

Whenever you are alone in your car --

especially when the car is still -- always lock the doors. Avoid idling in areas that are isolated, dark or low in traffic. Parking lots can also be dangerous places.

Tip #3 - Before getting into your Car, you must do 3 important things to ensure your safety...

Always take a look into your car before entering it. Scan the passenger side floor, and check the entire back seat area. Make sure that nobody is in there before you enter.

If your car is parked next to a big van, enter your vehicle from your passenger side door. Many attackers attempt

to pull their victims into their van while the target is attempting to get into their own

car.

Look inside the car parked on the driver’s side of your vehicle as well as the car on the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, your place of work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out to your vehicle.




Tip #4 – Drive Away Immediately

People have a tendency of getting into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their cheque book, talk on the phone or making lists, etc.). Never do this! A predator mat be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. As soon as you get into your car lock the doors and leave!

Tip # 5 – Staying Safe When You Park in a Parking Garage:

As soon as you enter your immediately move to lock the door(s). When you close the door, hit the lock of the driver’s door, which in most autos will lock all the doors. Next, insert the key, start the engine and begin to drive immediately. You can soon engage the seat belt at a convenient and safe stopping point.

At night always have someone escort you to your car, even if it is the bag boy at the grocery store.

Tip # 6 – Be Careful Opening the Windows of Your Vehicle

Be very careful about opening your car window to strangers who claim they saw you drop money on the sidewalk and want to return it to you. This can be a trick to get the upper hand on you.

Tip # 7 – Take the Elevator Instead of the Stairwell

In public buildings always take the elevator instead of the stairs. Stairwells are the perfect crime spot -especially at night!

Tip # 8 – Staying Safe While Using an Elevator

Do not get on an elevator if you have a bad feeling about a person that is already on it. (Be sure to

realize though that bad men or women don’t always

look evil). If you don’t feel right about getting on just wait for the next one.

Once you’re on the elevator be sure not

to stand in the back corners of it. Instead stand near the front, by the doors, ready to get off in a hurry if you need to.

If you get onto an elevator on the upper floors of a building, and someone suspicious gets on before you are close to your destination, trust your

instincts and get off when he/she’s getting on.

Tip # 9 - Don’t fall for their tricks!

Criminals are often very creative in their approach. Here are several tricks that have been used in the past to trick their prey.

They Ask for Help: Particularly women tend to be sympathetic. Attackers will try to play on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. They may walk with a cane, or a limp, and often ask ‘for help’ into their vehicle or with their vehicle. Helping them could put you in great danger. Be careful.

“Knowing

self-defense

is something

everyone should

be concerned

with. No one has

the right to hurt

you, ever.”

- Michael Janich




The Crying Baby: In another instance, a woman heard a crying baby on her porch at night. She called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her ‘Whatever you do, do not open the door.’ The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, “We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, do not open the door.”

It turns out that they thought a serial killer has a baby’s cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby.

The Water scam! If you wake up in the middle of the night to hear all your taps outside running or what you think is a burst pipe, do not go outside to investigate! Criminals have been known to turn on all your outside taps so that they can attack you when you will go out to investigate.

Tip # 10 – Be Careful when Answering the Door

Be very careful when answering your door at night. Find a place

where you can see who is at the door without them being able to see you looking. If that is not possible be sure to ask who it is before deciding whether to open the door for that person or not. Also never, ever, let anyone know that you are home alone.

Tip # 11 - Avoid Presenting a Victim Profile

An attacker will attack the target that appears easiest. They will avoid those that look like they know what’s going on or might put up a fight. When you’re out in public, look people in the eye, keep your head up, and walk confidently. Allow your arms to swing and stand up tall. This will take away their element of surprise and they will likely pass you up for an easier target.

Tip # 12 - Lights, people and noise

These are your three greatest allies. Criminals fear these things, because they increase their chances of being identified and caught. Always try to travel in groups and in open, well populated areas, especially at night. Avoid dark and isolated areas especially when you

are alone.

If you ever feel threatened, use your voice. Scream and bring attention to yourself.

Tip # 13 – Always Trust your instincts

Learn to trust your instincts and listen to what you intuition tells you. When you feel something doesn’t seem right, bring your senses to full alert and be prepared to fight and escape as soon as possible.

Tip # 15 - Develop a Fighter’s Mindset

A trained fighter is constantly visualizing defeating his opponent months before competition even takes place. You too should use visualization as a tool for self-defense.

Address your fears before you are confronted with them to train you mind to react quickly under the intense stress

of an assault. Imagine yourself in a dangerous situation and visualize what actions you might take to survive and escape. Preparation while you are in a safe environment is one of the best ways to prepare your mind for the stress of combat.




Tip # 16 - Think you’re being followed?

If you think you are being followed cross a street, then move towards a well-lit and populated area. Use the reflection from store windows, car windows and sometimes shadows to raise your awareness of what’s going on around you. Listen for the sound of footsteps to help you gauge the distance and speed of anyone behind you.

Tip # 17 - Walk carefully

Stay on sidewalks, away from shrubs, dark alleys, doorways, and parked vans.

Tip # 18 – Staying Safe while Jogging/Running

Runners and Joggers are often targeted by criminals and in many cases become victims of violent crimes.

A common occurring scenario is when a runner or jogger becomes preoccupied with their physical activity and less aware of their surroundings. This decrease in awareness can also cause a person to be

less conscious of their safety and personal protection techniques.

The following tips will help protect both the novice and experienced outdoor runner:

• Run or jog in a familiar and well lit area.

• Always wear reflective or bright coloured clothing to improve your visibility.

• Do not run or jog in heavily wooded or secluded areas.

• Run or jog with a friend or companion.

• Use your ears as well as your eyes and don’t wear headphones.

• Leave valuables at home and avoid wearing flashy jewellery.

• Run on the left side of the

road facing traffic.

• Avoid running or jogging after dark.

• Change or vary your route to eliminate an easily detectable pattern.

• Carry a whistle or high-decibel personal alarm device.

• If you suspect that you are being followed go to the nearest residence, business or group of people.

WHEN ATTACKED TIPS

Tip # 19 - Your first priority is escape

If you do end up in a dangerous situation, remember that your main priority is to

escape, not to fight. If you cannot escape immediately you may want to comply, at least until a time when

you can escape. When faced with someone who demands your wallet or purse, toss it away from yourself then run away quickly making a lot of noise in the process. No possession is worth risking your life over.

Tip # 20 - If You Find Yourself in the Trunk of a Car

Kick out the back tail lights, stick your arm out of the hole and start waving it around like crazy. The driver won’t see you, but hopefully everybody else will.

“I don’t even

call it violence

when it’s in self

defense; I call it

intelligence”

- Malcolm X




Tip # 21 - Almost Anything can be Used as a Weapon

In the midst of an assault, you can use everyday objects as a weapon. A pen or pencil can be used to stab. A heavy object can be used as a club. Take some time to think of some common items that could potentially be used as a tool for self defense.

Tip # 22 – The Element of Surprise

Use your imagination on ways that you could distract your attacker. You could act passively, appearing to submit to your assailant’s wishes, only to attack them when they least expect it. You could talk with the attacker, to relax them slightly, moments before you launch an attack of your own. Stay calm and keep thinking, it can make a difference

Tip # 23 – Surviving a Car Jacking

If someone jumps into and orders you to drive off, do not do it! By getting you into the vehicle, the attacker has shown his intention to injure or kill you. Instead speed

into anything that will wreck your car. Your air bag will save you, but your attacker is likely to get the worst of it. As soon as the car crashes get out and run away. If unable to do that, honk the horn to get the attention of other people. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.

Another option that will draw attention to you is to drive your vehicle into the center of a busy intersection, jam on the brakes and block the intersection for all traffic.

Remember, it is always better to not allow yourself to be taken to a secondary location. Statistics prove

that those that do rarely return. If they do return, they have usually been beaten badly, sustained serious injury (both mentally and physically) or have been raped. Deal with the situation where you are even if a gun is pointed at you.

Tip # 24 - When the Attacker has a Gun

By displaying a weapon the attacker has threatened your

life, and you have to believe that they mean it. You need to get out of this situation before the threat is completed. Scream and Run! The attacker will only hit a moving target 4 in 100 times; even then, it’s most likely will that the bullet will not strike a vital organ.Run using a zig -zag pattern, and constantly look for cover. Concentrate on gaining distance between the attacker and yourself. It is very difficult for even the best marksman to hit a moving target - especially if the target is over 15 yards away. The odds of you getting away safely increase with every yard you gain.

Tip # 25 – If You’re Attacked From Behind

Stomp the attacker’s foot with your heel; kick backward with your heel, aiming for the groin or knees. Look to elbow the attacker in the head, throat, or area between the rib cage and stomach. Another move that can be effective is slamming your head backward into the attacker’s face. If one of these strikes frees you from the attackers grasp, scream and run!

“Courage is

being afraid, but

then doing what

you have to do

anyway.” - Rudy

Giuliani




Tip # 26 - If you are being attacked from the front

Use the strong parts of your body to deliver strikes at your attacker: The bottoms of your feet, your elbows and your hands. Aim at the weakest parts of the attacker’s body – the eyes, throat, groin and knees. Gouge his eyes, crush his windpipe, rip at his ears, and bite any part of him you can. Don’t hesitate to fight dirty in order to save your life. Once you’re free from grasp, scream and run!

The Final Tip – Practice a Complete Martial Art

Sometimes physical attack is unavoidable. Perhaps the attacker is somebody you’ve known for long time; a person that you may even have trusted greatly. Ensure your safety by arming yourself with the leverage and technique that martial arts training will provide you. Watch your confidence soar after only a few months of practice.

Join a local martial arts school and practice regularly. Make sure that you

are learning ground techniques and tactics in addition to stand-up striking techniques. You will quickly become stronger, more physically fit and your techniques will soon been strongly embedded into your muscle memory.

Becoming proficient in martial arts takes some work and a substantial amount of time invested but the rewards are well worth it. Plus you’ll find the path towards mastery is filled with fun, great experiences and strong friendships. I almost feel sorry for the attacker who attempts to attack a very well trained mixed martial artist. The key word there

is “almost”. It won’t take long for them to realize their mistake in doing so. Ouch!

That’s it!

I hope that you’ve enjoyed reading this report and that you give a great effort to incorporate all the tips I discussed in your everyday life.

At first it wll take some work to make things habitual and routine but I guarantee that you will soon find yourself

automaticallyglancing inside your vehicle before entering, walking the streets with confidence, always aware of what’s going on around you. Before you know it all 26 tips will be yours to use and to share with others.

And please, be sure to do so, because sharing what you’ve learned will help you solidify your understanding of the principles found inside this report and provide those you teach, with the gift of security and personal protection.

Also, I’ll suggest it again because I feel it’s that important. Invest some time training in some sytle of martial art. The rewards are great, you’ll have a ton of fun doing it plus it’s a super way to get into the best shape of your life!

I wish you all the best and good luck in everything that you do!!

“The more

you sweat in

training, the

less you bleed

in combat.” -

Navy SEAL’s




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About the Author

Jeff "The Inferno" Joslin is a martial artist in the truest sense of the term. Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Jeff grew up engulfed in the martial arts. His father, Rick, a three-time Canadian karate champion, opened up the family academy back in 1967.

Starting his training at only five years of age, Joslin has developed tremen-dous depth in his martial arts skills. A black belt in both Karate (5th Degree) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeff has won over 200 first place titles in striking, Bra-zilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission wrestling competition spanning two decades. Jeff took gold at the Pan American BJJ championships -- the first Canadian in history to do so-- as a purple belt, is a Grappler's Quest U.S Nationals submis-sion wrestling champion and won the Arnold/Gracie World BJJ Champion-ships open weight division as a brown belt.

Jeff possesses a unique mixed martial arts striking style that blends the best of his extensive karate and kickboxing background with the strong boxing skill set he developed through many years of training with some of Canada's best boxers and trainers.

In mixed martial arts competition, Jeff is the Apex fighting Welterweight World Champion. He has fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), TKO, Hardcore Championship fighting, and a number of other MMA events.

Jeff currently co-hosts an MMA show, "In the Cage!", along with the morning show's Ben and Kerry, on Y108 Radio. The three of them talk about current MMA related events, upcoming fight cards and much more. Jeff, with his extensive background as both a coach and professional fighter, provides the listeners with a excitingly unique behind the scenes perspective on the rap-idly growing sport of mixed martial arts.

Jeff also works as a professional commentator and has commentated numer-ous mixed martial arts events several of which have been broad casted on national television. He has also been a featured guest on TSN's popular televi-sion show "Off the Record" and has discussed, debated and explained the sport of mixed martial arts on many other television programs.

He is the founder of Enfuzion Self Defense, a program that encompasses all the vital areas of personal protection: Assault avoidance, escape and de-fense. Over the past 15 years, more than 20,000 students have participated in the Enfuzion Program.

Jeff also runs www.jeffjoslinmma.com, a mixed martial arts website dedi-cated to helping others develop their MMA skill sets through online training videos, live video streaming, useful training tips and more.



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