Healthy Habits: Mothers Against Malicious Acts

A mother's most important job is to protect her children, but in the event that a mother is the target of a violent crime, does she really know how to protect herself and her children?

Jarrett Arthur is a self-defense expert and creator of M.A.M.A. —a program that stands for Mothers Against Malicious Acts. As an expert in teaching mothers how to effectively protect their kids during the threat of a violent encounter, Jarrett identifies three key reasons why moms make easy targets:

·         They're distracted.

·         They're willing to do whatever is necessary to protect their kids.

·         They have a lot of stuff.

Jarrett has some tips to help lower your chances of being the target of a violent crime. 

 

1) Be aware of your surroundings and limit distractions. Generally speaking, violent criminals look for easy targets. When walking from point A to point B, being on your phone, listening to music with your earphones, sending texts or emails, rummaging through your purse or bag, or simply not being present in the moment (read: thinking about that incident at work, or your ever growing to do list) signals to a bad guy that you might be an ideal victim. 

 

2) Reduce the time it takes you to transition into/out of cars and homes. The entering or exiting of vehicles, buildings, and homes is often one of the prime times a violent criminal looks to make a move. Pay extra attention to your surroundings (including behind you) and potential hiding places, close and lock doors immediately, and limit the time it takes you to fully get in or get out of your home or car. Sitting in your car with the driver side door open while you gather or organize your belongings is a particularly dangerous habit to engage in.

 

3) Use verbal and body language boundary setting if you’re being threatened. You might not have the option to use verbal and body language boundary setting techniques to deescalate a potentially dangerous encounter, but if the incident hasn't immediately started with a physical assault you could have the opportunity to establish your boundaries using a tall, confident body posture, eye contact, keeping your hand up in front of you in a “stop” signal, and in a clear, loud voice state the actions you want this person to follow, “Stop! Back up! Don’t come closer!”

Jarrett has more information on her new DVD, “Don’t Mess With M.A.M.A. The Foundation”, which is being released today in case you would like to share it with your readers. To purchase “Don’t Mess With M.A.M.A. The Foundation” visit: http://www.jarrettarthur.com/shop

About the DVD: Mothers Against Malicious Acts is the first self-defense system of its kind, designed exclusively for mothers as well as all women responsible for the care of children. Join celebrity self-defense expert, Jarrett Arthur, as she teaches her flagship class: The Foundation.

• Effective skills against any size assailant
• Successfully defend your infant or toddler
• Easy to implement safety tips and strategies
• Realistic, straightforward striking techniques
• Fun, positive safety games to play with your child