Self Defense Expert Answers Self Defense Questions | WIRED

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Self defense instructor, author, and motivational speaker Avital Zeisler joins WIRED to answer the internet's questions about self defense. 0:00 Self-Defense Support 0:14 "Strike and Flee" Self-Defense 1:04 Shouting for help 1:50 What to do when you’re being followed 2:49 Groin kicks 3:32 Everyday items as self-defense tools 4:37 Keys 5:27 Self-defense mistakes 7:02 Pepper spray 7:43 Best weapon or skill for self-defense 8:39 Being forced into a vehicle 9:10 Running as self-defense 9:34 How to break free when pinned against a wall 10:51 When attacked by a woman 11:19 The bat 12:34 Breaking free from a hair grab 13:25 Improving reaction time and reflexes 14:47 How to escape a chokehold 15:59 Eye pokes 16:19 Overcoming the freeze response 16:43 Deciding to defend yourself 17:07 Best personal safety app 17:59 Deescalation tips 19:57 Getting rid of a creep 21:14 Protecting yourself from domestic violence 22:01 Self-defense when confronted with a weapon 23:03 Toss your wallet and run? 23:36 Trust your instincts Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► https://link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc Want more WIRED? Get the magazine ►► https://subscribe.wired.com/subscribe/splits/wired/WIR_YouTube?source=EDT_WIR_YouTube_0_Video_Description_ZZ Follow WIRED: Instagram ►►https://instagram.com/wired Twitter ►►http://www.twitter.com/wired Facebook ►►https://www.facebook.com/wired Tik Tok ►►https://www.tiktok.com/@wired Get more incredible stories on science and tech with our daily newsletter: https://wrd.cm/DailyYT Also, check out the free WIRED channel on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture.