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
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