Be Your Own Bodyguard for Women - Self Defense
Our Price: $19.95
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy Used: from $16.96 (click here)
Category: DVD
See more DVD releases
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD Cover Information
Performer: Robert CabralDVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Digital Sound, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-04-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: byob prod
Movie Reviews of Be Your Own Bodyguard for Women - Self Defense
Movie Review: BASIC Self-defense One-on-One on location scenarios & being AWARE everyday
Summary: 5 Stars
Menu choices: play, 16 chapter choices & play all techniques only & play all discussions only.
In each scenario Robert Cabral has a petite blond beginner Jane (on picture) be attacked by an "assailant" & her first instincts which were usually wrong. This is a great way to show what not to do & help realize what you could do. He reminds her what limbs she did have free, 2-3 moves way to strike & get away. Most of these are to turn, knee groin, grabbing soft tissue like eyes, ears, strike to the neck, head butt, biting, using everyday items as weapons, etc. After having her learn slowly those moves, she does it normal speed 3-4x & the film also shows it in slow-motion & with a small PIP those shows a zoom in on certain strikes. There is also a commentary between Robert & Jane in b&w in room talking about what's going on, how Jane feels, what she knows/thinks, what she should know, more info, etc.
The scenarios he goes over are:
Walking into Home - being attacked from behind, 1 arm grabbed, bear hug & shoulder grab.
At home & opening the door - being pulled to the ground (the editing here is bad & only shows her learning slowly not the moves normal speed like real life.) He also states such as never opening the door if you can help it, using a chain, a 180? peep hole, having many phones around to call help, caller ID blocked, having an unlisted phone number.
Driving home into garage - no clutter where assailant can hide in, watching the garage up/down to make sure no one enters, rear choke hold, using everyday items as weapons.
Walking outside & Purse Snatching - keep purse held in hand low, keep ID in fanny pack/pocket instead.
Sitting outside on phone - tell caller where you are & use phone as weapon.
Pepper spray - wind can blow it back in your face or if assailant is close, he can grab you & gets on you.
Dogs - are great for home security & barking.
Never open door for anyone, even a government employee - they will call first or confirm first.
Standing outside - assailant walks up to her & double wrist grab, hit guy before he can grab you or 2-3 moves if he does grab you.
Walking outside - wrist grab from behind & then front bear hug.
Outside & walking to car - grabbed from behind & arm bar across neck pinned to car. When get away, lock door, drive away or honk horn to get help.
Car Safety - Robert suggests to have a separate key for valet, watch personal information such as address in the glove compartment, using a P.O. Box number for driver's licensed, car insurance, etc. that people may see. Checking anyone near you getting in/out of car, only open your door, make sure no one in back seat, watch if followed, drive to well-lit area like police station or firehouse & lean on horn, etc.
Walking to Car - assailant come from behind with "gun" in pocket & threatens to get into car. Never get in car, run out of car when he gets in the other side. Throw keys away when first grabs you.
Assailant gets in other side of car when you get in - get attention
Walking - assailant grabs hand over mouth from behind & choke hold - thumb pull/hold part of one option
Purse - filled with great weapons, (keys in between fingers, pen, hairbrush, hairspray, comb on neck/bottom of nose, clutch credit car for striking), walk with weapon & confidence, hand in purse at all times to be ready & open (but then don't carry a lot of money), he recommends a fanny pack for valuables which I don't agree with, those can be stolen just as easy as a purse if not easier.
This is one of the most entertaining self-defense videos I've seen. I have seen a few. I did learn a few things. Robert, Jane show a lot of personality through their conversations. I can practically feel Alex's pain & wanting to say "Ok, ok, not so hard!" when Jane strikes him or Robert shows what to do. I can also see Alex not happy being slapped/pushed by Robert full force & his sunglasses go flying & Alex is hoping they're not broken as Robert continues to lecture Jane. At first there was too much replay & talking, but as time went on, they edited it down & it didn't drag on. Yes, it was too much lighting at first, but I had no trouble seeing. Yes, there were spots on the camera lens, but again, I had no trouble. Though, yeah, first rule of being a cameraman - check the lens. I enjoy low-budget films more as long as I can see/hear which I can because they're more amusing & entertaining then expensive ones & less scripted to show personality.
I did rent this or can also try library first..
Summary of Be Your Own Bodyguard for Women - Self Defense
Be Your Own Bodyguard is a self-defense course is like no other. Learn, hands-on, practical and effective self-defense techniques. This course covers the physical, emotional and psychological aspects of self-defense including avoiding confrontations and simple / effective techniques to gain an advantage if you are attacked.The enhanced DVD features picture in picture technology to guide you through training as well as an interactive menu, that lets you chose which lessons you would like to learn.
The course takes place in real life scenarios: on the street, out and about, at the car, at home, etc. You will learn from Robert Cabral, a police tactics instructor and personal security specialist with more than 20 years of experience. There are no complicated martial art techniques to learn and no need to find someone dressed in a "big rubber suit". This course is about practical and effective techniques that most anyone can learn and apply. The course also covers practical safety topics, steps anyone can take to protect themselves in their personal lives. Understanding how frustrating it can be to try to learn something by watching an expert, in this, the Women's Course, Robert found a woman with no previous experience in self-defense or martial arts and guides her along, as she learns-so do you.
There are two courses, one for men and one for women. The courses are quite different and it is recommended that you select the appropriate course.
Educational DVD Video
DVD Video
- Action & Adventure
- African American Cinema
- Animation
- Anime & Manga
- Art House & International
- Classics
- Comedy
- Cult Movies
- Documentary
- Drama
- Educational
- Fitness & Yoga
- Gay & Lesbian
- Horror
- Kids & Family
- Military & War
- Music Video & Concerts
- Musicals & Performing Arts
- Mystery & Suspense
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Special Interests
- Sports
- Television
- Westerns
Movies most talked about in Self Defense for Women--A List by Shalla DeGuzman
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Kickboxingby Karon Karter, Guy Mezger, Alpha Group
Alpha; Published: 2000-02-18; Paperback; Book
Best price: $3.35
Price in other shops:
Fighting Secrets of Muay Thai - The Art and Science of Thai Kickboxing - Volumes 1, 2, and 3Published: 2002; DVD
Best price: $69.75
Price in other shops:
Complete Kickboxing: The Fighter's Ultimate Guide to Techniques, Concepts and Strategy for Sparring and Competitionby Martina Sprague, Keith Livingston
Turtle Press; Published: 2004-04; Paperback; Book
Best price: $19.20
Price in other shops:
Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Artsby Sang H. Kim
Turtle Press; Published: 2004-01-10; Paperback; Book
Best price: $10.59
Price in other shops:
Boxing: The Complete Guide to Training and Fitnessby Danna Scott
Perigee Trade; Published: 2000-05-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $3.44
Price in other shops:
Easy Techniques for Self DefenseMUSIC VIDEO DISTRIBUTORS; Release date: 2005-10-03; DVD
Best price: $5.95
Price in other shops:
Be Your Own Bodyguard for Women - Self DefenseRelease date: 2004-04-01; DVD
Best price: $19.95
Similar DVD Movies
Fight Like a Girl...and Win: Defense Decisions for Womenby Lori Hartman Gervasi
St. Martin's Griffin; Published: 2007-08-21; Paperback; Book
Best price: $2.87
Price in other shops:
Dirty Dozen: 12 Nasty Fighting Techniques For Any Self-Defense SituationPaladin Press; Published: 2002-05; Paperback; Book
Best price: $12.04
Price in other shops:
Self-Defense: Steps to Survivalby Katy Mattingly
Human Kinetics Publishers; Published: 2007-07; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.92
Price in other shops:
Fearless: The Complete Personal Safety Guide for Womenby Paul Henry Danylewich
University of Toronto Press; Published: 2001-03-19; Paperback; Book
Best price: $14.95
Price in other shops:
Self Defense for Women with Tayah Kansik - technique and workoutRelease date: 2008-08-26; DVD
Best price: $7.39
Price in other shops:
Self-Defense for Peaceable People: Defend Yourself Regardless of Size, Gender, Age, or Strengthby John Townsend
Blue Snake Books; Published: 2006-08-11; Paperback; Book
Best price: $4.50
Price in other shops:
Be Your Own Bodyguard for Men - Self DefenseRelease date: 2004-04-01; DVD
Best price: $17.43
Price in other shops:
Total Self Defense Technique for WomenRelease date: 2008-10-28; DVD
Best price: $8.47
Price in other shops:
Urban Knockout: Self-Defense Exercise Program for WomenRelease date: 2005-08-16; DVD
Best price: $13.49
Price in other shops:
See Sally Kick Ass: A Woman's Guide to Personal Safetyby Fred Vogt
Outskirts Press; Published: 2006-11-28; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $19.96
Price in other shops: