EMPOWER YOURSELF!

So I've been doing some reading lately and discovered that right here in our bayridge neighborhood their are women who have been battered, abused, mugged and even molested. Now as a women's health club we here at Silhouette are outraged by this. Unfortunately we simply live in a society that teaches women to be coy and submissive. Woman are taught that fighting is not the answer and that at best we should yell for help when apprehended. Well as a company we do not agree with this idea at all, and as a woman myself I REALLY do not agree. We are strong, resilient and powerful! For one we were given the gift and strength to create human life but even more amazing to give birth to that life. We bond our families together and multi task work, home,kids and even beauty at the sametime. We help the kids with homework, cook dinner, run the laundry, iron the clothes, bring home the bacon, and look damn good while doing it. Yet your telling me at our best we can only scream for help when all of that is at stake?

I DON'T THINK SO! So in order to prove just how strong we women really are Silhouette will be holding a 10 week self defense course taught by Elba Melendez. Elba is a trainer here at our club most of you know her as "cookie" but more than that she is an 8th degree black belt and a nationally acredited Kickboxer. She has been kind enough to offer us her services for a minimal cost and this will be open to the public as well. So bring your family and friends because every woman you know should be a part of this. Each self defense class will be $25.00 and the course will be 10 classes long. You will learn everything from how to avoid a confrontation to how to react once in a confrontation, and how to defend yourself when being attacked. Please take these courses if you can, it can potentially save your life! Just comment to let us know you'd like to sign up so we can get everything into motion and start empowering ourselves today!

SILHOUETTE FACEBOOK IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!!!

Hi most of you know me as Adem Olgun the front desk and sales person at Silhouette I'm going to be taking over the postings and news feed for the Silhouette face book. I have some new ideas for our face book first off being a male IDK exactly what women want to know or what exactly you ladies may be looking for BUT I do have at my disposal TOP OF THE LINE LEVEL FOUR TRAINERS and KICK ASS INSTRUCTORS to help me answer any fitness, health or what the hay beauty questions or Tips your looking for. Post on our wall or message us for any private questions you would like to ask. THANK YOU!

TOP 5 SELF DEFENSE MOVES

Ever walk down the street and feel someone watching you? Ever feel the little hairs on the back of your neck stand up when you’re alone? Would you know what to do if someone attacked you by surprise? Well we’re here to make sure you do.

Having some knowledge and preparation when it comes to protecting yourself will allow you to not only be safer, but also feel more confident when approached by a questionable stranger. This preparation may help you avoid a violent or invasive situation.

Preparing to protect you might involve taking a self defense class to learn a few solid moves or techniques. Here is a list of five important self defense strategies that every women should know (and practice) in order to keep themselves safer in the face of danger.

1. Above all, stay calm. While this is far easier said than done, it is by far the single most important factor in increasing your personal safety. Keeping your cool allows you to assess the situation, think about your reactions, and make a plan for your escape. Adrenaline starts to flow extremely quickly when we are threatened, and the shallow breathing and rapid heart rate can interfere with your rational thinking. Take some deep breaths, concentrate on remembering your self defense training, and plan your implementation.

2. If you are approached by someone demanding your wallet or your purse, the best thing you can do to protect yourself is to throw it as far away as you possibly can. If the assailant truly wants your money, they will go get it, allowing you to run away in a different direction.

3. Having a tool handy (such as your keys, umbrella, pen, etc.) and firmly gripped in your hand gives you an instant weapon. Do not hesitate to use this 'weapon' if someone attempts to grab you. Vulnerable places to strike include the face and neck areas. Quick movements will surprise your attacker, and surprise is truly your best weapon in a situation where someone is planning to overpower you.

4. When trying to avoid being grabbed or hit, moving in a triangular pattern (as opposed to moving in straight lines) makes your course unpredictable to someone reaching for you. Also, resisting the urge to back up-and instead lunging toward the attack-can throw off your assailant. Again, the element of surprise is in your favor in this situation. If you are running away from an attack, moving in a zig-zag manner will make it harder to get caught. This advice is also true for more dangerous situations (such as those involving a gun), as it is harder to hit a moving target than a still one or one moving in a straight line.

5. Some self defense courses will teach you to stomp on your attacker's foot or elbow him in the ribs in the event that you are grabbed from behind. In fact, the most effective move you can make is to forcefully use the back of your own head to smash into your attacker's face. Your skull is very hard, and will cause some serious pain if you can connect with his face. Often, this will be enough to have the grip released, allowing you to escape.

These are just a few hints that you should consider rehearsing in your mind as you review self defense strategies that will help keep you safe. The best way to stay safe is to avoid potentially dangerous situations completely, but, in case you ever do find yourself threatened, it's important to know how to protect yourself.