We would like to share our advice on an important and sometimes uncomfortable subject: women, personal safety, and the realities of self defence. Conversations about security often focus on awareness, avoiding dangerous situations, and trusting our instincts. But what happens when avoidance fails and a threat becomes physical?
Our message is clear: self defence is not about winning a fight. It is about surviving the situation, creating an opportunity to escape, and getting yourself to safety.
We break personal defence into three stages.
Before: awareness and avoidance. Stay alert, trust your instincts, create distance, and never let politeness override your sense that something isn’t right.
During: react, create space, and escape. If a situation becomes physical, the priority is to attract attention, resist just enough to create an opportunity to get away, and move toward safety.
After: get safe, get help, and report. Once you’ve escaped, don’t return to confront the attacker. Secure yourself, call for assistance, report the incident, and seek medical or professional support if needed.
A common question arises: should every woman carry a self defence weapon or device? The answer is not necessarily. Carrying something can create a false sense of security if you cannot access it quickly, don’t know how to use it, haven’t trained with it, or haven’t considered the risk of it being taken from you. Whether it’s a panic device, or defensive spray, equipment should support awareness and training, never replace them.
Preparation builds confidence. Know your surroundings. Know your boundaries. Know your security systems. Know how you will summon help. And consider practical, reputable self defence training.
At Broubart, we believe personal security should never be about living in fear. It is about giving people the awareness, preparation, and confidence to make better decisions when they matter most.
You don’t have to win the fight; you need to get out of it. Stay aware. Be prepared. Create distance. Get to safety.
