Self-defense Traumas

1.

Self- defence
Traumas

2.

Fill in the gaps
The best self defense weapon is
between your ears - your ….. Train it.
It keeps you out of ………., and allows
you to deal with them……………...
That’s FAR more important than
whatever physical tool you use. The
easiest? Always wearing…………….,
and the fitness to sprint on
command.
All imaginable tools depend on your
skill…………………. Simple example:
pepper spray. If you’re not smart and
practiced in exact tactical use of it
when under stress, chances are good
………………….If it’s not already in your
hand, then……………. Merely carrying
it around……………, is close to useless,
and often can make your life even
less safe. Seriously. Use your head,
scan your surroundings, use common
sense , don't go……………., going out
late all alone etc.
1 in knowing how to use them fast
and effectively
2 threat situations
3 you’re already losing
4the bad guy will use it on you.
5 for peace of mind
6 shoes that are easy to move and
run in
7 mind set.
8 faster and more decisively
9 putting yourself in bad situations

3.

Fill in the gaps
• Self-defence is primarily a
……………… thing. This means: You
need to be very aware of your
………………, so as to recognise and
………………….potentially
dangerous situations. Have
enough self-confidence not to
appear …………..a victim .Be
prepared to get away as soon as
possible In terms of home
protection - have an
…………….plan for everybody, be
ready to get everyone away
……………. and then call the police.
Self-defence is about getting
away with the least amount of
harm, to live another ………..
surroundings/ evacuation/ day
/ avoid / like / safely/ mental

4.

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher was placed in a medicallyinduced coma following his skiing incident in 2013. Schumacher hit his head
on a rock while skiing in the French Alps resort of Mirabel, suffering a
traumatic brain injury. He was wearing a helmet.
• You’ve learnt about the
tragic story that
happened to Michael
Schumacher. Now you
want to clarify a few
details. Ask questions
about the following:
• Location of the incident
• Type of the injury
• Reaction of the fans

5.

You’ve learnt about the tragic story that
happened to Irina Skvortsova. Now you
want to clarify a few details. Ask
questions about the following:
Kind of sport Irina competed in
Irina Skvortsova - Russian bobsledder,
Location of the incident
whose career was cut short a few
years ago because of the mistake by
Reason of the accident
the referee- was seriously injured in
Germany. She narrowly escaped
death in a terrible accident on the
track. On November 23, 2009 during
a training run, Russian women’s team
tipped over in the sled and stopped,
after which the Russian men’s team
crashed into them from behind at full
speed on a bobsleigh track in
Koenigssee.
Skvortsova was taken to the
University Hospital in Munich, where
she spent four months and had more
than fifty complex operations.
Doctors planned to amputate the leg.
She was kept in an induced coma for
nearly two months after the accident.