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Article: FIGHTING BACK SHE WOULDN'T GIVE IN TO ATTACKER SELF-DEFENSE: VALLEY WOMAN USES THE SKILLS LEARNED IN CLASS TO WARD OFF AN ASSAILANT.(News)
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- Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
- Article date:
- March 31, 2009
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Byline: Sue Doyle, Staff Writer
VAN NUYS - In a terrifying moment that would have paralyzed most other people, Emily McDivitt's mind raced with life-saving techniques learned in self-defense classes and at home with her husband, a retired Marine.
Pinned to the ground by an attacker during a recent early-morning jog, the 5-foot-2, 101-pound woman decided to act - punching the man in the face and squeezing his groin with all her might.
The assailant stood up, kicked her in the side and spat a filthy name at her. Then he walked away.
"I want people to know that if you can find a way to defend yourself, do it," said McDivitt, 33. "Try to ...