Video: Self-defense moves you need to know
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}April is National Child Abuse Awareness month, as well as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Husband and wife team Charley and Tracy Vega, co-founders of Simple Self Defense for Women, spoke to FoxNews.com about the importance of self-defense training.
"We want women and children to know how to escape from an attack," Tracy Vega said. "We don't want anybody being faced with a potential threat, attack or abduction and they don't know what to do."
The Vegas recommend trying to escape from a dangerous situation rather than fighting. "It's not strength against strength, because as soon as you do that, you're fighting," Charley Vega said.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}If you're grabbed by the wrist, the Vegas said don't pull. Instead, lift up, leading with your thumb, and turn away from your attacker.
If you're grabbed from behind or someone puts a hand over your mouth, the Vegas say to go for the finger. "The rule is, any time you see a finger, you peel," Charley said.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"People's fingers break very quickly," Tracy said. "As soon as they break that grip, they have an opportunity to escape."