Known for its simultaneous defensive and offensive strikes, Krav Maga is a good skill to pick up should you need to defend yourself.

Here, we list down five potential scenarios that can happen. Ong Guan Long, chief instructor, and Steve Kho, senior instructor from Protect Singapore, show us how to get out of these scrapes, with the help of Simply Her’s November cover girl, actress Paige Chua.

Scenario 1: If you meet a would-be molester…
If he pins you against a wall, scoop his forearm away and escape.

Or push both your thumbs into his eyes hard, then run away.

Scenario 2: If you’re attacked on a crowded bus or train…
Raise your elbow to protect your front. Use your elbow to strike the attacker.

Scenario 3: If you’re harassed in the lift…
Hold on to your attacker’s forearm and strike his face with your palm.

Scenario 4: If you encounter a snatch thief…
Stomp his knee with a back kick and swing your bag at him to throw him off. Escape.

Scenario 5: If you are attacked by two men…
Push one guy aside, then kick the other.

This article was originally published in Simply Her November 2013.