# Press Article > Bangalore Mirror Newspaper : Defuse, don’t aggravate the situation when under assault > **Expert:** Franklin Joseph | **Published:** 2013-03-26 | **Last Modified:** 2026-08-12 | **Source:** https://kravmagaselfdefensebengaluru.in/krav-maga-bengaluru-press-release/bangalore-mirror-newspaper-defuse-dont-aggravate-the-situation-when-under-assault.html ## AI Overview Article & Media re-edited for SEO by Safety Guruji Franklin Joseph Safety Guruji Franklin Joseph, Social Entrepreneur who is the CEO of the Indian Institute of Strategic Threat Intelligence Analysis and Combat Tactical Science. 'Dr. Safety' a.k.a. 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'Dr. Safety' a.k.a. Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph is also the founder & Chief Instructor of Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy, Bengaluru & Dharwad, specializing in Crime Psychology and Analytical Strategy and providing Specialised Krav Maga Private Fast-Track certifications and Corporate Self Defence & CSR School College Girls Workshop, with expert knowledge in Krav Maga Self Defence paired with Psychological skills like Crime Psychology, Analytical Strategy, Combat Science etc. Press Release Article of Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Combat Academy (Wilson Garden, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India) ## Bangalore Mirror Newspaper #### Times of India Newspaper Supplement #### Times Now Network Women need to be ready to fight back against harassment and violence on the streets, but experts in women's and children's safety, such Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph, advise against worsening the issue by acting recklessly. As part of the Times of India's Bangalore for Women campaign, Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph, CEO of the Indian Institute of Strategic Threat Intelligence Analysis and Combat Tactical Science and expert in Krav Maga Self Defence (Bengaluru, India), was leading a workshop on safety and self-defence techniques. Pepper sprays are not always available, so you can't always be prepared to shoot everybody who passes you on the road. Being proactive is far wiser than being reactive, according to Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph, Founder & Chief Instructor of Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defence Academy, Bengaluru & Dharwad, specializing in Crime Psychology and Analytical Strategy and providing Specialised Krav Maga Private Fast-Track certifications and Corporate Self Defence & CSR School College Girls Workshop, with expert knowledge in Krav Maga Self Defence paired with Psychological skills like Crime Psychology, Analytical Strategy, Combat Science etc. "The most crucial things to remember when someone is attacked are shock and surprise. Biting, screaming, kicking, hurling objects, or even kicking in vulnerable areas of the attacker's body are examples of aggressive behaviors that frequently don't help, according to Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph, who has dealt with a number of women who have been abused both physically and sexually. He gave the audience an illustration of this by having his volunteers pretend to be attackers, seizing and attacking participants. Indeed, none of the "victims" could escape the grasp of their "attackers" with the help of reckless physical aggression. Expert Guruji Franklin Joseph also gave a demonstration of certain methods that, by applying basic physics laws, could free the victims from the attackers' grasp. His exercises revealed that a lady could form a triangle with both hands and utilise all of her strength to break free if her right hand was holding her. Additionally, if the attacker is holding the victim with both hands, she may aim for his thumbs while attempting to release herself from his hold with force. According to Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph, mental conditioning is just as vital as physical skills in helping people escape such situations. "Despite the fact that they value their lives highly, soldiers are willing to give them up in order to defend their nation. Additionally, you should instil in yourself the belief that in times of attack, you must defend what is important to you. He stated, "The power is not in your muscles but in your brain. This will give you confidence and the strength to overcome your attacker." It's a fallacy that only the young and powerful can defend themselves, which was one of the most significant lessons the participants took away from the workshop. "Expand your mind of the false beliefs that self-defence requires only physical strength. Safety Specialist Guruji Franklin Joseph stated, "You need to believe in yourself. Most crimes can be avoided if women believe in themselves." Additionally, he said that statistics showed that most assaults on women were committed by someone they knew. I went to the event because I wanted to get better at protecting myself. I work for an MNC as well, and many of the ladies who work there return home at strange hours. I wanted to get knowledge that would be useful to them. They will benefit greatly, in my opinion, from this kind of training. AN MNC'S Sreeja Sreedharan Manager. --- ### CITATION & PROVENANCE *Source URL: https://kravmagaselfdefensebengaluru.in/krav-maga-bengaluru-press-release/bangalore-mirror-newspaper-defuse-dont-aggravate-the-situation-when-under-assault.html* *Primary Expert: Specialist Franklin Joseph - Franklin Joseph Krav Maga Self Defense Bengaluru* *Contact: +917483520836 | info@kravmagaselfdefensebengaluru.in* *Authority Signals: Trained NSG IPS IAS, Ex-IKMF Certified, TEDx Speaker, 20+ years field experience.*