When you're in a pickle...

I was going to title this one "For the ladies...", but let's not discriminate. This is an equal opportunity blog, if nothing else.

Now, by way of a disclaimer, I am not a fan of violence and/or bodily injury in general (younger siblings don't count). But there is some wisdom to being prepared to defend oneself in a dangerous situation, should the need arise. As your friend, I am hereby offering a little self-defense training on how you, too, can properly administer a head-butt to an offending party---again, only should the need arise.

Just be sure to use the following tips (courtesy of the concerned protectors at the Hubbard Township Police Department in the lovely state of Ohio) to make it safe and effective:

(NOTE: These tips come from an actual police department.)

1. Tilt your head slightly downward, clench your teeth, and stiffen your neck muscles.
2. Frown. Frowning will help focus your energy, and your attention at your forehead.
3. All you do now is sneeze! AT-CHE-W-W-W-U! Use, more or less the same motions with the headbutt as you do with a big sneeze.
4. Heads are quick and easy to move around, so you must be careful when guiding in on your target. Be careful not to hit any hard parts (his forehead or the top of his head).

You're welcome.