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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A self-defense expert is advising people to brush up on their personal safety skills after a woman was sexually assaulted in an apartment laundry room Monday morning.

As we age, our bodies and minds may change, but the need for safety and self-protection does not. Senior citizens can face unique challenges when it comes to self-defense, both physically and legally.

Though violent crime rates have dipped both nationwide and in New Orleans, self defense experts say sharpening the senses and practicing strength training are still important tools for staying safe.

It's something we hope we never have to face – but knowing how to protect yourself in a dangerous situation can make all the difference. Experts at Busto's Martial Arts show you how to defend yourself ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Patti Stewart of Defense in Heels shares hands-on self-defense tips to help teens and women feel safer and more confident.