Silat effectiveness outside of the gym?

I studied Silat for a number of months only and while it was fun I was skeptical of effectiveness of a lot of the drills. I am curious on what others think of this art?

In BJJ even a child can quickly perform a takedown on me if I stand still and let it happen. Then thats only the beginning.

In Silat if a student was shorter or weighed less than me they would really struggle to pull a move off even if I stood still and let them step, push, pull and do whatever to manipulate my balance while I held in place.... then the drill would end after the move was performed.

Submitted July 30, 2026 at 04:45PM by BellInternational315 https://ift.tt/EMTAi1v

The decision logic behind jamming vs. angling off a straight punch

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Submitted July 30, 2026 at 01:52AM by Wangsmartialarts https://ift.tt/3BkaS4H

New Self Defense Book

Has anyone read Timeline of Self Defense by
King? I just got it and it is really diffrent… Not sure my opinion yet! It is a fun read. But very different from other books I have looked at. Just curious if anyone else has read it?

Submitted July 24, 2026 at 10:29PM by kunalavast https://ift.tt/sjqvMNW

Evade threats on streets - what’s the best way?

Faced a guy walking towards me and started shouting at around 50m distance. He moved his arm. I quickly scanned him and didn’t think he was a danger, more deranged, so I walked past him calmly.

In case he would have been a danger and I sense I must dash. How do I dash. Walking backwards? Walking on right lane, he’s moving towards me from the left. To my right brick wall. To my left open street.

What is the best option here to remove myself from his attack range?

I appreciate your help.

Submitted July 27, 2026 at 05:05PM by RoughMidnight8303 https://ift.tt/2oTDbFN

My bully keeps stealing my new stuff

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Submitted July 27, 2026 at 04:48AM by Eyekonickai https://ift.tt/Ujadfm2

Joined a self defence class and it starts Wednesday.

I’m a male. The class I joined teaches a variety of martial arts styles, such as Karate, Taekwondo, Krav Maga, BJJ, Judo and some Boxing.

What should I expect ? I’m an introvert so I’m a little nervous about meeting a bunch of new people. I don’t imagine we will have to talk much lol. The classes are one hour long.

Submitted July 26, 2026 at 11:20PM by JQuick72 https://ift.tt/Qbpse5X

Shield-and-counter drill — one beat vs. two beats

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Submitted July 25, 2026 at 11:53PM by Wangsmartialarts https://ift.tt/dvku0cC