Anyone else terrified to run outside? got mugged and now i just can't

I've been on my treadmill for like a year now because i got mugged and i just. can't. go outside alone anymore. tried a few times, made it like two blocks, turned around. great.

The dumb part is i actually love running. Did anyone actually get past something like this? not looking for "you're so brave keep going" just actual stuff that helped. pepper spray? run clubs? certain times of day? idk i'm just tired of the treadmill

Submitted May 28, 2026 at 11:14AM by auto-lover0301 https://ift.tt/AmquwQp

How do I properly defend myself

Someone I was good friends with for the last 4 years offered to buy me some food and we went out to the shopping centre. He said he had no money and forgot so we walked back, on the walk back he was silent and weird despite being friendly all day. He then kicked my knees and stomped on my head multiple times instead of using his fists like a man, I got one single hit off, wasn't a bad shot but I'd like advice on how to defend myself properly next time (I'm quite tall but not all there in weight)

Submitted May 28, 2026 at 12:14AM by Wide_Bat6815 https://ift.tt/8KE6dJy

Strobe light defense.... What???

I see this a lot with flashlights.

By simply turning on the strobe feature of a flashlight, you can disorient an attacker and flee to safety while said attacker is trying reorient himself and figure out what just happened. Seriously, unless your attacker has epilepsy, I'm pretty dang sure that a strobe light in the face of an attacker is only going to tick them off.

So, why does this continue to be a theme used as a selling point with some flashlights?

https://preview.redd.it/c51w4z0n7s3h1.png?width=234&format=png&auto=webp&s=fdaed5e360e34180b1a4dbc7d14cdf75adbf7bde

Submitted May 27, 2026 at 09:34PM by Dangerous-You3789 https://ift.tt/oEU26Pj

What’s better for self defence, a knife or hammer? And why?

I’m just asking this question because I’m curious what’s better, a hammer or knife because they both have their strengths and weaknesses.

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Submitted May 27, 2026 at 05:27PM by No-Audience-5206 https://ift.tt/Pks8h2B

Legal items to carry to a bar or club

Looking for weapons of opportunity. What i means is, what regular item can i carry that can be used for self defense that is not illegal to carry to a place specifically for drinking like a bar or club. An example would be a scarf, and they have that martial arts that uses a scarf. I was looking at stuff like that. Another example would be learning to throw chopsticks (like you would a knife). I know you all will ask so here it goes-> i am female and last time i was out too many dudes kept trying to get me outside. I literally dress like a ninja when i goto the club to freak people out to stay away from me. I LOVE when the security watches me closely because they think i will do something. To me thats like extra protection. Truth is i fear someone will do something to me, but i cannot live happy in a bubble. Just looking for more ideas like the ones i described above. If you think a different sub is more appropriate please let me know🙏🙏🙏🙏

Submitted May 27, 2026 at 01:26PM by GhostOfTheShinobi https://ift.tt/5A8yO1J

Are short self-defence courses woth it?

Video on the subject (about 2 and a half minutes) my experience is over 30 years of various martial arts and over 20 of violent jobs.

https://youtube.com/shorts/zfsjK46jTJI?feature=share

Submitted May 27, 2026 at 08:01AM by BaseMonkeySAMBO https://ift.tt/3SRNgC1

Unusual self defense item?

Old school roll of coins. I favor a roll of nickles. Sort of Viagra for the first.

Submitted May 26, 2026 at 10:03PM by Klutzy-Bass8366 https://ift.tt/gcsm4ia