Self Defense Routine Help

I’m 32yo and a smaller guy (150lb, 5’6). Looking to learn martial arts to be able to defend myself and my wife. I’ve tried boxing, bjj, and Muay thai classes and out and honestly liked all of them. Trying to figure out the right path to achieve my goal. I’ve done boxing the most at about 8 months of classes

M Boxing 1:1
T no gi bjj
W Boxing 1:1
Th no gi bjj
F Boxing 1:1

M Muay Thai Drill class
T Muay Thai 1:1
W Muay Thai Drill class
Th Muay Thai Sparring class + 1:1
F Muay Thai Drill Class

With the first option, although i get both striking and grappling, my main concern is whether I’m spreading my focus too thin

Submitted September 22, 2026 at 04:34PM by SwolatmaGaindhi https://ift.tt/8uzpkVw

My kid is 5 and getting bullied.

School is not helping. What type of fighting style is best to learn at that age so he can fight back if necessary?

Submitted September 22, 2026 at 07:34AM by Melodic_Leg9827 https://ift.tt/EfIXcz7

When youre about to get carjacked but youre late for work

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Submitted September 21, 2026 at 01:45AM by ap0g33 https://ift.tt/31q9hGH

How to handle violent mentally ill homeless person?

Im a small woman and today I was borderline assaulted by homeless man who i assume is mentally ill and I realized I have no idea how to handle such a situation.

I could hear him yelling at a woman crossing the street as I was unlocking my bike. I continued unlocking it and didnt look at him. Usually ignoring works but unfortunately he started approaching and yelling. One thing he kept yelling was "why wont you look at me".

He kicked my bike then came in front of me with his bike and I had no idea what to do so I said "are you ok? can i help you at all" with genuine concern but also fear. Anyways he then smashed the front of my bike with his bike narrowly missing me and screamed fuck off then left.

I feel very lucky that he didnt actually hit me or do something worse. I'm 5'2 100lbs I have zero ability to fight back against a grown man. Its also illegal to carry pepper spray where I live.

it got me thinking what the ideal way to handle this would have been?

Submitted September 19, 2026 at 11:57PM by canadianalady https://ift.tt/doL0Aic

Best striking art compliment to a wrestling base/background

In terms of striking arts, which one would you guys say compliments a wrestling background best in terms of easily transitioning into and setting up takedowns and just any other things that you guys would consider good striking traits for a wrestler.

Submitted September 19, 2026 at 07:23PM by North_Indication2898 https://ift.tt/ABLqMKR

Kubaton vs stungun which is better

If I had one choice what would be the most effective thing to seriously hurt someone so they can't attack me and hurt me . Assuming there both ok to use where I live.

Submitted September 19, 2026 at 02:44PM by Available_Safe3782 https://ift.tt/bnHTNr5

Pepper Spray vs Tear Gas?

I recently purchased some pepper spray for self defense but I realized it’s not the 3 in 1 stuff that has Tear Gas in it. Would the tear gas spray be a more effective option? If I do have to use it it’s likely that it will be multiple attackers so I feel like tear gas is better since it’s not as important to directly hit all of them in the face with it.

Submitted September 17, 2026 at 03:53PM by Putrid-Trick-1583 https://ift.tt/BPbf4TX