Girls Self-Defense vs Boys Self-Defense

https://youtu.be/Xi0l66phY1Y

Submitted December 30, 2023 at 07:36PM by OlegTrubin https://ift.tt/pB7qZK5

For those who teach

/r/martialarts/comments/18ui31u/for_those_who_teach/

Submitted December 30, 2023 at 10:30AM by DinowD2R https://ift.tt/kFxyVhH

can a sidekick stop a guy running at you angrily?

Let's say someone's an aggressive fighter who likes to get close to you and overwhelm you. He is also bigger, taller, and probably both heavier and stronger than you. He gets mad at you and charges at you with his right fist loaded for an overhand. Could you stop him in his tracks with a sidekick? Newton's third law states both equal and opposite reaction so wouldn't you push yourself back as much as you push him back? What's more, he's already running at you, so he has more force pushing towards you than you do pushing back. But I haven't really tried it, so would a sidekick work to stop somebody who is running at you?

Submitted December 28, 2023 at 10:10PM by KingMaximusOfCamelot https://ift.tt/FS1cAZT

Stun gun/flashlight combo?

Any reliable options? I live in the country. There are times when I will already have a flashlight in my hand (opening gates, etc) so it would be useful to have the stun gun option at my fingertips (unexpected people or animals). I have a holstered semi handgun but there’s no way to be holding it, a flashlight, and attending to tasks.

Submitted December 29, 2023 at 09:26PM by Coolbreeze1989 https://ift.tt/S8DVwoe

Hypothetical self defense situation.

I’m curious if people believe this is justified and how different states would handle it.

Let’s say there is a traffic collision. One party is clearly at fault. Both parties stop and the at fault party is ready to exchange insurance info.

The wronged party is particularly upset and gets up in the others face and begins making verbal threats.

The individual at fault is carrying and informs the other individual that they are carrying and instructs them to back up.

The unarmed irate individual escalates the situation further by increasing the threats of physical violence and then pushes the individual carrying.

The person carrying backs up and draws their firearm. The irate individual begins moving towards the individual with the firearm and they are then shot.

Is this a justified shooting in your mind. Does the car accident play any role in the legality of the situation? How would different states respond to this?

Submitted December 29, 2023 at 11:12AM by lostinthenorth12 https://ift.tt/E9JNsvX

Best blade size for a self defense knife?

I want a knife that I can carry with me at all times when out and about for self defense. So in yall's opinion what is the best blade size for something like this?

Submitted December 29, 2023 at 12:31AM by importantinquiries https://ift.tt/x8Wa3OK

WARNING: Mace 'Triple Action' Police Spray is WEAK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QiWxmhDzvQ

It barely effects a small dog.

https://www.mace.com/products/triple-action-police-pepper-spray

I suggest carrying a gun instead, or at least something strong than this stuff!

Submitted December 26, 2023 at 03:16PM by AnyWay2MakeEmPay https://ift.tt/3JsrWbg

Personal Alarm w/ GPS locator and Police Response?

Sorry if this is hard to read and/or I break rules, my english is not perfect

I know there are various cheapy keyring like self-defense like items like pepper spray that, when used, alerts your emergency contacts via the Bluetooth in your phone. I've seen some similar products where is a personal alarm instead of pepper spray, that similarly alerts your emergency contacts your are in trouble and provides your GPS location so they can help alert police or whatever to your location.

However, is there some product like this, BUT it also directly immediately notifies the police to your location and tells them to go to your location? Basically like an adult "life alert" that works outside of the home and/or is for working adults in a city (rather than 65+ elderly adults and only works on wifi or something in ones house or nusing home)?

I assume there must be some kind of product like this, but have not been able to find one. I know there are plenty of products (whether pepper spray + locator combo, or personal alarm + locator combo), where if you press the button, it will alert some intermediary (i.e., personal contact friend or family, or for something like life alert, I guess a private center call company), but is there any product that just directly alerts police?

I realize some might think the distinction is not a big deal, but I ask because based on what I've found, the available products either: 1) alert an intermediary call center, but its like a $20 a mo subscription service (expensive); or 2) alert a family member or friend, but unfortunately my close contacts can be slow to check their phones and so it might take them too long to contact police on my behalf. I understand the need for an intermediary for something like life alert, because that is mainly for 65+ use for those at the home and so the emergency could be any number of things, whether fall/injury (ambulance), home fire (fire deptartment), or break in (police). But for a personal alarm you have on your keyring in a dangerous city, is there one that just goes straight to police if you got robbed or attacked or something?

Note I am in a city where other self defense options are not really viable or allowed. So best and realistically only viable option would likely just be some personal alarm + locator device, this "working adult life alert" as I call it haha - asking this community to see if there are any such products that just contact police in your area directly, but maybe none such product exists because maybe police depts have rules forbidding products that directly contact them w/o an intermediary (as I can understand how it would lead to a lot of false alarms where someone accidentaly presses the button, jamming their phone lines and preventing them from responding to serious emergencies.

Submitted December 28, 2023 at 01:08PM by CovidQuestion33 https://ift.tt/aiKgLT9

Personal Alarms with Sound and Light

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Submitted December 28, 2023 at 02:43AM by Ok_Holiday3814 https://ift.tt/RgMIZlb

Adrian The Warrior Grappler

https://i.ibb.co/k5GwRgD/Adrian-The-Super-Grappler.png

Submitted December 25, 2023 at 07:31PM by HelloMan8577 https://ift.tt/1aMe6ml

Best martial arts combination?

I (22F) consider switching sports because I want to be able to protect myself. I’m 5’5, 65kg, I played rugby for 6 years. there’s different options available near me like boxing, grappling, bjj, judo, Muay Thai. I don’t know which one would fit me better and which one would be the more useful in the street. (I was attacked by 2men recently while coming home at night , and got out of this situation because I ran for my life )

Submitted December 24, 2023 at 02:54AM by DekenOd https://ift.tt/8Aj6dQb

What do you think of this Karate Kid movie idea?

What do you think of this brutal violent Karate Kid movie? It is a violent martial arts movie about vigilantism, vengeance, and martial arts.

The movie will also deal with sensitive and shocking topics regarding the realities of bullying.

The title of the movie is “The Karate Kid”.

The protagonist is the eccentric introverted social outcast teen homeschooled boy by the name of Reginald Freudenthal. The martial arts that Reginald is highly skilled at are Muay Thai, Kali(also called Eskrima and Arnis), BJJ, and Luta Livre.

Reginald brutally fights and brutally kills bullies, gangsters, and serial killers.

There were scenes in the movie where Reginald beat to death, amputated, and eviscerated bully highschool gridiron football players and rapist college frat boys as vengeance against them.

Reginald killed the highschool gridiron football players because they tried to bully his beloved introverted eccentric younger brother. Reginald often beats up the gridiron football players in the streets one on one so they just ganged up on him but he still brutally kicks all of their asses.

Reginald killed the college frat boys for drugging and male raping his shy socially-awkward eccentric introverted male cousin.

Reginald is also a brutal vigilante in that he hunts down and kills gangsters such as biker gangs and gangbangers.

One of Reginald's rivals is the rapist serial killer by the alias of Centipede.

Centipede is an Olympic champion of Greco-Roman Wrestling. He is also highly skilled at Polish Sabre swordsmanship. His favorite victims are adolescent white girls.

Other than Reginald, the movie will also focus a bit on another eccentric introverted social outcast teen male martial artist by the name of Eardwulf Byron. Eardwulf is kind of like the second karate kid of the movie.

Eardwulf is highly skilled at HEMA especially in the HEMA martial art of the two-handed double-edged medieval German knight longsword. Eardwulf is also highly skilled at Ringen and Boxing.

Eardwulf is like Reginald but compared to Reginald, Eardwulf is in a worse situation because he isn't just bullied by the whole highschool he attends but is also neglected and abused by his parents. His parents often beat him up and do not feed him for days.

There are times where Eardwulf often carries and uses a sword which is a two-handed double-edged medieval German knight longsword. This is his favorite weapon. He owns it.

Eardwulf's whole highschool such as the teacher, the coaches, the highschool's popular kids, the highschool hockey team, etc. bullies him. There is a part of the movie where Eardwulf killed many people in the highschool by using hand-to-hand combat.

Eardwulf also brutally killed and beheaded the captain of the highschool's fencing team in a duel after ambushing the highschool fencer. Eardwulf's weapon in the duel is his two-handed double-edged medieval German knight longsword. Eardwulf killed the highschool fencing team captain because the highschool fencing team captain is one of his worst bullies in the highschool.

Submitted December 23, 2023 at 10:34PM by Happy-Night-Man https://ift.tt/3Ty2fIA

Training Boxing without a coach

Hello Everyone, I'm 17 years old and I'm looking to learn Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for self defense, I know that the best self-defense is to run and avoid all fights but I want to know how to be able to defend myself just in case those 2 solutions aren't possible anymore. The problem is there is no boxing gym near me but there is a BJJ gym that I'm going to join but I will still be missing out on Boxing. Would it be worth my time to train Boxing at home and watch Boxing videos online, as well as shadow box and hit the pads with my father until I become an adult and I am able to move to a place where there are some MMA gyms where I can start learning boxing from a coach and keep on doing my BJJ as well? Again my main goal is self-defense.

Submitted December 23, 2023 at 06:17PM by Worldly_Ad5417 https://ift.tt/A0sPI6m

DIY Pepper Spray

Dear all,

I'm trying to make pepper spray at home. I can easily make the spray itself, but Im not sure how to buy a case for it. I need it to be small, compact, and safe (with a safety). I want it to have decent range and to be reusable. I want the system to be very self reliant. I make the spray I put it in the case's bottle, I load up the bottle, I put it in a holster. Done. But I'm having an impossible time finding a case for it.

I live in Spain, btw.

Anyone got any recommendations? Aerosol/Pressurised Air? Anything that is usually used for something else? Any online sellers that ship to Spain?

Best,

Hiba

Submitted December 23, 2023 at 10:18AM by HibaraiMasashi https://ift.tt/fVC4cde

Are composite toad boots good for self-defense?

I'm honestly just curious.

Submitted December 22, 2023 at 12:09PM by kr4v3n https://ift.tt/C2Jakg1

picking the kinfe or not?

i was watching this video on twitter https://twitter.com/RealPizzaPepe/status/1737486074270597533
and i saw that a man was robbed, but the thief left the knife while robbing.

Now some people think that the man that was robbed should have taken the knife and react, and some think that what he did was the best choice (doing nothing) because since the robber wasn't actually attacking if the man attacked back then the situaion could have escalated, what do you think? was better to do nothing like he did or react? why?

Submitted December 22, 2023 at 06:43AM by technopixel12345 https://ift.tt/17RqgrB

Useful advice or not?

We've all probably seen one of those articles that talk about what criminals look for when choosing their victims. Things like not looking around to scan their environment, paying too much attention to their cell phone, etc. There is usually a claim along the lines of: "We talked to 100 bad guys in prison, and this is the list we compiled."

How true are these claims? Do bad guys have a "checklist," consciously or unconsciously, of how to choose victims, or is it just random? Other than the obvious "I'm much bigger than him" type of thing.

Submitted December 21, 2023 at 04:23PM by Emotional_Ice https://ift.tt/GEtdRUw

16000 members in r/SelfDefense!

Let us celebrate this milestone with a brainstorming session!

What is the state of the sub? What do the newest members expect to find here? What are the thoughts of the older members?

Many new ideas have been adopted; let us all carry on with more recommendations!

Last but not least, let's all hope we can offer advice which might save people from harm!

Congratulations to all of our contributors for their precious assistance provided to those in need.

Train as if your life depends on it; it does!

Submitted May 10, 2023 at 11:02PM by theopresent https://ift.tt/Vinc5UR

Just dealt with a scary road rage situation

I don’t want to carry an actual weapon and didn’t need one for years due to having an extra large guardian dog (his presence alone was a deterrent, never put him in a position to hurt anyone) so don’t have many ideas, but thinking this situation could’ve been dealt with better by blinding the person with a high lumens flashlight. Does anyone have an recommendations?

Submitted December 21, 2023 at 11:53AM by salallane https://ift.tt/xiYH2QJ

Items That Are Concealable

Hello. I am a 17 year old house manager for my schools theatre (basically I handle box office stuff). While I have never had people get violent with me (I was once threatened because my POS closed and couldn’t accept money) I’ve been worried for my and my other usher’s safety as of late. Mainly due to the amount of shooting threats in the area and one student’s parent known for being aggressive with staff.

I have to wear a suit when I work and I was wondering if there were any good self-defense items I could get that I can conceal under my clothes or at the very least fit into some kind of emergency box. I am trained in Taekwondo but it’s been years since I’ve been in lessons. Guns are also off the table for obvious reasons.

Anything helps!

Submitted December 20, 2023 at 09:06PM by Minute_Strawberry712 https://ift.tt/6w0siBj

Vivian fights Randy

Who would win in a fight to the death between these two combatants?

1st Combatant:

She is a 17 year old white girl who is a bit taller than most average American males her age. Her body is slim but she is very strong in that she can lift many heavy objects. Her name is Vivian. She has long dark-brown hair.

She never went to school since she was born. For most of her life, she spent most of her time training and competing in the HEMA martial art of the two-handed double-edged medieval German longsword.

Her weapon is the two-handed double-edged medieval German longsword. The blade of this sword does not become thinner and thinner from the beginning towards the pointy end. The blade of this sword is thick from the beginning to the pointy end to be able to cut all human limbs and all human bones.

Vivian also had many experiences fighting and killing gang members.

This is what Vivian often wears including in fights to the death:

1. A buttoned pure-white blouse with long sleeves.
2. A pair of black leather flat shoes made for females.
3. A pair of pure-white socks that only cover ⅓ of her lower legs’ length.
4. A green long pleated skirt whose bottom reaches and completely covers her talus bones.

2nd Combatant:

His name is Randy. Randy is a 17 year old skilled male wrestler. He is muscular in a way that his build is that of a wrestler. The wrestling style that he is skilled at is Greco-Roman Wrestling. His hair is short in a masculine way. His height is the same as that of most average American male wrestlers his age.

He also goes to school as a highschool student.

Randy has no weapon.

Unlike Vivian, Randy has no experience in fights to the death. The only fights he fought in are normal non-lethal teen fights and confrontations and also sports competitions where there are rules.

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So, who would win in a fight to the death between these two combatants?

In the fight, Randy is wearing a typical wrestling sports uniform(such as the ones used in Olympic competitions) while Vivian is wearing the clothes that she often wears.

Submitted December 20, 2023 at 05:25PM by HelloMan8577 https://ift.tt/RwZP51o

Knife pros which is best for a self defense blade?

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Submitted December 20, 2023 at 02:04AM by ArcticSnow87 https://ift.tt/hVotevU

Someone littered on my lawn. What do I do ?

Like 50 pounds very disrespectful

Submitted December 19, 2023 at 02:59AM by aSoulInThisUniverse https://ift.tt/T9NwLfD

Disabled, Need Different Options to Protect Myself

I have become increasingly disabled and no longer trust myself with guns due to tremors and poor eyesight. Unfortunately my abuser LEO ex husband moved 400 feet from me and I NEED something to protect myself. i’m thinking taser baton? Any suggestions? I’m in a power wheelchair. I used to practice at the range regularly and was a purple belt in BJJ. I cannot do ANY of that now. Really need some weapon I can use.

Submitted December 18, 2023 at 09:24PM by Holiday_Record2610 https://ift.tt/zMlOaXx

Aunt getting divorced, husband might go violent

Reason for the post is my other aunt got murdered by her fiancee because she wanted to separate. He was disrespectful against my grandparents and had violent tendencies that started to show before getting married.

Now my aunt and her husband are gonna get divorced and tonight he needs to sign the documents. They've been married for 15 years, my mother is scared that something similar might happen to my aunt.

He's not a violent man but he's been pretty depressed since we found out that he was cheating on her with MEN. My aunt thinks he's married her just to please his parents and hide his sexual identity which seems to be common according to the lawyer.

I'm a 27 year old male and he's in his 50s, we will be sitting on a 4 seater table and talk it out. I'm afraid he might become violent because his mask dropped and he won't be getting the custody of the child.

We do have an app in place to alert the police in case something happens.

How can I prevent any injuries to my family if something happens?

Sorry for my english not my first language.

Submitted December 18, 2023 at 10:23AM by PlentyApart5916 https://ift.tt/sBd0Y7w

What self defense style should I try (sf Bay Area)

Hi all,

I’m a 5’0” 21 year old girl who is tired of feeling so scared whenever I leave my home. I keep passing up opportunities I want (dates, festivals, study abroad, etc) because I am too afraid to be in a new place all on my own, worried that something terrible will happen and I have no way of defending myself.

What self defense style or martial arts should I train in to feel more confidence in my ability to protect myself while living life?

I have ZERO experience with self defense/martial arts but I am athletic and a hard worker. Looking for something I can start off doing 2 days/week and increase if I’m enjoying it. I also appreciate anyone who can suggest gyms to go to in the sf Bay Area to train.

Submitted December 17, 2023 at 08:51PM by Positive_Practice_23 https://ift.tt/jCNg5yG

Self defense baton with powerful stunner.

Looking to purchase a self defense weapon for the wife. She can take care of herself but I'd still like to get her more defensive protection. I'm looking to put some distance between her and the aggressor and a powerful sting and intimidating sound.

Could you folks recommend any particular favorites?

Submitted December 16, 2023 at 09:08PM by KaleidoscopeOk2677 https://ift.tt/fXE3cnM

Self defense weapons

What is an effective but not deadly self defense weapon you would recommend? One that I could distribute a bunch of for free through a women's program at a college campus, so a Keychain that wouldn't get anyone kicked out of school. I'm taking a self defense class next month at the police department. It's called RAD, Rape Agression Defense, and is 12hrs over 4 meetings. I'm feeling empowered already just by facing my fears and signing up. I want to pass on a little empowerment to other women but...I don't want this to blow up in my face if it's actually a terrible idea. What would be a good and safe way to encompass the general spirit of what I'm trying to do?

I personally already carry a mace that dyes the attacker's face hot pink, and a pink steel skull that you wear like brass knuckles, except it's kind of sharp. The guy said he made one originally for his daughter, and it's not for punching, it's for tearing. My veteran brother recommended a monkey fist. What do you guys think?

Submitted December 15, 2023 at 04:30PM by ExoticNToxic https://ift.tt/2iNCyoj

De-escalation instructor training

I'm looking to get certified to lead classes in de-escalation techniques for work, but there are a lot of options out there and I'm not sure exactly what to look for. Is there a company or course that anyone recommends over others? Also, what should I look for in an instructor certification program for de-escalation techniques?

Submitted December 15, 2023 at 12:13AM by anonimouse81 https://ift.tt/6crKTD5

Nube here and looking to purchase a taser

Nube here / looking to purchase a taser for the wife and I know nothing about tasers. I would like to buy a decent product that won't break the bank, $150 or less. Product and Company recommendations are greatly appreciated.

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Submitted December 14, 2023 at 01:01PM by KaleidoscopeOk2677 https://ift.tt/ufdIzJo

Best option for dog defense, Quality Stun Gun?

Hello, I live in an apartment building with a dog I love very much and would do anything for. Recently, a much larger dog moved in with someone. The dog is EXTREMELY aggressive, and is sometimes wearing a muzzle sometimes not. This dog always goes after my dog and the owner can barely hold onto him. One day I'm afraid they'll let go on accident.

Anyway, sorry, I don't want to get a gun, as I don't want to discharge it in an apartment building. I don't want to stab / kill the dog. I also don't want pepper spray, as I don't want to spray my own dog, and I don't want a taser as I don't want to miss, so I've landed on a stun gun, however I hears they lack effectiveness. Can anyone tell me if this is a good or bad idea, and recommend a somewhat affordable stun gun to buy? Thanks.

Submitted December 14, 2023 at 12:00AM by burlysnurt https://ift.tt/nvqhR89

What's a good combo for street fights?

Hello, I want to know what is the best combination of martial arts that is good for self defense. I am interested in it as well. I heard that it's good to learn wrestling with whatever you are doing but is there any way that I can learn wrestling outside of college even at age 24?

Submitted December 13, 2023 at 08:46AM by wisehands_9 https://ift.tt/7zSVYt2

advice for self-defence practice at home

Last night I was accosted by a man on drugs who threatened to throw me on the train tracks (not great to hear when you are at a train station lol) and assault me. I am a short woman and realised very quickly that he would easily overpower me. Although I was okay because my train arrived and the onboard guard interfered, with how close and aggressive the man got I'm certain I would have gotten seriously injured without the guard being there.

I understand that because of my stature, I couldn’t feasibly take someone on in a fight and win, I am going to work on my physical fitness and sprinting ability, however, I do want to learn some self-defence, that in a situation like yesterday where I might get attacked and they are too close for me to run away.

I’m looking into Krav Maga classes near me and will now carry a tactical torch as I live in Australia and it’s illegal to carry actual self-defence tools.

I live with my dad and was going to ask him to practice grappling or chasing or something similar to a situation I might be in. If anyone has any videos, they think might be helpful for us to simulate, or just advice in general that would be awesome.

Thanks guys

Submitted December 11, 2023 at 09:34PM by AccomplishedUsual157 https://ift.tt/EaFPwDX

How to stop being friendly, open and polite

I live in an urban, metropolis. Time and time again I have found myself in vulnerable situations because of my friendly, open and polite persona. I am far too trusting and naive.

What even more exhausting is when I have spent thousands of pounds on therapists, only to be told I'm a nice woman and I should stay this way! I completely disagree, this is the real world not Disneyland.

I had near brush with being abducted whilst travelling alone last year(!) and have been struggling with continued PTSD since.

I would really appreciate some big brother/ father advice on how as a woman who is on her own I can keep myself safe.

I am aware of how friendly, polite, helpful, trusting and naive I am. It is a nice quality when one is a child but as a woman in her forties it is foolish and stupid.

I want to become streetwise and able to look after myself.

Submitted December 12, 2023 at 05:12PM by Capable-Breakfast480 https://ift.tt/1xraLSO

So when should you actually use pepper spray?

They say pepper spray is for 3-10feet and to carry it in your hands incase someone attacks. I know that so I’m ideally looking for more specific scenarios.

Let’s say you are 100% certain you are being followed. He is 5 feet away, but hasn’t attacked yet and you have no way of getting away. Do you pepper spray before he attacks? Do you only pepper spray once he attacked?

Submitted December 11, 2023 at 10:04PM by Professional_Put_956 https://ift.tt/PqvEKCN

THREAT IDENTIFICATION AND REACTION CLASS IN DALLAS

So, a series of situations have arise involving my mother and business competitors and it’s gotten to the point where it could be life threatening. It’s been a build up of 4 years of increasingly violent threats. I am insisting my mother take a class to be able to identify a threat accurately and take the necessary response to ensure her safety. Although licensed, she is afraid to carry her concealed firearm because she says she is scared that she will react with force to a startling non-life threatening scare. if you know any in-person courses in the DFW area that will provide her with the proper education to respond appropriately, please provide information. Thank You.

Submitted December 11, 2023 at 01:13AM by Succajd1 https://ift.tt/yeZd4NY

Saps and Blackjacks

I’m wondering how effective saps and or black jacks are. They seem to need a lot of skill to work with in any scenario. To me, I would think you need to hit the assailant just a right to knock him out. Some guys can take a really hard hit to the chin and still keep coming. I know they can be used as throat, targeting weapons and other things, but strictly from a knockout standpoint in defense. It almost seems like it would be a weapon of opportunity for a surprise attack instead. Any thoughts are welcome on this thought experiment.

Submitted December 11, 2023 at 12:35AM by terminalchef https://ift.tt/cqOGz6L

Understanding Knife Attack Angles

https://youtube.com/watch?v=E3ylyj-FI7A&si=NbwfGxVenrvEfMCP

Submitted December 10, 2023 at 09:22PM by SAFEInternational https://ift.tt/N6Ick42

Looking for the right program for small woman

My job has gotten increasingly violent and I am looking for a self defense system that will allow me to stay safe despite my size. I'm often singled out since I'm an easy target at 5'0. I also have scoliosis so I'm not looking for any sort of super ninja training, as I'm not that flexible. I am looking for something that focuses on actual takedowns etc and not something that focuses necessarily on traditions (like karate). Would love some suggestions or even like YouTube links for beginners. Totally willing to put in the work or find something local if I can as well.

Submitted December 10, 2023 at 02:39PM by UnidentifiedEntity https://ift.tt/8APdWoZ

what are some whips you can use in a street defens

i once sa w the taliban a long ime ago use whips to disperse protestors...it looked like it stung but doesn't leave someone truly mangled or hurt. what are some terms to google to find a whip to use, ie pull it out of my car and whip someone on the street and walk away, aminly to enbaress them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzqpAZA3g2U

Submitted December 09, 2023 at 11:54PM by tindolabooteh https://ift.tt/tBRZeCb

Blast knuckle/non disarm taser question.

Where the hell do I buy these in Canada? I used to be able to order blast knuckles and all their required batteries off Amazon back in the day.

There’s plenty of alternatives now but for the life of me can’t find a single online retailer that will sell them in Canada.

Any of you gents have any leads?

Submitted December 09, 2023 at 10:41PM by GriffithDidNothinBad https://ift.tt/V9jytx2

How useful are those monkeys fist things?

So serious question, because I see them everywhere but I can't find any actual videos of them working and stuff, but they're been used for a long ass time historically so they're not new and gimicy yet I've never seen any actual legit self defense guys talk about or use them or anyone ever pressure test it

Submitted December 09, 2023 at 09:59PM by mrmagicbeetle https://ift.tt/EpklGmq

How do I stop afraid of physical confrontation?

I am basically a massive wimp and I truly hate being like this. All my life, I have been an effeminate man who's a big pushover and I am too sensitive. I let people take advantage of me and I have been physically assaulted, spit in and nearly beaten down by people. I am tired of being scared of violence when I have to defend myself and it's destroying my self-esteem and confidence. What advice do you have?

Submitted December 09, 2023 at 06:45PM by wisehands_9 https://ift.tt/7PBJqT9

Bb gun question

How much damage would I do to someone If I mag dumped a bb pistol like a crossman. Just a question I've had for some time

Submitted December 07, 2023 at 07:05PM by Crafty-Opening-2592 https://ift.tt/oQuKDBM

Did a Bareknuckle Vale Tudo fight a few weeks ago

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Submitted December 07, 2023 at 12:24AM by MikeyTriangles https://ift.tt/O85L3tw

Can you explain this feeling during a fight?

I was play fighting with my friend today, and he started approaching me aggressively. For some reason, instead of strategizing and thinking of a plan or counter, my brain just went 'fuck fuck fuck' and I just slowly backed away, closed my eyes, and put my arm in front of me. What is this called and how do you deal with it? This also happens when my friend throws a Hulk-smash haymaker, I have a good second or two to react but I just look away like he's the Sun, my body tenses up and I just brace for impact. On the other hand, if I'm alert, I feel like I could react better to quicker and more sudden attacks. Can that be explained too?

Submitted December 06, 2023 at 09:07PM by KingMaximusOfCamelot https://ift.tt/I1ineqz

Holster time making training a hassle

So I'm training to use a rope dart as my edc lethal force opinion, why? It's comfortable to carry conseled , deploys about at the same speed as a pistol( detailed example with a guy pressure testing it, and another shorter example ) ,being able to make a big controled area where people can't approach, has a 10ft range so it can work in the 9ft that "most self defense situations happen in" , has reasonable stopping power , also I'm not a gun guy and think our mind set of guns being the only viable option for civilian lethal force is flawed but I'm not all that anti gun just not for me. Your gonna train what you enjoy, carry what you train, and use what you carry if you're ever unlucky enough to have to defend yourself.

With that stuff out the way , I'm practicing that quick draw technique and while it comes out super fast, setting that back up takes so long compaired the quick pop in of a kydex sheath , like I shoot dart out redo the daisy chain (takes a good couple of seconds) re adjust shirt and rope , shoot out again. And it's got me wondering if holster time will significantly effect my ability to train and get constistant draws because I'm not able to do that many reps in a given span of time , should I just suck it up and train or figure out a faster way to set it up for training so I can get more reps in even if it isn't the same as my consealed "state"

Submitted December 05, 2023 at 06:39PM by mrmagicbeetle https://ift.tt/oxLsAe2

testicle defense

Many years ago I was jumped by 3 people outside a bar/club. I didn't know why they were attacking me, and I was too drunk to run away so I just tucked my chin and took shots to my forehead / crown and periodically pushed them away. None of them were that much bigger than me, and since they were only punching, I figured they'd just stop after a bit and go away, which they eventually did.

But before they stopped, one guy took careful aim and kicked me straight in the balls. I thought I was in for a rough night, but to my surprise I felt no pain at all. Not even the day after, though my head hurt somewhat (a bag of ice to the head cleared me up in a couple hours).

I figure I avoided any injury since my balls were probably partway retracted into my body due to the stress of the situation. Which got me wondering - could this response be trained? Some light Googling showed that Kegel exercises strengthens the muscles involved (cremaster muscles), and the workout seems to be effective - easy to do and helpful against strikes and grabs.

Has anyone else had a similar experience / conclusion?

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TLDR:

Got kicked in the balls, felt no pain, did research, found that Kegel exercises strengthen the cremaster muscles which pull the testicles upward when activated.

Submitted December 05, 2023 at 05:14PM by Shiv888 https://ift.tt/JVCBKcR

20 Powerful Self Defense Gadgets

https://youtube.com/watch?v=63O6coDVXxU&si=OXJUooK0sDgkSxMy

Submitted December 05, 2023 at 03:54PM by TMI2022 https://ift.tt/bKCMNtS

22 GADGETS THAT CAN PROTECT YOU

https://youtube.com/watch?v=rB9L6mRgeeA&si=i-bYxuHhVk96g5Uy

Submitted December 05, 2023 at 01:07PM by TMI2022 https://ift.tt/BRga81f

Protecting Valuable Property

Hopefully I've come to the right subreddit. I am a college student taking courses within a big city in southern USA. A lot of my work and personality involves very expensive equipment such as drones, computers, camera equipment as well as many expensive personal items that I keep with me where ever I am staying. Over the last year I have grown a huge concern over the possibility of theft. I'm currently staying in a student dorm which has many securities measures established, giving me peace of mind for now (I am already a nut for locking absolutely everything when I leave), however, I feel whenever I am transporting my things I become a prime target for robbery as I'm seen carrying a lot of black cases and bags. I think I'm not taking all the preventative measures against theft and I'm not sure what elso to do. My question is: How do I go about defending myself and my property outside of my home and what preventative measures should I incorporate? Thanks!

Submitted December 04, 2023 at 01:05AM by Fearless_Tap1241 https://ift.tt/6pcqsIz

What’s a good concealed carry weapon?

I got into an altercation with a guy at a gas station and stood my ground with him, at the end of the day it really isn’t worth fighting over some little petty ass shit when he’s staying 6-7 feet away talking nonsense, but it put it into perspective afterwards like I need a gun because honestly fuck fighting this dude cause let’s just say by the grace of god dude hits me I fall down and hit my head on a curb and I’m gnawing on my shoulder for the rest of my life, if I know I’m about to fight someone I know it’s to that point I might as well hit him first or shoot him🤷🏻‍♂️ but anyways that’s the story behind the question😂 what’s best for self defense in your opinion’s?

Submitted December 03, 2023 at 09:38AM by Westmoreland5 https://ift.tt/j9nhSY3

What to do if you're worried about torture?

Hi, so I am in Israel (please avoid any political comments... that's where I'm located). I'm very, very scared of terrorists entering my home and torturing/raping me. I'm alone with my dog, and I don't have a gun license. I know that if they get in, I'm dead. But what can I do to get them to shoot me quickly without torturing or raping me first? I thought of throwing a tantrum and struggling, but I'm very small and short and people usually find it funny and I think it might just make them want to hurt me more. I've bought a plastic gun, I thought maybe they'll think I'm armed and shoot me, but I don't know how realistic it looks.

I would appreciate any ideas. Thank you!

Submitted December 03, 2023 at 06:46AM by Hadasfromhades https://ift.tt/rgKhPLF

How to defend myself when alone with my toddler?

I live in a rural area with crime and homelessness problem. For the first time in my life, I do not feel safe when I’m alone in my neighborhood.

Also I seem to attract attention from (literally) psychotic people. I’ve had a stranger grab my shoulders and try to shove me into traffic while I was crossing an intersection. Not once, not twice, but THREE time strange men have tried to force themselves into my car.

Recently I was home alone w my son and a guy was in our driveway taking photos of the house. Maybe he was harmless (??) but he bolted as soon as he saw me looking at him.

Then there was a woman convinced I was the devil and she threatened to hit me while I was walking with my son in my arms. All I could do was shift my body so I was between her and my son, and i sternly said “No” and kept walking. I have no idea what I would have done if she actually got violent.

I don’t know what it is. I don’t engage with these people, I “walk with purpose”, etc.

Anyway totally rambling but tonight I had to call 911 for a downed sparking power line and I was on hold for 3 minutes before I even spoke to dispatch. It made me realize if there was ever a true emergency while I was home, I’d be screwed bc it would take so long for anyone to get here.

Anyway. Not to sound paranoid but I am worried about not being prepared if someone broke in or followed us home. A gun is not an option at the moment until I can get my husband on board w keeping one in the house. I am 5’2” and alone w the baby 80% of the time, he is 6’5” and has never dealt w/ the kind of weird encounters I’ve had.

Anyone have practical steps I can take to feel safer in my own home and neighborhood? Taser? Pepper spray….?? Also any advice for easing my hubby’s anxieties about keeping a gun in the house? Thank you.

Submitted December 03, 2023 at 05:29AM by mariah808 https://ift.tt/KUgr4Go