Best Budget-Friendly Expandable Baton?

I’m looking for the best batons to buy for self defense!

Mom will not wield anything that looks scary. I want her to be able to protect herself with something

God bless

Submitted April 30, 2025 at 11:26PM by hellothisisbye https://ift.tt/x9Fg4WA

Do Boxers to hurt their Hands when fighting without Gloves?

Hi everyone,

i'm currently getting back into Boxing. Even with handwraps and 14oz gloves my hands are a bit sore after training, which is obviously pretty normal. My hands just need to get conditioned.

But this brought up the question for me how frequent hand injuries are for boxers in a "real" fight without gloves. Sure, the hands get conditioned over time even with gloves on, but hitting a head or body without it is a different thing.

Does anyone know how common hand injuries are in such situations? I feel like the wrists and thumbs are both weak points that could get hurt easily. On the other hand i can see a trained Boxer ending most fights so quickly they might not have a problem with that. But this obviously depends on who they're fighting.

Submitted April 30, 2025 at 07:22AM by BrettPitt4711 https://ift.tt/18p2NYS

What do I do when I'm getting pressed by people in school?

(Male 14) Lately I there have been some people in my class who have something against me (which I don't care) but sometimes they take it further and try to push me around or make it seem like I'm a weak guy for not wanting to fight with them (i dont wanna because they are mostly in a group) now I I scared that they might start stealing My things or something similar and I want to try and defend myself but the problem is I have never been in a fight and i barely have experience. My question is What can I do in a situation where someone (for example) is pushing me around and wants to fight with me,thinking I'm not gonna fight back?

Submitted April 29, 2025 at 05:41PM by Bubbly-Price-5231 https://ift.tt/YglUN9X

Defense laser demonstration on actual leg

https://youtube.com/shorts/e0kB8TIp8Pw?feature=share

Submitted April 29, 2025 at 02:53AM by Mission-Basket-8432 https://ift.tt/EnX6Twg

Deep heat or hairspray?

Wondering which one to carry in my bag. I feel increasingly unsafe when walking around alone as a woman

Submitted April 28, 2025 at 05:36PM by nightshroomzz https://ift.tt/WXsJy41

Women's self defense - low kicks! - Brazil

https://youtube.com/shorts/V3z6ebDRZ3Q?si=77XZGDoDZuIrF0ZU

Submitted April 28, 2025 at 03:03PM by OpEsp01 https://ift.tt/cnSEAOj

how to defend yourself if YOU carry a knife and the attacker a gun?

how to defend yourself if YOU carry a knife and the attacker has a gun AND he's stronger than you?

ik it sounds obvious since knife has an advantage in close combat. but how do you take advantage of this fact? I'm really weak physically (for now!) and I know if someone wants to harm me or kill me by invading my house he probably will succeed, so I purchased a combat knife since guns are banned in LATAM. (yep. criminals still carry guns. who would have guessed!)

let's say I get into a close-combat using my knife against a gun/strong guy, what parts of the body I should aim for to take the attacker down?

thanks

Submitted April 27, 2025 at 11:02PM by ARAM_player https://ift.tt/R1U29lD

First class suggestion for 1st grader..

Hello all. We did a trial class with BJJ and kiddo liked it. We also have a gym close by that does boxing, kickboxing, karate near us.

I’m wondering what would be best to start with?

BJJ seems very good but I wonder if kickboxing could be better for overall endurance and strength building?

Kids in his class are doing various martial arts and like to practice/be annoying and irresponsible with it in school and hoping to start with classes ourselves!

Thank you for any advice!

Submitted April 27, 2025 at 02:14PM by RaulDukes https://ift.tt/tmr8DCK

What size of pepper spray should I carry? 4 oz or keychain size

So in a couple weeks I will be going down to a bigger city a major metropolitan area. Looking for a place to live. And I'm going to be staying there a couple weeks checking out the sites checking out Apartments. My main concern is I will be riding the public transportation and some of this will be around 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. at night so I can get home. In the past I've carried a 4 oz can of pepper spray but recently I've moved over to a keychain sized pocket clip pepper spray because 4 oz can was hurting my hip when I carried it. You know I'm of course going to be doing everything possible staying in well lit areas watching my surroundings. Depending on what I have going on you know when the Sun goes down I probably will head home. But there will be a couple of times where I'm going to be getting home late. So do you think a keychain pocket size pepper spray is going to be enough?

Submitted April 27, 2025 at 12:35PM by jaime_lion https://ift.tt/c3M9RoI

What should I do

So i basically need some help. I am a 14 (m) and in science this Kid named cooper is an absolute dick. He is just a fucking jerk and is a spoiled brat. Well this kid decides to every single day while I’m working on something on a table and leaning over take his fucking knee and kick my ass with my knee and every time right on the tail bone. I’ve let it go atleast 5 times since Christmas and he did it Friday so what should I do. He is physically stronger than me I believe because he has abs while I am a bit on the bigger side but I still have a lot of muscle. So should I fight back if he does it again and yes this is in class.

Submitted April 26, 2025 at 10:31PM by Ordinary-Leek6831 https://ift.tt/YpFKxHn

Anyone for kickboxing accountability workouts ?

https://ift.tt/LxuRU70

Submitted April 26, 2025 at 11:57AM by Fishmanfit https://ift.tt/hwzTCKS

What is the most practical/useful form of self defense to learn?

I've been wanting to learn self defense, as I am currently not the best fighter. I took Taekwondo a little when I was young (maybe 5) and was a yellow belt (almost yellow/green stripe) when I left. Since then I haven't done anything.

I was going to join the military for multiple reasons, the fighting training being one of them, but that didn't happen, so now I'm looking for another good option.

What would you suggest for a good "all around" form of self defense to learn? Karate? MMA? Jujutsu? Something else?

Thanks

Submitted April 25, 2025 at 11:38PM by BlackShadow2804 https://ift.tt/N5l6L9G

(Complex) Recommendations for a type of self defence to learn?

My friend and I were looking to take self defence classes and wondered if anyone could suggest a type that would suit us. My friend has scoliosis (with titanium rods in her spine), so she has full use of her arms, legs and neck but her back does not bend at all. Because of that, obviously there will be some martial arts (or other self defence techniques) that she can’t do, so I’m looking for recommendations that won’t necessarily require too much back flexibility?

Submitted April 25, 2025 at 11:19AM by No-Difference-1677 https://ift.tt/xan7s0X

It this day in age is it to know how to fight, or how to shoot

I'm not a self defense geek but this question has gotten me curious lately. I practice Muay Thai and sometimes go to the range for fun but I've been wondering if it came down to it would it be better to know how to shoot or to know how to fight?

Submitted April 24, 2025 at 10:12PM by Top-Challenge5633 https://ift.tt/VpnvQYE

Pepper spray hazard

For our LEO friends - Back in the 70s when I was stationed in Alaska, in my off time I was a volunteer patrolman on the Master at Arms Force. One night instead of using my baton to subdue a combative drunk, I used my mace (spray). Bad bad idea. Bad bad BAD. I had to handcuff him and wrestle him into the back of my van. It got all over me. The fumes spread in the vehicle and I could barely see. Then I had to wrestle him out of the van, into the station, and into a cell. I threw away the mace. I didn't want to break any more arms, but I went back to using the baton.

Submitted April 24, 2025 at 02:38PM by Banner_Quack_23 https://ift.tt/WRbiHEh

Man tries to attack woman and gets hurt: the efficiency of low kicks

https://youtu.be/V3z6ebDRZ3Q?si=mZnkxia9RCuLK24r

Submitted April 24, 2025 at 11:22AM by OpEsp01 https://ift.tt/8KNnaE1

Insults, comebacks, verbal self defense not as necessary?

Training feels good. You feel your clenched fist and you feel strong in that moment.

But, what about insults thrown at you?

I think I have been thinking about that more. Why did so many people insult me?

I see Justin Bieber flip the Paparazzi off all the time. He can't take their provocations.

But what if a person comes to a point where they surrender to the fact that people attack, provoke or antagonize?

If you make yourself aware of this then I think that you don't even need to tense up.

You only train for one reason: If they come at you and you didn't provoke them.

Submitted April 24, 2025 at 09:30AM by Comfortable_Diet_386 https://ift.tt/IOGiDlE

Why do certain people not like being messed with more then others?

I was messed with. Maybe it's how I look or what I say. Not sure. People see an opening sometimes and then violate it. Most people don't want to harm other people I'm guessing.

But, I am just curious as to why some people obsess or take self defense so seriously. Like, what is at the root of that?

I don't think it's good to walk around ready to fight which is why I don't want to train sometimes. I might have a knee jerk reaction.

But, at the root of my self defense obsession is just me remembering so many people verbally wound me. I have some physical discomfort in my body now. Head hurts. So, I am not as happy and I get angry alone sometimes. That's why I am interested in self defense more now.

But, why do some people not want to be messed with?

Nobody is messing with me as I write this. The world is doing just fine out there without me and people are getting along and loving each other. Perhaps, that's why I should like self defense because I too have been a 'nice guy' to people out there.

I think it's about understanding our own dark side and other people's dark side sometimes. Like in Star Wars. Me, you, anyone else get feel fear or angry because we are human and mortal. When I sense that I am angry or fearful and dark I don't usually project that at someone but someone else might as has with me. Or it's just fun and enjoyable in a sick way for them. Not sure.

Submitted April 23, 2025 at 09:26AM by Comfortable_Diet_386 https://ift.tt/r5ROQvk

Krav Maga creed Maga

K is for KRAV MAGA R is for R YA READY TO DO SOME KRAV MAGA A is for AAAAH KRAV MAGA V is for VERY GOOD DAY TO DO KRAV MAGA

M is for MAGA! A is for ANOTHER ROUND OF KRAV MAGA G IS for GO AND DISABLE YOUR OPPONENT A is for ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, KRAV MAGA IS 24 HOURS A DAY. KRAV MAGA IS A LIFESTYLE.

Krav maga.

Submitted April 22, 2025 at 12:00PM by lumpyoldbagface6767 https://ift.tt/6lhrBIs

How do I orient my martial arts journey?

Hello,

I wanted to ask you more experienced guys for some advice. I enjoy football and enjoy watching matches with my friends in bars and around the stadium, you may already see were this is heading... Where I live people get incredibly drunk, coked up and agressive during soccer matches (Spain hahaha) and every single time I go out there is confrontation. I am not trying to be rambo and I am definitely deescalating but sometimes brawls break out or you get cornered.

Anyway, that is why I started getting into martial arts, to learn skills to be able to protect myself. I started with judo and, while I found it very interesting, I don't know if it has served me as well as I would have hoped. As sometimes people are not wearing clothing you can easily grip and closing the distance to get grips is no joke. This is were my question comes in: "How do I orient my martial arts journey?" I am not interested in competition, although I understand it is a very usefull tool to speed up progress. Do I keep training judo and try and get as big and strong as possible (intimidation is a useful form of deescalation)? Do I pick up striking? Boxing or muay thai (in a brawl you really are only using your fists)? No gi grappling? MMA classes (some things I feel are more usefull for cage fighting and not neccesarily essential for self defense)?

Thank you for reading this far, I would love to hear your take on the matter. I would also like to reiterate that I am not a hooligan, nor do I intend to fight them, as I have seen how little remorse they have in pulling out a weapon or grabbing a bottle. I also dont intend on looking for fights, this is just for myself.

Submitted April 22, 2025 at 08:41AM by ItsRainingBro https://ift.tt/CQ0quAo

Fighting inside close quarters with a firearm

https://youtu.be/XiLGGndYta4?si=56k4h5ITd3rzTYP4

Submitted April 22, 2025 at 06:42AM by guachumalakegua https://ift.tt/neULqRY

1000+ lumen tactical pen

I’m hesitating between a tactical flashlight and a tactical pen as a self defense carry.

I’d rather have a pen because they fit in a pocket, but I do believe temporarily blinding an assailant is the best way to avoid contact. Is there such a thing as a pen that is also a self-defense grade flashlight? Many tactical pens have a 100-150 flashlights, but you’d need at least 1000 to do the trick.

Submitted April 21, 2025 at 05:49PM by Every_Iron https://ift.tt/jLmtMsA

What would you do if you had a person threatening to assault you ?

So for context i walk a lot at night and i have a lot of buddies who i hangout with and one of them told me that someone doesn’t like me and has said he plans to “ beat him when i see him “ to my buddie, i already have a FID card and i conceal carry a blade what would you do in this situation ? (for more context i live in mass which is a strict state on self defense)

Submitted April 21, 2025 at 04:57PM by Famous_Plant9764 https://ift.tt/O73WAyR

What did I do to this bully who fought me when I was in 5th grade?

I don't know if this is the right reddit to post this in. I figured it probably was since this involved me defending myself.

So, for context, I'm a 26 year old Asian Man and back when I was a kid, I was bullied, by a bunch of racists who were ironically hated it when people made fun of their races (they weren't white). I was also chubby and weak, which made me an easy target. Which eventually involved me being targeted by bullies of younger grades.

This particular situation was me in 5th grade, against a bully in 4th grade I'll call him D. He was with two of his friends, a girl who was in 6th grade, and a boy my age, but those friends didn't really fight me, only trash talk me. We were in the swimming pool at our neighborhood, and I was just trying to have a good time. D comes along and starts trash-talking me making racist comments, comments about my body, etc. I tried to just ignore it, but he eventually slapped me across the face in an attempt to "smack the Chinese out of me" and just kept it going. At that point, I decided to fight back, because I knew he wouldn't stop smacking me.

Throughout the fight, he was clearly the faster one, and I could only try to dodge (it didn't help that the swimming pool limited mobility, and I was chubby) or block attacks. Then, I remembered something a family friend told me that his uncle told him. This is what I'm asking about: He said to press down hard on the "soft spot behind the collar bone" near the person's neck. Others have said the disadvantage was that you had to feel where the nerve was if you're not used to it, but it was the only target I could think of at that time. I took two fingers and pressed down as hard as I could at that spot, and even screamed while I did so. To add some detail, I actually felt the underside of D's collarbone through his skin, but I kept it going. Suddenly, D stopped fighting me, jumped away from me toward his friends and just acted like I didn't exist. He was probably trash-talking me, but it was so mumbled I couldn't tell. D never really messed with me after that, and I think he just moved away afterward, and I dealt with new bullies, but luckily, no one ever tried to beat me up.

To this day, I wonder what exactly I did to D when I pulled that move on him. I've never heard of a bully who quits beating up like that. Usually bullies stop when their victim is cowering in fear or about to die. I don't think I dislocated his collarbone since I would've felt it at that point, and he'd have been screaming in pain if I did.

But yeah, what could I have done to D when I pulled that move on him?

Submitted April 20, 2025 at 12:42AM by Random_ThrowUp https://ift.tt/8iLYGKp

I want to train in martial arts but don't want to get arrested

Why would I take up a martial art. It will only make me go into "Fight" and not "Flight" or "Freeze"? Then again, it might be time for a change.

I watch Cops, Hard Time, and other reality shows even though I have never been arrested. I don't want to get arrested.

I have gotten bad aggressive vibes from strange people even though it might have been my poor usage of words with them although I am not sure about that. It's complicated.

But I find that most of my annoyance, squirming, feeling uncomfortable by other strange people is VERBAL. They don't seem like they want to fight so why should even train?

I have experienced people with power trips against me because they see me as having a presence they are jealous of and again, I have no idea what they are thinking.

If I do train, I plan on doing it carefully.

Submitted April 19, 2025 at 07:23AM by Comfortable_Diet_386 https://ift.tt/s2B9AFM

Carl coopers toxic fighting system ground dvd

Years ago there was a dvd from Carl cooper named toxic fighting system. I'm looking for the ground dvd where it deals with defending head stomps and soccer kicks. Is this dvd available anywhere?

https://youtu.be/02ThuawuzYA

If not is there a dvd that deals with defending head stomps and kicks from multiple opponents like the toxic fighting system clip I posted.

Submitted April 17, 2025 at 01:57PM by pumpkinfox99 https://ift.tt/JqLhRCz

Do you know this self-defense technique: Scoop-kick?

A friend has been taking self-defense classes for women for two or three years and yesterday she told us about a new technique that she had been taught that neither I nor the rest of my friends had ever heard of.

It is an evolution of the classic kick in the balls: instead of crushing the instep against the man's body, what is sought is to hit the testicles with the whore just below or even a little further back, so that you hit the back part of the testicles (which is the most delicate because the epididymis is there) and our foot is behind them, and finally, instead of removing your foot, you attract it towards you with force to drag its parts with it and causing a pull forward, completing the spooning movement that gives it its name.

As the instructor explained to them (unfortunately none of the sparring partners volunteered for a demonstration) the result is devastating, much more so than a normal blow. That is only valid with a naked man or with baggy clothes, which is why only the most advanced ones like my friend learned it.

Now I ask you, especially those of you who know something about self-defense: Did you know this technique? Is it a realistic technique in a real attack? Have you ever seen it performed? Was it as effective as my friend says? (I imagine that few have seen the last one)

Submitted April 17, 2025 at 12:29PM by Laura_8888 https://ift.tt/sxf2nwe

$80 for front and back 3A plates?...

https://ift.tt/1RJvibD

Submitted April 16, 2025 at 04:58PM by flowerofhighrank https://ift.tt/IVpT1L5

Boxing pros and cons

I have thought on training boxing for self defense, i carry OC myself so boxing isn't my favorite style since my hands are occupied, but there are some scenarios where i might not be able to deploy it, i.e if the attacker is too close, especially in crowded or narrow spaces, in some scenarios it is better to deliver a quick 1-2 to end the fight or create space

Submitted April 16, 2025 at 02:32PM by mizukiyayoibringsjoy https://ift.tt/xda90go

Im a truck driver, company don't allow pepper spray, guns...

Its a dangerous world out here not only other angry truck drivers, homeless panhandlers at truck stops, a road rage incident can arise from an honest mistake

Company said we will get fired if they find pepper spray, guns, or any item specifically for self defense

So what are my options? Im honestly thinking of just taking the risk and bringing some spray along anyway and hide it.....what else would you recommend, maybe a tool or something that's not specifically for self defense?

Id like to keep my distance in any event, im not a fighter im being honest with myself im a smaller weaker man and fighting has never been my thing, never been very athletic

I don't feel safe out here with nothing based on the things I've seen so far, just asking for some ideas

Submitted April 15, 2025 at 05:49PM by Sufficient_Tooth_949 https://ift.tt/CcFIbzo

What to do if you are potentially in someone's crossfire?

Found myself in a situation today I wasn't entirely sure how to handle. Of course the easy answer is "just move out of the way" but it feels more complicated.

"Know your target and what's beyond it."

What if I am the beyond?

I'm working and my job takes me to a convince store in that part of town. I park in front of the store but all the way to the left side to not be in the way of customers. Two spaces away there is a Chrysler 300, two occupants.

I unload my tools and equipment from my truck, go in the store and do my business, and come back outside. Car is still there, but now there's a 3rd guy snooping around my work truck(which does hold valuable tools and equipment.) this 3rd guy is holding a pink aluminum baseball bat in one hand and one of those squeaking rubber chickens in the other.

I'm fully expecting some sort of confrontation with this guy, but now a 4th guy runs up and starts arguing with the guy with the bat. At this point they are in the empty apce between my truck and the Chrysler. I just keep my head down, and do my business, just ignore them like I'm not there, but I do watch my surroundings out of the corner of my eye.

I start loading up my tools and equipment into my truck, and I'm just trying to get out of there, but trying not to draw attention to myself. I climb up into the back of the truck to secure everything and that's when I noticed the driver of the Chrysler has his hand on a pistol sitting in his lap.

Maybe the situation will de-escalate, maybe the driver doesn't know either person and he's just preparing himself, but if he starts shooting at either one of the two men arguing, I doubt be being directly behind them is going to be a thought in that guys mind.

I can't just drive away without securing my equipment or it'll be damaged. I don't trust sheet aluminum to protect me if I stand on the far side of my truck. Walking away would draw more attention to myself.

I just strapped everything in as best I could and got the hell outta there. But it left me wondering what my options were if the driver had started shooting.

I do carry and almost guarantee I could draw and subdue faster due to ample training than the time it would take him to notice that I was now a threat, but as always that's an absolute last resort and I don't want to even draw in a situation that doesn't involve me to begin with.

Submitted April 15, 2025 at 12:34PM by tqdp https://ift.tt/SijuKRX

slamming someone’s head against a wall in self defense?

if someone were to try this provided that their opponent is close enough to a wall, would it be effective enough to either knock them out or end the fight?

Submitted April 15, 2025 at 02:17AM by Fabulous-Introvert https://ift.tt/xcdSvLt

Hi i wanted to ask you guys something

So im looking to buy some home defense equipment, im based in the eu & croatia Can anyone recommend some good self defense equipment retailers with shipping to eu Im mostly looking for stuff like led stun batons, extendable batons and maybe some cool knives just 4 the collection

Submitted April 14, 2025 at 11:57AM by Wide_Establishment51 https://ift.tt/l1GSpCT

What sub can I talk about we*pons in?

I was gonna like for we*pon recommendations here but it seems that isnt allowed so does anyone know where I could go instead¿

Submitted April 14, 2025 at 01:06AM by GrilIypig https://ift.tt/iTyv0LX

Followed by a group of aggressive men itching for a street fight

I hope this is the right place to talk about this and if not, I apologize. I want to state that no actual fight took place and was avoided, no one got hurt, but I want to educate and prepare myself for future self defense situations because it's the world we live in. If you could recommend other subs to post this on, I'd appreciate it.

Me and my boyfriend (we're gay and were visibly holding hands) went bar-hopping in the city and on our way to another bar, a black Honda was stopped in the middle of the crosswalk, and one guy was yelling anti-gay slurs from the window. We ignored him and drunkenly tried to go around the back. My BF ended up bumping into their back bumper with his knee by accident, and almost immediately, 3 black men who seemed to be in their early 20's jumped out and approached us saying "why you hit our car?" and "you wanna fight?" and "C'mon fight like a man". They were not hearing our side at all and stalked/followed us down on our way to the next bar, while I made sure to stay along a well-lit path with several pedestrians out on a Friday night.

We did our best to ignore them, and upon opening the door to the bar, one of the black guys tried to block the door shut with his hand. My BF, who's bigger and stronger, retaliated by slamming the door open with the black guy caught between the door and wall, and we enter inside to chill. Not even five minutes in, the 3 guys enter inside, find us, and kept trying to instigate a fight by wanting to take it outside incessantly. And as much as I tried to deescalate the situation with words, they were just not hearing it at all. Decked in all black, I didn't know if they were carrying any concealed weapons or if they had any in their car. Was nervous to say the least but remained calm.

The 3 guys eventually get kicked out of the bar, but were waiting outside across the street in their car. Upon closing, the bar patrons disperse out and we used the small crowd as protection. We walk back to our cars and one of the black men kept following us, kept trying to instigate a fight and calling us pussies. He takes a picture of my car, probably with my license plate, and walks off. Probably on the lookout for my car from this point forward. All because my BF bumped into their car parked on a crosswalk on an uneven bumpy road.

I now carry Sabre pepper spray with me since this night, but it just stresses me out on what could've happened. I was defenseless when this was occurring. People have been shot for less, and killed for less and they end up on the nightly news. These guys were so adamant on a street fight and it's perplexing, and it's like I gotta watch my back from this point on since I go to this bar every weekend with friends.

Was there anything I could've done differently or better? Would it have been warranted to call the cops the moment they jumped out of their car and aggressively encroached in our personal space, or any time after? I have very limited BJJ training, but now I'm far more compelled to dive deep into martial arts. Learning BJJ as a base style, and adding Krav Maga on top. Haven't gotten much sleep since my head loves to overthink and go into alternate scenarios on what could've happened.

Submitted April 13, 2025 at 10:07PM by DTRapture https://ift.tt/FurDKOQ

[MMA] How can I practice self defense at home?

I live in a bad neighborhood and financial circumstances make it difficult to move. I took Muay Thai for a few months so I know basic kicks and some stuff from boxing classes I took.

I have a heavy bag in my garage. Where can I start? Any tips or workout plans? I plan to train 3x a week

Submitted April 13, 2025 at 02:23PM by mysecondlyfe https://ift.tt/poqZIBg

ConcealedCarry guys, how would you defend yourselves in CQ?

if an attacker at 10 feet range rushes towards you and you don't have time to grab your gun, what would you do?

Submitted April 13, 2025 at 02:35AM by mizukiyayoibringsjoy https://ift.tt/7vpN4k5

What to put in shoes to make kicks stronger

What can I put in my shoes to make my kicks stronger and I want good shi that’s rlly strong idc how lethal it is

Submitted April 12, 2025 at 06:37PM by Overall-Agency9326 https://ift.tt/pCeZgBS

Avoid Carjackers

https://youtu.be/ekJfmBg9tMs?si=e-si0pb78P7Bv6y_

Submitted April 11, 2025 at 11:27PM by TwoSeamTech https://ift.tt/tpyjWDH

This move is really handy

https://youtu.be/uWgTwBkqzGg

Submitted April 11, 2025 at 12:31PM by StripMallMaster https://ift.tt/OzRXDmc

Have you ever tried kicking someone in the nuts in self defense?

If so did it work?

Submitted April 09, 2025 at 02:08PM by Fabulous-Introvert https://ift.tt/myQlTwk

is it safe to bite someone in self defense?

should it be avoided because of possible blood borne diseases?

Submitted April 09, 2025 at 12:23PM by Nearby_Bill5990 https://ift.tt/a54Sr3l

Aggressive dogs

I have two routes to the gym,the first one I took was my main go to because it was straight shot way to the gym but recently there’s been lots of loose and aggressive dogs running rampant,usually the stray dogs are more passive than the owners dogs,I had to stop taking that route cause I’ve had a few run ins with dogs that would’ve went very badly if the owners weren’t close by,so instead I took the alternate route and still every now and then I get into a situation where there’s one or two dogs ready to jump at a moments notice and i honestly don’t know what to do,I enjoy walking to the gym and it’s one of the most peaceful parts of my day but it’s starting to get annoying having to worry about if I’m going to get attacked or not,for reference I’m a 5’5 Male and I weigh 150 pounds I’m not doing anything to a dog that has made its mind to attack me unless it’s a tiny chihuahua

Submitted April 08, 2025 at 01:27PM by devsnortscrack https://ift.tt/7b6OJQl

Suggestion for light, compact, effective self defense tool?

I like to travel light. And when I am in unfamiliar territory - hiking, camping, biking, traveling, etc I like to be as prepared as I can for possibilities. Looking for suggestions for non-lethal but powerful de-escalators, immobilizers, and/or escape enabling devices that I can carry on me as comfortably and as discretely as a small pocket knife. Pepper spray seems to be the go-to but wondering if anything else out there is worth a look.

As a side question, I am also considering risk/benefit of a small CC, like the Bond Arms Stinger (two shot) of the Switch (by Standard). I wouldn't CC it in public places but places where I and my loved ones would be isolated from the safety of "the herd" such as on a backpacking trip, remote camping, etc.

Submitted April 08, 2025 at 11:27AM by -AllOuttaBubbleGum- https://ift.tt/wCnjHO3

How difficult is it to crush a testicle?

This is a question out of curiosity, but say an average girl, maybe fit but not anything crazy, was attacked by a guy and had to somehow defend herself with her bare hands. On average men may be stronger and probably go berserk if got by the balls but say the girl manages to somehow.

How hard would she need to squeeze to escape? Say he was halfway incapacitated, and then she decided to squeeze. What is the best way she can go about this? Like, if she grabbed each one somehow and tried to squish them with her thumbs, would she be potentially able to rupture them, or pop them?

I know this may not be the best idea because again I’d expect a man to go wild if caught by the balls but basically how much damage could an avg/above average girls hands/fingers cause if trying to flatten them?

Submitted April 07, 2025 at 04:07PM by vigilantDetective https://ift.tt/5a4SCiy

What would you have done in this situation?

Had a scary road rage a few weeks ago, i was out with my dad when a car squeezes past us for some reason (it was completely unprovoked, i believe my dads car stirs up a lot of road rage because of the make, my car basically gets no abuse), my dad naturally ends up a few cars in front of them and they attempt several overtakes, when an oppertunity arised they nearly spun out their car trying to get in front of us, pulled up alongside, shouted something that we couldn't make out (the window was up and always will be up, my biggest concern is not only weapons but chemicals, i will NEVER roll the window down for a road rager where i/we did nothing wrong) after this i started filming, i made sure to get the plate, persons face and other evidence on video, it was at this point they started doing werid hand signs i didn't understand including a wave? they stayed in front of us for the next few minutes before pulling off.

This happened in the UK, absolutely no self defense tools are allowed, i've heard even if you fight someone back with a pen, you can get in trouble, the only tool i have access to is a phone camera.

My standard procedure for road rage is let the person moan and keep filming, especially if i/we didn't do anything wrong, this also works on people who are driving aggressively or just badly in general, i have a video of a driver who was clearly wondering what he was doing wrong, after carving up my dad and nearly pushing him off the road, another time we had to explain to someone why they were being filmed and that tailgating someone following the speed limit isn't cool.

Submitted April 07, 2025 at 01:12PM by NoCommunication7 https://ift.tt/qYjfPIo

Does anyone have a recommendation on what to have at a protest?

First protest, just need to know if there’s a specific kind of taser I should get or a specific power of taser. Or if pepper spray is better

Submitted April 06, 2025 at 07:59PM by xXbabipandaXx https://ift.tt/nmJct8A

Self-defense liability insurance suggestions? Ty

Submitted April 05, 2025 at 11:21AM by -ladywhistledown- https://ift.tt/rEjMBni

Wife is being stalked by a regular at our work. Need advice.

My wife is a a cashier at a gas station up the road from the apartments we live in.

There's recently been this really shady dude who took offense to her not texting him when he gave her his number. He came in this morning asking other staff her name and when she gets off work. They all got a bad vibe and said they weren't able to give out that kind of info and he got upset and kinda stormed out.

Turns out, guy is some younger mentally troubled 19yo who lives with his mom and has a record of doing shit like this before.

I'm genuinely concerned for my partners safety. I can luckily walk her to and from work most days but not all the time.

Any advice is helpful. I've already told her to document everything he says and what times he says it if he confronts her so she can build a case for a restraining order if it comes to it.

Submitted April 05, 2025 at 01:57AM by Kiriyuma7801 https://ift.tt/uiAbjs7

Need advice: Used pepper spray against an agressive man

I was taking my dog for a walk as usual and there was an old man (a private parking vigilante i suposse) standing there, he has always been there but i never had any incident with him until today, i always restrain my dog to pee when i see the home owners outside, so i did, lifted my dog and walk passed him by, as i was doing so he told me to take my dog to other place, then insulted me, at that moment he was close and i tought he was coming at me so i did a goofy hook kick to the air to try deter him (i do TKD lol), but it only angered him and he rushed towards me, i inmediatly got on a bladed stance and started backing off while i had my dog on one arm, as i was backing off i pulled out my pepper spray and shot him directly in the face, he stopped chasing me and then i returned home

Now i'm pretty much lost on what should i do know, report him? Im concerned that he wasn't coming towards me and i would look like the one who started, but im more concerned if the guy has a gun or hitmen contacts and he plans to take revenge on me or my family, i live just a few house from where he is and i walk pass by that parking 4 times every day, please i really need suggestions

Submitted April 04, 2025 at 01:24AM by mizukiyayoibringsjoy https://ift.tt/GLBliAS

Smart or dumb to carry a weapon?

You could save yourself and convince someone to not come near you but thinking you're protecting yourself is usually a false assumption. I think it just makes things worse and escalates something that doesn't need to be that serious. I'd probably carry a weapon if I was out in the woods in bear country or be useful in a dog attack.

I had a friend who thought he was protecting himself by having a gun but got drunk one day, pulled it out, fired it, and went to jail.

Submitted April 03, 2025 at 09:10PM by spankyourkopita https://ift.tt/BctxITY

I think some cartel just signalled that they don't want me here

I'm out camping next to some roadside memorial that I didn't think much of, a couple guys got out and prayed to it in Spanish, then they kinda stood and stared at me while I was hanging out in my car and talked to each other. Less than a minute after they drove off I heard gunshots down the road.

I've got dunes for cover if I need it, in case they come back after sunset looking for trouble. I'm packing up camp now. 3 mags loaded and carrying. while I work. Any advice?

PS if I don't comment tomorrow, there was a nice sunset, and I fell in glorious combat.

Submitted April 02, 2025 at 09:22PM by DesertDwellingWeirdo https://ift.tt/o5R97zv

E-Book You Can Read For Self-Defense On The Street

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Submitted April 02, 2025 at 03:57PM by Worldly-Marketing425 https://ift.tt/qpUNEe2

How would someone defend themselves when being attacked from behind?

Sorry if I can't post this, first time posting here. I hope I'm not breaking any of the rules.

I am a writer and am currently writing a story and need some advice about self defense, as a character in my story is attacked and they need to use self defense in a scene. I hope this post is allowed as I don't know much about self defense. Let me tell you about the scene in the story:

The character was surprised and is being attacked from behind. The attacker has a knife to the character's throat and their other arm is over the character's mouth (so they don't scream).

Here's information about the character:

The character that is being attacked is male, 6'1" and 180 pounds. He is in great physical shape (he works out daily). He does not have any type of weapon on him at the moment (the scene where he gets attacked is right after the character leaves the airport after arriving on a plane) and doesn't carry one usually. He is also trained in self-defense (I haven't specified how he has trained since I don't know much about self defense).

The attacker is also male, around the same height as the character and is in average physical shape.

How would someone defend themselves like this since the character knows self defense? Thanks!

Submitted April 02, 2025 at 12:56PM by esor_rose https://ift.tt/zbU0E1N