Unavoidable Run-in with Violent Stranger

I was targeted by a violent(and possibly homeless) man the day before yesterday. I was walking my dog as I normally do, 6am in the morning, bright out, and this tall skinny crackhead-looking guy was standing in the middle of the grass area I have to pass to get to the big church parking lot I do laps in everyday. I've never seen him before.

As I rounded the bushes at the corner of the grass area, I spotted him immediately since he was wearing a bright gray hoodie w/ hood up, light blue sweatpants, and he was already mean-mugging me hard. What startled me the most was how fast my gut began screaming at me that this was serious. My dog noticed him as well and he rushed me almost immediately as my dog began to bark and snap at him(he was ~10yds from us, on the other side of a low 2ft bush that was inbetween us). He was speaking through his teeth with a hoodrat/gangster accent that he was gonna kill me and my dog so I stuck out my arm, pointing directly at his face, and told him not to come near me as my dog and I kept walking ahead while also holding my dog back from biting him.

He completely ignored my dog lunging and barking at him while advancing towards me, hands tucked, and kept low mumbling the disgusting things he was gonna do to me while following me a short distance through the huge empty parking lot which made me nervous. If he wasn't afraid of my dog ready to attack him, he was 100% ready to fulfill his earlier death-threats to kill us. But I guess since I didn't give him the reaction he wanted quickly enough, he stopped and went back when I acted like I ignored him and shrugged him off as unimportant, as I usually do to POS like him. Unfortunately it didn't end there.

He continued stalking me as we walked down the street and was now waiting for me to pass him on the way home. I turned around to check and he was pacing around back and forth like a rabid animal and still talking to himself right in the pathway we just had came from, repeatedly staring me down and posturing to square up at me(he even ripped the neckline of his hoodie in anger like he was showing his chest). I had a pocket knife on me and a cordless hole-puncher but no way was I gonna let this demon get near me or my dog. He most likely had something on him as well + a disease or two minimum and I can't risk my dog getting hurt or me going to jail.

Even with that being said, I had no other options as that was the only path home so I ended up walking back on the other side of the street as a few cars passed us and he started walking away the same direction to stay in front of us, still talking shit and punching his fists together. He went far enough ahead, maybe thinking that's where I was headed to stay in my current path, that I managed to cross the street quickly in his direction and it startled him. He squared up again ~20yds from us but I gave quick glance and kept moving as we went back through the parking lot and went home, making sure he didn't follow again or see where I live.

My question is what can I do about someone who is now a known threat but an innocent life under your protection is with you while having your hands-tied legally(dogs are property under my state's law and I would be crucified if I took someone's life over them hurting or killing my dog)? I'm not too fond of some lowlife that's now seemingly claimed territory over my favorite place my dog and I like to spend time at, especially super close to home. The "calling the cops" route is useless, they can't do anything until something happens(their own words, almost verbatim).

So far I've just been taking her a different route but the issue still sits in the back of my mind.

Submitted June 23, 2026 at 12:00PM by Eazy_Rider831 https://ift.tt/RJ3eXHn

Romanian Self Defense Gun Laws

Romanian self defense gun laws are so incredibly stupid.

It states that you should store your gun in a separate safe from your ammunition, locked at all times.

My f'in question is; If someone enters my home, wielding a knife or a bat at my family, how much time will he give me to unlock my also locked container in which i keep my ammo, load my gun, or insert a loaded magazine which also should be in a separate locked container from said firearm.

So by the time one can take action you can also start counting how many obituaries you'll have to write if you're still alive that is. (and i'm talking about rubber bullets btw, not even real ammo unless you go through the hassle of acquiring that permit.)

Also i've just had an incident where someone came inside my house, tried to strangle me with no provocation after i tried walking away, I gave him the pacifier (3 punches to the face and a headbutt) and then somehow i got in trouble because i used excessive force, in my own home.

How is this even possible. I have a 9 yr old sister, some 40 year old dude waltzes into my house, attacks me with no prior provocation, and then i'm in knee deep shit because of him. What.

EDIT: if someone is more knowledgeable, please feel free to share your perspective. I talked to a police officer after said incident, he was the one who told me that i have used excessive force (i'm 128 pounds to the other guy's 198-ish)

Submitted June 22, 2026 at 02:37PM by Pitiful_Bit_8924 https://ift.tt/WqlMtoa

Looking for opinion on self defence video - outsider perspective

I have a video & im looking for a outsider perspective on if it appears self defence applies. comment or message & I will send the video

Submitted June 21, 2026 at 11:01PM by zaghandis https://ift.tt/kzgLAGf

how would you view this self-defense scenario?

Looking for legal opinions on a self-defense homicide case.
Hypothetical scenario:
A man gets involved in an altercation at a bar after seeing a family member being attacked. During the chaos, he strikes a woman who he believes is involved in the altercation. The situation is eventually broken up and everyone is removed from the bar.
After leaving, the man goes to his vehicle and sits there for several minutes trying to locate the person he came with so they can leave. He makes multiple phone calls and remains in the vehicle for a period of time.
Eventually he gets out of the vehicle to look for the person he came with. While walking, he is recognized by several people (let’s say 5 people) connected to the earlier altercation. They begin confronting him about striking the woman earlier.
Initially he believes they just want to argue or demand an explanation. However, the confrontation becomes more heated. The group continues closing distance, another person joins them, and he begins backing away while raising his hands. Witnesses and video reportedly show him retreating and creating distance while the group continues moving toward him.
The video ends before the final use of force occurs.
The man ultimately uses deadly force, resulting in a death, and is later charged with murder.
Questions:
Legally, does the fact that the original bar fight had ended and everyone separated matter?
Does sitting in a vehicle for several minutes before the second confrontation help establish that these were two separate events?
How do juries generally view evidence showing someone backing away with their hands up?
Can a person reasonably fear death or serious bodily injury from a group of approximately four people approaching, even if no one has thrown a punch during the final encounter?
Does striking a woman earlier in the night automatically make the defendant the aggressor in the later confrontation?
If the video stops before the actual shooting, how do juries typically evaluate what likely happened next?
Would this fact pattern be more consistent with murder, voluntary manslaughter, or possible self-defense?
Interested in legal analysis and jury-perspective discussion rather than moral opinions.

Submitted June 21, 2026 at 09:00AM by PlumExotic7419 https://ift.tt/smjB2oF

Would using pepper spray on someone who attempted armed robbery…

Be a bad idea? I understand the ability to use proportionate force but what if you don’t have a firearm?

Submitted June 17, 2026 at 06:33PM by Relevant_Conclusion2 https://ift.tt/EfnW7Mh

Throwing elbow at a punch?

I know elbows can be used to block punches, but I was watching Mr Inbetween and there is a fight scene where he throws his elbow at the incoming punches (like his elbow is a baseball bat and the incoming punch is a ball) and he breaks the other guys hand doing this.

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Is this realistic or possible? I imagine it would be difficult to pull off anyway.

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Submitted June 17, 2026 at 09:11AM by BarkingMad14 https://ift.tt/qFQIBs8

self defense for london

im from a rural area and ive never had to worry about my safety going out by myself. im going to the big city next month, and i wouldnt be able to protect myself if i get attacked. i feel like i should get some self defense gear just in case like a rape alarm, pepper spray, taser, or something. im not sure where to start. what should i get and where from?

Submitted June 16, 2026 at 07:33PM by thrushlydeathrally https://ift.tt/5wnSrzG

How do I learn how to box?

I’ve been boxing for a while but my form is sloppy, I learned the basics from a guy I met at my gym who is a professional boxer over the span of 4 months. Hes moved recently, and this summer I want to sharpen and improve my skills. My gym has a rec area with punching bags. I can’t afford a coach so I have to learn myself.

Submitted June 16, 2026 at 08:41AM by whosethegoat124 https://ift.tt/dSjwXWn

He’s former LAPD. He had a lot of interesting insight about defense.

https://youtu.be/7ujQ7HoaDRE?si=0Oqz_EPB_-CQhaik

Submitted June 16, 2026 at 01:04AM by StripMallMaster https://ift.tt/OhyHp0W

Collapsible baton for walking with stroller

Hi I want advice on walking the neighborhood with a toddler in a stroller. occasionally my neighborhood has large dogs on the loose and I think a collapsible baton might be a compact tool that would be easy to juggle/carey. I think it would be good to create distance, deter and provide defense and I wouldn’t have to worry about my toddler pepper spraying herself if she gets her hands on it. The added benefit of having a tool for a woman and child from creeps is also undeniable

i don’t particularly want to CC a handgun in sweatpants with my toddler.

I know it’s against the law in some places but not in my state to open carry it, but my intent it more on creating a deterrent (especially for dogs) rather than beating someone like Rodney king.

Submitted June 15, 2026 at 01:18AM by Mjrfrankburns https://ift.tt/xMjcC3a

Dealing with aggressive homeless people

So my friend came and visited me while I was staying in SF in a hotel for the weekend. We had a pretty chill weekend and he had parked in a garage about 2 blocks away. I help him carry some luggage and when we’re one block down we cross the street when the go light is on. I make it to the other side and wait on the corner of the intersection because we have to cross the street again and this homeless guy with a wagon of stuff I think was trying to cross to where we just were. He yells at me and says for me to get the fuck out of his way. I sidestep and he doesn’t move and just glares at me and is like DUDE WTF GET OUT MY WAY AND goes up to me and pushes me. I tell him fuck off and the other walkway goes off so my friend and I start crossing again. We looked back at the guy and he’s in the middle of his walkway just pissed off and still staring at me and is like YOU MADE ME DROP SOMETHJNG STUPID PIECE OF SHIT! He calls me the n word and f slur and yells and says he’s going to punch me in the face. My friend and I scurried off but he was just screaming at me as I was walking away. I don’t really want trouble but I honestly was not in this guys way at all and my friend said he was about to shove him if he got aggressive in my face or followed me.

How do you deal with aggressive homeless people if they literally aren’t even panhandling or anything but they just come up to you like they have a problem with you?

I’m a 5’10 pretty scrawny white guy, I’ve been to sf many times but never had an interaction like this. My friend is 6 ft and pretty big but I won’t always have friend nearby.

Submitted June 15, 2026 at 12:50AM by magicmongoose1 https://ift.tt/3EAn71I

I run security for a church. Here's our stress inoculation drill.

I work as a security sergeant for a large church and school complex — armed team, active shooter response protocols, the works. One of the things we prioritize in training is stress inoculation: making sure skills hold up when your body is under physical and emotional stress, not just at the range when everything is calm.

Most self-defense training I see focuses on technique in controlled conditions. Which is fine for building the skill — but it doesn't prepare you for the cardiovascular reality of an actual threat.

We recently filmed a drill: sprint 50 yards full effort, then immediately engage targets. I did this alongside one of our instructors (active duty, blurred on camera). The degradation in fine motor control is real and it's something every civilian who carries should understand and train for.

Curious whether others here incorporate this kind of training — and if so, what protocols you use.

Happy to share the footage if there's interest.

Submitted June 14, 2026 at 07:37PM by slashoom https://ift.tt/eA3Yu7I

Best Martial Arts for real life situations (Female, 5”2)

Hi, I am a 5”2 female weighing 115 pounds. I am looking to learn self defense skills to feel safer going out alone as a woman. Which martial arts would you recommend?

Submitted June 14, 2026 at 04:31PM by NextBroccoli3017 https://ift.tt/MT5GgOw

pepper cigarette nonlethal 1 foot range

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5JZvCOnlrJg&si=HfqLSmE0DRtbQC0i

Submitted June 14, 2026 at 11:37AM by No-County-3753 https://ift.tt/Cv6aAns

I am a woman in Canada; how can I protect myself?

Things like pepper spray aren’t allowed. Bear spray is allowed but only for hikes. I had someone shove me extremely hard and choke me and I weigh around 120lbs!
All I did was freeze. I didn’t even get to report it since I felt extreme shame!

How do I prepare myself if something like that happens again? I grew up in an abusive household which made me a prime target for predators and abusers.

I am still angry about the incident.
What YouTube videos can I watch to learn how to defend myself?
I don’t have money for BJJ and self defence classes.

Submitted June 13, 2026 at 01:38PM by actionorientedshiena https://ift.tt/vtfqeHi

Is this a good wrap job

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Submitted June 12, 2026 at 12:23PM by SirWalruslll https://ift.tt/klbmhQS

Had a encounter with an aggressive vagrant in NYC and my ego hurts

Hi guys I had a very interesting encounter today on 73rd and Broadway and I’m beating myself up for it.

I saw this man about 5”9 skinny but strong build seemingly harass this older man outside of a bank. By the time I got close he was already walking away. I had gotten in front of him and turned around to him accosting an old woman. She must’ve been 85+ she was using a walker and hunched over completely moving at snail speed. He had his arm around her and kept saying “You got beer?! Give me beer! So I stepped in and put my hand in between them not touching him and said hey man just let her go she doesn’t have anything. In a very nice and calm way. For context I am also 5”9 (same height as this guy), 180lbs right now with muscle not fat and have trained Muay Thai for 3 years and BJJ for two. I’m not some UFC fighter but I can hold my own against the average person. Back to the story. After I stepped in and spoke to him he turned to me and said are you with her angrily. I said yeah I’m with her hoping that would deescalate the situation right away. He turns to her and asks her “is he with you?” and this damn lady says no! Like are you stupid I am trying to fucking help you. So then the guy turns to me and tells me to back the fuck away. I stood my ground and tried to talk him down until the old lady had gotten away and had some distance between us. He then gets in my face and is yelling “walk away bro I’m going to beat the shit out of you” etc etc. So I stood in his face for a couple seconds talking to him and my right hand was twitching I truly truly wanted to smash his face into the ground. But I said okay man you got it and walked away. He began to follow me for a couple blocks at a distance saying walk away man walk away I’m going to fuck you up. I would stop periodically and say you’re going to attack me for helping an old woman? You’re going to attack me on Broadway? But he continued to walk forward yelling so I walked away and called the cops. They told me that they can’t even do anything if they find him since he didn’t touch me. I said what would have happened if I hit him when he was in my face and they said I would have gone to jail. They said even if he hits you and you’re rolling around you’re both going to jail. They did say that realistically the court case would be open and shut since he’s a lunatic but I did the right thing for helping the lady and not fighting him. I feel like a pussy though. He was a bad guy and a bully and I wanted to show him why you shouldn’t bully anyone you see on the street. I was very scared of him having a weapon though and that also made me hesitant. I just feel like a baby and I should have taken into my own hands and not walked away. I feel terrible about this. What do you guys think? Did I do the right thing or should I have taken it to the next step?

Submitted June 11, 2026 at 10:11PM by Savage--Opress https://ift.tt/EjAw2UP

Have any women seen/caused this to happen?

I heard my self defense instructor the other day say that if you kick a guy in the groin hard enough he will vomit. like I know it's possible for that to happen (men UFC etc..) but how frequent/true is this realistically? have any other women seen/done this before?

Submitted June 11, 2026 at 07:10AM by secretaccount08 https://ift.tt/CG8SkoH

How do I defend myself from a grappler?

Keep in mind, I don’t do bjj at all, Ive boxed for a few years at max. There’s this kid at my high school who is constantly trying to instigate a fight by pushing people around. He does bjj, and is on my schools wrestling team. Unfortunately hes in my gym class and in the locker rooms he’s constantly coming after me, picking on me and stuff. Hes done this before and let’s say if anything happens, what can I do so I don’t end up on the lockeroom floor? My schools administrators don’t do squat btw.

Submitted June 10, 2026 at 07:51PM by whosethegoat124 https://ift.tt/cXrEqiu

I like this guy’s mindset when it comes to self defense.

https://youtu.be/N_eIPbnhr2I

Submitted June 9, 2026 at 02:30PM by StripMallMaster https://ift.tt/fv4aeZP

Self-defense techniques or weapons for cheating spouses?

It's a well-known statistic that a large fraction of homicides are committed by romantic partners, with affairs being one of the leading causes. Women, especially, are at far higher risk. If a woman is killed, it's very likely that the killer was a current or former romantic partner or spouse. Some stats go as far as to show that more than 3 out of every 4 women murdered were murdered by either a romantic partner or family.

So, what is the best way to defend yourself from being murdered in such domestic situations? Especially if you are cheating and could be caught at any time? What would you do to save yourself if your spouse catches you in bed with your lover? Especially considering that some other aggressor, like a robber or a home intruder, might be calm, methodical, and somewhat reasonable (like, give me money and I'll let you go), but the spouse who has just found out about the affair would be freaking out in a terrifying way? How do you defend against a person who is completely unpredictable like that? Unfortunately, even the law is on the side of the aggressor, with punishments as little as just one year or even simply probation in some states.

Submitted June 9, 2026 at 02:29AM by HighOnLove26 https://ift.tt/ULtZ32r

World champion Jon Haggerty unleashing fury!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=nBwZ5zR0oHQ&si=X1ViPSWUsRfL5EdJ

Submitted June 8, 2026 at 05:14PM by Beneficial_Ad9405 https://ift.tt/sWh3okT

How to break free ?

If someone pins ur lower body with their body weight and hold ur hands and is overpowering u in strength or bodyweight...how do u break free from it ? How do get out of that what method/technique/trick can be used for it assuming both parties involved are unarmed and it's not for any sport or anything but for self defence from an attack ....very intrested to know please let me know

Submitted June 8, 2026 at 07:05AM by Crazy_Description359 https://ift.tt/t09nGwA

A 6’5 aggressive meth head got in my face and threatened me

I’m 19, about 5’8” and I don’t have much fighting experience. Today I was walking on the sidewalk with my girlfriend when a guy who was sitting near the sidewalk/parking lot suddenly rushed toward me.

I didn’t really notice him at first because he was off to the side, but I was glancing around my surroundings and ended up making eye contact with him. Right after that, he immediately got up/rushed me like he wanted to fight. He got really close to me, started threatening me, and was acting very aggressive and wanting to “smash my head”.

The guy looked around 6’5”, way bigger than me, and seemed unstable. I honestly felt like if he actually attacked me, I probably wouldn’t have won because of the size difference and because he got so close so fast. I also had my girlfriend with me, so I was trying not to escalate anything or make the situation worse.

I ended up de-escalating by keeping my hands up, not acting aggressive, and saying things like “sorry” and trying to calm him down. Eventually it didn’t turn into a fight, but afterward I kept thinking about how close it came and how unprepared I felt.

For people with actual self-defense experience, what should I have done in that situation? How do you create distance when someone much bigger is already within a couple feet of you? How do you protect yourself and someone you’re with without escalating the situation? Also, how do you avoid freezing when someone suddenly rushes you like that?

Submitted June 8, 2026 at 05:14AM by No-Understanding528 https://ift.tt/opN5bkW

Obtain attorney aid for those defending themselves

https://c.org/XWZQFSK6dc

Submitted June 7, 2026 at 12:03PM by Erosofyourwallet https://ift.tt/VAZj4iW

Is the Hyperwhistle for EDC good? (Up to 142db loud btw)

https://ift.tt/K9sCv8I

Submitted June 7, 2026 at 07:09AM by badman_untamed https://ift.tt/nWTlLeF

I’m scared I won’t be able to protect my partner

I 30F recently started dating someone, also 30F. For some reason when I’ve been single or in other relationships, keeping my partner safe if something were to happen hasn’t really crossed my mind. The only time I can think of is when my ex and I were driving somewhere separately a road rager was trying to push her out of her lane. We stopped a red light and I yelled at him out my window that she was my girlfriend and to leave her alone. That was the first time I’ve considered I might be in genuine danger but I think I was so angry and worked up that I didn’t really consider what I’d do if he tried to hurt us.

Recently, my current partner and I were getting ice cream and she accidentally bumped into this guy, and he touched her back for a little too long before moving away from her. Not a huge deal, expect this man also had a sword on him and was wandering around the place not ordering anything, walking in and out of the bathroom, and just in general being sketchy. Both of us were really uncomfortable. Side note: she lives in Chicago and I live in the suburbs. If a man with a sword walked into an establishment where I live, the cops would have been called immediately by someone, but obviously it’s not unusual to see weird shit in the city.

Later that night, my girl made a joke about how I didn’t “protect her” from this guy. And for some reason that’s when it really hit me that if that guy had tried to hurt her, I’m not sure I would have been of any use. Again, if there was an actual threat or if I was mad, there’s a possibility I would try, but I’m smart enough to know that being mad is not a strategy for defending yourself or someone else.

In recent years, especially living in the US, I’ve wondered if I should get a gun just in case I ever need it. But I genuinely don’t feel comfortable with the idea of being armed. I do believe everyone should know gun safety and how to use one (I’ve been to a range and was taught the bare basics) but the idea of carrying that around just is a challenging concept for me at the moment. Now, my girl has a gun, but she doesn’t carry it in public and I think it’s more for protecting herself at home. Out in public she carries mace and sometimes a taser.

I know she wants to be with someone who would protect her, and it’s starting to really bother me that I’m not that person right now. In the last few months I have been interested in learning boxing and there’s a boxing gym about 5 minutes from me. I’ve also considered BJJ (again, a gym very close to me). I’m not even gonna ask the question of if I should start doing some form of martial art because the answer is obvious. If I’m not gonna carry a gun, I should at least know how to fight.

So, this was more of a rant than anything but I’m open to hearing any thoughts.

Submitted June 6, 2026 at 10:02PM by OopsAllTistic https://ift.tt/Kw0yu43

How to escape from someone who is grabbing you or partner by the hair

/r/MMA_Academy/comments/1tyvgn8/how_do_you_escape_from_someone_who_is_grabbing/

Submitted June 6, 2026 at 07:01PM by _TheSuperiorMan https://ift.tt/tlOV3j7

It's a decision you have to make BEFORE it happens.

https://ift.tt/1LPiAHj

Submitted June 6, 2026 at 10:01AM by Reaper01Actual1970 https://ift.tt/lNKeGDU

Just avoided getting mugged need some advice

My wife and i went out for a late movie night a couple nights ago. We’re in Orange County California and we’ve always heard about the crime rates but never witnessed anything ourselves.

We were arriving within our gated community around 3 am when i see a black jeep just idling in the middle of the road within the community. I drive around him and he begins to follow closely. I park my car within our parking garage which is next to everyone else cars. However he parks his car directly behind to block me. We weren’t aware that we were followed until my wife exits the car and is immediately rushed by a hispanic man asking her “Quien eres?”. I grab my wife and pull her into the car and i pull out of the spot barely squeezing through. i attempt to block their car so i can get their license when he suddenly floors it. Had i not moved he would’ve t-boned me.

My wife and i were clearly shaken from the situation and i honestly don’t know what i could’ve done to protect her or myself. If the assailant was armed would any hand to hand combat really help? Should i consider taking course and arm myself while i get a taser for my wife? I’m relieved nothing happened but i’m concerned of ever being caught off guard and defenseless.

I appreciate any advice and if this isn’t the right subreddit to post this in please let me know where i should post this!

Submitted June 5, 2026 at 10:55PM by deepseadaydream https://ift.tt/j4fdvPM

Video of armed intruders fleeing when victim defends home, opens fire

https://ift.tt/NfmzYhS

Submitted June 5, 2026 at 11:36AM by Reaper01Actual1970 https://ift.tt/db3JPzH

What are your views on safety pendants?

I have come across plenty of safety pendants, and I have also seen one of the talk shows promoting safety pendants. These pendants have features like a press button to trigger either a fake call, SOS with Location tracking, and a loud alarm. I'm just super curious to know whether these work or not.

Submitted June 4, 2026 at 07:59AM by Excellent-Plant-5392 https://ift.tt/qKXpx6U

Concealed Carry Pepper Spray Gun?

I need help finding a useful pepper spray that is in the shape of a firearm without presenting itself as one explicitly. I want something that can simulate the ergonomics so that when I am able to purchase one I’d be used to it. For context I’d be doing unarmed security, or any normal job. I also like going on walks or runs during times that are typically low light. I’ve never been in any danger, but I’m in a pretty ghetto area.

Submitted May 31, 2026 at 10:28PM by 8double_dip8 https://ift.tt/TvZow2L

Can I use pepper spray more than once?

I used my pepper spray once to try. But if I'm not wrong I saw something like they can be used only once. After that they are not safe to use because gas pressure will change after the first use.

Is that true? Should I change it to a new one? It's been like 2-3 weeks.

Submitted May 31, 2026 at 12:42PM by Krino6 https://ift.tt/ydFmMaT

Funny or...?

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Submitted May 31, 2026 at 04:19AM by theopresent https://ift.tt/yQHDuKZ

There has been an influx of robberies in my neighborhood.

They have begun coming into houses when the owners are inside. I am scared because i am a 16 year old girl that is often home alone and my house is quite big. What do I do if someone comes in? I mean I already have alarms and two doors on all entrances into the house but I am worried what I should do if they do get in. I wouldn't say I'd be totally useless in a fight, i'm 5'8 and quite muscular, however realistically, I know that up against a man of even my same height, I'd be absolutely useless. How do i make it out of this, and if it comes down to it, how do I fight a man (because i know a woman would probably not be robbing houses). I cannot own a firearm or shoot first because I live in canada, so that is not an option. I know I should hide and call authorities first. No turning on lights.

Submitted May 30, 2026 at 09:18PM by Dramatic_Try6843 https://ift.tt/Ib5iVUC

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.

View Poll

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

MMA or individual martial arts for real world self defense?

I’m a complete beginner trying to figure out the best path when it comes to martial arts and self defense.

Originally I considered going straight into MMA because it seems like the most complete option since it covers both striking and grappling. However, a relative of mine who has some martial arts experience told me that MMA can sometimes teach you a little bit of everything without necessarily helping you build a deep foundation in the individual arts themselves. Because of that, I started looking more into training specific disciplines individually.

At first I narrowed things down to Muay Thai for striking, BJJ for grappling and ground defense, and eventually Krav Maga later on for more self defense oriented training. The more I researched though, the more I started hearing different opinions. Some people say Muay Thai is amazing for clinching, elbows, knees, kicks, and overall toughness, but that boxing or kickboxing tends to develop better punching and hand striking. Others say MMA already combines all of this anyway and is still the best overall route for real-world fighting.

What I’m mainly looking for is to become well rounded for self defense. I want to get good at striking with both my hands and feet, develop solid footwork and movement like boxing emphasizes, be able to defend myself on the ground if things ever go there, stay calm under pressure, and build confidence overall. I’m not looking to compete professionally or become some cage fighter, just want practical skills that actually work in real life.

I’d also like to learn things like defending against strikes, controlling distance, and improving my overall situational awareness and self defense skills, although I understand avoiding dangerous situations is always the best option.

For those of you with actual experience training:

If you were starting over as a complete beginner focused mainly on practical self defense, what route would you personally recommend and why?

Submitted May 26, 2026 at 05:14PM by DriftCore31 https://ift.tt/YOUhPEx

Need help on staying sane outside, some guy might want to hurt me

Long story short I got robbed and was threatened with weapons. There's a hearing in a few months in my case. I'm the witness and the fucker who robbed me is the defendant.

You're kinda fucked in my country if there's evidence in court that you robbed someone with a weapon. I don't think he's going to go to jail, fine at most, but that's even worse probably lol.

My city is not big but also not that small, but I am 60% sure this guy and his friends passed by me in the city centre today.

He knows my name, most likely doesnt remember how I look, but I'm not sure, the group that I saw today was looking at me in a really fucking weird way. My adrenaline shot up and I was ready to start running.

Pretty much every time I go out into the city I keep scanning everything I see like I'm a cop. I know it's good practice to do shit like this and that prevention is the best self defense. But it's no way to live at all. This is my city, I was born here, some young cunts robbed me and threatened to kill me for no reason, and now I am afraid the guy wants to get some revenge or whatever the fuck. Especially after the court hearing but I will try to arrange it in a way that he won't see my face in court.

I dont have the time and money to invest in training. I work out and I run but I cant relax when Im outside. I feel like Im being hunted although nothing's happened to be fair.

Submitted May 26, 2026 at 03:20PM by Swimming_Dick8388 https://ift.tt/gEbiTGw

how to prevent someone from kicking your door in [non lethal]

https://youtube.com/watch?v=MZy-MMpO0KU&si=LcETudZvei5i8Ud_

Submitted May 25, 2026 at 06:26PM by No-County-3753 https://ift.tt/sy7LhW2

Homemade Pepper Spray - Self Defence

https://youtube.com/watch?v=And39PU-Nyw&si=LsIu1D-vhHkJw2T2

Submitted May 25, 2026 at 05:01PM by No-County-3753 https://ift.tt/wb1uTo4

Lets say that there is 4 or 5 people there are stronger than me

Which is best martial arts in can use to defense for my my self

Kraf maga?

Or music thay?

Or there is some other option?

Submitted May 25, 2026 at 02:43PM by 100justengineer https://ift.tt/eWw2mRy

motorbike gloves for self defense comfort/everyday use

little bit bout me im a 14 year old who tends to get into fights that i dont want i try and defuse the situations and also try to ignore the stuff but i get atacked anyway i want a way to defend myself and some of my freinds who also get targeted and ive been getting into motorbike stuff recently and go on drives with my grandpa on his motorbikes he has 6 of them so i want to get something for that aswell and i want to wear them quite often for comfort to because it gets quite cold where i am and ive been trying to find motorbike gloves for these reasons so does anyone have any suggestions for these things? what gloves i can buy for these reasons

Submitted May 24, 2026 at 05:11PM by Enduring_Night https://ift.tt/wIEFj2W

Semi discreet defense, camping, hiking, multi purpose keychain

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Submitted May 24, 2026 at 02:28PM by Ok_Initial_1583 https://ift.tt/8oAQMta

How do escape getting choked laying down by someone bigger than you?

I was on TikTok, YouTube, and Google trying to figure out how to escape getting strangled. And I noticed that all these women demonstrating were either fighting off other women or men either the same size or close. For reference I’m 5’0 and 115lbs if a man comes up to me both when standing up but especially when I’m laying down chances are I can’t flip them or pull them off of me. So what do I do to escape them? Cause so far all I’ve got is the turtle neck thing we’re u tuck ur neck and pull up your shoulders to get air.

Submitted May 22, 2026 at 10:52PM by sunsetsarecool123456 https://ift.tt/fptPHM0

Confused about ALICE training

I'm an independent educator that visits schools and other educational institutions throughout the year. I've attended two public "sessions" about how to respond in an active shooter situation, but they have been fairly informal. Looking at the ALICE website, their events are titled "Instructor Certification Training" which seems to be aimed at becoming an actual instructor. Does ALICE ever hold events or training that the public can attend, or do they only service professional organizations? As I am not affiliated with any particular school, I seem to have no way to attend a class.

If this is true...what alternative, in-personal informational "trainings" would you recommend?

Submitted May 20, 2026 at 11:20PM by starlightskater https://ift.tt/pEe1v7A

Can you knock someone out with 0 experience?

Ofcourse I'm not talking about knocking out an experienced boxer or a street fighter.

But if you ever get into a scenario where fighting back is the only option (like getting kidnapped or robbed randomly on the street because complying can get you into something even worse) could you knock somebody out without having any fight experience? (Considering you're stronger/weigh heavy than them)

Or are there any better ways to escape/defend yourself from a situation like that

Submitted May 20, 2026 at 04:49PM by Fun_Employment_9656 https://ift.tt/KnJlDrz

This No-Touch Body Control Proves Something Exists

https://youtu.be/TkOF36SE6V4?is=_NbMiTJdZH-H4b9I

Submitted May 19, 2026 at 02:27PM by Only-Perception4375 https://ift.tt/EDe4aiY

Energy control.

https://youtube.com/shorts/jJg9UZxKBFA?is=Xy9xtg2Ziv_ROCHn

Submitted May 19, 2026 at 01:46PM by Only-Perception4375 https://ift.tt/ALanCSN

Hammer or sick better in self defense

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Submitted May 18, 2026 at 02:45PM by theescoot https://ift.tt/rLENamF

Escaping advises

Hello!

I live in a country where you can be kidnapped in the street and force like meat to the frontline.

So when it happens to me I want to be prepared. And try to escape from their buildings.

What can you recommend to me for opening or cracking doors and windows?

Submitted May 18, 2026 at 02:35AM by Goodman889 https://ift.tt/rOVXfyk

Has anyone actually used a personal alarm keychain?

I've been looking into personal alarm keychains (the ones that emit a loud 120dB siren when you pull a pin) as a simple, non-lethal safety tool.

A few things I'm curious about:

1. Have you or someone you know ever actually triggered one in an emergency? What happened?

2. Do you think the sound is loud enough to deter an attacker or draw attention?

3. How long have you been carrying one, and does it give you genuine peace of mind or is it more of a placebo?

Would love to hear honest firsthand accounts positive or negative. Trying to figure out if this is genuinely useful or just a feel-good gadget.

Submitted May 18, 2026 at 01:56AM by kokosong https://ift.tt/GZg7O8e

Amazing energy. No touch.

https://youtube.com/shorts/j79qp3W-csw?is=6mhnmCBrtYHdY0hs

Submitted May 17, 2026 at 03:29PM by Only-Perception4375 https://ift.tt/731ejzD

I want to learn self defence

I am 6ft 2inch tall and moving to a more dangerous area so i want to learn how to self defence, guns are not allowed here and carrying a knife with me everytime is risky since i dont know how to use one, there are no martial arts school or classes in the area, so i am wondering how do i go about learning self defence and practising it, i have tried youtube but there are so many channels and i dont know if they are legit so i am open to recomendations about where to get this knowladge from and how to practise at home.

Submitted May 17, 2026 at 07:41AM by Bana_69 https://ift.tt/3qhl4uP

Systema Spetsnaz No Touch Combat Secret Exposed

https://youtu.be/1D8CCtRNiCs?is=qhPqbYjQnY3K9Bjq

Submitted May 16, 2026 at 03:33AM by Only-Perception4375 https://ift.tt/7QC6jOR

Is this in a good spot?(pepper spray)

https://ift.tt/Y31ARyG

Submitted May 15, 2026 at 11:49PM by novastone-17 https://ift.tt/FfgWrOy

Have you ever had to actually use your non-lethal weapon before?

I see a lot of folks carry pepper spray, non-lethal CO2 guns like the Byrna and Pistelle X-68 and there's a big market for this stuff but has anyone here ever had to use one? If so what was your experience? Did the threat stop?

Submitted May 15, 2026 at 04:29PM by CommunicationSea8821 https://ift.tt/cIRPfL0

How to counter and neutralise someone who’s bigger?

I’m at university and I’m in a student club and there’s this dude who’s bigger in size and always tries to insult me and to be aggressive towards me. He always tries to be the alpha in the group and I know this sounds cringe but it’s literally what he’s doing. For some reason he has targeted me and whenever he tries to attack me I always stand up for myself. The problem is however that I’m afraid this will escalate into physical violence.

If this happens I need to know what I can do in order the defend myself, and then cause to him as much damage as possible to neutralise his threat. Some will suggest to run away but the issue is I will put myself in a really bad position socially if I run away because he knows a lot of people and will try to ruin my reputation.

I’m really sad that I’m in this situation to begin with and I don’t know what to do. I want to at least be prepared if it escalates.

Also I just want to say I can’t speak to anyone about this because they will think I’m overreacting, lying etc. You know how in school, teachers don’t do anything against the bullies. This is something similar and it’s even worse because we are all adults in a more “professional” supposedly environment.

Submitted May 15, 2026 at 09:04AM by FlamesFPS https://ift.tt/YidoSMJ

Need a EDC strobe flashlight for self defense

Like the title says, Id like to have a small compact flashlight that has a powerful strobe mode thats able to be used in a single click. I see most flashlights having to cycle through a few clicks before the strobe light is accessible, in the case of an emergency I know seconds are valuable so having a strobe light that can be used in a single click is my ideal preference, as well as being small and compact enough for everyday carry. Of course ideally strong brightness too but with more emphasis on EDC type of light and using the strobe to disable an attacker and get away or to put as much distance between us so something ideally with a strong throw as well.

I know thats a lot of boxes to check off but does anyone have good recommendations?

Submitted May 14, 2026 at 03:18PM by EverGrinningBear https://ift.tt/kA8onj5

why cant I exactly beat burglars to near death?

Dont come at me with some moral bullshit. If a burglar breaks into my house there is no „excessive self defense“. Im gonna beat them with something as long as it takes until I feel safe enough.

I heard there were thiefs/break-ins in my neighborhood but because I live one of the most cucked countries of all time (germany) all Im supposed to do is „run away and call the police“ (<- slave mindset) cant even own a fucking gun here without going through 20 hoops.

I should be able to blast those retards who decide to rob me. Its assumable that they will try to kill me. But no, all I can do is knock them down to the ground at most and run away. Not even continue beating them with a stick without a risk of going to jail. What is this pussy shit I fucking hate it here.

Submitted May 12, 2026 at 07:29PM by DschoBaiden https://ift.tt/jEMIDdm

Protection as a middle aged guy

Ill be honest, im out of my prime. Not as strong or though as I used to be. But due to certain changes in my neighborhood, i need to have a self--defense plan. Any tips?

Submitted May 11, 2026 at 10:22PM by AddyH88 https://ift.tt/Ux3EzAw

how to beat up someone real good?

so I want to rescue a friend of mine from her abusive parents and today her cousin saw her texts about our plans of me rescuing her and now her cousin tells her that he will beat me up which means I have to beat him up to rescue her! I have pepper spray but wanna know what are the other options for fighting good,any weapon recommendations and fighting techniques?

Submitted May 11, 2026 at 03:52AM by BreakDue8198 https://ift.tt/YBZmHyN

Knife attacks are on the rise in France too !

Les conséquences d'attaques au couteau sur le corps , type d'armes utilisées , blessures les plus fréquentes , un article tres bien étayé

https://www.kamouflages.com/blogs/attaques-au-couteau/attaque-au-couteau-consequences-physiques-zones-touchees-et-realite-d-une-agression

Submitted May 10, 2026 at 11:40AM by kamouflages https://ift.tt/2kKJ7pb

Boxing or MT for Self-Defense as an average sized male?

I am about 5'10-5'11 (somewhere here) and fluctuate between 185-205 naturally. I am wondering what is better between MT or Boxing as someone who has really only experience doing BJJ/Grappling. The main thing I am wondering is against a much bigger opponent hypothetically (6'2+) it seems risky to get close/in-range for boxing strikes which intuitively leads me to believe that MT would be better in terms of being able to strike and not get in close.

Albeit, there seems to be an equally good counter argument that fighting an opponent much taller to you implies they have greater reach so maybe closing distance would be better. What are y'alls thoughts on this?

Submitted May 10, 2026 at 01:24PM by Sunbro888 https://ift.tt/zDI6YiZ

Getting threats from bullies to be jumped again

I want to learn how to fight, have no money to buy classes. I want to learn by myself. I need to know how to defend myself.

Im 16,turning 17 in july, i weigh like 60kg if that helps, im about roughly 5'5 and i want to be able to defend myself

How do i get stronger?

Submitted May 10, 2026 at 11:18AM by retsrded https://ift.tt/FvosLh9

What can I do to feel safer if Im going to court? A guy robbed me

Long story short, 1.5 years ago I was exiting the club in my city and I got jumped by 4 shitheads who were younger than me. One of them was the main guy and he threatened me with knives, knuckle dusters and pepper spray.

I complied, gave him the money and then went to the police. I got a letter some time ago that there is a court hearing in my case, and im summoned as a witness. In my country the defendant receives almost the same letter as me, so he knows my name. I highly doubt he is intelligent enough to dox me, judging by how the robbery had went and how many mistakes he'd made and how I'd played him in a way.

The thing is I live in a ~million people city which is not really that big, there is a small chance that he might see me on a street. If he's dumb enough to fight me or try to kill me, he'll most likely do it with some other guys, so in this event I'm just gonna run.

If he'd do it solo, Im gonna try everything to avoid any confrontation with him anyway. What is the best thing I can do to feel safer? I work out and Im quite fit, I've never been in a fight and I dont know how to fight. I have strong pepper spray from fox but it's not always enough to stop someone, also it doesnt work right away.

also, I've always struggled with anxiety and adhd which is not helpful in this case

Submitted May 10, 2026 at 08:56AM by Swimming_Dick8388 https://ift.tt/h04iTDS

First fight, what to do?

okay so me and a few friends were walking around our local college campus. When a kid I recognize (not in a good way) walks by, I whisper to my friend “yo is that isaiah“. To which he decides to scream ISAIAH at the top of his lungs. the kid and his goons rode over on their bikes and my friend bolted off to his house when he realized who it was. The kid started getting in my face and talking about some “little kev”, before anything could escalate, my other friend threw a pine cone into the kids eye, allowing me to run off into an event going on on our campus. I tell a few guys what happened, and they said they’d handle it if it escalated. When the main guy came over, I noticed his 2 friends going opposite ways to find my other friend who ran to his house, the main guy said “this ain’t over. I’ll see you on Monday”. To which I breathed a breath of relief. afterward, me and my friends were discussing strategies for when the guy inevitably comes up on monday. Ultimately we decided to try and de escalate it. But based off how our interaction went, I think that’s off the table. What are some ways I can take him down? he’s about 4 inches taller, and based off what I know, the only fighting he’s ever done is on the street, and he does 0 martial arts. Do I take it to the ground or do I try to keep it fist to fist?

Submitted May 9, 2026 at 03:09AM by Vivid-School9154 https://ift.tt/9w7WkBv

HOW NOT TO GET JUMPED

Adding to a post I made here not too long ago, I need some advice.

For a bit of backstory: I was suspended. I don’t believe in fighting or violence, but I got into a fight with another student because he stole from my brother and punched him hard enough that his earring went through his ear. Even though I’ve always tried to avoid fighting, seeing that made me so angry that I fought him.

Now here’s what I need help with: the student and around five of his friends are trying to jump me and my brother. I’ve seen him and some of his friends watching me, trying to see if I’d go into a bathroom alone. My brother is friends with some people connected to them, and they warned him to watch his back because they’re planning to jump us. Some of my own friends have also heard them talking about it.

I understand there are consequences to my actions, but I don’t regret standing up for my brother. I am scared, though. I reported it to the school, which some people might call a “bitch move,” but when it’s five people threatening you, I honestly don’t care what they think anymore.

I get out of school on May 22, and I’m trying to avoid things getting worse. How do I avoid this situation, and what should I do if they actually try something?

Submitted May 8, 2026 at 04:56PM by NoBluejay3843 https://ift.tt/Q7fqvGA

Badass girl double legs attacker

https://ift.tt/M4ZJ1LR

Submitted May 7, 2026 at 08:08PM by picklethegrappler https://ift.tt/MK4uHGR

For anyone who says bjj doesnt work lol

https://ift.tt/M4hNC0r

Submitted May 7, 2026 at 04:37PM by picklethegrappler https://ift.tt/4ueVcpt

Which area of the arm bleeds the least after a superficial cut?

I own a pocketknife for self-defense because my area is violent, and if I need to defend myself, I don't want to severely injure anyone to the point of causing serious bleeding. Therefore, I would like to know which areas of the arm can be injured with blades without causing excessive bleeding, simply to scare the attacker without causing serious harm?

Submitted May 7, 2026 at 01:18PM by DEDMOS_MAD https://ift.tt/vabfXhl

Self Defense Stick

https://ift.tt/z89nP5S

Submitted May 6, 2026 at 06:53PM by Vegetta3113 https://ift.tt/ok2psRd

What do I do if my attacker is a woman?

Almost every self-defense video I(17M) watch is like "hit 'em in the groin, dude!" or "kick him in the balls!" which, I mean, is great if my attacker is a guy, but I've been in just as many creepy situations with women as I have been with guys.

I mean, as a dude, I get that I have a strength advantage, but that's not always useful, is it? What if she has a knife or is trained? I can't exactly kick her in the groin(at least not unless I have perfect aim, from what I understand). Regardless of the scenario, I always get the correct answer: to run. But I'm not sure what to do if I'm trapped with her. My strategy with a dude has always been to kick him where it hurts and then get the fuck out of there.

There's also the social aspect of it - I'd be hesitant to defend myself against a woman cause I feel like people would get pissed at me or immediately jump to her defense. I've never been to a self-defense class(can't afford it), and I've found nothing online, so I genuinely don't know what to do there.

If everything goes according to plan, I'll be moving out for Uni. I want to be prepared : )

Thanks, luvs

Submitted May 6, 2026 at 01:09PM by Upbeat_Tea_1461 https://ift.tt/WmJ4Uug

Self defense for a vulnerable person

I'm a small guy with metal in my skull and half a knee cap. I need some advice or guidelines for a for of self defense right for me. I'd hate to get punched in the head and lights out

Car crashes suck, don't fuck and drive

Submitted May 5, 2026 at 08:00PM by Shitty-welder https://ift.tt/yaKBIde

I made this blade video with my friend.

https://youtu.be/Q2T7eS_s450?si=jl3VrJdIT9nW8JIr

Submitted May 5, 2026 at 01:32PM by StripMallMaster https://ift.tt/az3wS5p

Defending Against Flamethrowers

A random question appeared in my mind. How do you defend against someone with a flamethrower? Is it similar to defending against a gun?

Submitted May 5, 2026 at 03:11AM by Erkigmo https://ift.tt/VOrybqR

You’ve heard of self defense but have you heard of wolf defense ?

https://ift.tt/aqpP2Yo

Submitted May 4, 2026 at 08:35PM by Obvious_Summer_3928 https://ift.tt/WojkZCd

HELP needed: Short questionnaire for self-defense training

https://forms.gle/r8daX71x64YyTaRC8

Submitted May 3, 2026 at 02:33PM by theopresent https://ift.tt/oaJlthU

How to stay safe walking alone in isolated areas?

I am 26F and found this really beautiful place for evening walks. It is a large layout outside the busy noisy town with lots of trees, greenery, and barely any people. It genuinely feels peaceful and helps me clear my head as I am preparing for upcoming exam from home. Stepping out to a place like this is what I need. The issue is, the area is mostly empty and the few people around are mostly all men. There are only a handful of houses scattered around (all of them have camera's outside). Yesterday, I noticed one guy boozing there, and it made me a bit uncomfortable. I don’t want to stop going there just because of this. The layout is so big that I can skip the corners where these activities are happening. It's honestly one of the few places where I feel calm. But I also want to be realistic and stay safe.

Right now, I carry pepper spray and share my live location with my sibling when I go out. Honestly this place have become like a study reward for me.

I’d really appreciate any advice on:

1) Situational awareness / safety habits I should follow

2) Practical self-defense tips (especially for solo walking)

3) Psychological tricks or behaviors that can help avoid trouble

4) Red flags I should never ignore in such areas

Would love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Submitted May 1, 2026 at 11:22PM by neon_ghost972 https://ift.tt/KF4GE0B

Self-Defense Books

/r/martialarts/comments/1t09bxn/selfdefense_books/

Submitted May 1, 2026 at 12:24AM by nomad14ronin https://ift.tt/JH2FKla

Legal alternative to Gun

Is there anything similar to Gun but legal to hold without any documents?

And should be good at selfdefence.

Can we use paintball gun? Is it good self defense? How much it pains?

Is there any similar alternatives?

Pls tell me ur Suggestions

My location is India

Submitted April 28, 2026 at 01:11PM by zerokira123 https://ift.tt/ufrQg0G

Most fights don’t start with punches—they start with pride. Here’s th

After thirty years in martial arts and a lot of time teaching civilians, the biggest misconception I see is that self-defense begins with technique. It doesn’t. It begins with status management.

The common pattern before a fight is predictable:

1. A perceived slight
2. An ego response
3. A refusal to de-escalate because backing down “feels like losing”
4. A rapid escalation to force

In practice, most people get hurt not because they lack skill, but because they misread or mishandle the honor/status dynamic in step 2.

If you can do two things consistently, you avoid 90% of fights:

• Signal you’re not a threat
• Signal you won’t accept harm

That combination doesn’t look weak. It looks calm and controlled.

Submitted April 28, 2026 at 10:02AM by UniversalProcess https://ift.tt/uIXOHde

Where can I read customer reviews for rugby protective gear?

I visited a sports store to find rugby protective gear two days ago. I wanted something strong and safe. I also wanted customer reviews. But when I checked the gear I felt disappointed. Some had no reviews. Some looked strong but felt weak. I could not trust them. I could not decide confidently.
Then I visited another shop in the same area. Some gear looked better but review details were unclear. Some were affordable but not safe. Some seemed perfect at first but felt uncomfortable in use. I remembered I used gear before that did not protect well. That made me hesitate even more.
To check more variety and options while scrolling many online marketplaces including alibaba I found many protective items. Some had strong reviews and ratings. Some were simple and low price. Some had better safety and durability. There were many options available. This made me excited but also confused again.
it feels that I go out of mind when I have huge number of options. Now I am thinking should I trust online reviews or local stores for real protection? What would you do in my place?

Submitted April 26, 2026 at 08:48AM by Optimal_Radish_6157 https://ift.tt/aKiywF9

What are top-rated shin guards for professional ice hockey players?

Top-rated shin guards (ice hockey)

I visited a sports shop to buy ice hockey shin guards two days ago. I wanted something strong. I wanted something protective. I wanted something comfortable for fast skating. But when I checked… I felt disappointed. Some shin guards looked bulky but felt heavy. Some felt light but did not look protective enough. Some prices felt too high for basic designs. I could not trust them. I could not decide confidently.

Then I visited another shop in the same area. Some shin guards felt better but still mixed comfort and protection. Some had strong padding but limited mobility. I remembered trying old gear before that protected well but slowed me down during skating. That made me hesitate even more.

To check more variety and options while scrolling many online marketplaces including alibaba… Some top-rated shin guards for professional ice hockey players are from brands like Bauer, CCM, and Warrior Sports. Some models focus on lightweight protection for speed. Some use multi-layer foam and hard shell construction for impact safety. Some have anatomical fit designs to wrap closely around the leg for better movement. Some premium shin guards also include moisture-wicking liners to reduce sweat buildup during long games. Some reviews say Bauer is strong for balanced protection and comfort, CCM is preferred for traditional pro-level fit, and Warrior is known for mobility-focused designs.

Now I am thinking the best shin guards depend on balance between protection and speed, not just thickness. Online gives more pro-level options. Local lets me feel real fit and weight. Both feel useful in different ways. What would you choose in my place?

Submitted April 26, 2026 at 07:33AM by Numerous-Reason5411 https://ift.tt/AaECFHq

How to properly hide a telescopic baton ?

I hope this doesn’t goes against the sub rules, but where I live telescopic batons are illegal in the public space, but it’s dangerous out there.

I’m looking for a way to have one on me just in case, maybe in a holster or something like that, can you recommend a setup ?

Thanks!

Submitted April 25, 2026 at 04:58AM by Ramzy182 https://ift.tt/QAVJoUF

Are these even worth it?

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Submitted April 24, 2026 at 06:21PM by whyshouldibenamed https://ift.tt/dnMWfFO

Any tips for a fight?

One guy wants to attack me, he does boxing and I know a bit of wrestling and basic punches and kicks. Tips?

Submitted April 24, 2026 at 09:32AM by Damir_XD234 https://ift.tt/ISQ4JdP

How do I make a proper fist to land a HARD *single* punch?

https://ift.tt/CuIMJwb

Submitted April 23, 2026 at 07:12PM by Efficient-Meal-3410 https://ift.tt/isXtqv1

How much handfighting do you train in your Krav / Self-Defense class?

/r/kravmaga/comments/1stv08y/how_much_handfighting_do_you_train_in_your_krav/

Submitted April 23, 2026 at 04:50PM by Any-Pomelo80 https://ift.tt/clKPYti

Why Do Some NFL Jerseys Feel More Authentic Than Others?

A few weeks ago I saw a kid at a sports store holding an NFL jersey tightly. At first it looked like any jersey but when I noticed the stitching, fabric weight and printed logos it felt like more than just fanwear.it carried a sense of team pride and quality. That moment made me realize how details matter even in something seemingly simple like a jersey.

later while casually scrolling through many online marketplaces including alibaba I noticed NFL jerseys in several variations. Some were official replicas with authentic stitching. Others were lighter versions for casual wear. Sizes, fabric types and printing methods varied widely. There were jerseys for collectors, fans and kids. It felt like buyers are looking for quality, comfort and authenticity rather than just any branded shirt.

That raises a few questions. How much does fabric type affect comfort and durability? Do printing or stitching methods really change the feel of the jersey? How accurate are replica designs compared to official ones? And how many variations exist that most people never see because local stores usually stock only a few popular team jerseys?

It makes you curious which design features actually make NFL jerseys feel authentic, durable and wearable and which small details quietly decide whether a jersey becomes a favorite piece or just another item in the closet ?

Submitted April 22, 2026 at 06:32AM by Warshoc_K https://ift.tt/HfURND7

Socially acceptable gloves, with tight wrapping and wrist support?

I am looking for a product recommendation. Context; i've practiced martial arts most of my life. I am fairly capable, but just due to getting a little older, my hands don't respond or recover as well to as punching as they used to.

I wrap my hands carefully (and wraps are necessary for being able to punch full force without damaging my hands further) but for the unpredictable outside world, you don't get the time to wrap your hands.

Hence my question, has anyone ever found gloves that fit tight like a wrap that provide good wrist support without sticking out like a sore thumb?

Submitted April 22, 2026 at 02:57AM by RazeAvenger https://ift.tt/fRMXGO6

Is a self defense ring useful for safety?

I visited an accessories shop to buy a self defense ring for personal safety two days ago. I wanted something small and useful. I also wanted something strong and easy to carry. But when I checked the rings I felt disappointed. Some looked weak and the edges were not sharp enough. Some designs did not feel practical. I could not trust them. I could not pick one confidently.

Then I visited another shop in the same area. Some rings looked strong but they were too costly. Some were affordable but the build quality was poor. Some seemed perfect at first but the grip did not feel good. I remembered I bought a safety item last week that broke quickly. That made me hesitate even more and I felt confused.

To check more variety and options while scrolling many online marketplaces including alibaba I found many self defense rings. Some looked strong and useful. Some were simple and low price. Some had better grip and design. There were many options available. This made me excited but also confused again.

Now I am thinking should I buy this ring online for more variety or should I trust a local store for better quality? What would you do in my place

Submitted April 21, 2026 at 10:45AM by Optimal_Radish_6157 https://ift.tt/rRZ4ke9

Why are flower girl dresses important for weddings?

I visited a clothing store to buy flower girl dresses for a wedding event two days ago. I wanted something cute and elegant. I also wanted something comfortable for kids. But when I checked the dresses I felt disappointed. Some looked dull and the fabric felt rough. Some designs were not attractive. I could not trust them. I could not pick one confidently.

Then I visited another shop in the same market. Some dresses looked nice but they were too costly. Some were affordable but the stitching was weak. Some seemed perfect at first but the size was not right. I remembered I bought a dress last week that faded quickly. That made me hesitate even more and I felt confused.

To check more variety and options while scrolling many online marketplaces including alibaba I found many dresses. Some looked elegant and soft. Some were simple and low price. Some had better designs and colors. There were many options available. This made me excited but also confused again.

Now I am thinking should I buy this dress online for more variety or should I trust a local store for better fitting? What would you do in my place?

Submitted April 21, 2026 at 07:57AM by SaudiShawarma18 https://ift.tt/cNRjbCQ

Funk Dancing For Self-Defense Comic

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Submitted April 21, 2026 at 05:23AM by Sea-Musician3891 https://ift.tt/iGuzRJj

don't trust tactical jackets

always buy a jacket with stretchy collars and cuff, because you might get stuck inside that jacket not able to slip it off and maneuver out of dangerous attack!!

or maybe a nice tac jacket could have a feature that allows it to rip apart of someone grabs you by it and uses it to hold you !!

Submitted April 21, 2026 at 01:00AM by Brilliant_Set8194 https://ift.tt/JMecAah

Which brands make the warmest ski mittens?

I visited a sports store to buy ski mittens two days ago. I wanted something very warm and protective for snow. I also wanted a trusted brand. But when I checked the mittens I felt disappointed. Some looked thick but not warm enough. Some brands were unknown. I could not trust them. I could not decide confidently.

Then I visited another shop in the same area. Some mittens looked better but were very expensive. Some were affordable but not properly insulated. Some seemed perfect at first but comfort was low in cold testing. I remembered I used mittens before that failed in snow trips. That made me hesitate even more.

To check more variety and options while scrolling many online marketplaces including alibaba I found many ski mittens. Some were highly rated and very warm. Some were simple and low price. Some had strong insulation and brand reputation. There were many options available. This made me excited but also confused again.

Now I am thinking should I trust online ski brands or test local mittens for real snow performance? What would you do in my place?

Submitted April 20, 2026 at 09:01AM by yehsooshu https://ift.tt/SC8tiF7

Is this bear spray too much for loose dogs?

https://ift.tt/LX7NwMf

Submitted April 19, 2026 at 04:03AM by RogueShadowUnit https://ift.tt/Pg5rhIc

What martial art sport should I learn for self defence

I am 20 and have close to zero experience in fighting but was thinking to try something but everyone says different

Submitted April 18, 2026 at 05:55PM by hanad1107 https://ift.tt/gDCwY3O

there's an intruder in my house atm. pick self defence objects?

https://ift.tt/O4uGk3J

Submitted April 18, 2026 at 04:30PM by Efficient-Meal-3410 https://ift.tt/Kx9Q6Ri

Do you teach your children self defense?

Hi, I'm wondering if you all teach your children self defense, and if so at what age? And what specifically do you teach them?

Also, what would be a good place for me to start? I carry pepper gel and an alarm but there are places we go where I can't take those in, like the water park. I'm in a rural area and the only place we have around here is karate or something, there's nowhere that is specifically self defense, so videos might be best.

Submitted April 18, 2026 at 11:57AM by Aquarius_K https://ift.tt/7gJhGdY

Tactical flashlight

Why are tactical flashlights for self defense?

Submitted April 17, 2026 at 05:59PM by Efficient-Hamster128 https://ift.tt/0s1ZQyE

Beginner looking for good kickboxing gyms in Orange County, CA

Hey everyone, I’m a complete beginner looking to get into kickboxing first, then eventually Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

I live in Orange County and have been checking out a few places, including OKA Kickboxing Club in Irvine. I talked to a family member who has some experience with self defense training, and he suggested being careful with more commercial style gyms and instead looking for places that focus more on solid fundamentals and real training.

My main goals are:

• Learning proper technique

• Building confidence

• Developing real self defense skills

• Getting into better shape

I’m not looking to compete, just want to train consistently and actually learn.

I also asked OKA Kickboxing Club about whether they include contact conditioning and they said they do, but I’m not sure what to look for beyond that as a beginner.

For those of you who train in OC:

• What gyms would you recommend for kickboxing?

• Has anyone trained at OKA Kickboxing Club or similar places?

• What are some green flags or red flags I should watch for when checking out a gym?

I appreciate any advice.

Submitted April 16, 2026 at 03:22PM by DriftCore31 https://ift.tt/E7khyes

Best and worst places to get stabbed?

I know the title is a bit dumb because there's no "best" place to get stabbed. but I've always been a firm believer that if someone pulls a knife on you, you need to accept that you're going to get stabbed or cut and all you can control is where.

So in a situation where someone has a knife and running isnt an option. what should you do?

Submitted April 15, 2026 at 08:36AM by Humble_Researcher_06 https://ift.tt/ZyP3eLj

Experience age?

Just wanna hear everyone's experience, just listen training age and the martial arts.

bjj and 16 years.

Kung fu 6

Submitted April 14, 2026 at 02:13AM by picklethegrappler https://ift.tt/GuBqC5S

Care package for my niece.

Hello all.

My niece is headed to her freshman year of college in the fall and I'm putting together a nice self defense care package for her. So far I have the following:

- Stun gun

- Kubotan

- Drink covers

- Cuff key

- Small EDC knife

She's taking self defense classes this summer. What's the option of this sub? Any suggestions? Her mom thinks it's a bit much, but I worked in a level 6 penitentiary and am well aware of what kind of monsters are out there.

Thanks,

Submitted April 13, 2026 at 06:40PM by The_Noatec https://ift.tt/yZ9hOeD

Did boxing save me without even throwing a punch?

I used to box years ago, I never had a fight but I used to spar every week, I was never that good but I used to enjoy it and I would always do plenty of footwork drills.

I'm not gonna explain the reason why I found myself in the situation I'm about to tell:

A man rushed at me, he looked like he was intoxicated my instinct was to side step and circling around him like I used to do in sparring, he kept on squaring up on me but I was able to keep him away, he eventually left

It happened in a car park, if it had happened before I had any boxing training I would have just moved back on a straight line eventually ending up with my back against a car or a wall and I would have probably got beat up.

So I reccomend everyone to do some boxing training, after that experience I might go back to do boxing again.

Submitted April 13, 2026 at 11:16AM by JakePooler https://ift.tt/QyPb9s5

Best Self Defense weapon besides EDC? Im in Georgia (US)

I own a firearm and I hope I never have to use it so i’m looking at other means of self defense incase hand to hand combat gets escalated. Color me surprised when I found out our state is pretty lenient on blades and other melee devices like slapjacks. Next best answer im looking for is what martial arts to learn as a 6’3 205lb guy

Submitted April 11, 2026 at 02:33AM by SirWalrusVII https://ift.tt/xISmurY

Is a self defense ring useful for safety?

I visited an accessories shop to buy a self defense ring for personal safety two days ago. I

wanted something small and useful. I also wanted something strong and easy to carry. But

when I checked the rings I felt disappointed. Some looked weak and the edges were not

sharp enough. Some designs did not feel practical. I could not trust them. I could not pick

one confidently.

Then I visited another shop in the same area. Some rings looked strong but they were too

costly. Some were affordable but the build quality was poor. Some seemed perfect at first but

the grip did not feel good. I remembered I bought a safety item last week that broke quickly.

That made me hesitate even more and I felt confused.

To check more variety and options while scrolling many online marketplaces including

alibaba I found many self defense rings. Some looked strong and useful. Some were simple

and low price. Some had better grip and design. There were many options available. This

made me excited but also confused again.

Now I am thinking should I buy this ring online for more variety or should I trust a local store

for better quality? What would you do in my place?

Submitted April 10, 2026 at 12:17PM by __taraaa https://ift.tt/R6aUjsQ

i’m sick of living like this, how did this happen?

i will admit but not proudly at all, i used to be a bully, i loved anything physical, hitting, getting hit, the adrenaline all of it. out of nowhere fear took over my mind, this is a very cowardly thing but im admitting everything on here and i became a better person, the place i used to bully people in was a fairly safe place, since then i moved to another country where people get cut stabbed run over for being a bully (no im not in the uk) since then fear completely took over my mind and im not just scared of that kind of violence i also became terrified of normal street fights even when i have to do something about it, i have been letting people step on me since i moved here and everytime i get away from a confrontation without doing anything i cant sleep for about three days after, just calling myself a coward over and over again in my head, im tired of living like this, what made me so scared? karma is definitely terrible but im tired of being scared like this even when im not in the wrong. is this a trauma response or?

Submitted April 6, 2026 at 07:22PM by Helpful_Sink722 https://ift.tt/0CHefp5

Why is bjj inferior to striking for self defense?

everyone down votes me saying bjj is great for self defense. you can clinch and get behind someone, control them, take them down with low impact.

striking requires you to stand in front of another person with the same opportunity to hit you, so your skill level would have to be way higher to be effective.

grappling is the most effective art for mma, tons of self defense with someone slamming another person.

if you can manage distance and are so good at striking, youre gonna need a really high level gym. Who wants to bet there are way more high level bjj gyms all over the world compared to boxing.

dont downvote me to hell I know there are self defense masters on here but I really want to know why its always discouraged and "striking, self awareness and a throat punch" are the most effective.

Submitted April 6, 2026 at 01:02AM by picklethegrappler https://ift.tt/SZhjcX3

In your opinion, would Jiu-Jitsu be a better choice than Muay Thai fo

I was going to ask this question in the "What Martial Arts Works Best in a Street Fight?" thread, but the post was locked. I've been training Muay Thai for about 9 months, focusing on self-defense, and on the recommendation of my therapist who said I should do some physical sport. But in a situation where someone drunk or high attacks me in the street, I don't think I could cause enough damage to knock them out, and they probably wouldn't stop because of the pain. I'm wondering if it wouldn't be better to take some BJJ classes focusing on takedowns, maybe that would help me more.

Submitted April 5, 2026 at 09:24PM by Extra-Stable-7240 https://ift.tt/Pv95l3c

Triangle choke lethal tactics (Mods Please)

Do u know if you put someone in a triangle choke without their arm u can actually make them paralyzed. By Using your right leg to the knee to the hip bone. to force those bones up from your opponent. Just think of it as that you have someone on your back and u want to change the game around fast ( Jolt it as fast as u can) I did it 2 times

Submitted April 4, 2026 at 07:53AM by EmphasisGullible2899 https://ift.tt/SvFhJpD

Your phone is already in your pocket. Make it your witness.

You carry pepper spray. You take classes. You stay aware of your surroundings.

But the moment something happens — a threat, a confrontation, an assault — your word alone may not be enough.

BlackBox App runs silently in the background and records everything. No tapping. No fumbling. No remembering to start it. It's already running before you even know you need it.

Timestamped. Local. Locked behind biometrics. No cloud. No account. Nobody's servers but yours.

Because self-defense isn't just physical. Evidence is protection too.

BlackBox – Continuous Recorder — free, Android.

Submitted April 3, 2026 at 12:48PM by Conscious_Aioli_3521 https://ift.tt/ifVOaUZ

Karate or Boxing

Suup guys. I trust all of y'all are top. look, I'm 25 and I wanna learn how to protect myself.. tbh I wanna beat my highschool bully up, he's the real motivation (toxic, I know). So I live in a small town and I got 2 main options for combat training... karate and boxing. Please advise your personal opinion and why. Thanks in advance family

Submitted April 1, 2026 at 08:53AM by Bossman2270 https://ift.tt/C142zTW

How can I develop bravery

I'm 23 years old and male.

I accept that I am prone to self loathing. I know that I am a coward who is utterly terrified of confrontation.

Whenever I have a confrontation with another man, I am so scared that I tremble and I despise myself for this.

I believe that I was kept away from conflict growing up and believe this is the underlying cause but it could also be genetic, at least to degree.

My question is, how do I change this? How do I develop the heart to be able to stand up for myself physically, should I need to. Above all, can any of this be done or will I be a coward for the rest of my life?

It prevents me from being happy inside of my relationships as I believe I'm unable to protect my relationship partner.

Thank you in advance.

Submitted March 31, 2026 at 09:07PM by Hevfuevdhc65639 https://ift.tt/h7ZO4kS

Caugth someone breaking in I let him go

Yesterday I walked into my appartment on the ground floor. When I got in there was a burglar standing right in front of me. I was flabbergasted he looked scared. I told him: who are you? Get out! I stepped back and he walked through the front door talking gibberish or a language I didn't understand. I still wasn't 100% realising what was going on. When he walked through the hallway towards the entrance door of the building I grabbed his arm out of instinct. I'm a judo blackbelt and have 4 years of boxing experience as well. Instead of throwing this guy to the ground or punching. I just let him go as he was looking anxiously at me and back at the door a couple times. He didn't steal anything right when he got inside I entered the room. I rang the police and my family. They also said why didn't you stop him at first. I don't know what to think about the situation I want to ask some people with self defense experience on how I handled this situation was I smart to not escelate or should i have stopped him? are there things i could have done differently. What should i know if this happens another time. He did have a chisel on him the investigators said which he tried to force the door open with. When he was standing in front of me he was only carrying his phone.

Submitted March 29, 2026 at 05:27PM by No_Formal_9210 https://ift.tt/VsFdl78

Homem tenta agredir mulher e SE DÁ MAL: a eficiência do chute baixo

https://youtube.com/shorts/V3z6ebDRZ3Q?si=KzZLZJyfJ074ZzuX

Submitted March 29, 2026 at 09:42PM by OpEsp01 https://ift.tt/O4Z3GLf

P E P P E R. S P R A Y.

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Submitted March 29, 2026 at 04:51PM by Proud-Resource4594 https://ift.tt/q9nYz2B

Is there benefit to sparring hard enough to drop you?

As in, learn to take a hit that hurts hard enough to collapse and get back up and keep going?

Submitted March 28, 2026 at 09:17PM by bad-at-everything- https://ift.tt/IY2y4p1

Mulher escapa de tentativa de estupro - NÃO espere para reagir

https://youtu.be/E-e8tMCZ1VY?si=_s7VsWnfenZDhDvO

Submitted March 28, 2026 at 07:11PM by OpEsp01 https://ift.tt/wZfRN7v

So I always been curious about this situation

If someone goes to body slam you in a street fight, while ur face to face, could you not just eye gauge them or elbow their face once they drop their hands to try and grab you??

Submitted March 28, 2026 at 07:03PM by Used_Construction577 https://ift.tt/pfmvDsJ

I Need A Suggestion

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Submitted March 27, 2026 at 08:15PM by impactdefense https://ift.tt/6oUi345

defend against dogs with tools that can be carried daily to work?

Of course, I don't carry guns/knives to work daily. I even want to take the metro, so I need to pass the security check.

Food is a good option against dogs, but I want to hurt it instead of feeding it.

'Umbrellas'/'tennis rackets' may work.

Spray is a thing, but it's a consumable. I want something reusable.

I want to know if there are any other easy-to-use tools?

Submitted March 27, 2026 at 08:07AM by iwarrior_xr https://ift.tt/b3eP2f0

What spray is this?

https://ift.tt/HVs0mGc

Submitted March 26, 2026 at 03:27PM by RogueShadowUnit https://ift.tt/EFvqNDP

How to be safe in this situation

/r/SavetheNextGirl/comments/1s3rxz9/how_to_be_safe_in_this_situation/

Submitted March 25, 2026 at 09:01PM by George_ros4969 https://ift.tt/39sn8d6

Looking into boxing or martial arts which is better?

/r/amateur_boxing/comments/1s3jr6n/looking_for_something_to_make_me_more_athletic/

Submitted March 25, 2026 at 03:04PM by Dry_Cycle_6555 https://ift.tt/dlBYs6f

Tips for self defense with a chair

If you have a normal chair, those made of wood with a back support, how would you use it to defend yourself?

Submitted March 23, 2026 at 03:49AM by Kaze_Senshi https://ift.tt/pi3PVWq

Has anyone gotten beaten by a group before ?

Hi this thought came to me today and I’m just wondering seeing how life is tough and gangs are still up. I never have been beaten before and mostly stayed in the “ normal “ part of the life I know a few that talked about their experiences and I myself only had few altercations where that adrenaline came but it was ended fast without much real kicking or punching. But I am still that naive or how do you call never been through a fight or beat down. And I’m just don’t know what should I do if it ever happens, going into the inner city where both normal people and small gang people and big gang people hang I keep hearing stories in news and from people in my course who live in those ghetto areas about what they seen and how normal it is they even know who killed who and who killed Someone’s that police haven’t caught etc. I just wanted to ask how do people deal with being assaulted by a group or beaten up , because I would water likely go in a depression or struggle hard and jsut do police report and nothing happens , or maybe be tired of life trigger point and try find some of them and hurt them back possibly with knife in anger if the feeling of revenge gets over me. I find it hard to imagine and the anger of wanting to get back at them. But I wanted to ask from those of you who are older and maybe lived double the time and have gathered that life experience

Submitted March 22, 2026 at 02:03PM by Ok_Drummer6347 https://ift.tt/kpaJDL7

So In a setting that’s a room like or semi office type with one exit.

Regular build with 2 guys height is around 6 feet and other are 5 and half feet pretty regular guys but they operate in a gang.

No big or dangerous weapons in hand . I got a batton stick weapon . How should I go about the situation.

Submitted March 21, 2026 at 11:52AM by RoughCarry9919 https://ift.tt/YuAW4yO

HELP! I accidentally sprayed mace in my bedroom.

Sorry if I’m posting this to the wrong subreddit I’m kinda panicking.

Backstory: I was cleaning my bedroom today and went to return a can of mace to my family kitchen counter when I pressed down on the spray not realizing the safety was off (maybe for a max of 3 seconds). I stayed in the room long enough to put a fan in before spending the next 20 minutes flushing out my nose with saline and half n half (it was all I had) since it was mostly all inhaled and crying while my father laughed at me over the phone because it’s such a dumb situation. Anyways as I was walking to the bathroom I got the can out and put it on the counter and now it got moved to the table (I think my mom moved it, how screwed am I?). Eventually I went back after about 3 hours and took my fan out thinking it was okay before leaving to study. Then I went back to try and sleep (my bed is in front of my window where my fan was with my camera bag, clean cloth on it) but tested my sheets before laying down and I immediately started feeling the burn again. So now after washing the contaminated area I’m sleeping in my family room and I don’t know what to do. Help!

Questions:

- How do I re-clean my room, bedsheets, clothes, backpack, desk, and school supplies?

- And how long do I have to wait until I can be in my bedroom again?

- How long can mace stay on objects?

- How screwed am I?

Submitted March 19, 2026 at 07:59AM by RefrigeratorSudden11 https://ift.tt/2SKelO1

An anti-dog spray that doesn't harm dogs?

Hello!

Could you recommend me a spray that makes stray dogs retreat, without harming them too much? I live in Romania, so, if someone could recommend local brands, all the better, if not, I could also buy from outside the country.

Submitted March 19, 2026 at 04:50AM by Som3r4nd0mp3rs0n https://ift.tt/XDo6n7G

Pepper spray that will NOT FALL OFF from keys?

I’ve had two pepper sprays given to me by a friend (no idea what brand) and they’ve both fallen off my keychain (one had just the pepper pray itself fall out of the container, the other just unclipped from another plastic part it had)

Do you have any recs for any that will actually stay on my car keys??

Submitted March 17, 2026 at 05:27PM by natasharomanon https://ift.tt/ZLyHVoW

Serious advice only please

/r/TeenIndia/comments/1rw1iru/serious_advice_only_please/

Submitted March 17, 2026 at 05:40AM by Street-Support-3364 https://ift.tt/dyxtPVN

How do you protect a video from an aggressor?

One common piece of advice in self-defense situations is to start recording if something feels unsafe.

But I’ve always wondered about one thing: what actually stops the aggressor from just taking your phone and deleting the video?

If someone grabs your phone, breaks it, or forces you to unlock it, the evidence is basically gone.

Are there any good strategies for protecting recordings in situations like that?

For example:

• automatically uploading video somewhere
• streaming instead of recording locally
• some kind of remote backup

I’ve been thinking about this problem for a while and actually ended up building a small Android app that uploads the video to the cloud while you’re recording, so even if the phone is taken or destroyed the footage is already saved.

Not trying to advertise here — I’m genuinely curious what people here think about this problem and how you would handle it in a real self-defense situation.

Submitted March 16, 2026 at 04:22AM by KHTRE https://ift.tt/uUylH69

Should a 4'10 woman learn to fight or just get mace?

My girlfriend is 4'10 and she recently told me that she wants to take boxing classes so she can fight off bad guys. My initial reaction was to be supportive but I am kind of doubtful of this. I think it would be cool for her to learn boxing but I really dont see how it would help in a self defense situation because she is so tiny. I want to support her but I also dont want her to attempt to fight some guy instead of using mace because she takes boxing classes. Any advice is appreciated.

Submitted March 15, 2026 at 07:05PM by MintyRed19 https://ift.tt/nfQCZpA

Any techniques which are painful but harmless ?

Any techniques which are painful but harmless ?

Mostly for self defence (I get brutally bullied and have been since third grade)

Administration has been no use, cant switch and my mom's a teacher so I cant do anything without coming out

I Practice mma but in most altercations, anything I can do will lead to permanent damage or them losing consciousness

Idk if this is the right place to ask but are there any techniques which are painful but harmless ? They won't lead to permanent damage or visible damage for that matter but still are excruciating enough to keep them off me

Submitted March 14, 2026 at 02:58PM by Conscious_Back_1059 https://ift.tt/Eqmd6LN

I don’t get it? What would throwing golf balls do?

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Submitted March 14, 2026 at 08:16AM by bad-at-everything- https://ift.tt/7c9dhik

How to shop for tasers or stun-guns

I'm new to the idea of getting a taser or stun-gun. Where would I look to learn what factors make one model different from another and the reasons why people pick one over another?

Submitted March 13, 2026 at 09:09PM by Delvog https://ift.tt/5VkO4JH

Self defense technique need

Hi everyone

I train muay thai and bjj and thought i'd be safe because i'm not on the streets where violence happens, i'm safe in my cozy gym. Yeah... It got into 3 quarrels in broad daylight and were lucky. Despite in my country there are a lot of knife violence and like lunatics going beserk with knives killing innocents. I need a few reliable kombos/techniques to drill for defending against a knife with a blunt weapon. YouTube is full of stuff but i do not know who is selling BS and who is legit. Please don't ban me 🥺🥺🥺

Submitted March 11, 2026 at 02:38PM by Potential-Estate4058 https://ift.tt/lbyxP5G

Is this a worthwhile non lethal attachment for a home defense weapon?

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Submitted March 11, 2026 at 01:19PM by Green-thumb-gary https://ift.tt/rAXIPOJ

What self defense tools do you use?

What do you prefer ?And which brand do you prefer ?

Submitted March 10, 2026 at 06:46AM by Fluid-South7062 https://ift.tt/3vUwhNe

What type of shotgun should I get?

Plain and simple I’m 33 years old with a beautiful wife and two beautiful boys. Need a shotgun for self-defense might only use it one percent of my life, but if you had to pick and choose, which one are you taking? I keep hearing about what feels best in my hands.?

Submitted March 9, 2026 at 10:10PM by Equal_Government5444 https://ift.tt/DV2BzAh

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Submitted March 8, 2026 at 09:11AM by BrazilianClassicCars https://ift.tt/aTsnWgI

Is martial arts worth it for self defense without hard sparring?

Hey guys, I've become highly interested in self defense after a scare taking a date through a racist town. I realize I don't have the luxury of lacking the capability to properly defend myself as a man, and have been working on remedying that.

I've spent the last 3 months purchasing and firing thousands of rounds through multiple guns. I've started carrying a concealed firearm daily and can draw, remove the safety and be on target in less than 2 seconds. Now I've also begun carrying pepper spray and Intend on using that by default. You know, that middle step between angry words and drawing a gun, but I do still feel lacking in terms of hand to hand defense.

I'm intending on enrolling in a martial art, but I refuse to do hard sparring. My father got dementia, and I spent the last 5 years taking care of him until his actual dying breath. I watched my pops lose everything, and I simply refuse to intentionally do any activity where someone will be repeatedly punching me in the head full force.

Would martial arts still be a good option for me? It's going to be self defense, but also more. Shooting has also become sort of a hobby for me. I intend to go to the range at least once every month and maybe buy a new gun once a year or so as a treat. But its super practical. I'm hoping martial arts can become something like that for me as well. But it needs to be practical. I need more than just additional fitness and a hobby. I need some practical self defense as well.

Submitted March 7, 2026 at 06:44PM by HumanAntagonist https://ift.tt/3Fnx0kN

Should we just assume that everyone has a gun these days?

Back in the day if someone got in your face, we just dealt with it using our fists. The world is so different now.

Submitted March 7, 2026 at 05:26PM by totally_depraved https://ift.tt/pCwSB0W

What do I do about teen boy groups screaming at me and my wife?

I live in the UK in a small town, and whenever me and my wife go out we are yelled at constantly, barked at and called ‘emo’ etc two incidents recently of us being yelled at in a dark walkway by a large group of them in the dark, and today one following on his bicycle screaming ‘fucking emo bitch’ at my wife. For context, we are not even emos, she was dressed in a more flowy white blouse and a black office skirt like any working woman, and I was dressed in jeans and a hoodie but usually I wear a formal black coat. I’ve also been harassed on my own while wearing a normal jacket and jumper. I genuinely don’t know what to do, and I’m scared. I know these boys are probably just doing it to scream, but I’m genuinely afraid to go out as I’m quite small, and I don’t know if it’s better to just ignore them and take it which makes me feel honestly humiliated for not defending my wife I feel so guilty, but I dont want to start an argument and worsen the altercation which I don’t want to be in. Is there any way to ward them off/what to do about them, because I walk everywhere and cannot drive and I’m so tired of it.

Submitted March 7, 2026 at 03:56PM by scummywretch1 https://ift.tt/ipdWkFD

Are cocky aggressors usually good fighters or not?

There's no shortage or people thinking they're badasses and you can tell by their demeanor. I never waste my time with these kind of people but its something I notice. I don't know if they've won some fights and think too highly of themselves or if they just think so regardless and don't know what they don't know and its the Dunning Kruger Effect. Just curious.

Submitted March 7, 2026 at 01:58AM by youlikethatsherrie https://ift.tt/Y5b37fs

What are Top Moves/Techniques Beginners Should Know?

I have been asked to "teach" a class about self-defense to a youth group (girls aged 11-17). An actual self-defense instructor was going to teach it, but they had to cancel. I guess I was asked to step in because they know I box, and a lot of the girls know and like me. (I used to be one of their advisors)

Realistically, I'll only have about 30-45 minutes (maybe less because not all the girls speak English fluently and we'll have to translate). I have gone to self-defense workshops before, but it's been a while. What are some moves I should study up on with a week to prepare? Given the limited time and attention of the girls, I want to demonstrate and teach techniques that are either the most universal, effective, essential, etc.

What moves should everyone, especially every beginner, know?

Submitted March 6, 2026 at 06:24PM by theWildWaffle-is-me https://ift.tt/RykMGc7