Im in High school, I doubt it's ever gonna happen but if there's ever a situation where I will have to fight and I can't run (Which is what I originally would do) what are some dirty tricks i could use. My original idea would be to probably attack them with some sort of heavy book or a pen or maybe throw dirt, Just do something then try find an opening to run
I haven't been in a fight since I was 12. I'm 19 now. 12 and prior I've been in a couple of fights (not that many) and they mostly included grappling, kicking, slapping and such. I've never been punched in the face full force. What are the likelihoods of me winning if I get in a fight now?(Not sports-like) And how could I win?
I've had two experiences one was I walking and was really focused on my phone then when I put my phone down instantly a crazy dude appeared right to my face I panicked and I don't know why but I put my fist up, (but I was scared as hell, I was praying the crazy dude doesn't do anything) and luckily he walked away, there was someone on the other side of the road who shouted me (you should have punched him) I didn't say anything but I was scared shitless.
Second scenario I was walking with my Home girl and we were waiting at the bus stop I saw a crazy dude shouting from the other side of the road and he was crossing I instantly pulled her to the side and suddenly the crazy guy stood I placed myself in front of her but I was scared doing it we briefly had a stare off (like before I was praying that nothing happens) and again nothing happened. What am afraid of if something happened I would have frozen and not reacted or threw a punch
(before anyone says do a martial art.) I did Mma for three four years, but I was afraid of sparring I remember there was someone my instructor would make spar with and he knew I was afraid and he enjoyed it. Not to say but I remember one time where I did actually make him work for it I just got in and said F it. It was the only time I ever dominated in a spar but that was once.
Hi! I am a woman and would like to be proactive in my safety. I was thinking about putting some type of pepper spray in my purse, but I’ve seen people say that you should use other stuff like spray paint or like a bug spray. What do people suggest? I want something that I can just keep in my purse or my car, any suggestions help. Thank you so much!
Hello everyone, recently I had an interview with Home Depot for asset protection, basically going undercover catching shoplifters. I wanted some tips for self-defense legally and physically, if I was to get the job. Oh, and I live in California. Thank you :)
Self defense purposes and confrontation training
I want to take self defense classes but have no idea where to start/what to do. I'm relatively short (1.60F) and average weighted. I want to at least learn how to throw a punch and defence myself in bad situations. Or at least protect myself when someone is beating me in a situation. What classes can I take?
I am currently a teenager who wants to look into martial arts for discipline and self-defence. In all honesty, before a year ago I was quite an asshole lol. I was full of myself and overconfident even though I am small and don’t look my age and I am a late bloomer (I still haven’t hit puberty).
I got a huge reality check when I got attacked and pretty much beaten up on a bus by random kids my age that I didn’t know who were looking for a fight. I didn’t defend myself because I was scared.
It’s been a year since then and I never want that to happen again. I want to become tougher so people stop thinking of me as a weakling and so I can take on people bigger than me.
I’ve researched and thought maybe I should try Lethwei since it’s my ethnicity’s national sport, but I’m open to suggestions.
I would have to pay for it myself, I only make $88 a week, so finding a teacher would cost a bit. It would be good if it was easy to learn on YouTube
Dumb question I'm sure but here we go haha.. 20k lumen flashlight? Would it actually do anything or would someone 20ft away from you just not be phased and continue their trip toward you? I was gonna do 20k lumen for my car and pepper spray on my person while I'm out for my runs.
I sometimes park at the beach and you never know whats up so figured at night could use the flashlight for any weirdos doing weird things / coming my way. Wouldn't be used like a gun of course just like a warning light and if they continue then I'm out of there haha.
So I have a thin build have started working out at gym recently wanted some guidance regarding which style to pick up as a self-defense style.
I want to be able to hold my ground and defend myself if a 1v1 fight breaks out.
Any kind of channel or forum for the same that might help is much welcome.
I really want to start getting into fighting as a mid-20s male. I know this probably gets asked a lot and sounds naive but I want to maximize survival, strength, and fitness. Maybe even have a little fun. Which self defense martial is the best?
I’m narrowing between Kickboxing/Muay Thai and or MMA (Jiu Jitsu) primarily. I have hear of grappling and Krav Maga but I more interested in the former. I’m open to whatever yields the best fighting results though.
I know I’m really naive go easy on me, I used to do boxing for one year in high school and took a boxing course one year in College, I really want up my strength and self defense this year. Thanks in advance!
I’m interested in learning how to defend myself, but my parents won’t allow me to train in boxing or any combat sports for now. I’m not looking to get into fights or act tough I just want to be able to protect myself if something happens.
Does anyone know any legit YouTube channels that focus on practical self-defense, awareness, and basic techniques for real-life situations (street scenarios, de-escalation, escaping, etc.)?
Yesterday I was at the skate park when a young child on a scooter went right in front of me and there was no avoiding contact. The parent got extremely mad, even though I tried helping their child up. The dad threw his hat on the floor, threw his jacket on the floor, bald his fist up and came straight for me yelling “I’m gonna knock your teeth out.” He out weighed me by a good 80 pounds of muscle and was a very big dude. I’m 5 foot seven135 . In my pocket I had knife and a can of pepper spray. I chose to use the pepper spray and it was a direct shot. However, a little bit of the mist hit me in the eyes as well as I did not get out of the way fast enough. The direct shot did not incapacitate the man immediately, and I had to punch my way through it. After 10 seconds he was done from the pepper spray. My question is, is it chicken to use pepper spray like that? I in no way wanted to fight anybody… the guy said he was gonna knock my teeth out. I didn’t know what to do. So I picked the less lethal option. What do you guys think?
I never thought much about personal safety beyond basic awareness until my neighborhood experienced a string of break ins last month. Nothing violent, just property crimes that left everyone feeling uneasy. Suddenly conversations at the coffee shop shifted to security systems, neighborhood watches, and various protection options people were considering.
My neighbor mentioned getting a pepper ball gun as a non lethal deterrent that felt more serious than traditional pepper spray but less extreme than firearms. The logic made sense but it also felt like crossing some threshold into a more defensive mindset. Once you start buying safety equipment, where does it end. Do you become more secure or just more paranoid.
I looked into options out of curiosity and found a surprising range of products designed for home defense without lethal force. Everything from basic models to professional grade equipment, with prices varying based on features and range. Even found wholesale suppliers on Alibaba that cater to this market, which made me realize how common these concerns are globally. My question is whether this kind of preparation actually makes you safer or just feeds anxiety. At what point does reasonable caution become excessive fear. How do you evaluate real risk versus perceived threat. And once you start down the path of defensive equipment, does it change how you see your environment and neighbors. Is feeling safer worth potentially becoming more suspicious.
How To Defend Yourself used this when someone tried to beat me up then I learned this method a while back and used it, ended up getting the criminal arrested
So I've been almost hurt multiple times and in every scenario my attacker has had a gun or knife in each occasion and once was my sister's bf M[35] out of prison and he tried stabbing me because I kicked out of my room and then my car for trying to steal it, and another time guy had brass knuckles and then tried to shoot me down in road rage, and I have been able to defend myself each time but would it have been bad if after disarming each attacker and as a victim would I be justified in protecting myself further by really downing my assault on me or would I be considered a threat, i am 31[M]
There aren’t that many martial arts instructors in the UK that teach self defence as their main objective. Wondering if anyone knows of any.
I am a young smaller woman looking for safety advice. Previously I have been followed to my apartment and assaulted by a homeless man. My apartment is in a college town. I have to leave for work at 4:30 am. To get to the parking garage I have to cross an empty unlit street and there is no one up in the garage at this time. The garage is open to anyone without needing to scan in. My apartment won't give out the courtesy officers phone number, which goes to one town police officer. Any safety tips for the street or in the garage? Is mace effective? Thank you!
Any recommendations? (Excluding Tactical pens)
