Girls, Have you ever had to actually use a self defense move in real life and did it work?

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Lucy68 · Accepted Answer

Yes, one night during my junior year of college I wanted food so 21 year old me decided to go get a buffalo chicken wrap and some cheese fries from the wing place on campus. The wing place was literally walking distance from my dorm. As I was leaving my dorm I saw a random guy standing outside of the dorm and honestly i didn't think anything of it cause the dorm was coed so i figured he was just another resident. But as I'm walking this guy is like following me and at first I'm thinking he's probably going to the wing place too (I should note this was around 10 at night since the place didn't close till 2 am anyway). So I get there and he didn't go outside, instead he's standing outside and again I thinking he's probably waiting on some friends to come. So as I waiting on my food this guy just keeps staring at me. So they call my ticket number and I go and get my food while keeping my eye on this creep. So as I'm walking back to my dorm this guy starts following me again so I'm starting to speed walk and he's trying to catch up and next thing you know I'm pepper spraying this freak and roundhouse kicking him (who knew I would have to use martial arts I learned as a teenager on this guy). Here's where it gets interesting, the guy apparently was following me cause I dropped my room key. So after calling me a psycho bitch because not only did I hurt him but I yelled at him he gave me back my room key and walked away. Why he didn't speak up I don't know. So to this day I not only carry pepper spray but I also carry a taser.

dustybiker · Accepted Answer

Pepper sprayed aggressive attacking dogs. They had so much adrenaline it only made them angrier.
Also used Taekwondo defensive blocks on large crazy puppies running about and trying to slam me with shoulders. Worked really well. No harm, just smooth deflect.
As for humans, I had a creep walk a foot behind me from a store one night about 50 ft. So close I could have elbowed him in the nose easily. I was ignoring him thinking he would quit, he didn’t. I stopped quickly and faced him. He bulked and walked sharply right and off between cars.

Prettygurl12 · Answer

Yes. I've never had to play dirty to defend myself (no groin shots) but I have had to defend myself a number of times. And every time I felt like a badass lol I'm a 5'4 petite female so being able to redirect a large male's momentum and lay him out with an arm bar takedown into a gooseneck tie up is empowering.

They've always worked. I also have to train on it for my job so... yeah.

I'm in the hiring process with a new department 🤞 and I'm told they train krav maga (sp?). I've never done that before but I'm interested.

insecuredmaybe · Answer

yes I did once, I was coming home from evening class and i was pulled into an alley by three men trying to rape me. It was the most traumatic shit that ever happened to me. It's also one of the many reasons I am very introverted. one of them were covering my mouth and the other two was laughing I was on the verge of crying bro no cap. Even writing this tears are in my eyes bro. I kicked the one holding me in the shin and when he drop out of pain I punched him. One of the others grabbed me and pushed me on the ground and the other one was lifting my skirt. I had a little knife in my pocket and I stabbed the one holding me down and kicked off the other one and ran. I never ran so fast in my life.

Vesuvius87 · Answer

Well I once deflected an upcoming punch from an older girl in middle school. Instead of it landing on my eyes/face, it landed on my shoulder. She had repeated 8th grade like 2-3 times.
I believe that was common sense. If you see an upcoming punch or slap, you're not going to stand there and let it land on your face.

Renee_IsCool1 · Answer

I had to kick my ex in the balls once to get him off me. Not a fun memory

Ericalovescats · Answer

Yup punched him into the face and kick to the testicles

Smashingdoozy · Answer

I pepper sprayed someone. I've also kneed someone in the balls. ☺️

laraWM · Answer

I'm teaching since August and I'm sorry to see how many people should have known self defense moves before. Many girls especially come here after being assaulted

Dinklex3 · Answer

No. Honestly I've been lucky enough where others were super sweet and got involved. I've never had to get physical.

Agape93 · Answer

Yes and yes. Jab to the throat is pretty good at getting the point across of "stop trying to touch me".

FlowerPink · Answer

Yes but honestly I'm trying to be more peaceful in life I had a lot happen to me ~

SaoirseS · Answer

Yes. By pointing a firearm at an intruder prepared to fire.

doopayo · Answer

I don’t know anything about self defense or fighting so no. If I needed to defend myself from danger I’d probably try to scratch their eyes our kick their abdomen

Anonymous · Answer

i had to, but it wasn’t effective. the last time i had to was when i was in 7th grade and a ~6’0, 150lb kid was trying to S/A me. nothing could stop him

Lyndsielee666 · Answer

I carry a taser and pepper spray lmfao no one really fucks with me

ElizaPam · Answer

No I've never had to shoot my pistol at a person before but yes it would work

Babygirl_S · Answer

Yes but I chose to escape the situation as I am not very strong and don't want to be hit back by a man. I prefer to call another man for help.

WowwGirl · Answer

No I was tiered that day so I just pulled a gun. Works Everytime

Anonymous · Answer

Fortunately no but i dont how to defend myself from strong men

douride2 · Answer

When it came time I just kneed him in the groin.

kerbeary2003 · Answer

I almost did not that long ago but luckily I was able to get away.

Anonymous · Answer

Unfortunately yes a kick to the balls, fortunately it worked

ItsMeElliana · Answer

um nope, never, and hope i dont have to

Razp_Sorbet · Answer

Thankfully I never have

TacosRAwesome · Answer

A couple times. He got hurt and I was like meh.

Kelly6 · Answer

No and no

bannacookies · Answer

Yes & yep.

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