Girls, Do you think self defense classes should be women only?

[Anonymous]

[laraWM]

I wouldn't say that they should be, but some girls feel probably more confident if there is no guy

[Asker]

As a guy it’s awkward getting paired up with a girl because I don’t want to hurt her

[laraWM]

Yes I can see what you mean. You can try to go easy if you're more comfortable

[Jessica405]

No. It is necessary to train for the real world where you could be attacked by a guy.

[Asker]

But it’s tough for me because I was always taught to never hit a girl, but if I get paired up with one during our sparring class I’m supposed to fight them

[Jessica405]

You need guys who are experienced like the instructor himself. Someone who knows the girls capability.

[Asker]

Do you see how it would be awkward for a guy to be partnered with a girl a lot smaller than him? Plus I’m like half the age of some of the women

[Jessica405]

That's why guy students should not be pitched against girls. Fine 2 girls or 2 guys.

[Asker]

Yeah I agree but my female instructor thinks it’s good experience for them to train with guys as well. Like they wanted me to play the attacker for a few drills and for them to train to fight me off

[Jessica405]

It is once theybgain that experience, but not before.

[Asker]

Yeah this is a level 3 class so everyone has been training at least 6 months. I had to play the attacker in a bear hug drill last class and the woman who was in her 50s caught me with a really hard back heel kick to the cup. I dropped to my knees lol

[frabuco]

Everyone should be able to defend

[Asker]

But it’s awkward for a guy to get paired up with a girl

[frabuco]

Why?

[Asker]

Because I grew up being taught to never hit a girl

[frabuco]

Yes of course, don't hit anyone in real life girl or guy

[Asker]

But in training we are supposed to hit each other

[frabuco]

You hit each other? I guess people are okay with that when they come?

[laly520]

it has to be for everyone

[Kykiono1]

No should be for everyone

[Asker]

But it can be awkward for a guy to get paired up with a girl