Girls, Are self defense classes worth it?

[Anonymous]

[MORPHEUS_12]

I don't think so and it is because it is impossible to estimate the power of force until that event happens. Since they are all simulated training you don't get into the mindset that you are in a life or death situation.

[Asker]

Have you taken a class?

[Sasha_Gee]

I think it's definitely worth it. It's good to know immediately what to do in a dangerous situation to increase your chances on survival.

[Asker]

Which kind did you do? I’m seeing a few different styles in my area

[Sasha_Gee]

I do a brazilian martial art capoeira. It's not a martial art with the emphasis on self defense, but it helped me out and I managed to fend off a man who was tried to force himself on me

They taught me to let go of any thoughts and speak with your body and instincts. Don't be afraid to hit a person if your life depends on it. Don't hit at them, hit through them. Imagine a target that is behind him and you aim for that. You generate more power ending the fight quicker.

I've heard Krav Maga is a good martial art that does focus on self defense. I praise Judo and Boxing as well

[Sasha_Gee]

BJJ is also a martial art that focuses on submissions which might also be a very good martial arts to learn. It can take only a few seconds to knock someone out if you get them in the right hold

[Asker]

I’d love to chat more about capoeira! I sent you a DM if that’s okay

[pinedarose]

Whatv

[Jessica405]

Most definitely! Just remember, if you have to use what you are taught, don't "pull any punches". Go for it! Don't take prisoners!

[Asker]

Which kind did you do? I’m seeing a few different styles in my area

[Jessica405]

I don't do any particular style. It is just taking bits from techniques that can maim quickly. Eyes, nose, throat, balls, shoe down a shin.

[Asker]

Oh cool, I recently had a girlfriend that got mugged walking home on campus. Luckily she’s okay, but still very shaken up

[Jessica405]

Rough luck. Happens all too often. Hope she gets through it ok!

[Anonymous]

Yes, it's worth it, A LOT. I love krav maga.

I've had to use my skills twice, in both situations the guy ended up crying on the floor after I hit his balls.

[Asker]

What is Krav like? Could someone with no experience take it?

[Opinion Owner]

Yes, you do not need any experience to start taking krav maga classes. Watch a few youtube videos, read some articles, and see if it's something that interests you.

[Asker]

I actually was just looking at it! It looks totally badass! Was it mostly guys in your class?

[Opinion Owner]

Yes, I think basically all martial arts classes are mostly guys... Unless it's a specific class just for girls. Men are usually more interested in learning how to fight.

[Asker]

Yeah that makes sense. But it makes it more intimidating since im smaller and not in shape. I really doubt I could compete with a larger guy in a fight

[Opinion Owner]

but the main point of krav maga is knowing how to beat a stronger and bigger opponent. You will learn lots of moves that will focus on their weakest points like eyes, throat and testicles.

[Asker]

Haha but you don’t actually hit guys there in class right? You’re just working on pads

[Asker]

I’m imagining a class full of tall and strong jocks!

[Opinion Owner]

Krav maga is basically a self-defense class, so there is no real fight because it is too dangerous (as I said, you will learn how to attack your opponents eyes, throat, testicles, break his arm, etc)... It is not a martial arts with rules like karate, taekwondo, etc. There is no competition in krav maga, so there is no real fight.

But if you want a competitive martial arts, you can look for karate, muay thai, jiujitsu, taekwondo, kung fu, etc. They will also teach you how to defend yourself and you will not fight against opponents much bigger than you. I also know taekwondo and I love it, but krav maga is still my favorite because there are many "forbidden moves", taekwondo would never show me how to crush a man's balls witht my hands, for example.

Anyway, choose whatever you like it. You will be way more confident when you learn how to fight properly.

[Asker]

That’s so badass! I can’t imagine grabbing a guys balls like that in class! I’m sure they are scared lol

[Opinion Owner]

We don't grab them for real. Testicles are extremely sensitive, you can easily hurt them pretty bad LOL. All men must wear groin protector, but yeah, they always look veeery scared when I'm practicing a move focused on their balls lol, even though they're wearing protection.

[Asker]

Oh so you can hit them hard in class and they don’t feel it cause of the padding?

Yeah I guess it wouldn’t really be fair if you could smack a guy in his bare balls lol

[Opinion Owner]

No, I can't kick their balls hard. I mean, all men must wear groin cups (not pads), but I've seen a video of a man collapsing to the ground and being taken to the hospital when his groin cup cracked after being kicked in the balls with full force (ouch!). I believe groin cups are just protections in case you hit that region. They're not supposed to be an equipment for you to hit with full force again and again like paddings.

But there are also many exercises with sparring pads. I can punch and kick the pads as hard as I can.

[Asker]

Omg ouch!!! I’m sure the guys are kinda scared to get paired with you lol. Are there any cute guys in class that you want to be more gentle with their balls?

[Opinion Owner]

Yeah, they look very scared because I always say my favorite moves are the nutshots lol. Now they always joke about it. Yes, there are some cute guys and I'm actually dating one of them now.

[Asker]

Why are those your favorite moves? Can guys generally handle them when they wear the cup?

[Opinion Owner]

Well, because I think it is very empowering for a woman to know how to defeat a man by hitting his most precious area. I love all moves I've learned, but those are my favorites lol. And if you read my first comment again, this is how I beat up a man in real life.

Yes, they can handle because, as I said, we can't hit each other very hard on krav maga classes.

[Asker]

Yeah I get what you mean. I was a manager for my high school wrestling team and couldn’t help but giggle when one of the studs got accidentally hit in the balls.. their reaction is so extreme the way they hold themselves and roll on the ground.

I hope that doesn’t make me sound like a bitch but I think it would be kinda fun to nail a hot guy in his balls during a class

[Opinion Owner]

That doesn't make you sound like a bitch, I think most women would agree with you lol. I wish I could do that to a hot guy without his groin cup 😳

[Asker]

I don’t think I’d want to actually hurt the hot guy but maybe give him a little love tap to his balls.

Have you ever done it lightly as a way to flirt Like before class when he wasn’t wearing a cup?

[Opinion Owner]

No, I've never done that, but it sounds interesting. Am I too crazy to think it's sexy to do that on a very hot guy?

It's funny how this conversation started about self-defense/martial arts classes and now we're talking about slapping hot guys in the balls lol.

[Asker]

Haha well I wouldn’t want to actually damage the hot guys goods! Especially if I wanted to hook up with him, but I did that to a few of the wrestlers in Highschool and it’s kinda funny how they double over from a playful tap in the balls. Plus have you seen the way they look in those wrestling uniforms?

[Opinion Owner]

Ouch you did that when you were their manager? lol

Yes, those tight wrestling uniforms are very interesting, a hot guy in a tight uniform turns me on a lot.

[Asker]

Yeah I mean as their manager I was just like responsible for getting their gear together and washing it and stuff. I wasn’t the coach or anything.

It was my favorite when the guy didn’t wear anything under his singlet so his junk was clearly visible and it’s crazy how just a little tap has that much affect. I only did it to the cocky guys who tried to boss me around and thought I worked for them

[Opinion Owner]

lol that must have been satisfying for you, I bet they all learned their lesson.

[Asker]

You would think but there were a couple that still acted like dicks lol

Have you ever done that to a cocky guy in your class?

[Opinion Owner]

No, I haven't.

[Asker]

It gave some confidence that I could fight a larger guy, I’m on the small and overweight side so in a normal fight a guy would probably kill me.

It’s nice to know we have that little weapon

[pinedarose]

Yes we do

[Asker]

Which kind did you do? I’m seeing a few different styles in my area?