Without a weapon can you defend yourself if assaulted?

[Sarahplus2]

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+1 y

A guy in a bar kept on on grabbing my ass. A spun around and punched his face

[genericname85]

i mean probably no. realisticly speaking, if the person assaulting isn't a complete moron, there's not much i can do. cause if the person is weaker than me, they'll have planned something i can't prepare for. and if they are stronger, then there's really nothing i can do anyway.

it's like if you assault someone, you make sure that they won't just be able to fight back right? meanwhile the average person which i am is not 24/7 prepared for assault, plus i litterally have no combat experience, as i never needed that in my life anyway.

[Smoke-n-Growls]

Yeah. I'll die fighting if I have to.

Human knees are also kinda weak and vulnerable. And I'm short, so I'm usually in a real good place to either kick one out or just lunge a bit and snap it with my hands.

Attackers can't give chase if they can't fuckin' stand.

Scream for help, snap a knee or two, run away while screaming for help. If I get somewhere safe, call emergency services to report the attack and advise they send an ambulance.

Hopefully everything, including my attempts to dissuade the attack, has been caught on CCTV.

[Blackcosmo]

I have fast reflexes so it will help me a lot and I have some moves since I did karate for a few years. I'm also quite fit so I can fight I guess. I'll just have to see what happens if I get into this situation.

[WhiteSteve]

Yes. Weapons are highly unnatural. We are naturally equipped with hard fists, feet, knees, elbows, forearms, and foreheads to defend ourselves. Genetics will determine if you win/survive the altercation. We are not entitled to any sort of positive outcomes or safety in nature, there is no “right or wrong”, technically, we just try to be the one with stronger genetic material who survives to pass our DNA on to the next generation.

[NathanDavis]

fingers can be a weapon...
fists can be a weapon

elbows, arms...

teeth can be weapons

your knees, your legs can be weapons, your shins

your mind is a weapon, and so are trained skills

many items can be used as a weapon, keys, chains, even a plastic bottle, your own clothing...

[TheorionMage]

YOU are 'the weapon'...
all else... are improvised 'force multipliers'.

FEW THINGS are MORE satisfying than using your Attacker's OWN weapon to incapacitate them!
"Lemme show you WHERE I'm going to SHOVE that!"
(and its going to HURT! IF you survive, you'll remember our meeting EVERY time it rains! ) ~

[IceCreamSandwich]

Depends. If someone comes up to me and starts swinging, yeah I'm fine, maybe mild injury. If someone is hiding around the corner with a knife, I'm probably getting stabbed, but could still get away alive. If a friend of mine pulls a gun on me in their car, they would kill me easily.

[MTC29]

Yes, or to a point. Keep in mind that improvised weapons are all around you, or even on your person. Your house key jammed into an attacker's throat will end things quickly.

The downside is that when the assailant runs away, you'll be locked out of your house!

[Andres77]

This happened just last year.

Two guys, one was circling behind, front guy got close and was moving closer.

Poked him in the eye. He backed off quick and the other guy went with him.

Cops were watching... just laughed and walked away. Street festival, all parties were somewhat inhibited...🙄... and these dorks were harassing a juggler. Her 6'6" boyfriend did nothing (thanks, Tim!). Doofus.

[Andres77]

For the most part my appearance is my first line of defense, then it's my awareness, then the eye contact I make with any potential threat and the look like I'll eat their hearts out if they even think of doing anything.

[spartan55]

@Andres77
Situational awareness is always your best defense tool.

[Andres77]

@spartan55
@Sarahplus2
And don't wear flip flops.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FAlAOnHtxDE

[EarthRealm]

I will be breaking your arms in 2
I don’t care if your A girl or a dude
I’ll be breaking some bones 🦴 and I like to hear my Victim scream when I’m breaking them.
See if I’m assaulted I won’t be the victim you know how it goes somebody that is assaulted is the victim because a criminal Is the one committing the crime.
But oh no I will Victim That person up and then they can be traumatized over the Crime they tried committing

[MAC1983]

Breaking bones isn't as easy as Steven Seagal makes it look in the movies. 🙄
But sure, man of action.

[Iron_Man]

Don’t rely on the movies for kung fu training to make you such a bad ass that’s all pretend everybody’s vulnerable everybody has a bad fight day some people have better fight days then Others just because you’re a black belt or how many degrees you have doesn’t mean that you’re invincible and every day you will defeat your opponent you know what they say on any given Sunday there’s always an under dog that comes around and wins

[ChrisMaster69]

I can up to a point, there is invariably someone going to kick your ass.

also I doubt they would attack you without having a knife.

Assuming the other person does not have a knife, gets you dead.

[erandal]

Probably but that depends on the situation. I have done some boxing and have a Aikido black belt and Jujitsu purple belt.

[spartan55]

Your best option is create space and run for it. (if you can) The chances of a female stopping a violent physical attack from a man (absent a weapon) are VERY low.

[NewsReader]

Sure can. I know martial arts. I've been attacked on public transportation a couple of times. The attackers did not have a weapon but still. I don't need a weapon to defend myself.

[Kacey811980]

@Sarahplus2 if someone is threating you or does hit you weapon or not you have every right to defend yourself

[Snsl153]

Easily. If anyone ever tries anything stupid with me, they'll quickly regret it. I fight dirty.

[NewgodX]

I am scared I might kill people if I go out of control

Killing my attacker will be easy

[Wubs3000]

I like to think so but if im honest no lol I'm at the start of puberty, short, not muscly, skinny, and pretty small. I can run kinda fast though so that would help.

[NamerOfStars]

Yes. Perhaps not particularly WELL, but I can- and I have NO FEAR WHATSOEVER of screaming for help, or of running and hiding.

[jhl_x]

Depends on the assault and the size of the assaulter. I can't guarantee I'd walk away unharmed or even alive, but I'd make the assaulter remember me.

[RoulOB]

Best option is always to flee.
Even if you're a kung-fu master.
Flee

[goaded]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt9AkDyodMc

[RoulOB]

Exactly 😅

[goaded]

It's annoying the image spoils the video. :)

[HighValue]

Yeah, I am big, strong, quick, know martial arts, have been in fights before, so I will do fine. I still stay armed anyways.

[affectioncrave]

I will make them regret assaulting me by making them listen my obnoxious voice! >:D

[Anonymous]

Yes lol. Very well. You won’t be the same person afterwards. I’ll make sure of that.

[Chazmatazz269]

Of course. If you’re not prepared to defend yourself, you’re prepared only to be a victim.

[andreasderjuengere]

I did so a few times.

But there were a lot MORE occasions where I could prevent a fight, or de-escalate a situation.

[blondfrog]

That depends who I am defending myself against. If its against a pro mma or even ameture fighter then no. If its up against your typical normal bar local then yes.

[fonduegirl]

I have nails, I can scream bloody murder, and I love to punch

[Wade12345]

Yes. I'd put money on myself against any TWO male attackers.

[jshm2]

Sure, but it depends on assailant and circumstances.

[hypojoe]

Yes I can and have before and defended other people who were being assulted

[Anonymous]

No, I’ll play it dead. Good luck if my assailant tries to move me 🤣😂🤣😂

[Shy_Steve]

The great thing about living in Australia is I'm not worried about getting assaulted unlike other Countries where a lot of People are armed.

[TrillXHippy]

If I was a boxer or a UFC Fighter my hands would be weapons. Legs, knees, feet, elbows, arms, head

[lucas262]

Nope, so I'm going to take krav maga in a city nearby

[Staximus]

Yeah I could probably kick 9,999 out of any 10,000 people's asses

[Babygirl_S]

Not even with a weapon if the criminal is stronger than me.

[Twalli]

Somewhat well, not as good as I could before COVID-19 because I'm out of practice.

[maximumpower]

yup.
everyone should be skilled at self defense.

[Lickmymeet]

I’m like a cornered cat

[TrueConfection]

Not too well, but I won't make it easy.

[ZS007]

I don't know I hope so

[MCheetah]

Yes, I can. Weapons are more fun, though.

[1GoldTwins]

If it's only one attacker I should be fine.

[Lionman95]

Simply speaking no.

[USLegionary]

Yes depending largely on the opponent.

[BeMuse]

It all depends on what the other guy has...

[Marianna546]

Of course of course you can!

[DarkWinterNights]

I could, but I’d rather have the advantage.

[foreverams]

Most definitely.

[exitseven]

I could defend myself without a weapon.

[talka20]

I think yes but that is in my head

[AlexM007]

Yes in my mind anyway

[Anonymous]

Yes I can and have done once before.

[Andro36]

I can run fast

[Fuentes]

I can and I never lost a fight

[jasco]

No currently not capable of doing that

[baserunner611]

Yes self-defense class

[The_Naughty_Guy]

As per situation, yes

[Agape93]

Yeap

[VanessaValentine]

I have a 6’3” boyfriend who weighs 240 and played football. We play this game where he just stands there and says hit me as hard as you can. The only rule is I can’t punch him in the balls. I literally can’t hurt him. He just laughs at me. There is nothing you can do. Just punching him in the balls just makes him angry. Good luck trying to hit his face. He soo tall and he has much longer reach. Im sorry but you could not.

[Sarahplus2]

@VanessaValentine i have seen guy much larger that go down and piss himself from a stun gun

[Agape93]

Vanessa, if you can't fight, that's your problem, so don't ascribe your lack of ability to someone who actually can fight.

[VanessaValentine]

It literally says without a weapon.

[VanessaValentine]

Please tell me what you would do if my boyfriend attacked you. He’s faster smarter (he’s an engineer) and much much stronger. He is probably twice as strong.

[Agape93]

Knock his fucking teeth in. He wouldn't be the first guy around that size and won't likely be the last. I don't give a fuck what he is or how big he is. I don't need a weapon to take down some overhyped jock in a fight.

[Agape93]

Again, just because YOU are weak and can't fight, doesn't mean others are that pathetic.

[VanessaValentine]

How do you knock his teeth in when he’s so much taller than you. Also before you even swing he would have grabbed your arms and snapped them in half. Your just too slow as a women. There is really nothing you can do.

[Agape93]

I'm 5'9, he's well within reach of me. My best friend is 6'2, and I can reach him without an issue

Lmfao uh huh, sure hon, whatever you say. I've heard similar from guys who ended up needing their jaws wired shut.

[VanessaValentine]

So you are not weak? Please tell me your rep maxes then.

[Agape93]

Finally home girl pays attention! Love how you try to throw in a gotcha question, no doubt as a set up so no matter what I say you would say your fake boyfriend can do absurdly more. This isn't my first rodeo, dude.

[VanessaValentine]

You seem kinda insecure. I have friends who have hit their 30s and had to settle for let’s just say below average guys. I know it can be hard for older women such as yourself. But I believe in you and wish you the best.

[Agape93]

Lmao xD looks like I was correct dude 😂🤣

[Agape93]

@SecretsofKB lol check it

[Sarahplus2]

What can you do to defend yourself?

[Agape93]

Pankration, and honestly down and dirty. I don't care, if it gives an edge, I'll do it. If that means breaking your teeth, I will. If that means biting your neck, I will. If I have to gouge your eyes out, they're mine.

[Gangactivities911]

Well it depends who attacks me lol

[bigpauly]

No I’m pretty helpless lmao

[Anonymous]

I know I can quite effectively.