If so, what kind of training did you get? How old were you when you joined the classes?
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Did your family member or friends or partner taught you some moves?
What's your favourite strategy and did you ever get to try it?
Thank you!
Well now I am going to blabbber! What haven't I done... at 8 my dad began teaching Judo at the club he started, again. I stayed with that for about 5 years. Sister did Karate. Joined that too but never got into karate.. Did boxing for two, not a fan but you do learn to use your body differently. Swapped to some more traditional and exotic stuff but it never really stuck. Figured out I am not about technique at this time too which is why it matters to me today. Learning what I am not was good.
Moved into Kali. Which was tons of fun and at 16 getting to help train elite forces from around the world (well, as someone my teacher could show things on but I was at least there!) was a fantastic experience. Even though I had to cough and say 18 if anyone asked. Coincidentally where I went from laughing at knives to finding them scarier than guns. 2-3 years of that. Most fun I had with martial arts.
Then went into Muay Thai and BJJ during my more MMA era of life and did that until a few years ago. So about 4 years? Was mostly Thai but we joined the BJJ group for ground about once a week so I count it.
In terms of usefulness? Learning to sprint is better at keeping you safe than any martial art. Self-defence is a lie to me. Self-defence is forethought and running fast. Martial arts is for when you can't run.
Kali was most fun and became core to my own identity very quickly. Love it and while it is a little flawed its so ruthlessly efficient it resonates with me.
Thai is probably what I would actually recommend to people. All the other stuff takes too much expertise, not counting Kali, before it becomes natural enough to use when under pressure. Thai is mostly safe and simple movement. You don't need to be great to plant an elbow on someone and there's few places better for that than Thai. BJJ/wrestling/alike obviously is a must for competing and never bad to have.
I don't really know if I feel all that competent. Especially with how much more important strength is than technique as a skill.
In the few situations I have had to fight it has mostly been bad situations and it started early with me being a frequent target because my parents were police. First time I actually won-won a fight I was 14. Took initiative when it turned hostile. Hand pulling back the hair and then a hammer punch on the throat, another because I didn't expect it to work so well. Just waved my arms like a moron until the second guy went down. Not my proudest moment. Whole thing was probably over in 4 seconds. Did not use any martial art I knew. Grab hair. Pull back. Slam fist down like a hammer on open area. Not exactly Judo.
I have been partial to throats, simplicity and brute force since then though. Throats is of course an unrealistic luxury in most cases and makes you seen mentally unstable and banned in most others, but preference is preference.
u my uncle was in MMA, my cousins... my brother was more into it, we all learned a few things together, mostly boxing, kick-boxing and pancrase
to me... I always saw it as a sport, so, sparring was fun while I was younger, lol
so yes, I am into self-defence and at least for me, the best tactic is end it quick, and get away asap and that's what I usually do
I lernt a little as a teen due to my abusive family. Mostly picking things up from Jackie Chan films. (😍 love his movies)
Recently however I've become quite frightened because I walked into a group of men hijacking cars where I live. Thankfully they bolted instead of attacking but paired with what I've discovered with the one I love, I feel quite worried.
I found that a man's strength can be incredibly effortless and frighteningly powerful.
When playing about the one I love can trap me to his side with just one hand on my shoulder. Not being mean and not even trying and I can't shake him off. I tried to see what would work and I was like a little kid. Utterly stuck. This was with a man I trust and who would never harm me. Just playing. He is also tall and lean not built. The guys I walked in on were well musseled there for likely stronger.
It makes me terribly frightened as to what good I'd be against a man who is actually trying to harm me. Again however my city have no options which I find utterly stupid. Also my city is deteriorating faster every week into more violence.
Anyone know how a short unfit woman defends herself against a group of men?
I'd be keen to learn.
I use the intuition that God gives me for protection.
Like I once had a gut feeling telling me not to answer the door when somebody was pounding aggressively on my door step and usually I answer the door because I trust people.
Another time I was at a restaurant and my gut instinct told me to avoid a man who approached me so I fled as soon as a way of escape was accessible to me. Usually I don't feel threatened when men I do not know say hi to me at movie theatres or coffee shops but this time my gut instinct said talking to him would be a very bad idea.
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Training, let's see, hap ki do, han mu do, boxing, some jiu jit su, MCMAP (marine corps martial arts), basics of using a pistol and rifle in combat. I think I started when I was 7 or 8.
Training doesn't count for too much unless you're ambushing someone or are currently practicing to have muscle memory. The best way to defend yourself is simply carrying yourself with confidence, along with a gun. If someone is going to attack you, and you look like you belong somewhere, either they're working with more than one person, or have been observing you, so your chances are slim to begin with.
I've taken 3 lefts while walking and still had someone tailing me a couple times, just scratching to show iron had them move on to someone else. It isn't worth the hassle. I've seen on cameras I've set up where 2 or more people were covering each other with weapons drawn to steal a damned bicycle, it isn't worth my life to "win" there.
Last time I got attacked was when I didn't have a gun on me (first day in the country) and I just threw my spare wallet, bowled over a guy, then ran as fast as I could. I think they had 4 in a car, with 2 on the street, I got fully covered in shit from the ditches, covered in bugs from the jungle, but only had some scrapes, and got away.
Be observant, typically a fight isn't worth it as there are more people than you can see, carry a spare wallet to toss, as you can very much get killed trying to be john wick. Don't fight cops as a general rule of thumb, they will get back-up, don't fight greater numbers, don't rely on your friends to get your back if they haven't before. Be prepared to kill or run. Don't get involved in other people's business.
I haven't had any training. But I'd like to think I'm not so easy to take down. Hard to know though. I've never been in a fight.
But I do carry around a pocket knife so if anyone threatens my life, I could defend myself with it.
I'm not a martial artist or boxer or athlete, and if I was unarmed against multiple assailants, I'm unlikely to win, nor would I win going toe-to-toe against a trained fighter unless he was a lot smaller than me. I'm under no illusion about that.
Having said that, I'm a former competition shooter in IDPA (defensive pistol) and 3-Gun (pistol, rifle, & shotgun), both of which are focused around practical, real-world scenarios and threats rather than pure "games." This is the kind of training that Keanu tool for John Wick, for example - of course, he also took martial arts too.
I also deal with property security a lot - I install security cameras and smart locks and smart alarms and things like that, and I also "add-on" more physical things like extended strike plates and security hinge pins. But more relevant, I think through the entire gamut of security.
This carries over to real life, and personal physical security. When I go anywhere, I've got high situational awareness. I always look at all the entrances and exits. I insist on being seated where I have an eyeline to the front door. I pay attention to who is in the room, so I can recognize new faces. I move quickly and directly to the car and don't relax my guard until I'm inside. In other words, I actively look for trouble SO I CAN AVOID IT. I'd much rather walk away and avoid trouble than to be involved in it, and I've definitely avoided some situations over the years. But if forced by the situation, I'm always prepared to fight to save myself and especially to save the people I'm with. As much as I hope never to be in that situation, I long ago made the decision to fight with everything I've got if put into that situation, so I don't have to waste any time figuring IF I should defend myself - I *will.*
I was trained in self defense for a lot of years mainly for my job, I use to work as an Armed Government officer and completed a lot of self defense and tactical defense classes , It has helped and it does work , it comes natural like learning to ride a bike , so it basically stays with you , I have used it in situations and it does work , I recommend training in it , especially females , it can definitely save their life from rapist etc. I also teach it as well to friends and family , I like it mainly because it’s things people don’t really think about when they get into a confrontation , so once people learn these techniques they are pretty amazed by them. I have a favorite self defense move that I can pretty much knock someone out in one move , It’s a move you should only use if your feel your life is in danger cuz it can kill someone’ so I recommend only using it in dire straight situations , basically it’s a hard hit to the side of their neck that will knock someone out and possible kill them , Other than that I like the moves where I can break free from someone grabbing me , they are very effective to know as well
I learned Kai Kwon Do in my 20's for several years and judo and some others.
Best ideas:
* If they want $ or stuff, give to them and put space between you and them. Toss money on ground so they are distracted if you can.
** Awareness, Avoidance and Evade: park in well lit areas, look around and be aware. walk with confidence. See trouble ahead (because youare paying attention not stuck in your earpods), cross the street.
* If have to... strike quick and get out of there... thus you need to have shoes where you can run.
I also was trained by Jesus Christ/God in my heart. USA has changed and now need to handle things
**Use spiritual energy, positivity and human empathy and compassion to engage with the person. That requires being present and reading what they are saying in their emotions to determine a response. e. g. use your brain and heart if you've got it. Energy is very important when under attack... you MUST KEEP YOUR ENERGY UP AND POSITIVE. Do not go negative or turn into a victim.
** Say YES: People today are being trained so that "no", or sadness... is not processed. They cannot handle no and have been denied consequences early in life. So they are hazardous if being denied. So say "yes", and then change the answer/discussion to what you want
* Fire arm - never had a scenario where needed one, and probably wouldn't use if I did. If situation is bad, I'll evade as best I can or try to take a bad guy down if I think I have a chance.
Items with ** I've used in real life.
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Great question!
I have no chance 99% of the time. If someone attacks me I scream and run the other way.
My self defense is preventing it from happening in the first place. I've never been to a club in my life. I dont go to parties. I dont go out when its dark almost ever and if I do my brother comes with me. Usually just to go to the super market or something.
If I feel like someone is fallowing me I always stay in public area where there is a lot of people and call someone to come.
Other than that it's not much I can do.
Raised in Kensington in Philly. Fighting is a part of life. I beat people’s ass, I got my ass beat. I’m a larger guy, 6’3 230 pounds, and I boxed.
Biggest thing I learned: Fighting ain’t like in the movies. Knowing how to do something in practice, and in a real situation are two incredibly different animals. Shit, watch some UFC. See how great they look on the bag, and in sparring, then look at a real match. When another is fighting you with malicious intent, barely shit works out the way you practiced, even at a very high level.
I don't know, fortunately it hasn't came up much in life for me. My father always told me if a guy puts his hands on me and I don't defeat him, then I'm going to have to come home and fight him. I'm certain my father didn't mean it. I think it was just his way of making sure I stood up for myself. Luckily I haven't had to prove my mettle with my fists since Jr. High. 😂
I can promise this. Whoever takes a swing at me the better knock me out. Because God help them if they don't.. I'm no tough guy. But if you think I'll quit then you guessed wrong.
I took a personal safety class at a gym and it was mostly about avoiding dangerous situations, the part about protecting yourself if something does happen basically went like this, "scream and run" or blow a whistle and run if you have one, they did talk a little about kneeing him in the crotch, and also a little about using pepper spray, but it still ended with screaming and running. And, that is basically my plan if I am in that situation. Dude I am 125 pounds I am not going to stay there and fight unless I really have no option at all, JMO!
When I was a kid, I will took karate at a fairly serious gym. They trained us for competitions. I did it for a few years and kept training afterwords. Had a munch of friends who were into mma and learned from them.
I feel pretty confident in my ability to defend myself and have had to do so enough times that I don't get nervous about fights anymore.
Getting hit in the face hurts a lot though so I try to avoid them lol
Last year I purchased a hand gun and a shotgun. I took a week long training program in gun safety, tactical shotgun and handgun tactics. I have been practicing at a gun range and I have really improved over the last few months. I hope I never have to use them but as the fabric of our society continues to unravel I felt that it was time to do this.
Yes I know how to defend myself. I've been in a couple fights in my time. I have a pocket knife and keys on me at all times. When I go into an unsafe area I always have my keys in my hand. In a split second I can put them between my fingers. I know how to fight dirty if I have to.
Classes are common and probably free to chicks. YouTube vids as well. But basically, if you’re attacked, it’s not gonna be a Jason Bourne fight scene. Just remember to go for the eyes and throat, and scream your head off.
And if he has a gun, just run. Most likely he won’t shoot. He’s just trying to kidnap you. Which won’t be good for you.
I know a couple of tricks, like how to break someone’s grasp on your wrist or how to get away if they grab your hair. I definitely need to learn more. I’m pretty tall and relatively strong though, so I probably would not be an easy target lol. I’d fight like hell.
Well my uncle used be a marine so he taught me many ways to jab people where it hurts. So from what I remember you can jab someone between where their rib ends so it bruises the skin. Then there is a place near your collarbone where if you hit a specific spot it will hurt really bad. Other than that just the basic stuff of elbowing someone in the ribs or stomping there feet.
we had like one self-defence workshop in school but that was all moves very unrealistic to help you win against someone bigger and stronger than you
i know the basic, eyes, groin, throat etc but i honestly don't know what i'd do in a situation where i needed to defend myself, hope it never comes to it lol
I have done military service and a year of krav maga. The best defense is to not engage, but take them out from a safe distance. So set the fight conditions.
The key is nerve clusters and vulnerable points.
Sideways impact on the knee, inside arm just above the elbow, into the armpit. Slap over both ears and the obvious eyes, groin etc.
I have boxing but tbh I think reaching out for my gun will be a much better outcome than boxing because my laws re pretty lenient, unless the person is unarmed I can shoot em lol
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