2006-08-11 08:40:52 · 5 answers · asked by Fire 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
carry a small knife or key chain stick (I have one but don't know what its called) or something to defend yourself. As far as some other form of self defense, look around for a free class but for teaching yourself, see if you can find someone to volunteer to "attack" you ad you ca practice what you would do i case of a situation with them. Anywho, hope this helped. Toodleloo.
2006-08-17 19:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by babygemini261 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a 3rd Kyu (4 belts from black belt) brown belt in karate do, and I'd say that nothing compares to having an instructor, but karate also teaches self discipline and humility that's gotten me out of plenty of fights. If you're afraid of being targetted by a particular person, don't let it stand. Report it immediately. If you're just afraid of being mugged by a stranger, just stay out of situations that will increase your chances. Examples: Walking down an empty street at night without a companion (dog or a friend), walking in places of known gang activity, or wearing expensive jewelry or carrying a fancy purse. All these things make you a target.
If you want to defend yourself, join a reputable karate dojo. DO NOT join a studio that asks you to sign a contract. Most studios who do this do it because their training is sub par. If you feel that the class isn't for you, quit. If you feel lazy and don't want to go anymore, buckle down and keep going. :D
Sorry for the very long, and possibly irrelevent response.
2006-08-19 08:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by Korbonis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find books and tapes at the library and in bookstores, with a lot of information on how to practice martial arts defense, or other self defense type lessons. BUT I found that the best way to learn is to have someone who knows better teach you.
2006-08-11 08:48:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would suggest books and video's.
But, those things can not compare to actual sparring.
According to FBI crime statistics, a woman is twice as likely to escape an attact uninjured if she defends herself with a firearm compared to the next best course of action.
The two worst courses of action are: doing nothing/being passive and fighting hand-to-hand.
2006-08-11 08:53:39 · answer #4 · answered by electronics,weights,firearms 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um.. getting a weapon or pepar spray might b better.. if u insist to learn then better if u learn it by person not reading or something..
2006-08-18 16:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋