mohsart wrote:
Well, yeah, martial arts isn't bad.
But don't do it to be able to protect yourself, it is very likely to end up bad for you.
Most important lessons I learned was Run! and Confuse!
No matter how skilled you are you may end up facing someone more skilled and/or with a weapon, overconfidence is dangerous and it's always a bit of a chance/risk if one engages in a fight.
/Mats
I understand what your saying and yes they are usually bigger and used to fighting.
But running isnt always an option. I'm not saying to be overconfident. I'm saying learn tools to get away from the situation. A police officer told me he suggests to all assault and rape victims to do Brazil jujitsu. It teaches you how to get out of almost any hold or pin someone can do to you. They teach even with someone twice your size how to get out of being pinned down. That then gives you a chance to run.
It's important to gain confidence to understand that you don't have to be a victim. That you have power over your own body and that you are not going to let someone else take that from you. It's important to help you not live in fear.
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