Self-defense or private defense is a countermeasure that involves defending oneself, one's property or the well-being of another from harm.
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Which martial arts focus on self defense?
I'm trying to make sure I ask this question in a manner that doesn't make it subjective or argumentative.
While all martial arts have merit, I believe those merits lie in various areas. Which ...
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When should I run away?
What are the criteria I need to evaluate in order to conclude that I should run away?
Sometimes the right answer is to walk away, sometimes it is to give them your wallet... When is it time to leg ...
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How do you prepare for the stress of a real self-defense situation?
How do you prepare for a real stress situation, in which you are forced to defend yourself or others? I'm not talking about avoiding conflict; assume that you have already tried all that is possible ...
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Are there legal ramifications to being a trained martial artist?
One common urban legend that tends to be passed around from time to time is something along the lines of the following:
Black belts are considered lethal weapons by the law!
Which might also be ...
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What should I look for in order to develop self-defense skills as quickly as possible? [closed]
What should I look for in a school or training program that would indicate that I will develop self-defense skills very quickly?
Does my body weight or height or any other physical characteristic ...
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Conflict escalation management resources
I am looking for guidelines or sources of information regarding behavior patterns that prevent the escalation of conflict. It would be nice also to see some differentiation and analysis of conflict ...
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Choosing a Target When Cornered by Multiple Attackers
I would like to know which (if any at all) contemporary system base their tactics in deciding who to attack first in order to create a escaping route.
Scenario:
Cornered in a place where 4 ...
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Is martial arts training 'inadequate' for the real world?
I have heard this sentiment a handful of times before, and most recently when I was reading "The truth about Violence" by Sam Harris.
The gist is that real world violent attacks happen with ...
