Self Defence

Discussions concerning the study of the avoidance, deterrence, de-escalation and negation of aggression, abuse and violence, in addition to the legislative frameworks surrounding action and the natural psychological and physiological reactions to abuse, aggression and violence (both before, during and after events).

  1. Women's Self Defence

    This forum is for discussion of issues relating to Women's Self Defence issues. A place to exchange concerns or give advice.
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  1. Moosey
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    Proportionate Force for Defending your Property

    Moosey, Sep 17, 2009 ... 3 4 5
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    0ldwisewarrior
    Aug 22, 2020
  2. Simon
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    Martial Arts & Self Defence

    Simon, Jan 11, 2015 ... 2
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    27
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    13,726
    Mitch
    Jan 6, 2019
  3. Simon
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    The Self Defence Discussion Thread

    Simon, May 4, 2019 ... 2
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    23
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    4,232
    Andrew Johnson
    Apr 1, 2020
  4. Marc MacYoung
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    Why I despise "I'd rather be judged by 12, than carried by 6"

    Marc MacYoung, Feb 25, 2012
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    48,066
    John Titchen
    Feb 26, 2012
  5. Tom bayley
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    Organisations that provide support to people affected by violence

    Tom bayley, Oct 23, 2019
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    Tom bayley
    Oct 29, 2019
  6. Simon
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    Self Defence - The Law - And You

    Simon, Mar 7, 2020
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    Andrew Johnson
    Mar 20, 2020
  7. Simon
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    Forum Rules

    Simon, Jun 12, 2016
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    Simon
    Jun 12, 2016
  8. Judderman
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    Self Defence FAQs

    Judderman, Oct 24, 2004
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    Judderman
    Oct 24, 2004
  9. Simon
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    Does anyone actually need to learn self defence?

    Simon, Mar 17, 2013 ... 31 32 33
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    John Titchen
    May 29, 2013
  10. flashlock

    Hatsumi Grapples Multiple Opponents to the Ground

    flashlock, Jul 18, 2007 ... 19 20 21
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    Small Dog
    Oct 13, 2007
  11. musikah

    Does size always matter in a street fight?

    musikah, May 6, 2013 ... 16 17 18
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    Unreal Combat
    Jun 21, 2013
  12. Hannibal

    The WORST knife defense I have seen...well since the last one

    Hannibal, Jun 12, 2013 ... 15 16 17
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    furinkazan
    Sep 3, 2013
  13. Kyokushin Guy

    Rape

    Kyokushin Guy, Apr 9, 2012 ... 14 15 16
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    Dead_pool
    Jul 15, 2012
  14. Saved_in_Blood

    What do you prefer most when it comes to avoiding an attack?

    Saved_in_Blood, Jan 14, 2014 ... 12 13 14
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    Ero-Sennin
    Jan 22, 2014
  15. Combat Sports

    A talk about what works. Please participate.

    Combat Sports, Nov 13, 2012 ... 12 13 14
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    Dead_pool
    Mar 31, 2013
  16. rne02

    MANTIS Child Protector

    rne02, Nov 4, 2015 ... 12 13 14
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    Latikos
    Jan 13, 2018
  17. Pretty In Pink

    Antifa Forming "Self Defence" Group

    Pretty In Pink, Jun 24, 2017 ... 10 11 12
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    Dead_pool
    Oct 20, 2017
  18. SWC Sifu Ben

    Your country's prosecution of self defence?

    SWC Sifu Ben, Nov 24, 2021 ... 10 11 12
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    Dead_pool
    Apr 6, 2022
  19. Saved_in_Blood

    What is your go to strike/defense under pressure?

    Saved_in_Blood, Apr 9, 2013 ... 10 11 12
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    Saved_in_Blood
    May 13, 2013
  20. Kyrotep

    Which is better for effective self defense?

    Kyrotep, Nov 19, 2010 ... 9 10 11
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    Killa_Gorillas
    May 3, 2011
  21. Judderman

    Skill or Strength

    Judderman, Jul 7, 2004 ... 9 10 11
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    combat1974
    Jan 12, 2005
  22. Saved_in_Blood

    Woman gets beaten in her own home by burglar

    Saved_in_Blood, Jun 26, 2013 ... 9 10 11
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    28,830
    Blade96
    Jul 9, 2013
  23. Van Zandt

    Cop fatally shoots firefighter

    Van Zandt, Mar 11, 2014 ... 9 10 11
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    rob0107
    Mar 17, 2014
  24. Timmy Boy

    "Rape is about power, not sex"

    Timmy Boy, Apr 24, 2013 ... 9 10 11
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    20,269
    adouglasmhor
    May 7, 2013
  25. monkeywrench

    Live Blade in Self Defense?

    monkeywrench, Feb 13, 2011 ... 8 9 10
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    Blade96
    Feb 16, 2011
  26. DirtyHarry

    Hitting a Woman?

    DirtyHarry, Dec 18, 2006 ... 8 9 10
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    15,444
    Pacificshore
    Mar 15, 2007
  27. Southpaw535

    Jumped and mugged last night - Random reflections

    Southpaw535, Nov 4, 2018 ... 8 9 10
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    12,838
    aaradia
    Oct 16, 2019
  28. KempoFist

    Lessons from UFC 159 for the self-defense minded

    KempoFist, Apr 30, 2013 ... 8 9 10
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    20,341
    Saved_in_Blood
    Jan 17, 2014
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