Self defense

jorgepina17
jorgepina17 Posts: 5
edited November 15 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm looking to take self defense classes. Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions?

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  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    I took self defense in college, and our instructor was a Judo instructor. In grad school I took a few years of aikido which was awesome. Aikido is truly defensive though; we never learned how to punch. You learn ways to put people down and it involves a lot of wrist and arm locks. Essentially, disable until cops show up or until you can run away. (Although, you can obviously take arm and wrist locks too far and break bones if you did want to injure someone.)
  • dougpconnell219
    dougpconnell219 Posts: 566 Member
    I've always thought krav maga looked cool.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    Krav Maga is fun.
    There's loads out there.
    Just find one with a schedule that fits yours and an instructor you jive with.
  • lonnietrainor
    lonnietrainor Posts: 1 Member
    Kenpo Karate is fun
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    Back when I first started researching self defense for my kids, the best thing available in my area was Taekwondo. We started at the recreation center and 5 years later I had them training at a private studio. After I got them through to black belt, I stepped up to get my training and at 45, I got my black belt.
  • JenAndSome
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
    I took Krav Maga for a little while. It's fun and I think more real world effective for actual self defense as it teaches you how to react in different scenarios, not just how to fight. I loved it.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    Personally, I prefer a mixed school that teaches whatever move is most effective for your height/weight/skill level. Last time I took a class, it was taught by a former police chief. His philosophy was 'put 'em down as hard as you can, as fast as you can, however you can'.
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    Get reasonably good at any reputable art. If you find one you enjoy (take a few tasters) stick with it for at least 3 years. (Don't be one of those people with MA ADHD. They hop from shiny art to shiny art and end up being mediocre at all of them)

    Whatever you choose to apply yourself properly to for a decent amount of time, you'll walk differently. You'll rarely (if ever) have to pull it out, 'cause people will pick up on the way you carry yourself.

  • jorgepina17
    jorgepina17 Posts: 5
    Thanks for the suggestions! I'm going to do some research of what they offer in my area and take it from there. I appreciate the input! ☺️
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