Hi Ladies

Not sure if this is the right section for this question but after having a few close calls recently I have been wondering if anyone had taken any kind of self defence class and if so what type and any recommendations in the south east?

Thanks in advance!

Yes though it was before I ever started escorting. I've never been worried about getting hurt but it did a lot for my self confidence just to know if something did happen I have some ways to try to get out a bad situation. You should look at classes that teach you to make a person let go of you,restrain or techniques that take a person off balance. I'd never win a fight with anyone but if I can knock them off or stun them I can get myself out of the situation and get help. Martial Arts classes like Karate and Kickboxing etc and the like won't be of much use.

Following an armed robbery I took up a defensive martial art, and have moved onto a seocd. Both taught me escapes from many holds, punches and kicks, standing and lying. Both also work on getting your attacker off balance/off their centre line. Using their own energy against them, as well as teaching control and focus.

Yes Ive done them  few times over the years

Like most of us women we would never win a physical fight with a man (as a rule ) but knowing how to punch properly and for a women the palm of your hand flat out to hit in the face ( so Palm facing the face ) is far far more effective than trying to punch a bloke if you don't know how to make a fist properly you will end up breaking your thumb in the process ( yes I've broken my thumb  )

But hitting direct with your palm is enough to break a nose with not much pressure or power

Like wise trying to use a weapon like a base ball bat isn't advisable as its more likely to be used on you instead

Biting the nose is probably the best place to bite someone it's seriously painful rather Than going for the balls

Classes that teach you how to get out of arm locks/being  restrained  by using your own body weight is what I would be looking for

Thank you all! I will have a look in to it x

Do you think if you became skilled at it, it would help you protect yourself from men who are a lot stronger physically? I am genuinely interested x

Yes, it would definitely give you more confidence x

My father taught me some of the basics when I was old enough to date.  My dad was strong and fit and able to move out of the way fast enough but he taught me the eye gouge, the nose push (shove up from under hard enough to break it) and of course the crotch grab or kick.  I'd use any of them if I needed to.  I think practicing is key for muscle memory--that way if you are in a moment of danger you are more likely to react quickly.