SAAFE forum
General Category => Blather and Babble => Topic started by: Miss Bentley on 12 December 2015, 06:22:01 pm
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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!
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I only took a one day self defence class at my university it was free I think.I don't really know of any places just google self defence classes for women (your city) but tbh I have forgotten everything so I suggest to take them at least for 2 months and several days a week so that you get solid knowledge. One day class was useless imo
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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.
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I have done self defence classes too, I did them over several weeks I found them really helpful, I was in the club the other night and some guy came up and grabbed me, all those moves came flooding back to me lol
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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.
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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.
Great advice - I box a few times a week but I'm in agreement about how useless it would be in regards to self defence. It gives me strength and I've a mean left hook, but it's only for fitness purposes really. The techniques described above are spot on me thinks ;D
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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 ;D)
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
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I have been attacked since I was a child and despite always being cautious, I had rape attempts even during the day in the middle of the campus. I guess my anger led me to starting boxing, kick boxing and doing Krav Maga. Thankfully, in London there are several discount sites where you find reduced classes you can join and learn how to protect yourself.
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Thank you all! I will have a look in to it x
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Hi ladies
I just started a Krav Maga based self Defence 4 week course and I'd highly recommend it. I particularly enjoy it as the training is contact based i.e. The instructor gets padded up and you "let rip" (so to speak) so you are as close to an environment where you really have to fight back and protect yourself.
The one I'm doing is through Krav Maga Scotland but there are lots of other institutions throughout the UK.
I'd hope I'd never need to use it but the techniques are easy to learn and something all ladies of all fitness abilities could do.
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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
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Well I learned how to break a nose with my palm of my hand without hurting my own today so that's helpful! ;D
It obviously depends on the situation and circumstances, in saying that, even in a non WG scenario, just learning that today makes me feel a little safer, even if I was at the bus stop with some arsehole getting wide with me.
I'm a big girl though (size 22/24) so I'm not easily pushed around. Literally. ;D
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Yes, it would definitely give you more confidence x
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Oh it definately has. Even just that one technique - which I didn't know about - just might help me one day.
That was my second hour of training and I loved it so much I'm looking to taking it up as hobby/means of exercising.
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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.
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Never done a self defence class but I am a black belt so I have some moves hahaha! I did karate from very young and they always teach you not to use the moves anywhere else, but they would come in handy if you were ever in a bad situation.
I think self defense classes are a good idea for all girls escort or not, incase of random attacks attempted rapes and all of that. I think every girl should take a class in it!
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Due to the nature of my 'real' job, I'm rather well trained in handling myself and restraining people even triple my size so I'm quite fortunate. Had a horrible experience with a client once where he shoved me into the wall by my throat when he flipped (was drunk when I arrived but no warning bells... Luckily I don't drink myself), managed to jab him a few times in quick succession then floor him. Picked up my stuff and walked out his front door to my car in full lingerie stockings and heels. Hope all his neighbours seen me too. A very bad incident but hopefully an isolated one xx
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Yes - I took a course in Krav Maga and it is a huge reassurance to me. It's also great fun! Watch out though as it can leave a lot of bruises :S
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Even just a one day self defence course may give you confidence to think ahead and be calm and cool in a bad situation, even if nothing physical happens. Also it helps you read a client's body language before they become aggressive or threatening which is a great trick. Plenty of easy tips on YTube and fun to practice with a mate. Just saying...
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Thankyou I would try to negotiate if all else fails breakaway skills are very helpful.
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Great Sugar, I agree negotiation is first option while we think ahead! Ytube's got quite a bit on breakaway techniques too...all part of self defence anything like that is so valuable.
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I would definitely advise self defence classes but reading body language is equally important.
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A good reminder, thanks Salty.
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You're welcome Synth, I mentioned this due to some recent posts. Totally agree Ellie. I trained in karate and judo and the massage I do is based on martial arts moves without the painful bits!