#practical self defense

Should guns and knives be part of any serious self-defense curriculum, or does that cheapen the art?

Is martial arts' 'traditional discipline' just a cult of obedience that hurts real world self-defense?

Would you switch from traditional karate to Jiu-Jitsu for self defense if results were faster?

Is spending years on BJJ worth it if you just want self defence?

What's the best martial art for a complete beginner who just wants to feel safe?

What's your take on learning Jiu-Jitsu purely for self-defense as an adult?

Is your martial arts school’s “self-defense” program just a scarier workout class with no practical value?

Martial arts movies have ruined street self-defense — people think spinning kicks will save them.

Krav Maga vs BJJ — which one is actually practical for the street?

Switching from boxing to Krav Maga for self defence—has anyone done it and regretted it?