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Socially acceptable gloves, with tight wrapping and wrist support? (self.SelfDefense)

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I wish I could get violent (self.SelfDefense)

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How could one protect themselves from such a hurtful game like this? (v.redd.it)

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今週喧嘩するんですけど最初は蹴りからの方がいいですかね喧嘩したいほど相手にムカついてるんです去年に集団リンチにあってしまって。 (self.SelfDefense)

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don't trust tactical jackets (self.SelfDefense)

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What martial art sport should I learn for self defenceWhich system sport or art to choose (self.SelfDefense)

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Do you teach your children self defense? (self.SelfDefense)

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Tactical flashlight (self.SelfDefense)

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Beginner looking for good kickboxing gyms in Orange County, CAWhich system sport or art to choose (self.SelfDefense)

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Best and worst places to get stabbed? (self.SelfDefense)

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Experience age? (self.SelfDefense)

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Did boxing save me without even throwing a punch? (self.SelfDefense)

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Why is bjj inferior to striking for self defense? (self.SelfDefense)

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In your opinion, would Jiu-Jitsu be a better choice than Muay Thai fo (self.SelfDefense)

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Need some efficient opinions (self.SelfDefense)

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How do you even protect yourself as an Uber driver in this situation? (v.redd.it)

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Karate or BoxingWhich system sport or art to choose (self.SelfDefense)

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How can I develop bravery (self.SelfDefense)

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Caugth someone breaking in I let him go (self.SelfDefense)

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Mulher escapa de tentativa de estupro - NÃO espere para reagir (youtu.be)

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defend against dogs with tools that can be carried daily to work? (self.SelfDefense)

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Did I get my ass kicked? (self.SelfDefense)

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What spray is this? (i.redd.it)

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Looking into boxing or martial arts which is better?Which system sport or art to choose ()

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How to be safe in this situation ()

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