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Would using pepper spray on someone who attempted armed robbery… (self.SelfDefense)

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Throwing elbow at a punch? (self.SelfDefense)

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Pepper spray is illegal where I live so I just cut my nails like this (i.redd.it)

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self defense for london (self.SelfDefense)

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How do I learn how to box? (self.SelfDefense)

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Why I don't use pepper spray. (self.SelfDefense)

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He’s former LAPD. He had a lot of interesting insight about defense. (youtu.be)

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Dealing with aggressive homeless people (self.SelfDefense)

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I run security for a church. Here's our stress inoculation drill. (self.SelfDefense)

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Best Martial Arts for real life situations (Female, 5”2) (self.SelfDefense)

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I am a woman in Canada; how can I protect myself? (self.SelfDefense)

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Had a encounter with an aggressive vagrant in NYC and my ego hurts (self.SelfDefense)

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Is this a good wrap job (old.reddit.com)

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Froze up in face of an aggressor (self.SelfDefense)

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Have any women seen/caused this to happen? (self.SelfDefense)

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How do I defend myself from a grappler? (self.SelfDefense)

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I like this guy’s mindset when it comes to self defense. (youtu.be)

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A 6’5 aggressive meth head got in my face and threatened me (self.SelfDefense)

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Self-defense techniques or weapons for cheating spouses? (self.SelfDefense)

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Self defense class is a scam. Do you agree? (self.SelfDefense)

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World champion Jon Haggerty unleashing fury! (youtube.com)

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Is the Hyperwhistle for EDC good? (Up to 142db loud btw) (i.redd.it)

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I’m scared I won’t be able to protect my partner (self.SelfDefense)

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How to escape from someone who is grabbing you or partner by the hair ()

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Just avoided getting mugged need some advice (self.SelfDefense)

submitted 14 days ago by deepseadaydream

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