Comments on: What’s the best kind of martial arts or self defense for a small female?

By: fenrisWulf

fenrisWulf — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:30:19 +0000

Hi. Well I will be honest as I can with you. There is no one style that is better than another. Its is like finding the right pair of shoes to fit you.

You should go and check out the differant schools and self defence places within your range. Ask to try a week out of classes and see which one is for you. Only a good teacher can give you what you are looking for, not a specific style. Each have their methods of self defence.

Sure I think that learning pressure points and the weak joints of the human anatomy would definately help someone your height and size for you cannot count on brute strength to hurt some larger men or woman, but using pressure points and soft spots such as the throat, knees, areas that can never build up muscle to protect themselves making them as vulnerable at any height and weight.

First thing to learn in self defence is AWARENESS. Know where you are, who is around you and if it is a potential danger spot. by staying aware you can avoid like 90% of possible problems just by not being there. IF ever forced to have to use force to protect yourself, stun them quick and fast with what your teacher shows you, BUT do not stay and kick their butt, RUN and get help or call 911 go into a public place, do not try and beat your attacker, stun them enough to get away and yell out FIRE FIRE, never yell help, more people will respond to FIRE unfortunately.

It also never hurts to carry Pepper spray on your keychain as a back up for multiple people. JUst make sure it is legal in your state.

Hope that helps.

By: Aggie80

Aggie80 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:30:19 +0000

The one that you will study!

Truly, the art that you enjoy and will study for the appropriate length of time. A couple of days or weeks is not going to do it, it takes longer to become proficient.

If you are looking for pure skills, Krav Magna is direct and to the point. But, again, they all have their strengths and weaknesses.

Try several schools and see what you like.

By: Sir J

Sir J — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:30:19 +0000

Krav Maga by a mile.

http://www.kravmaga.com/krav01.html

By: Ari. N

Ari. N — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:30:19 +0000

It varies from person to person. Which suits you. Collect info and study then decide.

Do some homework will you please?

By: shortcuts11

shortcuts11 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:30:19 +0000

krav maga it´s used by the Israeli police and military forces it´s relatively easy to learn and highly effective

By: Tonia

Tonia — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:30:19 +0000

Jan De Jong Martial Arts Fitness http://www.jandejong.com.au/contact.htm, check out this company, they are well known throughout the world. There contact phone details are also on the website.

Highly recommended

By: haley

haley — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:30:19 +0000

Try Shotokan Karate.

By: speedomoshinn

speedomoshinn — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:30:19 +0000

i dont know where you live but id suggest you apply for a concealed carry permit and buy your self a decent handgun. most the time those martial arts things wont work for someone your size, im not trying to offend you but your kind of small ,a good firearms instructor would fit your needs nicely,and youll probably never need to use your gun but when you need it it will work .good luck

By: joey322

joey322 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:30:19 +0000

i don't know much about krav maga…..like the other answerers mentioned. i don't know much about it, but i feel that it's popularity is b/c it's the "vogue" thing right now.

however, i can tell you that kickboxing is very satisfying physically and it will make you feel pretty empowered.
i took up kickboxing in college and i feel pretty certain that i could hold my own in a situation.

i learned the proper ways to throw punches and when to kick and when no to. practice makes perfect too. i also gained stamina b/c a round sparring with a partner is hard to do!! i felt tough and i gained a really nice cut tummy. i would leave there in dire need for a shower b/c i would sweat buckets just like my fellow classmates.

check it out…it may be right for you!

take care.

By: sha

sha — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:30:19 +0000

hmmm..im only 12 and i go for taekwondo and aikido…i started taekwondo since i was 4 or 5…recently i joined aikido…of both i find that aikido is more effective for someone with a small build…taekwondo requires strength and unless you're REALLY good you might find it hard for a person with a small build as yourself to ward off an attacker who might be a lot bigger than you are…however in aikido strength and size aren't factors with the proper technique..i find aikido would be more effective in a real life situation..my aikido master holds a 3rd dan in taekwondo n he agrees aikido would be a more effective option…so far the techniques i've been taught are really useful once you can master them…furthermore,aikido is more of where exactly to place the hands,which joints to hold and which part to pull/throw or whatever…it basically can bring a big thug to his knees with the right implication of the waza…trust me,aikido is really useful..but personally i find taekwondo more fun and enjoyable…perhaps its because you get thrown down a lot in aikido..or maybe its because aikido is a very relaxed sport while taekwondo makes me move a lot and i like to be active…but trust me on this one, after learning taekwondo for so long i found it hard to learn aikido at the beggining for they are completely different…as for other martial arts,i cant offer much about them for i dont take them up…my dad used to do karate and he's pretty strong but thats coz he has a big build i guess…but for you,i think if you learn aikido properly it just might work…because as i mentioned before, size and strength aren't really important factors in aikido…