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25. Consider learning some Krav Maga as a self defense strategy. Simple and effective.

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 03:37 PM

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It can be taught to anyone regardless of size, age, sex.
The Israeli Defense Force apparently offers it to all citizens.
It's a complete system, but at it's core, it basically involves striking hard to several, ah, sensitive areas, so one can make a getaway.

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