Tap each option below and explore where it helps — and where it can fail in the real world.
Martial arts develop physical skill, coordination, discipline, and confidence
in structured or competitive environments.
Works well when:
You have space, preparation, rules, and time to react.
Breaks down when:
Surprise, fear, weapons, legal risk, or multiple attackers are involved.
Self-defence focuses on physical actions once an attack has already begun.
The objective is escape — not dominance.
Works well when:
You can disrupt balance, create space, and disengage quickly.
Breaks down when:
People freeze, over-commit, or escalate instead of escaping.
Self-protection starts before anything physical happens.
It focuses on awareness, behaviour, positioning, environment, and early exits.
Works well when:
You recognise risk early and act before contact occurs.
Fails when:
Warning signs are ignored or dismissed.
Quick thought exercise:
Someone makes you uncomfortable in a public space — nothing illegal yet.
What gives you the best outcome?
Distance, movement, position, exits, and attention — not techniques.