Tap each option below and explore where it helps — and where it can fail in the real world.
Martial arts are structured systems designed to build physical skill,
coordination, balance, timing, discipline, and confidence through repetition.
Works well when:
You have space, preparation, time, one opponent, and manageable stress.
Breaks down when:
Surprise, fear, weapons, legal risk, crowds, or multiple attackers are involved.
Martial arts build capability — but real violence rarely begins like training.
Assuming it will can create false confidence and dangerous hesitation.
Self-defence focuses on physical action once an attack has already begun.
The objective is escape, not dominance.
Works well when:
You disrupt balance, create space, and disengage immediately.
Breaks down when:
People freeze, over-commit, escalate, or stay engaged too long.
Self-defence is a last-resort tool. Many injuries happen after escape was possible
but not taken.
Self-protection starts before anything physical happens.
It focuses on awareness, behaviour, environment, and early exits.
Works well when:
You recognise discomfort early and act before contact occurs.
Fails when:
Warning signs are ignored or rationalised away.
Self-protection prevents more harm than any technique.
Safety decisions made early keep options open.
Quick reality check:
Someone makes you uncomfortable — nothing illegal yet.
What gives you the best outcome?
Distance, movement, positioning, exits, and attention — not techniques.