Unfortunately, self-defence is a need of the hour because you never know what situation you might find yourself in. The disadvantages using firearms for self-defence are too many to count and there is intense debate over whether this does more harm than good. Needless to say, the best defence is not always a good offense, especially since it’s illegal to carry a gun Canada. This is why there need to be more prominent alternate ways for women to learn how to defend yourself, should you need to. Even the strongest and most confident woman can become victim to harassment and assault and this is not specific to a socio-economic background or social status. Powerful women are harassed.

Timid women are harassed.

Poor women are harassed.

Rich women are harassed. Are we going to sit back or are we going to look for ways to prepare ourselves for the worst? Here’s why you need to learn self-defence yourself and encourage other women to get on board as well!

Practice preventative measures to maximize safety

The ability to defend yourself in the event of a physical altercation can help you feel more secure and safe. You learn techniques that equip you with the skills to overpower someone who’s bigger in size. This way, it doesn’t depend on the level of strength you embody or the size of your body but you can overpower any person. Some basic self-defence techniques help you get out of a chokehold and use point of contacts that target general weak points.

The added benefit of getting fit

Self-defence may not be meant to tone your body, but it’s going to get you in shape, no doubt. It tones your arms, legs and core to strengthen your muscles and give you improved hand-eye coordination. Another way self-defence trains you is by keeping you vigilant on your toes while simultaneously building skills like flexibility and balance.

Being more confident and empowered