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Self Defense

Self Defense

Learn how to defend yourself in threatening situations with wikiHow's Self-Defense category. Our step-by-step articles can teach you valuable self-defense skills like how to block a punch or how to use a front kick against an attacker. You can also find advice on how to deal with a threat, how to choose a self-defense class, how to beat an attacker who's taller and bigger than you, and more.

Articles about Self Defense

How to

Fight
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How to

Knock Someone Out
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How to Perform a Sleeper Hold: Expert-Approved Instructions
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How to

Win a Street Fight
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How to

Beat a Taller and Bigger Opponent in a Street Fight
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How to

Fight (Girls)
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How to

Win Fights at School
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How to

Defend Against a Knife Attack
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How to

Beat a Stronger Person in a Fight
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How to

Be Good at Fist Fighting
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How to

Defend Yourself
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How to

Become Good at Knife Fighting
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How to

Beat a "Tough" Person in a Fight
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How to

Defeat Your Enemies
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How to

Hide from a Murderer
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How to

Take Someone Down
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How to

Disarm a Criminal with a Handgun
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How to

Get Out of a Headlock
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How to

Escape from Handcuffs
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Win a Fight Against a Bully
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How to

Protect Yourself from a Serial Killer
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How to

Fight off Multiple Opponents
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How to

Escape from Being Tied Up
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How to

Deal With a Threat
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How to

Fight Dirty and Win
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How to

Defend Yourself from an Attacker
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How to

Dodge a Punch
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How to

Learn Muay Thai
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How to

Deal With a Burglar Breaking Into Your Home
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How to

Block a Punch
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How to

Do a Kimura Submission in Jiu Jitsu
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Avoid Being Shot
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Stop Being a Victim
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How to

Avoid Being Mugged
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How to

Disable an Attacker
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How to

Avoid Getting Beat Up by a Bully
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How to

Thwart an Abduction Attempt
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How to

Act when Held at Gunpoint
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Defend Yourself in a Fight at School
How to

Escape if Someone Grabs Your Hair
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Break an Attacker's Nose
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How to

Fight Off a Kidnapper
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What Fighting Style Should You Learn?
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How to

Disarm Someone With a Knife
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How to

Walk Safely at Night
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How to

Take a Punch
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How to

Defend Yourself in a Fight
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How to

Defend Yourself if Someone Breaks into Your Home While You Are Alone
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How to

Respond to a Road Raged Driver
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How to

Walk Away from a Fight
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How to

Look Scary in a Rough Neighbourhood
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How to

Defend Yourself in an Extreme Street Fight
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How to

Hold Your Keys for Self Defense
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How to

Survive a Bank Robbery
How to

Stay Safe at Night
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How to

Stop a Fight
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How to

Increase Your Situational Awareness
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How to

Defend a Punch
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How to

Get Into a Fighting Stance
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How to

Avoid a Fight at School
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How to

Be a Good Fighter
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Avoid Getting Shot by a Police Officer
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Spot a Spy
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Save Yourself Inside a Kidnapper's Car
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Deal With Severe Bullying
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How to

Act when Near a Coyote
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Not Get Hurt in a Fight
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How to

Stay Safe when a Dog Approaches You
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How to

Turn Everyday Items into a Self Defense Weapon
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How to

Fight Fast
How to

Outrun an Attacker
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Protect Yourself from Perverts
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How to

Choose a Self Defense Class
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How to

Hide if Someone Breaks in Your House
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Survive a Bar Fight
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How to

Avoid Predators
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How to

Stand Up to Your Enemies at School
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How to

Use a Front Kick for Self Defense
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How to

Defend Yourself if Caught from Behind
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Get Out of a Fight Unharmed
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How to

Avoid Getting Hurt