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From the video the police vewied Kelsey did put up a fight. And from further evidence found she fought long. I think self defense is great. However it doesn't protect you against someone with a gun or doesn't always protect against someone that out weights you by a lot. I think every situation is different. But I agree it woud give you something to work with. Like you said and unfamilar situation, would we be in such shock we couldn't respond. I think the OP guys is Awsome!!! I would have been grateful too. And to Relax, I have read things you have written before...Your right on!!!

Vole - The police said they could tell the way the car looked she was fighting - Plus when the news shows the film and you watch close you see Hall run across and hit her with his body in the door of her car like raming a football player - Plus men are stronger thien women I don't care what kind of classes she takes in defence if he got the upper hand that is all it wrote.

Okay, thanks. I do disagree about the point that since men are stronger, she had no chance. Having had six years of intensive martial arts training, I can say from experience that I will usually have the upper hand against martially untrained men twice my weight. Self defense also teaches you to be constantly aware of your surroundings, not just how to fight.

Self-defense classes are fine and I believe that everyone should take them, but they are good only so long as you stay proficient. Taking a single hour long class isn’t going to work unless you encounter a situation right after the class. As the saying goes. “If you don’t use it, you loose it.” Both men and women should play the WHAT IF game constantly. As you’re going to bed at night play out in your mind what you would do if someone broke into your house at that very moment? Do the same thing while driving, what would I do if someone approached my car to carjack it? Imagine several other dangerous and/or life-threatening scenarios and how you would handle them. Don’t do it just once, think about all the time, always have a plan. It’s okay to let yourself become a little paranoid, you’re less likely to be taken by surprise and will be able to react without having to think about it, because you already have.

Vole - And I disagree with you I don't care how many clases you take and how strong you think you are - men are more powerful then women.

For those who don't have a gun or don't have a permit especially women carry a lockblade or pocket knike keep it in your puse or in your cars console or glove box.Just remember that the blade can't be over three inches long,but you don't need a permit for it,but just like a gun you need to learn how to use it.