stanthema (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

i have trained in various SD classes for 6 years and i have a few comments. 1 kung fu isn't a very effective style in this mordern era, but then agian SD is really a mental thing.2. Their verbal warning aren't very good, saying no stay away from me sounds like your begging, its better to say DON"T firmly look in their eyes and look aggressive. Also i didn't see anything on imporv weapons, a very important thing in a fight. Still its good to at least take a class. krav maga= better though

23rdtry (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

So many commenting SD experts. Nice.Strong behaviour backed up with natural moves - nothing wrong with that. Only the music sucks.Drop your fear of the attack that HAS to be solved with weaponless fighting skills.And your dream of serious ( and rare ) situations that CAN be handled by the sooo trained martial artist.I train MMA - but not for SD. Get past your teenage fantasies.

23rdtry (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

They are beginners. You can see the nervous smile. You learn from success, so the reaction of the attackers is okay. The music is the worst thing in this clip. For SD its okay.I train MMA, but I know the difference.Drop your fantasies of MA proven lionesses.Most situations call for strong behaviour not for the illusion of invincible martial arts. And most people will be able to avoid situations that could be solved with unarmed fighting skills.

nightfangss (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

i really doubt that this will work. although for the effort, nice. i think it would be better if someone will teach real martial arts to ladies in a way only a few practice will do... just a some useful parts to disarm and escape.

geoffspot (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I'm pretty sure why these people were in "football" gear is that they don't wanna risk getting hurt in a demonstration but the way how these girls are defending themselves, there's really no need for them.

kommisar (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Also, why were the guys all dressed up in football gear (Who needs shoulder pads???) and Stormtrooper masks???Learning how to bitch slap and throw a few knees will not help you that much in the real world. I feel sorry for these people.I'd much rather train at an MMA school or any REAL self-defense school, like The Pit or the Gracie Academy.

kommisar (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I'm sure these instructors have the best of intentions but their training methods are shit. No attacker is going to be scared off by, "Stop. Move away." I mean, come on! Besides, you don't need to teach someone how to tell someone else to piss off. That's something you should have already figured out. Their stance wasn't even intimidating.The "attackers" they used were baloney too. They did nothing to resist the women and didn't even attack them really. They just fell to the floor.

bigjollie1 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

What a load of pony !!!!Ladies PLEASE PLEASE do not take any notice whatsoever of this excuse for self defence

sneaky12313 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

theyll never learn...

karategirl96 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I do agree that more than one or two classes are needed, but not everyone can devote the time it takes to master a martial art. Ordinary women need to have some way of protecting themselves. Instead of being so critical, why don't you suggest something that would be helpful (other than a gun that is).