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.
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Win a Street Fight

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Dodge Punches

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Articles about Self Defense

Knock Someone Out

Win a Street Fight

Fight

Get Out of a Headlock

Take Someone Down

Win Fights at School

Defend Yourself

Escape from Handcuffs

Learn Muay Thai

Fight Dirty and Win

Fight (Girls)

Defeat Your Enemies

Disable an Attacker

Dodge Punches

Avoid Being Shot

Fight Off a Kidnapper

Block a Punch

Spot a Spy

Avoid Being Mugged

Defend a Punch

Stop a Fight

Walk Safely at Night

Outrun an Attacker

Be a Good Fighter

Deal With a Threat

Stay Safe at Night