Many women take self-defense classes thinking they’ll be ready for a real attack, but do these classes prepare them for the unexpected?Practicing techniques in a controlled class is very different from handling a real-life attack. If you’re serious about learning self-defense, you need to train against resisting opponents, sparring regularly, and understanding how to react under stress.

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