Self-Defense Techniques

self-de·fense (s

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1. Defense of oneself when physically attacked: took a course in self-defense.

2. Defense of what belongs to oneself, as one's works or reputation.

3. Law The right to protect oneself against violence or threatened violence with whatever force or means are reasonably necessary.

self-de·fensive adj.

A commander has the authority and obligation to use all necessary means available and to take all appropriate action to defend that commander's unit and other US forces in the vicinity from a hostile act or hostile intent. Force used should not exceed that which is necessary to decisively counter the hostile act or intent and ensure the continued safety of US forces or other persons and property they are ordered to protect. US forces may employ such force in self-defense only so long as the hostile force continues to present an imminent threat.

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Noun

self-defense - the act of defending yourself

self-defence, self-protection

protection - the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection"

martial art - any of several Oriental arts of weaponless self-defense; usually practiced as a sport; "he had a black belt in the martial arts"

Translations

self-defense → الدفاع عن النفس sebeobrana selvforsvar Selbstverteidigung αυτοάμυνα defensa propia itsepuolustus autodéfense samoobrana autodifesa 自衛 정당방위 zelfverdediging selvforsvar samoobrona autodefesa самозащита självförsvar การป้องกันตัวเอง özsavunma sự tự vệ 自卫

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Teaching up to 12 students from kindergarten to fifth grade, Molloy showed them basic self-defense techniques, such as maneuvering out of grabs and defending themselves if attacked at school, he said.

Embracing the spirit of giving AWARDS: Locals honored for helping in ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

Crime is happening everywhere, so it is better to learn some self-defense techniques to make you and your kid ready to face the crime.

Kids Security Ultra-Necessary for Them by Anannya Negi / Home improvement and landscaping community

If you're being compliant, and all of a sudden the other person doesn't let you go, knowing self-defense techniques probably will only help you.

The real DEAL by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

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