PS My choice. I’m 6’4 and 200 pounds, spent most of my life practicing various armed and unarmed martial arts, and have been in my share of “confront the mugger” situations. I have no disrespect for anyone who chooses not to face violence from thugs. It’s a personal choice. But as for me, I won’t be cowed...
Yep - only 5'11"/185 lbs, but have learned to fight and studied a few martial arts, mostly Shorin Ryu because I am more suited to hard, fast movements than I am to circular "softer" styles. Natural speed helps and the knowledge that it can really freak someone if you start to rip an ear off or tell them you're going to bite a chunk out of their face. Lots of ways to do a lot of damage if you're willing.