[muir_redwoods]

As a third degree black belt in hapkido, I believe learning self-defense is critical. It may be useful if your gun jams or you run out of ammunition.

Assuming a 120 lb woman is going to prevail over a 200 lb rapist because she learned a bunch of katas, while perhaps not implausible, is hopeful thinking at best.

Get a gun.

[Bulwyf]

Finally, one martial art actually worth learning, albeit, it’s a stepping stone to other forms of actual hand to hand combat.

[Foundahardheadedwoman]

‘Assuming a 120 lb woman is going to prevail over a 200 lb rapist because she learned a bunch of katas, while perhaps not implausible, is hopeful thinking at best.

Get a gun.’

It is obvious to me you have not met my 100 pound mother. She also packs just in case her preferred method does not work.