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Self-defense refers to actions taken by a person to prevent another person from causing harm to one's self, one's property or one's home.


FORMS OF SELF-DEFENSE


Verbal


Not all threatening situations require the use of force. Many systems of self-defense include exercises in verbally De-escalating conflicts.


Unarmed


Many styles of Martial Arts are practiced for self-defense. Some styles train almost exclusively for self-defense, while others are practiced for other reasons and not intended for self-defense at all.

Self-defense courses are intended to give the layperson some instruction in self-defense in a short period of time.


Armed


In some countries, it is legal to carry weapons (for example Firearms or Pepper Spray ) on one's person for purposes of self-defense. In other countries this may be illegal or may require a license.

Everyday objects can also be used for self-defense.


For women


Some self-defense courses are intended for women only and focus on self-defense situations generally specific to women, for example, attempted Rape .


NATIONAL SELF-DEFENSE

In politics, the concept of national or mutual self-defense to counter a War Of Aggression refers to a Defensive War organized by the state, and is one possible criterion in the Just War Theory .


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