Self-defense schools are widely found throughout the United States. They teach oriental "martial arts" such as karate, kung fu, tae kwan do, judo and aikido, which are widely practiced as regular sports. Actually using these techniques, however, can be dangerous. It takes many years of practice to become effective at these disciplines to protect yourself against someone who threatens you with a knife or a gun or is twice your size. Any local adult education program or community college will have a self defense and protection against crime program. Once again, your public library is the best source for information.

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