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Knowing how to defend yourself during an aggressive attack not only keeps you safe, it also allows you to enjoy peace of mind on a daily basis. Women, in particular, can benefit from the security of a self-defense course. Here, the women’s martial arts experts of Ailie Wellness Center in Cincinnati, OH, explain three fighting styles that serve women well.

3 Powerful Forms of Women’s Martial Arts

1. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

meditationAs a “mixed martial art,” Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is famous as both a combat sport and a self-defense mechanism. It originated in Japan and later migrated to Brazil in the 1900s. This is an ideal choice for women, as it focuses on defending yourself against stronger opponents. You’ll learn how to use leverage and physics to tap into your opponent’s weaknesses.

2. Krav Maga

This martial art was initially developed for use by the Israeli Special Forces. Eventually, it made its way to civilians when schools began opening in the 1980s. Krav Maga deals with all aspects of self-defense, from breaking free of holds to attacking with your body. It is heavily grounded in real-world scenarios. Some schools teach context-specific lessons—such as what to do if you are attacked while withdrawing money from an ATM.

3. RAD

Strictly speaking, RAD isn’t a pure martial art—but its effectiveness and popularity makes it worth mentioning here. RAD stands for Rape Aggression Defense. One of the most commonly taught self-defense systems for females in the U.S., it’s taught at companies, university campuses, and community centers. In addition to bodily defense mechanisms, you’ll learn verbal tools designed to stave off an attack. Physically, you’ll learn everything from how to hit an attacker to how to break out of holds.

If you’re a woman in the greater Cincinnati area interested in self-defense, Ailie Wellness Center can help. They offer regular courses tailored specifically to women. However, self-defense is only the tip of the iceberg—they also provide mediation and yoga classes, among others. Here, it’s all about your overall well-being. Take a look at their online calendar to learn more about women’s martial arts. If you have any questions, call (513) 432-4182.

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