Cases of physical abuse of women or random attacks are no longer rare. Today’s society offers many options for support after abuse, but how can a woman protect herself and prevent the physical abuse from happening in the first place? Self-defence classes just scratch the surface and are misleading in their claims to build self-assurance. After ten classes, even in Karate, you are not a master, but have enough skills to make an impact.   This is why it is important to train regularly in Karate and for a longer period of time. This is the only way to succeed with correct defence, learning how to defend yourself and ensure that your attacker does not try again. Please also read the article Karate For Teenagers And Adults .