It is always important to be safe and be ready to protect yourself. Can you answer these basic self-defense questions?
Question 1/12
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Should you not walk around with your hands in your pocket?
Yes
No
It depends on your surroundings.
Question 2/12
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Should you keep earbuds in when you walk around?
Yes
No
It depends on your situation
Question 3/12
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Making eye contact with an attack can make things worse.
Yes
No
It doesn't matter.
Question 4/12
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Which of the following makes a useful improvised weapon?
Unbreakable Umbrella
Pocket Change
Backpack
All of the Above
Question 5/12
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Is sparring practice enough to help you in a fight?
Yes
No
It depends
Question 6/12
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Which of the following self-defense tools is all you need to protect yourself?
Mace/Pepper Spray
Whistle
Keys
None of the Above
Question 7/12
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When practicing sparring against multiple opponents how many should someone progress to practicing against?
2
2-3
4 or more
Question 8/12
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The most dangerous types of knifes are...
... shown and used as threats first.
... are not shown until used.
... easily visible before the fight begins.
Question 9/12
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How many counters should you learn against each type of technique?
1-2
2-3
3-4
Question 10/12
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In a real encounter, what normally happens to people?
Think Slower
Act Slower
Tire Quicker
All of the Above
Question 11/12
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Which of the following is a vulnerable target when having to fight off an attacker?
Eyes
Throat
Groin
All of the Above
Question 12/12
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About what percentage of violent crimes is accounted for by robbery?
29%
39%
49%
Well, thanks for trying. It seems that you had trouble answering most, if not all of the questions on this quiz. You seem to not be prepared for a situation where you will need to defend yourself. It might be a good idea to look into some self-defense training.
C+, Un-prepared
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Right!
Not bad. You managed to answer several of the questions correctly. You have thought about taking care of yourself and are prepared in case something happened; however, don't let this little quiz limit your thoughts on professional self-defense training.
B+, Prepared
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Right!
Impressive! You have a solid understanding of self-defense and have thought through the needs of a person to protect themselves. You are a self-defender; however, don't let this quiz limit you from having professional training.
A+, Self-Defender
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Right!
1
Should you not walk around with your hands in your pocket?
Yes
No
It depends on your surroundings.
2
Should you keep earbuds in when you walk around?
Yes
No
It depends on your situation
3
Making eye contact with an attack can make things worse.
Yes
No
It doesn't matter.
4
Which of the following makes a useful improvised weapon?
Unbreakable Umbrella
Pocket Change
Backpack
All of the Above
5
Is sparring practice enough to help you in a fight?
Yes
No
It depends
6
Which of the following self-defense tools is all you need to protect yourself?
Mace/Pepper Spray
Whistle
Keys
None of the Above
7
When practicing sparring against multiple opponents how many should someone progress to practicing against?
2
2-3
4 or more
8
The most dangerous types of knifes are...
... shown and used as threats first.
... are not shown until used.
... easily visible before the fight begins.
9
How many counters should you learn against each type of technique?
1-2
2-3
3-4
10
In a real encounter, what normally happens to people?
Think Slower
Act Slower
Tire Quicker
All of the Above
11
Which of the following is a vulnerable target when having to fight off an attacker?
Eyes
Throat
Groin
All of the Above
12
About what percentage of violent crimes is accounted for by robbery?
29%
39%
49%
