The truest answer to this question is that self defense has existed since the beginning of time. It's a concept we teach in our Martial Arts classes.
While there is a lot of history about the development of martial arts in each country, the truth is that self defense dates as far back as the cavemen. They had to use clubs and weapons to protect themselves from wildlife and other predators. Self defense existed on a very primitive level and then evolved throughout history. It's safe to say no one person can really be credited with its invention.
self defense of tiger
Horned lizards spray blood from the corners of their eyes in self defense. Camels sometimes spit, not always in self defense, but sometimes it is in self defense. Chinchillas spray in self defense. Some snakes spit in self defense, and so do cats. Skunks spray a liquid from their anal sacs in self defense.
See section 197 California penal code for self defense, which includes use of deadly force in self defense.
The duration of The Art of Self Defense is 480.0 seconds.
Japan Self-Defense Forces was created in 1954.
The Art of Self Defense was created on 1941-12-26.
The Art of Self Defense - album - was created in 2002.
Patriotic Self-Defense was created in 2006.
If it was truly self-defense, there may not be any sentence. If it was clearly self-defense, there may not even be charges brought.
Yes, girls and women seek out Martial Arts training for any reasons, including the original reason for having invented the martial arts: self defense.
In the Korean language, "hosinsul" (호신술) means "Self Defense" or "self defense techniques."
Martial art is only one, and the methods are different, the martial art is by essence self-defense, so if your method of applying the techniques is effective then your style is the best in self-defense. You can visit my Youtube channel for self-defense videos @elmolishow