1Techniques and training for protecting oneself from physical harm, including strikes, throws, escapes, and practical defense moves.
夜道で不安なので、護身術のクラスに通い始めた。
Feeling uneasy walking at night, I started attending a self-defense class.
先生は護身術の基本として相手の重心を崩す方法を教えた。
As a basic self-defense technique, the instructor taught how to unbalance an opponent.
女性向けの護身術講座は人気が高い。
Self-defense courses aimed at women are very popular.