Self-Defense Resistance and Tactics Quiz

What is resistance in the context of self-defense?

• The ability to run away quickly

• How your body responds to force

• The strength of your punches

• The speed of your movements

Why is maintaining a low center of gravity important in self-defense?

• It makes you faster

• It makes you harder to knock over

• It increases your strength

• It helps you jump higher

Which of the following is a component of a personal safety plan?

• Knowing escape routes

• Wearing protective gear

• Learning to swim

What is the purpose of redirecting force in self-defense?

• To increase your own strength

• To use an attacker's force against them

• To confuse the attacker

• To make the attacker fall

Which tactic involves using your arms or legs to deflect an attack?

• Striking

• Blocking

• Breaking grips

• Counter-attacking

How can you use the element of surprise in self-defense?

• By shouting loudly

• By reacting quickly

• By running away

• By hiding

What should you do if an attacker grabs your wrist?

• Pull away as hard as you can

• Turn your wrist to break free

• Scream and wait for help

• Stand still and negotiate

Explain why staying calm is a key principle in defending against an attacker.

• It helps you think clearly and make better decisions

• It makes you appear stronger

• It confuses the attacker

• It allows you to run faster

Describe how you can use leverage to disarm an attacker.

• By using your body weight to twist or shift

• By shouting loudly to distract them

• By running away quickly

• By using a weapon

What is an example of a goal of a personal safety plan?

• To ensure you are not distracted by your phone

• To make you appear more confident

• To help you remember your self-defense moves