r/SelfDefense↗
Self Defense
Selfdefense training, tips, discussions. Read our rules before posting! This is not a sub about r/Streetfights.
27k subscribers64 posts / mo in Sep 202653 authors / mosince 2009
r/SelfDefense has 27k members (+15% over the last 12 months). It gets about 64 posts a month from 53 people. Top topics: Martial Arts Self Defense, SparringAdvice and Fighting Taller Opponents.
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Topics and brands on r/SelfDefense
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- Martial Arts Self Defense13%
- SparringAdvice1.7%
- Fighting Taller Opponents1.4%
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Insights1.0%
- Solo Travel Safety0.8%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Kimber Manufacturing
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