Women Shouldn't Need To Learn Self Defence, But Should We?

Content Warning: In this episode, we do discuss domestic violence in detail. Please take care when listening.  The rate of men killing women in Australia is alarmingly high, with now one woman being violently murdered every four days. Three women were allegedly murdered in the space of 48 hours this past week.  One thing that pops up time and time again is how women can better protect themselves against these men. But would learning self defence actually help?  In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at the pros and cons of taking matters into your own hands when it comes to protecting yourself, and how martial arts might just help to bring down the heartbreaking statistics.  If you, or someone you know needs help, call 1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732 Click here to support the Pink Belt Project Mamamia's charity partner Rize Up also needs your help to help women and children start again after leaving a domestic violence situation THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia Listen: The Tough Conversation We Need To Have To Keep Our Kids Safe GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy  With thanks to:  Kristy Hitchens - Founder of the Pink Belt Project Producers: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Kally RintoulAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.