Dr. Ruthless®: Self Defense with Palm Strikes For Women

[jchrisbass]

I like it that you have guys with pads that way we can actually see the real speed and motion like you're hitting through them.

[Ichliebemusikundybd]

Man I love this woman she gives the power of knowledge a whole new level of meaning, and her being relatively small just adds to the overall message. Go Dr. Ruthless and all the people involved in these programs!

[chizokage]

I'm a guy and I loved this video! Everyone should see these vids

[verkoopprijs]

I like the fact that your training partners have to wear that many protective gears.

[WFCoW]

Interesting how she chauvinistically objectified him as a "creature" who is attacking a "woman". Nice psychological ploy as it is much easier to inflict grievous injuries to a person once they have been dehumanized. Rulers have used the same ploy to justify genocide and mass murder for thousands of years. Personally, I refer to an attacker as "the Victim", because as soon as s/he enters my kill zone with evil intent, that is exactly what s/he becomes. It reverses the predator/prey dynamic.

[rabiared]

@WFCoW

Dude you REALLY got me wrong. LOL! I use the word CREATRE all the time for men & women, becuase it's part of my primal lingo. When I teach women I refer to, speak to "that creature part of yourself" meaning a deep down female-animal way; need to get below and under the rational and cognitive brain. When I say creature here referring to the attacker..that's just part of my lingo. "I'm a smaller creature than him." It gets down to the animal level in us all. NOT meant to dehumanize.

[AntiochSelfDefense]

Even now this video & techniques within hold more water than most of the "Expert Guru" programs out today! I'd take on a rabid bear before I tangled with Dr.Ruthless or her proteges. Great stuff!

[BloodxBreath]

Wow she is my fucking SD idol. She is so powerful

[swordofmanjushri]

Very well done. The ATTITUDE is the most important factor, and you show it. "0 to 100. Hit the switch."

[seishintekikutsu]

beat them down and LEG IT!

[spindelduerr2]

i think leaving the purse behind should be avoided in any case if possible, because people usually cary their ID´s and stuff like that inside, so this will lead the attacker directly to your home and your lovedone´s after recovery, and he will be quite pissed

[JeanK06]

Wow... a great self-defence video. The technique and power show in the video should make more women feel more confident.

[Secretlyastonishing]

Why would she just leave her purse? He's already down take it a run lol.

[superhulk808]

@Secretlyastonishing It dosen't matter if he's down or not. He might just be pissed off and look for the next opportunity. It's best not to give him that opportunity. Leave the purse and deal with it later.

[TheGreatEscapes]

This is exactly what women (and men) need to know.

[themaiasaura]

best. self defense. video. EVER.

[bekkiiboo619]

this video makes me feel soo much safer, especially with my psychotic ex.

[Annihilation1919]

Very nice, im a self defense teacher myself and this was great there is such a need for female self defense 10/10

[lostinhighheels]

cool techniques, i just hope i would remember them if i was in a state of panic

[TheUFOnetwork]

this bitch looks like mike the situation!

[ATACXGYM]

The use of the palms is excellent,and so are the knees.Love it.Eye gouging comes in handy,so does biting,eye rakes,unbalancing,push offs,head butts,throat strikes,and best of all? Being aware enough of your environment and alert enough to NOT put yourself in a position for a potential predator to attack in the first place.You know all of this already,lol.Love the video and thanx.

[krysten16]

i know this isn't mean to be funny at all but i couldn't help laughing at how she really beat those (hypothetical) thugs up

totally watching this again before i head back to asia with my folks

thanks!

[joergus]

Very good!

[kisamar]

"If I can reach him, I can damage him." lol

[berinobi1]

lol, she kicked his a**

[Gabriel1010101]

excuse me mam . . . at 0:30 you forgot your purse 

[ToleranziaZero]

Hits in hears are VERY PAINFUL.

[XoJrockAngeloX]

Shes so tinny!!! It makes me feen better knowing that even small girls like me can do this aswell =)

[ReginaRowley]

Thank you Dr. Ruthless! As a Smartsafe instructor I affirm, you are spot on! Your techique is clear, concise and correct. KUTA...Keep Up The Awareness! Regina : )

[MabroshiBara]

I find her to be quite terrifying despite the fact that she is quite small.

But I really appreciate these kind of videos.

I have a friend who is put into situations like this. . A lot.

I'm glad that I have something to show her , so it doesn't get as close as it did before.

And for me to , I may be tall , but I'm still a girl and can be a target.

Thank You !!

[redkittyspaw]

@MabroshiBara

She reminds me of a tiny little cat we used to have when I was a kid-never got to be bigger then a kitten but fast and mean....used to mess up the German Sheppard on a regular basis.

WW2 combatives were mostly based on the fact that if some one can lay hands on you that can @#%$ you up.The moves are simple but most people cant bring out the needed level aggression without practice.

[TheGreatEscapes]

As a fellow rape prevention instructor, it is very refreshing to see your videos on YouTube, as they truly show what a woman needs to know and do. Most of the YouTube videos on women's self defense are pure junk and are a great disservice to women ... giving them only a false confidence. Your methods/techniques are explosive and decisive - just what women need. Great stuff.

[TheGreatEscapes]

As a fellow rape prevention instructor, it is very refreshing to see your videos on YouTube, as they truly show what a woman needs to know and do. Most of the YouTube videos on women's self defense are pure junk and are a great disservice to women ... giving them only a false confidence. Your methods/techniques are explosive and decisive - just what women need. Great stuff.

[elevatremusiq]

That tip about using legs and hips for a palm strike is INVALUABLE. I'm practicing ;)

[iNeji1]

You'd have no problems if you stayed in the kitchen like your supposed to ... Joking

[izzygizzy2]

lolololololololol at 3:40

[Abashi76]

eye gouge, clap the ears, three fingers choking the neck, strike the bottom of the pelvis (palm or knee depending on range)

those should work

[caloy925]

Very nice, its simple and easy to remember in a stressful situation as well as highly effective.

Guro Carlos Aguilar

[crumblyfairy]

She's like the female Chuck Norris...

[tammy1ize]

oh my he just got his ass beat!

[hiyall200]

Poor guys, they aren't rapists just getting paid to get beat down.

[GregYong]

oh shit, it's the juggernaut.

[tacprotection]

From a fellow self protection instructor, well done. This is great stuff. Really spot-on with the teaching method and technical break-down. 5*

[rabiared]

Thanks Dude!

[MegaRocky17]

Dr.Ruthless is smart and tough. women like her god bless you stay safe and keep fighting for your lives.

[sweeeeetey]

The real life wonderwoman xD

[sexymonimone]

She is my new hero!

This is really helpful

[JMMPR24]

Some doctors work in a hospital. Dr Ruthless , however, puts other people in the hospital. ;-)

[rabiared]

Thanks! Now that's a cool comment :-)

[raquelvelvetlick]

hahaha i love this woman

[billoujtme]

this is very helpful for a women thank you. because i had no idea how to defend myself

[hgu001]

Why only for women? This stuff should work for men too.

Horst - Germany

[rabiared]

Yes, and we do programs for men too. Same methodology, different scenarios -more common to male-male attack -- and some other/ additional technqiues.

Consider this a snapshot, a small look at a much larger potential.

Cheers!

Dr .Ruthless

[gaduie]

because we are little

[NTokman]

@hgu001 Yeah man, I had to defend myself yesterday against a bigger guy than me. I got out safely, but this could have helped alot.

[jasminka1991]

she is awesome...i love her!

[poolaceboy]

This chick is like Dr. Ruth........ she loves going for the penis. HAHAHA

Jokes aside a good video for self defense.

[sspma]

Excellent Video.

[moralesef]

Good techniques specially that this shows a way smaller opponent.

Do you know a way to ESCAPE A Back MounT/ Rear Mount w/ victim laying face down?

[nanaynikikay]

thanks for this! i'm going to let my daughters watch this so they'll know what to do just in case! hehehe

[shua559]

GREAT VIDEOS!

[currients]

wow this is excellant ,, do you have other techniques? Do you have a certain website that has more i can look into. I am a ver small woman and I would like to know how to defend myself if ever anything does happen to me. Thanks for sharing. GREAT JOB GREAT JOB

[kitisune]

She's strong 0_o I wish I was that strong, I wouldn't have to worry. ~__~

[cocogrrl]

You are that strong! Don't underestimate your own power to protect yourself.

[Arenzoj]

@kitisune Trust me you don't have to be. I am 25 years old almost 210lbs former kickboxer and just one knee to the groin will drop me or any man. Women tend forget men may be stronger but stronger (or sometimes small) weakness that will drop them

[Flow3rFac3]

@Arenzoj sounds good... lol..

[neddomac]

@Arenzoj any man? it doesnt drop me and i know others who can handle it. it just hurts. plus its the thing a man will defend more than anything.

[THISPAKIMISS]

your fucking awesome

[Sahbay]

That woman was AWESOME! Great video!

[Ficadigi]

Good thing they were only demonstrating. Because she kneed him in the groin so many times.

[veiledbeauty]

NOw that was sum great defence techniques! =D

[christwarrior56]

very good

[mrfarraj1]

wow she would never be raped.

[facemask79]

did she call him a creature .. the demo guy.

serious message though and helpful vid.

[letmeinviteyou]

this is just like Win chun, i advise for people to learn it

[TheLionsEyes]

Great moves, the attacker will show you no mercy and try to get you to someplace of his choosing so inturn never beg and be aggressive in defense. If a woman becomes too much of a bother she has a great chance of not being a victim or getting away.

[Fightingirish1428]

lol shes rough!

[acerb45666555]

always go for the eyes!! keep the enemy off balance. strike hard and fast. be like a Viking!! GRRRR!!! :D

[kevjo66]

Excellent and realistic techniques for self defense.

[tobli935]

Finally, good selfdefence techniques for woman! I have seen too much crap, that maybe work if the attacker is very drunk, it's wendsday and the moon is in right position ;).

[PurifiedMaiden]

Omigosh this is the most awsome [yet funny] defense for women that i've seen :D

[yakuzablood]

thanks ^^

[FemalesUncut]

Women definitely need to know basic defense moves. thanks 4 posting!

[sparky8211]

She's awesome.

[darla007]

Wow! This is great. She's got the explosive thing wired. Excellent body dynamics. Tiny but mighty, she clearly knows her stuff. (I've seen her DVDs too and can't recommend them enough.) All women and teenage girls should see this. Post more!

[scatteam]

this is a very helpful and realistic video. thanks for posting

[zmajski777]

I tought this is just another fancy video. But the technique is very good and simple to learn and obviously really can be applied by smaller vulnerable looking woman.

[divaofdogs]

This is great! So much of the self defense i've seen doesn't show smaller women. I've learned a lot from this. Please post more!

[shine206]

"if i can reach... i can damage..." o.o words i shall remember for the rest of my life

this could also work for men too who encounter guys bigger although im pretty sure u wont be that class just keep in mind reach=damage =D u've alreayd taught me something

[rabiared]

Dear Friends & Supporters,

Melissa Soalt AKA Dr. Ruthless here. I've been nominated by Black Belt Magazine for BEST Women's Program, 2007 and I would LOVE your vote. Go to Black Belt Magazine's website and look for voting / poll page. I'm the fourth category down. Thank you for your continued support!

[Amyfers]

Thanks for posting this :)

[angas20000]

The idea is right in some ways, but it may not work for strong criminals. Men are strongger than most women in real world. And most women are not as tough as Dr. Ruthless shown in video. You need to practice the skills everyday to respond naturally in emergency. I have been a Judo club coach and a kongfu master for 25+ years. Take a step is better than doing nothing.

[Outlawcatgirl]

It doesn't matter if they're stronger. Strength isn't everything. You don't necessarily have to be that tough, you just have to outmaneuver them.

[getaneducationnow1]

strength don't matter much when the concussive force of a palm fist reach your head, women are not so weak like ants, any women over 5' will be able to produce enough concussive force with a palm fist

[conor92]

....and the ever faithful knee to the balls prevails again...

[scopeophile]

of course, there is another method when some asshole is pawing at you, look him in the eye (he'll think you like it - keep the eye contact) smile, gently put your hand on his, then pinch his thumb between your thumb and first finger and yank it towards the wrist of his hand. there should be a crunching noise like when you pull a chicken leg and he will indeed squeal like a small child on Halloween.

[skate613]

Damn that's harsh...i'll try not to be that asshole

[mtlkay]

thanks for posting this!

[ProfIkeBear]

Nicely done ladies. Ike Bear, Black Dragon Kung-fu

[realchix]

i wish they could show your videos to females AND males in school so girls or boys will not get raped by alpha-males

[JianChuanTaiChi]

Vicious attacks. But I she lost her handbag to him in the end..lol

[brazenkaine]

very good stuff, but jaysus the music, 100% distracting and cheezy

[brucebuddha]

thanks... : )

[SagaraSouske]

oww that's gotta hurt

[germanicelt]

This is good stuff. My girlfriend learned something like this and used it on an attacker, a big thug, a few years ago - and won.

[ssips720]

yeahhhhh u go girl

yo dont fuck with women. they can kill u

[MickealFreaks]

All girls and ALL GIRLS GLOBAL should know this tricks it aint fun 2 get raped or hitted..........

[robertredbeard]

Wow, I am impressed!

I don't see much good self defense video. But this is pretty good stuff.

I noticed your techniques used suprise skill and violence. Very good. And you used autonomic reactions very well.

Good explanation of footwork too.

[SirRobbie888]

Excellent thanks for posting. I try to teach my wife and daughter self-defence but they responded better watching this - a small woman showing "how to be effective".