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self-defenseIn criminal law, an affirmative defense (e.g., to a murder charge) alleging that the defendant used serious force necessarily for self-protection. The claim of self-defense must normally rely on a reasonable belief that the other party intended to inflict great bodily harm or death and that avoidance by retreating was impossible. See also homicide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1 -- 2) Instructor Spice Williams-Crosby of Van Nuys, above, demonstrates self-defense techniques during the Raise the Bar event at the Paseo Club in Valencia on Saturday morning. Students learn simple self-defense techniques in special physical education periods. The book covers a variety of subjects, including self-defense techniques, stand-up fighting, groundfighting, and a variety of situations in which soldiers may find themselves in combat. |
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