Have you as a woman ever had to use self defense?

Question

I am 5' tall and was wondering if I took those self defense classes for women, if it would work for me. Have any women out there ever been in a situation where they've had to use what they learned and if so, did it work just like it should?

Answer 1

My best self defense move was slamming the door in a guys face and calling the cops. I take martial arts for sport and fun, but it does get you in shape in case you need to run like h**l.