What is the advantages of taking self defense classes?

Question

I would like more then 1 reason apart from the fact that it protects you.

Answer 1

Here are a few good things about learning self-defense:

Fitness and self confidence (higher Self Esteem)

Self Discipline and  Inner Strength,

and off course Fighting Skill..

Answer 2

Self defense.... it's for self defense. Besides, self defense classes are for girls (even though you are a girl, lol). Why not learn a real fighting style?

Answer 3

fitness and confidence... I know you said a reason besides protection, but the knowledge that you can defend yourself changes your entire mindset towards a possible confrontation

its as much mental, perhaps more, than it is physical

Answer 4

fitness, strength, self confidence, fun, meet new people

Answer 5

fitness and self confidence pretty much says it all ...

Answer 6

well my point of view is there isnt a good reason to take a class. get in a dojo and learn something.

Answer 7

s**y !!   I like a woman who can put up a good fight....yeehaw!