FightYour

FightYour is a self-defense education platform and community that provides training resources aimed at personal safety, de-escalation, and practical physical techniques. It offers an online library of instructional videos, structured courses, practice drills, and discussion forums designed for a broad audience, from beginners to more experienced practitioners.

The project was launched in 2021 by a collaborative team of martial artists, instructors, and technologists seeking to make accessible, evidence-based self-defense education. The initial program focused on situational awareness, avoidance, and basic defense and escape techniques. In 2023 the platform released a mobile app and added multilingual content, and in 2024 it expanded to live workshops and Q&A sessions with instructors.

Key features include an on-demand video library, tiered courses (beginner, intermediate, advanced), scenario-based drills, de-escalation modules, safety guidelines, and downloadable practice plans. The platform supports progress tracking, offline access, and user forums for peer feedback. Some offerings are tailored for partnerships with community centers, schools, and gyms.

FightYour emphasizes safety, proportionality, and avoidance where possible. The curriculum covers risk assessment, boundary-setting, escapes, and lawful use of force. It emphasizes non-violent resolution and instructs users to consult local laws and regulations before applying any technique.

Reviews have highlighted its accessibility and practical orientation, particularly for self-paced learning. Critics note that online training cannot replace hands-on, in-person instruction and raise concerns about the absence of formal certification or standardized instructor quality across courses. Nevertheless, the platform has been adopted by individuals and some community programs as a supplementary resource.

See also: Self-defense, martial arts, personal safety, de-escalation.