Even though this workshop focuses on stopping violence against women, I was surprised that I had learned a lot as a man. I always thought that our arm is the most important tool of self-defense because that is where we have the most strength. However, with self-defense, skill played a more critical role than strength. I was asked by Kyaw Thein to demonstrate this. Although I wrapped my arm around her as hard as I could, she can still skillfully escaped a body lock from me and gave me an attack, which I immediately fell on the ground.

This workshop has been a unique experience for me. I have realized that self-defense is regardless of gender. Anyone can learn some basic self-defense techniques to protect ourselves in dangerous situations.