Content Warning: In this episode, we do discuss domestic violence in detail. Please take care when listening. 

The rate of men killing women in Australia is alarmingly high, with now one woman being violently murdered every four days. Three women were allegedly murdered in the space of 48 hours this past week. 

One thing that pops up time and time again is how women can better protect themselves against these men. But would learning self defence actually help? 

In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at the pros and cons of taking matters into your own hands when it comes to protecting yourself, and how martial arts might just help to bring down the heartbreaking statistics. 

If you, or someone you know needs help, call 1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732

Click here to support the Pink Belt Project

Mamamia's charity partner Rize Up also needs your help to help women and children start again after leaving a domestic violence situation

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Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: 

Kristy Hitchens - Founder of the Pink Belt Project

Producers: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Kally Rintoul

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Content Warning: In this episode, we do discuss domestic violence in detail. Please take care when listening. 
The rate of men killing women in Australia is alarmingly high, with now one woman being violently murdered every four days. Three women were allegedly murdered in the space of 48 hours this past week. 
One thing that pops up time and time again is how women can better protect themselves against these men. But would learning self defence actually help? 
In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at the pros and cons of taking matters into your own hands when it comes to protecting yourself, and how martial arts might just help to bring down the heartbreaking statistics. 
If you, or someone you know needs help, call 1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732
<a href="https://www.pinkbelt.com.au/">Click here</a> to support the Pink Belt Project
Mamamia's charity partner <a href="https://www.rizeup.com.au/">Rize Up</a> also needs your help to help women and children start again after leaving a domestic violence situation
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With thanks to: 
Kristy Hitchens - Founder of the Pink Belt Project
Producers: Claire Murphy 
Executive Producer: Kally Rintoul Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?

Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.

It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
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It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Women Shouldn't Need To Learn Self Defence, But Should We?

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