I think that the good thing about modern self-defense (and most of you will probably agree with me) is that we can actually the fit the techniques to conform to our body-types and not the other way around. In the old days of martial arts, it was true that our instructors always told us "a technique has to be done as such or in this manner or that", but modern-day seasoned practitioners know better. We all come in different shapes and sizes and nowadays both men and women are practicing martial arts (unlike in my day when Jujitsu and MMA classes were predominately male). All in all, I just think it's a good idea to find the right techniques for you, whether you be short and stocky, tall and lean, male or female.
Stay safe, and keep on practicing.
Stay safe, and keep on practicing.
