Common SenseSelf-Defensefor Women
A 1985 instructional film. Martial arts expert Garry Wooten shows women how to spot danger, stay out of it, and defend themselves with moves anyone can learn.
- 1985 VHS release
- 43 minutes
- With Garry Wooten
The warm-up on set, 1985.
Preview
Watch the full film — $3
What the film teaches
This film skips the complicated martial arts. It sticks to realistic, common-sense strategies for everyday situations, like walking to your car, going for a jog, or facing an assault.
Garry Wooten demonstrates every technique in a plain, approachable style. Any woman can learn and use them, whatever her size, age, or strength.
- Staying aware of your surroundings
- Simple, effective defensive moves
- Breaking free from holds and grabs
- Using everyday objects as improvised weapons
- Building confidence and assertiveness
Making the film
Patty Mooney and Mark Schulze directed Common Sense Self-Defense for Women in 1985, the year they launched New & Unique Videos. It was one of the label’s first instructional titles and came out on VHS that same year.
Patty also appears on screen in the film.
Patty Mooney in front of the cameras on location.
Cast and crew
- Featuring
- Garry Wooten
- Directed by
- Patty Mooney & Mark Schulze
- Studio
- New & Unique Videos
- Released
- 1985, on VHS
- Run time
- 43 minutes
- Listing
- IMDb
Where you can watch it
Right here. Watch the full film for $3. For schools, community classes, or licensing, contact us.