That’s one of the most common question I get in my self-defense classes.  And I think women are very comfortable asking me, as I’m usually the shortest in the room.

Well, here’s a story of a 74 year old woman fighting off a young, strapping six footer. 

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/85934442.html

As I’ve mentioned (over and over), persistence is one of the keys in effective defense.  And Grandma sure had that!