80+ Top Blog Post Ideas & Topics For Self-Defense

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 19th, 2023

Looking to write a new Self-Defense blog post but experiencing some writer's block?

Coming up with new blog post topics and content ideas can be time-consuming and daunting.

What's even more challenging is coming up with a great content idea - one that will bring you the right traffic and resonate across your audience.

Writing a great blog post can take hours, days, and sometimes even weeks, so it’s critical that you do your research to ensure your post will reach your intended audience.

In this post, we provide you with:

Self-Defense blog post topics to write about
Self-Defense blogging ideas
Other Self-Defense content ideas
Real-world examples of Self-Defense blogs and topics
Proven tips and strategies on **how to find the right Self-Defense blog ideas.

Self-Defense Blog Post Topics & Categories

Here are a few of the most popular Self-Defense blog post categories and topics to write about:

Self Defense Classes
Unarmed Combat
Armed Combat
Physical Self Defense
Self Defense Training
Relative Defense
Mixed Martial Arts
Self Defense Benefits
Quick Fix Items
Firearms
Weapons
Self Defense for Women
Street Fight Tactics
Self Defence Against Weapons

Different Blog Post Types (& How To Use Them)

How-to-guide content

How-to-guides are a great way to share insight and knowledge across your audience.

These guides are informative and teach your reader how to complete a given task using step-by-step instructions.

The more value and answers you bring to your reader, the more they are likely to return to your site and, eventually, turn into a customer. Here a few things to remember when writing your "how-to-guide:"

Write directly to your reader with clear and concise instructions
Identify the logical order of your instructions and use numbered lists
Use headings and bold to identify key stages in your step-by-step guide
Use photos and videos as much as possible to provide context to your reader

List-based content

Lists are a great way to consolidate information and provide your user with a quick and simple read.

For those that want a quick answer or don’t have time to read a long article, lists are a great way to quickly answer your searcher's query.

List content is great for driving traffic to your blog, and they are often quick to create.

Other blog post types

There are various other blog post styles you can use to create content.

When you combine a mix of different blog post styles into your content strategy, you create an engaging experience for your audience.

Here are some other blog post styles you should consider experimenting with:

Ebooks
Infographics
Video content
Case studies
Interviews or Q&A's

How-To-Guide Self-Defense Blog Post Ideas

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How to teach your kids to
How to avoid injury during your training
The ultimate guide to Krav Maga training
How to learn self-defense through solo training
How to use your adrenaline in self-defense
How to use your hand and feet as self-defense against your attacker
How to survive an active shooter
How to properly react to a gun
How to improve your self-defense skills
How to recognize a threat
Guide on proper execution of elbow strike
How to stay safe in crowded places
How to select the best knife self-defense for you
How to teach self-defense for the seniors
How to learn Taekwondo
How to use a hat for self-defense
How to safely escape from your aggressor
An ultimate guide to cardio kickboxing training
How to defend yourself from a robbery
Guide on learning the best self-defense moves for women
How to properly use self-defense against bullying
Guide on selecting the proper and best self-defense tools for teenagers
How to create an opportunity to safely escape when your opponent holds you down
How to effectively use pressure points in self-defense situations
Guide on how to protect yourself from assailant without using a weapon

Learn more about starting a self defense school:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a self defense school?
-> Pros and cons of a self defense school

Need inspiration?

-> Other self defense school success stories
-> Marketing ideas for a self defense school

Other resources

List-based content style

Lists are a great way to consolidate information and provide your user with a quick and simple read.

For those that want a quick answer or don’t have time to read a long article, lists are a great way to quickly answer your searcher's query.

List content is great for driving traffic to your blog, and they are often quick to create.

List-Based Self-Defense Content Ideas

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20 self-defense tactics for kids
5 tips to avoid beating up by bullies
10 tips to learn self-defense faster
5 self-defense against a knife attack
10 hand-carry self-defense devices for women
7 myths about women self-defense
10 simple yet effective self-defense
8 basic self-defense to save yourself
10 myths about martial arts
100+ self-defense tips and advice from an expert
12 weapons for self-defense that should be in your bag
5 daily habits you should do to improve your self-defense skills
List of benefits of online martial arts training
20 quick self-defense tips to keep you safe when danger strikes
5 must-have attitudes to overpower your opponent without hurting them physically
5 ways for women to safely escape from dangerous situations
8 self-defense moves that can send attackers away
List of basic self-defense postures
3 ways on how to safely get out of the car and safely escape from your attacker unnoticed
5 useful tips about self-defense
Different types of stun guns you can use as self-defense
5 tips for improving your chances of surviving violent situations
4 techniques on becoming a woman of steel
7 tips for teens to easily learn the basic combat self-defense
5 common-sense self-defense that you can use in different situations

Google search is a great (and free) tool for finding a content type and topic.

You can actually use google autocomplete to see what people are searching for:

2. Find Blog Post Ideas Through Competitors and Useful Websites

A great way to find content types is by seeing what your competitors with similar audiences are doing.

There are a few different ways you can do this:

Manually going through different websites to see what others are writing about
Use a tool like ahrefs to see top-performing websites and topics

3. Find Content Ideas Using Google Search Console

Google search console is a great and free way to see what your audience is searching for:

4. Make Sure You Can Perform Well For The Content

Just because your audience is searching for something, doesn’t always mean you can win for that content.

Consider looking at existing search results and other top-performing websites. Then, ask yourself a few questions:

Are these top-performing sites massive businesses? If so, what would it take to rank for something like this?
Is the existing content in the search results good quality?
Are there ways that I can improve this content type? (ie. adding photos, videos, optimizing keywords, making the posts longer and more valuable to the reader, etc)

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