Krav Maga is a self defense system that has its origin from Israel. The system is a hand-to-hand combat system for the military and street fighting. This self defense system teaches some very good basics that can be applied to most self defense situation.
Krav Maga can be learned quickly by the mass. Once learned and put in the appropriate flight time, (practice time) anyone can become proficient. The Israeli approach is when you have to defend yourself, you go on the offensive quickly and decisively.
Here is a short video on Krav Maga self defense for women, enjoy!!