I've never hit a woman, and I'm 99.99% sure I never will(because I wouldn't unless I had to defend myself or a loved one from eminent danger). I will say that I don't agree with some of the statements being made about there never being a reason to get physical with a woman or a man significantly smaller than you, especially on the grounds that they can't do damage to you. I used to train MMA, and at 6'1" 220lbs I wasn't huge, but I wasn't small either. I sparred with guys significantly smaller than me all the time that could whip my ass. I'm talking about 5'6" guys fighting at 155lbs. I never sparred with any women because I don't feel comfortable with that, but I guarantee there are plenty of women out there that can do significant damage to full grown men. The people I'm talking about were amateur or semi-pro fighters too. This was a hobby for them, not a job. I find it really hard after that to take anything for granted on the street (I'm a really relaxed guy who can take some insults and walk away because I for the most part simply don't give a damn what some idiot I don't know has to say. Point being I don't think I'm a badass and I'm not out looking for trouble), and if I ever think something is about to go down I'll keep my distance and maybe even my hands up even if the person is way smaller than me. I'm not letting someone throw the first punch or get a free shot at me, because even if they aren't a fighter they can get lucky and land a KO shot, and if they are a fighter, that's what they train to do. Plus I've seen plenty of videos on YouTube of women putting one-hitter quitters on men. Again, I don't condone, and pretty much never would, hit a woman, or be a bully (except to a bully because I hate bullies with a passion), but I disagree that women and smaller people don't pose a threat with their bare hands (and feet, elbows, heads, knees, etc.).