Unarmed self-defense or Self Protection involves the use of your body's natural weapons which includes the hands, elbows, feet, and knees, as well as the head and a good bit of courage. These are hard body surfaces that, when used properly, can cause an attacker to desist in the attack, and cause severe pain, and can inflict serious damage to many parts of the body. unarmed self-defense isn't confined only to martial arts, There are many combat sports and fighting systems that can inflict damage to an attacker and keep you safe.
The most important weapon you have will be your mindset because you have to train the mind as much as the body, you need to train the mind to be able to switch to the fighting mode when the need arises. and you need to be able to switch off just as quickly. Training the mind is just as important as training the body.