Martial Arts for WHO and WHY

Martial Arts, combat sports, being fight fit…Who can/should do them and WHY? We teach kids to swim so they don’t drown, but how do humans learn to defend and protect themselves on land? Who and what teaches adults and future adults not to be bullies, and/or how to handle bullying? Who and what teaches discipline, respect, courage, self-confidence, self-esteem, overcoming challenges and obstacles? Who and what teaches how to defend and protect the weak?