This Crutch is Getting Old

I just heard this song for the first time tonight.... it is "It Stops Today" by Colbie Caillat
Here are some lyrics...

"No, I, I, I, I, I don't wanna fall when I stand...
I just wanna be the girl I use to be
When I was me and worry free
I know these burdens are my own
But I can't keep on running
No, I just can't keep on running away from here
I know that the only way to beat it is to fight my every fear

I'm not gonna make it 'til I turn around and face it alone
I know that I can't keep on running
No, I just can't keep on running away so it stops today

So here I am, I'm taking my first step
Thought I was losing balance but I caught myself
I kinda like the challenge, no I don't need help
I'm gonna make it past the very start
It's always been the hardest part

But I, I, I, I, I'm gonna stay in control
I must admit this crutch is getting old
I am gonna throw it right out of my hand
I'm finally here, I understand
I know I'll get there on my own
So I can't keep on running
No, I just can't keep on running away from here
I know that the only way to beat it is to fight my every fear."

Fear is something I struggle with everyday... I don't know maybe its normal to have the fears I have...but it would be nice to be rid of them. I want the strong confident women I know is in there...I see more and more of her everyday.... I would just like her to stay forever! And I know if I keep doing what I am doing I can overcome anything! Even my fears!
I have been thinking of taking a self defense class....anyone that reads this hear of anyone going to a self defense class? Is is what we imagine a self defense class to be?