No. Ling Lom is a martial art or combat method that dates back to a time before the Geneva Convention and was created for lawless spaces (e.g. historical war zones). The topic of self-defense is defined by the existence of a constitutional state in which powers are shared and there are rights and laws to which self-protection is also subject. LING LOM goes far beyond that. It is therefore not a type of self-defense per se, but components of the LING LOM can be used excellently for self-defense, while respecting prevailing rights and laws.