05-31-2003, 07:48 AM | #161 |
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I agree with you there Eärniel. Going to MA classes doesn't nessesarily mean that you want to become Bruce Lee. When training once a week you'd get a little extra confidence as well as getting a little into shape (once a week may not proove sufficient though to get into real shape, but it might be enough to ease your mind in a rather hasty and rushing everyday-life). One thing that also is nice about MA is that its classes isn't age-sorted that heavily. There are children, youth and grownups classes where I live. Grownups being from 18 to ->, so I practise with people that are over 60 years of age! What amazes me is their ability to actually do a lot of the same things us 20 year old students do, and one of them has even astma!
What is the most important in my opinion when exercising, is to do so because it is fun. Martial Arts is a lot more fun then going to the gym and lift weights!
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05-31-2003, 01:26 PM | #162 |
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Yes older students tend not to have egos nor rely on strength and so focus on the technique which is the key in any martial art. As for the remarks about low kicking, Bruce Lee said this ages ago and it still holds true. In a fight you will always kick lower than you train so go for waist high and you'll have a better chance of groin, shin, thigh damage to your opponent.
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06-01-2003, 06:21 PM | #163 |
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I can't work this quote business, but Arat-Falthion on page 8 reckons that "MA isn't handy (for the normal human being) in a streetfight" unless you're around a black belt. So what's the point of self-defence if it doesn't work? Or does someone want to comment on this? The little I've learned so far seems pretty handy (in its measure, of course), and the style has been made more suitable to Europeans rather than the typical oriental build.
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06-01-2003, 06:43 PM | #164 |
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Well I thought the same thing too! I wanted my son to take karate to learn some self control, and pick up some self defense skills! That's why I now ask....what will a "macho" little boy get out of it? He thinks learning karate would be "cool"! Maybe the wrestling would be better?
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06-01-2003, 06:47 PM | #165 |
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Karate or something similar would probably be better for self-control, I would think, than wrestling. Get him on it while he thinks it's cool, I say.
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Self control! Oh my God! He needs buckets of that, the little precious darlin! Well, I'll decide sometime this week.
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06-01-2003, 08:30 PM | #167 |
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there are always gangs and local lock ups to teach street effectiveness during periods when you're not behind bard.
values take longer to embed themselves into someoes brain pattern but do much more positive things over time.
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Yes, ofcurse you might hurt your opponent(s), but your odds for getting out of there unharmed and victorious is minimal. You do learn to hit vital spots, and you do learn techniques to block, dodge and counter attacks, you even learn to fight several people and armed people. Never the less, if this is going to work effectivly you'd have to practise it into the pure reaction of the mind, working it into the unconsiousness, and that takes time and a lot of hard work. Because people don't go to fighting classes doesn't meen they can't puch, kick, throw, lock. Taking classes like this will help the "normal" learners confidense and might help from seriouse injury, but it does not meen this person can go around and kick away on whatever comes his/her way. Only Steven Segal can fight twenty people without getting hit even once But seriously, is this the most importen thing when learning MA? In my opinion the fysical as well as mental training is by far the most important. You get in good shape, you learn (hopefully) to control your temper, you become more tolerant and calm to people eyeing you or speaking harshly to you (because you have the confidense needed to face them and talk yourself out of it). After I started MA I got this good feeling inside, and this wasn't because I thought I could kick ass, but because MA do indeed have a healing power on people. I'd say, get your kids into MA as soon as possible. It will do them good! I believe arts like Karate is a good art to let a kid start in (you learn punches, kicks and throws. A little of everything (correct me if I am totaly wrong here)), then, as they grow older, they might deside to go to another art that fit their likings and desire better. I know this former karate kid that went to Thai boxing right after he got his karate blackbelt, simply because he wanted to get tougher and to strengthen his body more then the karate lessons provided (I do not know what form of karate this was). Oh well... remember, this is my opinion on the matter.
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You forgot that it teaches you to RUN. Disable and run.
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But if I ever do come face to face with a guy that is a lot bigger (that's not really difficult, considering my size) or more than one guy I can assure you I won't even think about putting up a fight. I'd do like BoP said: Run.
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Yeh, running is good
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06-03-2003, 11:36 AM | #172 |
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My first principle is "avoid". Disable and run are the next things to do. Basically for self defense I was taught and taught others to learn and be comfortable with no more than three techniques so that you can perform them effortlessly (presuming you aren't a long time student). Most situations can be handled by a)avoiding, b) using one technique and leaving the scene.
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From Bright Lights Film Journal I first met Jackie Chan in 1980, in a crowded coffee shop in the Ding Hoa section of Taipei, Taiwan...Jackie seemed very self-confident, even cocky; so much so that the women accompanying him appeared uneasy. The crowd struggled closer to catch a glimpse of the greatest actor in Chinese film since the legendary Bruce Lee, and Jackie's two bodyguards had to push them aside to clear a path. Jackie just laughed; he seemed not to notice the crowd.... He has since then cultivated a persona of nice guy.
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06-21-2003, 10:39 PM | #174 |
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People who study MA are humans are human just like anyone else.
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Eventhough Spock can be a Onara atama at times. I have to agree here. Though I might a few more than 3. I am not a profession soldier (or an any kind of soldier for that matter) Do not have the time to train to be a professional warrior. For self defense devoid of any spiritaul underpennings just the biological imperative of self preservation "hand full" of techniques would seem adequate.
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06-21-2003, 11:06 PM | #176 |
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I think what prompted me to start this thread was the response to the UFC.
I reads so many articles with martial arts some quite well known saying that they would do this and that. I was shocked by the "over confidence" of these well known artists.
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06-22-2003, 12:22 AM | #178 |
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So if someone suddenly and randomly attacks your wife and children, then running would be the best way to defend them?? You don't always have the option to run. Not all situations merit running. Have you ever been suddenly and violently attacked?? I never said running is wrong, I said that it's not always an option. All you can do is train for a situation which is just as much mental as physical As far as the most effective art....not any one art that's for sure Basically, if it helps to defend yourself learn it. But do understand that not everything out there is good, and effective in a self-defense situation, find the ones that are..they will give the tools necessary to succed on the street, without it you have nothing
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by afro-elf
[B]General thoughts So if someone suddenly and randomly attacks your wife and children, then running would be the best way to defend them??THIS PRESUMES I AM PRESENT? FIRST TRY TO DEFLECT THE ATTACT OR ATTACKERS; FIND OUT WHAT THEIR OBJECTIVE IS. BARING THAT STRIKE OUT AT THE FIRST AND CLOSEST PERSON LAYING T HEM OUT ACROSS THE FIELD OF FOLLOWERS. USE TECHNIQUES THAT INCAPACITATE NOT JUST INJURE OR YOU'LL BE FIGHTING THESE PEOPLE OVER AGAIN VERY SHORTLY. WHEN FACED WITH A WALL OR A BLOCKED EXCAPE ROUTE YOU MUST DEVISE A WAY THROUGH, A WAY AROUND OR DECIDE TO MAKE YOUR STAND AND TAKE ANY MEASURE NECESSARY TO DESTROY THOSE WHO COME AT YOU THOUGH IT MAY MEAN INJURY TO BOTH SIDES. NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO INTERFERE IN YOUR DAILY LIVES IF THEY BE HONESTLY BEING PERSUED. *Avoid, distract, injure, mame, break, kill. Those are the orde and the options open in such scenarios.
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