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To prove my thesis. Why else? You all said it never happens and I went out and proved it in my area. Many of you made a generalization saying O I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THAT and well in the one day I told a few people and the first thing they said is wow he must be tough. Another thing is whitewarlock I didn't dismis all that you said. I wrote in that I doubt the article wished to start a contact vs noncontact war, ect I already posted what I said before I don't wish to keep repeating.

see the point of the article was not to start a full contact vs non contact war. It was to point out that if you train for fitness reasons, realize your limitations. I never stated my school is the most dominant. Never once, I'm just proud of my dojo and for any one to try to tell me to denounce my pride is foolish. I might be generalizing but everytime i tell some one my Sensei is a black belt immediatly they state wow he must be tough. For people to make statements such as " I have never seen that situation" they are also generalizing. There are many dojos that are out there trying to become successful and they have the right to. But be honest with yourself if your in one of those school that strive to be successful and subject one to a curriculum of fitness goals. To better one self is always great but once again no your limits. I'd like everyone if they could to go to https://www.easternsunhealthandfitness.com/media.php The reason is white warlock made a statement before and I'd defy any one to see the first video and EVER call my Sensei a couch potato. Osu

I don't know what planet you live on but in the one I'm in many local TKD black belts walk around thinking that they are the most dominant force. You are making a generalization as well when saying you've never heard of any one do that. Also the man who wrote the article is not a couch potato. He's a multi time regional, state, and national champion in arts such as jiu jitsu, koshiki, and full contact arts. So Warlock for you to say that made no sense at all. IF you look around at the numerous amount of black belts in the world you will see a good portion have a ora that they think they can do what they want. If you say you've NEVER seen it then you are ignoring whats out there.

I have not once bragged or suggested my style is dominant. D.M. like you said, " there is a difference between opening and maintaining a debate and blowing your own trumpet". You are trying accuse me of doing so when I'm giving my opinion. In a way you seem like you wish to be a defender of any one who doesn't like the article. If you don't like the article comment thats fine, this is an opinion, but when you make accusations that I'm a braggart and i denounce all styles then you are the ignorant one for twisting thoughts. If you wish to twist what's said thats fine but don't expect everyone to think your right. I will comment on one more part. Yes I've started this twice but everyone wishes to go into a fued. A well put together topic must start with some one willing to speek their mind. This section is called Combative Arts. Do you expect anything less? I never said any one is not a real fighter, but one who open minded will understand the article and not take offense.

For you to say this article is ignorant is showing how you wish to find problems with everything one reads. The article is explaining how a Black Belt could bring false hope to those who don't experience factors outside their sports related or non contact arts. It also states that if you take those arts to improve yourself then by all means do it. But don't put false faith in what is not preparing you for self defense. If you truly are a full contact practionar you should have seen the article for its true meaning, which is not to offend any one. As a martial arts community we must be educated and prepared for what is out there. I think the article clearly explains false hope can be a downfall.

Why your black belt could get you in trouble – I love it when I here people talking about how tough someone must be because they are a “Black Belt.” 2 words define a person as tough and deadly in the minds of the untrained and even many that do carry that rank. What is the truth in the myth of the “Black Belt”? For most there is no truth in a black belt equaling street lethal or even street safe. In the United States the majority of martial arts practitioners practice non-contact systems or sportive systems. These ways are far removed from combat and street survival. In actuality these arts do more of a disservice then good in terms of reality combat outside of the dojo. In the dojo we have rules and etiquette. We care about our partner’s safety and our own. We have seniors that control our environment and provide us with what we need to better ourselves along our way. Out of the dojo there are no rules to protect us from certain individuals. The grounds for combat are not defined and the field is not always even. No weight classes, no skill divisions, no seniors to help us – just the reality of violence that an assailant brings with them. Non-contact training may make you feel great in the dojo and more confident about yourself due to the struggle to achieve but it does not prepare you for the reality of a bare knuckle punch or the destructive power of a weapon. Because you can absorb the blow of a padded fist or foot in training does not mean you are ready for bone o­n bone contact from a focused individual. When you believe you are prepared and are then faced with the reality that you are not can shut you down and get you killed in the real world. You do not have time to learn when you are being beaten o­n the street. You either fight or run if you can. I have seen 1st hand how people freeze when faced with the reality that their training has not been for survival but self improvement. There is nothing wrong with training to better yourself but we all must be honest and know the limitations to what we do. Any teacher who tells you that they are preparing you for combat thru non-contact training or sportive training is lying to you or even worse – passing o­n untested false truths that have been handed down to them. Most have never tested what they practice outside of the dojo – that is a good thing. I do not advocate instructors picking fights o­n the street to see if what they do works but I do want to see instructors being honest with their students. Teach your students what you wish but be honest about its purpose and ultimate goal. If you are teaching true real world survival skills great! But if you are teaching a way that is more geared toward sport and personal growth be honest with yourself and your students about it. The world has changed in many ways but at the same time it has stayed the same. We are less violent o­n a whole in America but we still have the threat of violence in our daily lives. The violence is as modern as we are. We are faced with weapons, drugs, and skilled assailants. Most of our martial arts have stayed in the past and are not prepared for today’s violence. Accept the reality of your training. Question the validity of your way in a real world situation. Don’t believe you are greater then you are – the truth could get you in trouble! OSU! Brian Wright This article taken from https://www.realfightingdojo.com

Why your black belt could get you in trouble – I love it when I here people talking about how tough someone must be because they are a “Black Belt.” 2 words define a person as tough and deadly in the minds of the untrained and even many that do carry that rank. What is the truth in the myth of the “Black Belt”? For most there is no truth in a black belt equaling street lethal or even street safe. In the United States the majority of martial arts practitioners practice non-contact systems or sportive systems. These ways are far removed from combat and street survival. In actuality these arts do more of a disservice then good in terms of reality combat outside of the dojo. In the dojo we have rules and etiquette. We care about our partner’s safety and our own. We have seniors that control our environment and provide us with what we need to better ourselves along our way. Out of the dojo there are no rules to protect us from certain individuals. The grounds for combat are not defined and the field is not always even. No weight classes, no skill divisions, no seniors to help us – just the reality of violence that an assailant brings with them. Non-contact training may make you feel great in the dojo and more confident about yourself due to the struggle to achieve but it does not prepare you for the reality of a bare knuckle punch or the destructive power of a weapon. Because you can absorb the blow of a padded fist or foot in training does not mean you are ready for bone o­n bone contact from a focused individual. When you believe you are prepared and are then faced with the reality that you are not can shut you down and get you killed in the real world. You do not have time to learn when you are being beaten o­n the street. You either fight or run if you can. I have seen 1st hand how people freeze when faced with the reality that their training has not been for survival but self improvement. There is nothing wrong with training to better yourself but we all must be honest and know the limitations to what we do. Any teacher who tells you that they are preparing you for combat thru non-contact training or sportive training is lying to you or even worse – passing o­n untested false truths that have been handed down to them. Most have never tested what they practice outside of the dojo – that is a good thing. I do not advocate instructors picking fights o­n the street to see if what they do works but I do want to see instructors being honest with their students. Teach your students what you wish but be honest about its purpose and ultimate goal. If you are teaching true real world survival skills great! But if you are teaching a way that is more geared toward sport and personal growth be honest with yourself and your students about it. The world has changed in many ways but at the same time it has stayed the same. We are less violent o­n a whole in America but we still have the threat of violence in our daily lives. The violence is as modern as we are. We are faced with weapons, drugs, and skilled assailants. Most of our martial arts have stayed in the past and are not prepared for today’s violence. Accept the reality of your training. Question the validity of your way in a real world situation. Don’t believe you are greater then you are – the truth could get you in trouble! OSU! Brian Wright This article taken from https://www.realfightingdojo.com

see what I was giving was my opinion to most non contact which train for fitness reasons instead of preparation for defending one. Many factors play into the situation which Sevenstar noted. My point wasn't an argument but opinion and I noticed only one person got angry. Thanks to those who just swy I wanted more opinions. Now going on

I don't know when I did say I was this amazing thing Dlopez but I'm just giving my opinion considering it just happened to my friend who is a bb in tkd. Also people never in contact situations cannot respond as prepared as those who are. Thats what I was saying but you wanted to take the role of amazing intellectual who defends those not even insulted.

I think just about everyone has had a friend who is a black belt in a point sparring art. Then one day trouble occurs in real life and they get a thrashing. Your friend was so quick to fight because he/she overlooked their abilities. When you don't train full contact you won't be ready for the harsh reality of pain. I feel as if most people are scared to get hurt and expect to use their abilites for defense purposes. If one cannot deal with reality then they are in denial. I think arts such as full contact karate(kyokushin, enshin, takemichikaikan), thai boxing, and the many grappling arts prepare students for the harsh reality. Give me your opinions. For an article on the subject go to https://www.realfightingdojo.com and go to news and read on.

Just wanted to see does any one here train in a contact style such as full contact karate or thai boxing? Just wanted to see if any one wanted to share their history in arts with contact involved. I'll start it off, I study Takemichikaikan karate(branch off seidokaikan-which made k-1) and Muay Thai. Check out my schools website at https://www.realfightingdojo.com