TheDevilAside Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 ...he said he'd be able to handle himself better in a fight than before. After 9 months of training, I wouldn't consider that such a radical assumption. "If you're going through hell, keep going." - Sir Winston Churchill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krunchyfrogg Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 To me this is not having more confidence. To me this is having too much confidence. In 9 months of training you still don't know a thing about fighting. That's something completely different then sparring in a dojo. An attitude like this could get you in a lot of trouble. Don't get me wrong, I do not go around looking for trouble. As a matter of fact, the only time I almost got into a fight (it was about a month ago), I ended up talking the guy out of it (he was high on coke and drunk). I didn't threaten him at all, I just said something to the effect of "do you really want to get into trouble here in public? Those security guards will kick all of us out, and our friends too. Let's just forget this whole thing ever happened." Again, I never go out looking for trouble, nor do I have any misconceptions that I could kick anybody's butt. I just know that, if I were to be attacked, that I'd be better prepared than I would be 9 months ago. Period, end. Anyway, I came back to this site today to edit my post, as I didn't think it got my point across the way I wanted (too late to edit now!). I was going to take out the "people take note of me" comment, and replace it with "I don't get ignored" or something to that effect. I used to walk around with slumped shoulders, with no confidence in myself at all. "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives."-- Jackie Robinson"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Warlock Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 I'm glad to know you're allowing yourself to receive respect. With a login name like that, you deserve it. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krunchyfrogg Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 LoL!!! "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives."-- Jackie Robinson"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted June 2, 2004 Author Share Posted June 2, 2004 Respect. Another aspect I've noticed as well. I find I'm being respectful to those around me a little more. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hi Cathal, I completely agree with you. Although I can't say how is has changed my life because it has always been a part of my life, I can say that it is a big part of who I am today. These changes are common and are some of the wonders of the Martial Arts Journey. I hope you continue to notice these positive changes. Best of luck in you MA. https://www.aacd.info"Be like the essense of water" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davantalus Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I might mention the physical pay-off of training, but the gains aren't as great as I've found swimming is for my body. Same with the alertness; that came from being observant. The benefit that I've been very interested in is this - I can walk into a room or store now and people will look up and notice my presence. ...and it's not because I'm getting more cute! Am I just nuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 Thanks Shawn, I appreciate it. Davantalus, you're not crazy LOL I've noticed it as well. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random_Player Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Doing a MA, it has motivated me to start working out and streching much more than i used to, i just want to progress and learn as much as i can, its like i dont wanna waste any time. [/b] AndyShukokai - White Belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted June 24, 2004 Author Share Posted June 24, 2004 Yeah I know what you mean. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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