MartialArthur Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 On many of the threads there is much posted about the effectiveness or lack of effectiveness of a martial art. Of course I like having the ability to fight and defend myself, but I personally have never gotten into a street fight as an adult and prefer not to. Even if I did get into a fight, I think it's more likely to be a guy at a bar throwing a haymaker or trying to tackle me rather than squaring off against a skilled fighter. I train more to stay in shape and stay focused. Since my school is in a suburban community, most of my students are here to work out and be challenged, but I don't think they actually get into street fights either.I'm interested to know how many people train because they actually need to because they fight often or live/work in a dangerous area where they feel threatened, and how many train just because they like the training... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 If I never even came close to getting in a fight in my life, and I was 7 feet tall, 320 lbs with the quickness of a cat, I'd still practice MA.I just like it.Respectfully,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holland Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I agree with Sohan. Even if we lived in a utopia where no one ever fought, it would still be worth it to train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordtariel Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I don't truly expect I'll be in a situation where I'll need to fight, but if I do I plan on being perpared. I mainly do it for the conditioning though. There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefeather Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 There was a pretty good thread with lots of great responses on this topic already:http://karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=25451&highlight=rain&sid=22592c0723c148f2b58346be869facffEnjoy,David "Between genius and insanity, there lies a fine line. I like to think of it as the tip of the diving board."-An anonymous insane genius"Fight I, not as one that beateth the air" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartialArthur Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 There was a pretty good thread with lots of great responses on this topic already: http://karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=25451&highlight=rain&sid=22592c0723c148f2b58346be869facff Yes, that was a good thread. I am interested in the numbers, hence the poll... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 My 2 main reasons for training are fitness and self defence, plus i enjoy it. Never been in a real fight, but like some others said, if i was ever in a situation where i needed to protect myself i like to know i have the ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebff Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 For fitness mainly, I live in a very safe uni. When I used to live in a dangerous area I didn't train and didn't really think about training. Also I think you become truer to yourself when you're faced with somebody pouding you (or your pads ). Can't pretend against a shin kick thrown by a guy twice your size! It's a nice break from everyday life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockmeister Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 well I like the workout, its great excersize and it's also fun. But also I work in a dangerous environment (corrections) so it's also good to have some good self defense skills. "You know the best thing about pain? It let's you know you're not dead yet!"http://geshmacheyid.forumotion.com/f14-self-defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 the funny thing is that most people have never been in a serious fight after they reach adulthood. Many will never have one. I started training because I was six and impressionable - I was watching kung fu theater on tv. Now, 22 years later, I compete, and I work part time in a club bar as a bouncer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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