Cocky Martial Artist

[kyokushin_coe]

what makes many of us that study the martial arts so cocky, and full of ourselves? I posted a video on UTUBE of a board break i did, i got a response from this "highly skilled kicking specialist" who informed me that the kick was useless, slow, and he was 100% sure that i would not work on a trained martial artist.

now guys not being critical but what makes us think that one style is superior to the other, or our abilities are superior to someone else.

i have seen many martial artist get the crap beat out of them by ordinary guys on the street who did not follow the you swing and i counter method taught in many of our dojo's

i believe that a cocky attitude will get you hurt, because you are not cautious enough to walk away , stay out of certian places, or underestimating the guy you may be about to fight.

i have had 2 real street combats in wich i was blessed to walk away, but does that mean i am invincible, NO

lets stay humble , and train to be ready for anything if we can and train to know when to walk away

this guy is a so called kicking specialist whatever that means what if you are overwhelmed by a guy who knows how to really fight and fight dirty. this guy stays within punching range, and jabs,you hooks you fights you very dirty ,or throws you to the ground and his friends stomp your guts out will being a black belty kicking specialist with a cocky attitude help you then No

[Sohan]

No art and no fighter is invincible. I could get my tail handed to me by a green belt if I'm not careful, and I know some 5th and 6th dans of various styles that I can wipe up the floor with, and even that isn't for sure given a particular time, day, and situation.

Though there are those who say cockiness is a sign of insecurity, I actually believe it is a sign of ignorance. One who has truly experienced or is at least consciously aware of the physical danger that exists at the hands of others will never be overconfident in any situation nor with any particular martial style.

With respect,

Sohan

[patusai]

Though there are those who say cockiness is a sign of insecurity, I actually believe it is a sign of ignorance. One who has truly experienced or is at least consciously aware of the physical danger that exists at the hands of others will never be overconfident in any situation nor with any particular martial style.

With respect,

Sohan

I agree FWIW

[bushido_man96]

You have to take these things with a grain of salt, and don't let them get you riled up like that. I understand that it is upsetting that you pull something off that makes you feel good about yourself, and then someone goes and runs you down in some way. Just ignore these people, and feel good about what you accomplished.

And I echo your setiments about being humble, and I try to be so myself. Sometimes, I think I am too humble, and don't give myself enough credit, or shirk the credit that others give me.

[Aodhan]

what makes many of us that study the martial arts so cocky, and full of ourselves? I posted a video on UTUBE of a board break i did, i got a response from this "highly skilled kicking specialist" who informed me that the kick was useless, slow, and he was 100% sure that i would not work on a trained martial artist.

And of course, this "highly skilled kicking specialist" presented his credentials, right?

Especially on the internet, there are many people who will try to tear others down to make themselves appear bigger, moreso when it is something they themselves can't do.

I wouldn't worry too much about it unless Chuck Norris or similar appears at your door and says "Hey, dude, that kick won't work in real life".

Aodhan

[ninjanurse]

Ego.

[Brandon Fisher]

I would like to know who this kicking specialist is? You can PM me if you like.

Anyway there are people that just have the ego their and training just feeds it instead of humbles it. Sorry to say that but its reality.

Sohan makes some very good points as usual though and I agree with him.

[Red J]

what makes many of us that study the martial arts so cocky, and full of ourselves? I posted a video on UTUBE of a board break i did, i got a response from this "highly skilled kicking specialist" who informed me that the kick was useless, slow, and he was 100% sure that i would not work on a trained martial artist.

And of course, this "highly skilled kicking specialist" presented his credentials, right?

Especially on the internet, there are many people who will try to tear others down to make themselves appear bigger, moreso when it is something they themselves can't do.

I wouldn't worry too much about it unless Chuck Norris or similar appears at your door and says "Hey, dude, that kick won't work in real life".

Aodhan

Bingo...When you put things out there on cyber space for all to see, you are going to attract trolls and keyboard warriors. Looks like you landed one hook, line and sinker. Maybe you can contract with the KF staff, they do a good job keeping out the riff-raff.

[IcemanSK]

what makes many of us that study the martial arts so cocky, and full of ourselves? I posted a video on UTUBE of a board break i did, i got a response from this "highly skilled kicking specialist" who informed me that the kick was useless, slow, and he was 100% sure that i would not work on a trained martial artist.

And of course, this "highly skilled kicking specialist" presented his credentials, right?

Especially on the internet, there are many people who will try to tear others down to make themselves appear bigger, moreso when it is something they themselves can't do.

I wouldn't worry too much about it unless Chuck Norris or similar appears at your door and says "Hey, dude, that kick won't work in real life".

Aodhan

Bingo...When you put things out there on cyber space for all to see, you are going to attract trolls and keyboard warriors. Looks like you landed one hook, line and sinker. Maybe you can contract with the KF staff, they do a good job keeping out the riff-raff.

In my highly skilled opinion, you hit the nail on the head

[Shotokan-kez]

Kicking specialist or not, no-one has the right to put anyone down! Sheer arrogance and ignorance and no respect at all.