bushido_man96 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 This used to be something that happened more often in the West. The old man would take the kids out in the yard, or the basement, or into the garage, and teach them the "basics" of fighting. Keep your hands up, punch straight out, etc., etc. I believe that this used to happen more, but doesn't really happen so much anymore.Did your dad ever teach you how to fight? I remember when I was younget that my dad would spend some time with us on different aspects of defending ourselves. I think it is something that should be rekindled, too. I hope to do the same with my son. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 My old man was a boxer in the Navy. So, yeah, he did his part in showing me how to hit, move, that sort of thing in a limited way.I agree that as a society it would be good if we got back to this sort of mindset. http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joesteph Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 He didn't, even when it was evident it was necessary. I paid the price for it. I'm not only introducing my sons to karate for physical and emotional health reasons, which are good in and of themselves, but they need to know how to defend themselves. They learn in the dojang and I have certain reviews at home, but not too much that they will grow to dislike it.And I believe that if I had a daughter or daughters, I'd have her/them taught by me, a professional, or most likely both._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~ JoeVee Arnis Jitsu/JuJitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BB of C Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 My older brother started me out on that when I was seven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rateh Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Nope. My dad doesn't know how to fight. Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. - Nido Qubein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger1962 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Nope. Learned on my own. "Never argue with an idiot because they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." ~ Dilbert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockmeister Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 My dad did some boxing when he was young. he taught me some things when i was a kid and it actually helped. I was somewhat of a small kid but with some good hands, it made up for it "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...
DWx Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 My Dad didn't really teach me much physically.. he did take me to my first TKD lesson and got me started in MA though. Once piece of advice he gave me when I was younger was to always go for the biggest guy if I were attacked by a group because you'd scare off the rest of the gang. I don't really know how sensible that advice is now but it did work for me when I was about 8 and was being harassed by a group of 13/14 year olds on bikes. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownstyle Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 wouldve had to have a daa around to teach me. but ive never been in a real fight so im lucky in that. "Live life easy and peacefully, but when it is time to fight become ferocious." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bullock Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 My father started training me when I was 8 in boxing and knife fighting. James Bullockhttps://www.combativesciences.comhttp://www.myspace.com/warrior_athleticshttp://combative-sciences.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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