self defense

[ps1]

When meeting force with force, the smaller force will always lose. If I try to drive my hyundai through a train, things will not end well for me. So no, a small person can not "go through" a larger person. You must learn how to use your art to go around and pass by the opponent. If you try to "out force" your opponent, you're going to be in trouble.

[sojobo]

In a lot of cases, the studying of so called "traditional" arts like Karate and Taekwondo are not the most efficient way to learn self defence in fact they can be a backward step.

If self defence is you primary goal then I would go to a self defence group / course - it will be much quicker.

Sojobo

[Wastelander]

In a lot of cases, the studying of so called "traditional" arts like Karate and Taekwondo are not the most efficient way to learn self defence in fact they can be a backward step.

If self defence is you primary goal then I would go to a self defence group / course - it will be much quicker.

Sojobo

A self defense course might teach you some basics of self defense more quickly than traditional arts but you aren't getting the repetition. A couple hours on a Saturday afternoon is not going to build any muscle memory and if your brain forgets how to do the techniques you won't have anything to fall back on. I am a proponent of self defense courses but they must be an actual "course" and not a "seminar" which is usually the case. The techniques must be repeatedly drilled or you will not remember them when you need them.

[jason ainley]

Depends on the Instructor really and how they approach self defence.

As said in the previous post SD courses teach basics but the attendes are not really pressure tested so many students are given a false sense of security where training in the traditional arts 2 -3 times a week under an Instructor who bases his teaching around self defence would be more beneficial.

Traditional martial arts training contain all the basic requirements for self protection, basic striking and grappling techniques that target vulnerable areas of a attackers anatomy ,the study of ITF TKD Hosinsul and Karate bunkai show an abundance of practical self defence techniques that can applied at all ranges and are all taught in the early stage of a syllabus.

Regular training will also enable an individual to develop their strength and find the methods that would suit them and realise thier own limitations.

[sojobo]

In a lot of cases, the studying of so called "traditional" arts like Karate and Taekwondo are not the most efficient way to learn self defence in fact they can be a backward step.

If self defence is you primary goal then I would go to a self defence group / course - it will be much quicker.

Sojobo

A self defense course might teach you some basics of self defense more quickly than traditional arts but you aren't getting the repetition. A couple hours on a Saturday afternoon is not going to build any muscle memory and if your brain forgets how to do the techniques you won't have anything to fall back on. I am a proponent of self defense courses but they must be an actual "course" and not a "seminar" which is usually the case. The techniques must be repeatedly drilled or you will not remember them when you need them.

Engraining muscle memory through repetition of technique will mostly only make the technique better, it will not deal with more important issues around SD. Things like learning how to cope with the adrenaline rush that inevitably comes with a violent encounter and will render most people useless in the situation for example.

My bad for using the word "course". As you say - it is unlikely you will learn anything of any lasting value from a course - I used the word with tongue in cheek.

Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of "Traditional" arts - and everything that they bring when taught properly (which is far more than SD), however RBSD's are proven to deliver results far quicker than many "traditional" systems when it comes to self protection.

Sojobo

[Groinstrike]

Eye's and run, Groin and run. rinse, wash, repeat. Total and utter brutality may be necessary.