tricolordad
Banned
There's lots of posts regarding backup weapons. Guns, tasers, OC spray, leather clappers, kubotons, tactical pens...nobody seems to want to talk about martial arts.
Why not? It's so easy that my 4 year old daughter can do it! Don't believe me? She's quiet, meek, and never bothers anybody. She's tall and lightweight for her age. Up until last week, she was being bullied constantly at head start. She took it all without so much as a whisper of complaint. That all changed within 4 days, She's a white belt in a mixed martial art, Kyuki-Do. Though still shy, she can wrench her hand from even MY grasp and, yes, she breaks boards.
You watch the movies, fantasize about using Karate to defend yourself...why not google 'martial arts' and your zip code? There are plenty of options out there. I have stated before that I take Shorinryu Karate for $85. Heard of Okinawan Karate? That's what it is. Before you complain about the price, look at that Kimber or STI, or that set of twin Bersas you take to the range twice a month. Look at you AR-15 before you tell me you can't spare the money. You can afford to throw two or three boxes down the range and still have a full magazine for EDC and intruders. Lessons won't set you back too much.
Take a look around though. There are MMA gyms that will charge you thousands of dollars to teach you point-based tournament style martial arts. That will get you hurt or KILLED on the street, even if it is a fun and rewarding sport. (No offense to you MMA guys and gals...). Be careful what you get into. Go in and talk to the instructors. Mine are father and son, both are 3d dan (degree) in Karate, and the son, at 38 years old, is an 8th dan in Kobudo. Ask them what heir experience is, what they teach and most importantly, HOW it will benefit you.
Just a bit of what to watch out for...... if they go UP to get the head, it is not practical on the street.
Quit your fantasizing, procrastinating and bitching and go join a dojo! You'd be surprised at how something so violent can be so relaxing!
Why not? It's so easy that my 4 year old daughter can do it! Don't believe me? She's quiet, meek, and never bothers anybody. She's tall and lightweight for her age. Up until last week, she was being bullied constantly at head start. She took it all without so much as a whisper of complaint. That all changed within 4 days, She's a white belt in a mixed martial art, Kyuki-Do. Though still shy, she can wrench her hand from even MY grasp and, yes, she breaks boards.
You watch the movies, fantasize about using Karate to defend yourself...why not google 'martial arts' and your zip code? There are plenty of options out there. I have stated before that I take Shorinryu Karate for $85. Heard of Okinawan Karate? That's what it is. Before you complain about the price, look at that Kimber or STI, or that set of twin Bersas you take to the range twice a month. Look at you AR-15 before you tell me you can't spare the money. You can afford to throw two or three boxes down the range and still have a full magazine for EDC and intruders. Lessons won't set you back too much.
Take a look around though. There are MMA gyms that will charge you thousands of dollars to teach you point-based tournament style martial arts. That will get you hurt or KILLED on the street, even if it is a fun and rewarding sport. (No offense to you MMA guys and gals...). Be careful what you get into. Go in and talk to the instructors. Mine are father and son, both are 3d dan (degree) in Karate, and the son, at 38 years old, is an 8th dan in Kobudo. Ask them what heir experience is, what they teach and most importantly, HOW it will benefit you.
Just a bit of what to watch out for...... if they go UP to get the head, it is not practical on the street.
Quit your fantasizing, procrastinating and bitching and go join a dojo! You'd be surprised at how something so violent can be so relaxing!
There are many gentleman's agreements in MMA, in addition to the rules. ALL favor the grappler, at the expense of the striker.
