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I am now a blackbelt!
saint:
No caveat necessary - with one busted ankle, I still have 3 limbs to get you with ;)
Xiaou2:
This is what happens when people project their own ideas into what is being said.
Firstly, as I said, I train for Real combat. This does not mean that in every situation, I
would take a life, or break a limb. It Means, that I train in a manor that is more realistic to
REAL COMBAT. I do not train to avoid certain areas, such as would be required in a sport.
I also train on hard sandbags, and not soft foam pads. This again, is because in Real combat,
you dont have time to strap on wrist tape and gloves... and if your fist and wrists are weak
internally... they may get hurt and or break - in addition to you not being able to deliver
full power levels.
That said... just as Saints post describes... if someone sneaks up on me in a dark parking
garage... the reaction in not going to be a friendly one. You can theorize all you want... but
had that kid been a real thug, and that Sifu tried to do a "nice" move... he may have been
a few lines of text in the newspapers today.
I also follow a conduct of appropriate reactions, and appropriate force levels. So far, Ive never
needed to deal out anything that caused major damages. After I nearly broke that guys knees
to prove to him that my skill & power, and the techniques of Wing Chun work... I felt very bad
at the results. I know what Im capable of... and after that, I never sought to prove it using
heavy force again.
Now, Ive had a guy jump out of his car and want to fight... and I talked him down... which
happens to be the best course of action. Ive talked several potential fights down actually.
The only time I couldnt talk someone down... (In a goth nightclub) He went to strike me with
intent, so I punched him hard enough in the head to dizzy him, as well as breaking his glasses
in two. His inflated ego immediately backed off, and came the instant respect.
In that same place, different time... A guy wouldnt leave this poor woman alone. I asked her
if she needed help... and the guy cockily got in my face, and told me to mind my own business.
He went to grasp me, and I immediately swept my arms around and countered so fast, that he realized what he was up against... and said he didnt come here for trouble! heh
I dont advocate violence to solve problems. But I DO Advocate realistic training. Something
that seems is getting more and more lost over the years of time.
Why bother to learn and develop it, if it may never be used?
Why keep an emergency candle if you may never need it?
Why keep a few canned goods, if you may never need it?
Why learn wilderness survival, if you may never need it?
There are many factors as to why I choose to spend time learning the arts.
(In no particular order of reasoning)
1) Confidence & Piece of mind. No need to Fear anyone, or any situation, ever again.
2) Just in Case. For me, My family, My loved ones.. or Even... complete strangers in need.
3) Health. Better shape. Better coodination. Able to avoid being injured, & can take injury
better than non-artists. Ive learned breathing techs that have aided me, and
mental techniques which have calmed my mind, and set me at ease. As well as a higher
awareness, and level of focus.
4) Its fun. Like a game of Robotron, but even more intense and adrenalized.
5) Its an Art form. Like Painting and Dancing.
6) Challenge. Takes practice, dedication, and developed skill to become effective.
7) Its not a job. Its something done for pleasure. Its satisfying, and enjoyable in more
ways than I can ever explain. Its life changing... and I cant recommend it highly enough,
even if its only a few years time at most.
shmokes:
I still don't get why you want so badly to kill people all the time . . .
Xiaou2:
Additionally, I feel I should mention a few more things...
A Bully, will pick on you if they think you are weak. They can see it in your eyes.. and the
mere way you move. They often pick on the shorter guys, cause they believe small guys are
easier targets. They will react negatively with No provocation on your part at all.
Not only have I experienced this to a lesser extent, but I have buddies with more true
unprovoked conflict stories than you can ever imagine.
As for me, Ive been approached several times at a club by punks, merely cause I look thin,
weak, and non threatening. (When I drink, Im all giggles and smiles)
If it was not for my Confidence and experience, I may have reacted in a way that either
would have made them think I was a pushover, hence a fight... OR, I would have reacted out
of my own Fears, in a non-skilled way... possibly causing me a trip to the hospital... or worse.
Because of my training and secure attitude, they pretty much can see that Im not phased at
all... which scared them. Makes them realize that they better be careful. IF Ive ever had to
make any martial Gesture... most Immediately will back off. The rest.. can and have been
dealt with, by skilled hands.
Sure, you COULD simply TRY to project that same level of attitude... but what happens If
they start something anyways? Also, are you so sure you will hold it together? What
will you be feeling inside? Fear. Terror. Yet, with Good training, you are fearless. Calm.
Clear and unphased. This level of internal achievement is priceless. Its like a heavy weight
lifted off your shoulders.
In my short life so far, here are the situations that have took place after my training...
In which training has helped to keep a positive outcome:
1) Sister needed to move things out from EX bfs. BF, who generally is a mean punk, was scarred
of me, and so were his stronger "buddies" who were standing nearby. (when he found out I was
on my way) Had my sister not had anyone to keep the peace, she may have been assaulted
by this idiot, when trying to get her things.
2) Guy who jumped out of car, wanting to fight me, cause he had a misunderstanding.
Got 2ft away from me, with fists up. Had I not been calm and confident, he would have struck me
for sure. I talked him down, and made him realize his roadly ignorance.
3) Macho artists who couldnt stand a reasonable critique, ( I explained it was not a good idea
to try to teach someone a single Karate move, as they would never be able to master it,
and properly defend themselves with One single lesson) and wanted to take my head off
to prove himself. While you could say that it was partially provoked... I was very nice, as well
as concerned for the person. I got back a vicious response, merely due to problem with Ego
bruising. This situation could happen to anyone, such as mentioning a differing point of view,
rooting for a different team...etc. Theres always someone who can not control their emotions
well.. and will react physically immediately.
4) Guy at the local nightclub touching a girl and pushing her around, even after numerous
attempts to push him away... Then he jumps in my face when I attempt to make sure she
was alright. Had I Not gotten involved.. Maybe all would have been fine. But, maybe she
would have ended up in a ditch somewhere later on. Maybe Mr Woman-Dominator will learn
to control himself a bit better - merely out of fear of the consequences from someone like
me, who wont stand by and let people like him do as they please.
5) Brother was being threatened by some punk kid who he used to hang out with.
I went over and verbally made it known that hed better back off, or he would get
schooled in the Arts.
So, Ive never much had to resort to any real violence... yet, my skills have gave me greater
internal strengths which I never would have had... Had I not developed the martial arts
to an effective level.
I do not regret one single moment of my time training.
shmokes:
But it's your apparent bloodthirsty desire to kill people that I wish to understand . . .
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