Sure it would. My martial combat training taught me to deal with numerous weapons when unarmed.
However, he had a Beemer with bright lights, not a Glock.
Is martial arts actually worth doing?
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Sure it would. My martial combat training taught me to deal with numerous weapons when unarmed.
However, he had a Beemer with bright lights, not a Glock.
I dont have a clue what he had in that x5. Plus the fact it was dark and he had all his lights on means I wouldnt see him till he was infront of his own headlights anyway. I could deck the guy to find out hes a police inspector or something, then im proper *******.
Caporegime
So he monster trucked over a load of 205's, chased you in his x5, then pulled a gun on you?!
Caporegime
Sounds like you should change your name to 'twobrownlines' as that's what was left in your underwear!
This.
Really depends on what you want to get out of it. In terms of fitness it can vary greatly from which "art" you doing and the teacher you have. If you don't have any specific recommendations in your region then I'd recommend just doing a few trial sessions to see what you like best. Still can't beat good ol' boxing if you looking to get your fitness up or even better if you manage to find a decent mixed martial arts (MMA) club, not only will that get your fitness up but you will also learn things that are effective in an actual fight.
Soldato
I've been Kick-Boxing for nearly 30 years now (been going since I was 5) and have to say I'm as excited about going now as I was when I was a wee lad.!
As said above its all about the the experience not the martial art.
I've had several awesome instructors over the years all of which were simply about making the learning of it fun.
The 'wannabe hard men' that turn-up never last long and if they do you can see a total attitude change in them as they accept that it requires discipline and commitment to actually get something out of it.
Looks like I'll have to quit shortly though for a 3rd and final operation to my left knee as its totally ******, as is my left wrist, hip, skull, both ankles, shoulder and jaw..!!
Learning it did come at a price..!
As said above its all about the the experience not the martial art.
I've had several awesome instructors over the years all of which were simply about making the learning of it fun.
The 'wannabe hard men' that turn-up never last long and if they do you can see a total attitude change in them as they accept that it requires discipline and commitment to actually get something out of it.
Looks like I'll have to quit shortly though for a 3rd and final operation to my left knee as its totally ******, as is my left wrist, hip, skull, both ankles, shoulder and jaw..!!
Learning it did come at a price..!
I picked up Muay Thai (In Thailand mind) 3 months ago and have 3 more months of doing it here. Will be picking it up when I get back home 
Excellent for fitness, teaches the use of 8 limbs (fists, legs, knees and elbows) and can be rather brutal.
Won't be much fun without a decent set of trainers/students and environment though.
Excellent for fitness, teaches the use of 8 limbs (fists, legs, knees and elbows) and can be rather brutal.
Won't be much fun without a decent set of trainers/students and environment though.
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I'd love to pick up martial arts again.
I must admit the primary reason for doing so would be to have the ability to seriously hurt people. The secondary reason would be increasing my fitness.
I must admit the primary reason for doing so would be to have the ability to seriously hurt people. The secondary reason would be increasing my fitness.
I've done a fair few martial arts - my dad teaches - and Judo was my fave by quite a margin. Most of the others involved punching/kicking the air and bags, the occasional bit of sparring, but not much else and were a little dull. Messing about with plastic knives was quite fun. The difference for me was that in Judo you get to practise what you're taught and as a result was more interesting and much better exercise. The Jujitsu/Karate guys always got torn a new one in mixed comps as they didn't know what to do when the fighting was full contact they were grabbed and chucked about
Wonder which JiuJitsu and Karate guys you were fighting then? Every Karate competition I went to people were getting hit (although, in fairness, the classes were pretty contact free because we mainly concentrated on Kata) and all Jiujitsu classes were full on and nobody held back - gradings were pretty full on too, with grab circles etc, hair pulling, choking etc!
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Associate
I did some generic "Kung Fu" as a kid, but never stuck it through. Since then I've been saying I'd try and get back into some form of martial art (now 32). I started looking into Muay Thai over the last year or so to get properly fit and for self defence/confidence.
Unfortunately when I went along, to check it out the instructor was fine but the general atmosphere was really cliquey, which was instantly offputting for me. Shame because I know it's a good club, turned out some good fighters etc. The plus side is, I got my eldest son into it and he really enjoys it, and it's already proven useful dealing with a school bully not so long ago.
Unfortunately when I went along, to check it out the instructor was fine but the general atmosphere was really cliquey, which was instantly offputting for me. Shame because I know it's a good club, turned out some good fighters etc. The plus side is, I got my eldest son into it and he really enjoys it, and it's already proven useful dealing with a school bully not so long ago.
I've done a fair few martial arts - my dad teaches - and Judo was my fave by quite a margin. Most of the others involved punching/kicking the air and bags, the occasional bit of sparring, but not much else and were a little dull. Messing about with plastic knives was quite fun. The difference for me was that in Judo you get to practise what you're taught and as a result was more interesting and much better exercise. The Jujitsu/Karate guys always got torn a new one in mixed comps as they didn't know what to do when the fighting was full contact they were grabbed and chucked about
I'd hate for a boring routine of ****ing around with plastic knives, looking more for interaction.
Any other hobbies in the same vein?
Associate
If you just want a hobby then find a climbing wall rather than sweat in the gym
Can't really get any more interaction than throwing each other on the floor or trying to pin each other down by lying on top of the other person! (JiuJitsu)
Soldato
Have you got a mma gym local to you ?
Training sessions there incorporate the best of both worlds (striking and grappling) and is amazing for fitness
Training sessions there incorporate the best of both worlds (striking and grappling) and is amazing for fitness
The JiuJitsu I practised was pretty good - sparring with pads, ground work, locks etc. The difference with Judo was that a good deal of time was also taken up learning/practising kata, and kicking and punching bags. Say 50% of the time. After two years the level of grappling/locks/strangles between the JiuJitsu and Judo classes (I was doing both at the same time in the same club) was huge - the Judo guys were leagues ahead. As pretty much all fights descend into ground work this was a big advantage. I also found that everything that was interesting and challenging in JiuJitsu was the stuff covered in greater depth and practised more in Judo. Kicks and punches are pretty easy to add in - the hard stuff is being able to move your opponent around and tie them up in locks on the ground, which is what you spend 100% of the time doing in Judo. I'm sure full contact Brazilian style JiuJitsu is a different story, but if I had to pick a martial art that doesn't involve full contact smashing in the face coupled with constant full on ground work (which is the vast majority), i'd pick Judu.
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