Self defence

[Blackmask]

Judging from the number of scars and injuries reported in that other thread there's no sense of fear in here, or just a lot of clumsiness, but has anyone done self defence training, martial arts or similar. Ever had need to use it?

[aloha]

no, not done that yet

[Ophelia]

I've done kickboxing but that was for fitness purposes. I would highy recommend it to people who wanna beat the hell out of something and stay in shape while doing it.

[aloha]

oh gosh, I better be careful with you, OP, otherwise you kick me off, do you?

[SilverSpoon]

No formal martial arts training, but when I was a kid my cousin taught me how to use nunchucks. Kind of a bad idea, but I'm pretty good anyway.

[HoneyBunny]

I have done a self-defence class it was ok but I wouldn´t say it was helpful.

[BlackWolf]

Yes.

[MissyO]

^ Well that was articulate.

[open32]

I took a year of self defence and a year of boxing for a few college elective credits. I think the classes where very helpful, good self confidence builder. I have never been in a real fight though just some small crap.

I used to take a bit of Karate at my gym but they dropped the class.

[Captain Beefheart]

Pretty much every martial art would be worthless when confronted with a real life threatening situation (ie. knife, gun, etc). unless you train in brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay thai, jeet kune do, etc. you're not going to fair well unless you're a pro. It's not about kicking ass on the mean streets, I use foriegn objects for that.

[Mónica]

Jiu-jitsu is kewwwwl!! Ay!

^ Capoeira looks much cooler.



Though I've only seen it used for dance, demos, but not in combat.

[R@H]

I did Judo for 3 years....one time i had to use self defence but didnt do any judo just a kick in the nuts was all it took..

[Captain Beefheart]

You could really apply any martial arts as a self defense mechanism, but capoeira is more used to get in shape and build strength. From what I remember there are two stylesL

1. Angola is slower and more strenth and felxiblity oriented. The games are played to a considerably slower rhythm of the berimbau. The emphasis of this type of game is stealth.

2. Regional, this is the most popular with a mixture of acrobatics and momentum based kicks and takedowns. The rhythm of the berimbau is much faster and the games are more lively.

Notice none of the capoeristas are overly muscular, the art is all about lean muscle mass and mobility.

Also in a sense you're required to submerse yourself in Brasilian culture. Learning to play instruments, singing and speaking in Portuguese, as well as learning the history are all part of the training.

This isn't your typical Asian martial art where you show up and mechanically practice then go home and forget about it until the next session.

[darko.]

wing chun is best for weak pathetic little women

Originally Posted by Captain Beefheart

You could really apply any martial arts as a self defense mechanism, but capoeira is more used to get in shape and build strength. From what I remember there are two stylesL

1. Angola is slower and more strenth and felxiblity oriented. The games are played to a considerably slower rhythm of the berimbau. The emphasis of this type of game is stealth.

2. Regional, this is the most popular with a mixture of acrobatics and momentum based kicks and takedowns. The rhythm of the berimbau is much faster and the games are more lively.

Notice none of the capoeristas are overly muscular, the art is all about lean muscle mass and mobility.

Also in a sense you're required to submerse yourself in Brasilian culture. Learning to play instruments, singing and speaking in Portuguese, as well as learning the history are all part of the training.

This isn't your typical Asian martial art where you show up and mechanically practice then go home and forget about it until the next session.

Exactly.

[Jocasta]

Originally Posted by darko.

wing chun is best for weak pathetic little women

So what do you suggest for me? (By the way, I don't actually care).

[darko.]

all women are weak in comparison to men. female bodybuilders couldnt possibly compare to male bodybuilders and the average large 6' woman is most likely on par with the average sized 5'7'' male.

i was half joking but it really is the best for women, because it doesn't have a whole lot to do with your own strength.

[Plastic Flute]

Originally Posted by Captain Beefheart

You could really apply any martial arts as a self defense mechanism, but capoeira is more used to get in shape and build strength. From what I remember there are two stylesL

1. Angola is slower and more strenth and felxiblity oriented. The games are played to a considerably slower rhythm of the berimbau. The emphasis of this type of game is stealth.

2. Regional, this is the most popular with a mixture of acrobatics and momentum based kicks and takedowns. The rhythm of the berimbau is much faster and the games are more lively.

Notice none of the capoeristas are overly muscular, the art is all about lean muscle mass and mobility.

Also in a sense you're required to submerse yourself in Brasilian culture. Learning to play instruments, singing and speaking in Portuguese, as well as learning the history are all part of the training.

This isn't your typical Asian martial art where you show up and mechanically practice then go home and forget about it until the next session.

Muscle has memory.
Every move ,step has a meaning. Tai Chi ..Prob the most Deadly if you ever get a chance to really study it. I was blessed to have studied with Dr. Yang and attend his seminars on Qigong. http://www.ymaa.com/publishing.
TKD also is not just doing steps. The flag of Korea also symbolizes ( the lines an dashs) "forms" ex. Yellow, white belts.