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Patch86
Di-Tron Heavy Industries
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Posted - 2008.05.06 19:14:00 -
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I used to do Taekwondo. Did it for about 2 years, but stopped doing it about 4 years ago. Went out with an injury, and just never got around to going back  |
Patch86
Di-Tron Heavy Industries
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Posted - 2008.05.06 19:14:00 -
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I used to do Taekwondo. Did it for about 2 years, but stopped doing it about 4 years ago. Went out with an injury, and just never got around to going back
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 Originally by: Dark Shikari
The problem with killing Jesus is he always just respawns 3 days later anyways.
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Patch86
Di-Tron Heavy Industries
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Posted - 2008.05.06 20:35:00 -
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Originally by: Dheorl
I did go through a few martial arts but I soon learnt that when you fight as dirty as me you really don't need much training  .
I'm honestly not kidding either. I was mock fighting a person I know who's been doing martial arts for a good few years but the way he has been taught to punch leaves him wide open for a decent backhander (not the most manly move I know but can stun a guy long enough for you to get a foot sharply planted in their groin). Maybe the guys who have been doing it for 20 odd years are harder to beat but for me being naturally quick and knowing where it hurts has always sufficed.
I know, I'm an evil person. I don't do it unless I have to but some people really do just push it a bit to far.
Theres a school of thought in martial arts circles that taking part in sparring and combat sport with other martial artists actually makes a person less capable at real-life fighting and self defence. Proponents argue that teaching someone to fight in matches with specific rules and regulations trains people to leave gaping holes that, to an untrained fighter, are obvious and easily exploited. Of course, another school of thought says that this is rubbish, and a person who is trained in a well rounded and professional manner will benefit from live sparring experience, in addition to their other training.
Then there's the third school of thought, which would argue that any combat training is better than no combat training at all, and combat sports and sparring are by far the most widely available opportunity for people to practice their art. Unless you're training to be a professional killer, most people are probably better off for a bit of practice. |
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