Ultraviolet on 17/1/2007 at 18:29
Quote Posted by Matthew
I am Iron Fist and I know kung-fu. Hiii-yaaaa.
Er, seriously though, a few suggestions have been made about studies of a more defensive style, and that's interesting to me. Given that around here I'll probably only have the more widely-taught disciplines available, what could I pursue that would help me escape with a little less injury if I was attacked?
Sprinting.
Mingan on 18/1/2007 at 00:40
Exactly. First thing that's taught in self-defence is to leg it. It can't hurt ya if you're running away like a madman.
ignatios on 18/1/2007 at 00:54
Situational awareness too. You don't have to run if you don't get into the fight in the first place.
Shug on 18/1/2007 at 02:20
Liar. I recommend getting full of piss, insulting passers-by and then fleeing the scene with your newly developed speed
Matthew on 18/1/2007 at 09:41
Yeah, that's a bit obvious, thanks. I'm just always afraid that there might be a situation where my famous speeding bullet impression won't be an option.
Dr Sneak on 19/1/2007 at 02:09
Just curious Matthew, but what is available in your area to train in?
Matthew on 19/1/2007 at 10:11
Well, the ones I know of are Taekwondo, kickboxing, Ju-jitsu, a couple of types of Karate, possibly Kung Fu and Judo. I'm sure there are more I don't know of though.
Gorgonseye on 19/1/2007 at 17:27
Generally, I would recommend Taekwondo or kick boxing. Kick boxing is a little more casual so your bound to get some self defense skills a little faster, while TaeKwon Do relies heavily on using your feet offensivley and your hands in a more defensive style. Not only that but, if your good at running, chances are your legs will prove quite useful in the Taekwondo style.
Edit: See? I occasionaly know what I'm talking about.
SubJeff on 19/1/2007 at 19:10
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I've always been impressed with WT; it absolutely has its head on straight when it comes to self-defence. Barring that, my personal choices would probably be jiujitsu or aikido.
These are the three that I've done most. All have flaws, but that's just the way it is. I think the real way to do it is to try one or two styles for a while and when you feel you are comfortable with them try others for comparison. I've trained at so many places and in so many different things that I now know what I'd really want to do. But for the past few years I've not had the chance because you can't always find a good place that teaches what you want.
