Poll: Do you know self defense?

[Brightzide]

Did Taekwondo for a few years...never really ended up using it. A swift punch to the throat usually quells the issue before anything even happens.

 

[JoJo]

I've done karate for a couple of years, currently a purple belt with white stripe.

 

[Kermi]

Because you never get the frontline news, "Martial art student saves the day".

Ninjas protect tourist from mugging [http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/20/2904349.htm].
Black belt in karate stops mugging [http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/291759,german-karate-kid-teaches-australian-muggers-a-lesson.html].
Muggers attempt to rob Chuck Norris [http://listverse.com/2010/07/16/10-truly-ridiculous-criminal-acts/].

 

[VanityGirl]

Yup took Kenpo for a few years. I've been doing some MMA lately.
It's really run and keeps me in pretty good physical condition. It's also funny when people look at me and I say "I do some MMA".

 

[Malkavian]

I know some kickboxing. But not so much so that I'd stand and fight rather than run away.

 

[Ultrajoe]

I love Judo, and think it's an effective martial art (and not only in competition), but I have my doubts as to its worth as a form of self defense. I don't doubt that the moves are effective, lord no, Judo throws happen like lightning and off the mat they are not something you get up intact after. However, we don't do training for their use on an attacker, and even being able to Uchi-Mata in under a second doesn't mean you can remember you even do Judo should some shaggy bloke come at you.

Now, Pangration....

 

[chstens]

I know basic Tae Kwon Do and fencing, and my greatest strength in combat is being able to analyze the situation so I can counter whatever my opponent is doing.

 

[Yopaz]

I have played through all the levels in Shaq Fu.
Cookie to the one who gets the reference. I'm not trained at all, but I am pretty strong, with no experience to boot that means no. I can run pretty quickly though.

 

[SilverUchiha]

Horribly out of practice blackbelt. I plan on getting back into Tae-Kwon-Do someday though.

 

[Gordon_4_v1legacy]

blackbelt taekwondo and pinpoint accuracy insults. Meaning, I can run at decent speeds and shout insults at my opponent over my shoulder.

It's a pretty simple question.
I used to do Tae-Kwon-Do. I was a red-belt two-stripe.

Martial arts are the worst kind of self defense.
Because if you're ready to use deadly force, then bring a fucking gun.

But yeah I know how to defend my self, it's called kicking someone in the nuts and running away or if he's too big, then run away.

martial arts=bad self defence? DUde, what a silly statement>,<

If your being mugged then you really don't stand a chance with your "kung fu".
You see, I have nothing against martial arts as lets say a sport or excersise but when they start claiming that martial arts can protect you from all the boogeymen in the world then it gets quite silly.
Because you never get the frontline news, "Martial art student saves the day".
I would run away if 3 guys with knives would approach me, but I've had guys seriously injured becasue they tried to use "kung fu" or "judo" and sports like that.
Yes, I view martial arts in the same category as badminton and football.

Then frankly sunshine, you're an idiot. Where do you think Military and Police took their unarmed combat systems from. They distilled the best aspects of various martial arts into a few simple, workable techniques to compliment their weapons training.

Not everyone in the world has the option of a handgun under their shoulder; not legal for the citizen in Australia. So the Jujitsu, Wing Chun, Boxing and Wrestling I've done are all I've got and our club as spent a long time making sure their shit works.

 

[Infernostrider]

might have added a fourth option: none officially, but i convinced myself im not worthless in a fight

 

[Macgyvercas]

Without bladed or pointy impliments? Well, I've never taken any kind of martial arts (and I think I might be to old to now anyway...is there an age limit on Tae Kwon Do?) but, I'm not exactly what one would call weak. Not strong either, but I could hold my own in a fight...for a while at least.

With bladed impliments...*evil laugh* *screen cuts to black*

 

[Umwerfer]

blackbelt taekwondo and pinpoint accuracy insults. Meaning, I can run at decent speeds and shout insults at my opponent over my shoulder.

It's a pretty simple question.
I used to do Tae-Kwon-Do. I was a red-belt two-stripe.

Martial arts are the worst kind of self defense.
Because if you're ready to use deadly force, then bring a fucking gun.

But yeah I know how to defend my self, it's called kicking someone in the nuts and running away or if he's too big, then run away.

martial arts=bad self defence? DUde, what a silly statement>,<

If your being mugged then you really don't stand a chance with your "kung fu".
You see, I have nothing against martial arts as lets say a sport or excersise but when they start claiming that martial arts can protect you from all the boogeymen in the world then it gets quite silly.
Because you never get the frontline news, "Martial art student saves the day".
I would run away if 3 guys with knives would approach me, but I've had guys seriously injured becasue they tried to use "kung fu" or "judo" and sports like that.
Yes, I view martial arts in the same category as badminton and football.

True, that certain martial arts are sports, and that certain aspects of these only belong in designated sport-arenas. Why do you think some armies (Israel) use martial art(Krav maga)? Would be odd to teach it if it didn't work. It can be difficult to separate the self defense part and the sport part of martial arts like judo or taekwondo. Bottom line it depends on the user, but if the user uses a martial art correctly(not the part meant for the olympics), it WILL give him an edge he would otherwise not possess. Obviously one doesn't fight three people at once. That's three to many^^

 

[dementis]

Not to disclaim anybodies asskicking abilities, you really can't know how you'd do in a fight until you actually get into a fight. No matter how much training someone has, if they can't adapt to the pressures of having clear and present danger right in front of them they will lose. I was a competitive boxer for five years and have seen plenty of people hesitate when they need to make a move. In a real fight, hesitation is the same thing as letting your opponent/attacker kill you.

Also, most martial arts schools available to the public don't normally teach their students anything applicable to a real combat situation. They're geared to get asses in seats paying membership fees and not teaching you something that could kill somebody and get you thrown in jail.

Speaking from firsthand experience I would have to say that if you wanted something that could be used in a life or death situation, find a real mixed martial arts gym, learn wrestling, or join the military. If your just looking to be able to kick ass and kill if neccessary, just get a guy who is ex-special forces to teach you a thing or two.

Lastly, if you don't know anything about fighting and find yourself in a situation where you have to defend yourself from extreme violence(worst case scenario), try to use anything and everythig you have on hand as a weapon. do anything you can to put the person in front of you on the ground and then run for help. Remember, in real life there is no fighting fair, there is only making sure your ass doesn't get killed.

My teachers are all volunteers and we use real weapons and attack at real speed in an attempt to simulate the stress of a real fight, you don't block in time you're gonna have a sore face

 

[Triangulon]

Black belt second Dan in Tae-kwon-do. So yes.

Not to disclaim anybodies asskicking abilities, you really can't know how you'd do in a fight until you actually get into a fight. No matter how much training someone has, if they can't adapt to the pressures of having clear and present danger right in front of them they will lose. I was a competitive boxer for five years and have seen plenty of people hesitate when they need to make a move. In a real fight, hesitation is the same thing as letting your opponent/attacker kill you.

Also, most martial arts schools available to the public don't normally teach their students anything applicable to a real combat situation. They're geared to get asses in seats paying membership fees and not teaching you something that could kill somebody and get you thrown in jail.

Speaking from firsthand experience I would have to say that if you wanted something that could be used in a life or death situation, find a real mixed martial arts gym, learn wrestling, or join the military. If your just looking to be able to kick ass and kill if neccessary, just get a guy who is ex-special forces to teach you a thing or two.

Lastly, if you don't know anything about fighting and find yourself in a situation where you have to defend yourself from extreme violence(worst case scenario), try to use anything and everythig you have on hand as a weapon. do anything you can to put the person in front of you on the ground and then run for help. Remember, in real life there is no fighting fair, there is only making sure your ass doesn't get killed.

As depressing as this sounds I have to agree. I eventually stopped after ten years because I ended up spending my lessons helping teach kids who had no interest and were dumped on us by their parents as a kind of nursery. Dead right about what a fight is actually like too.

 

[Raddragon]

Very fasty runner. Three months kickboxing then quit, but started lifting weights, however its rare to do so now.

So, Yes.

 

[gl1koz3]

In case of an emergency SELECT * FROM ALL_ALL_EVERYTHING WHERE OBJECT_CAN_KILL = TRUE.

 

[monkey jesus]

I am invincible, I *invented* 27 forms of martial arts and I am impervious to modern weaponry.

I once kicked a man so hard he bounced off the moon.

I slapped a man in a certain way that his legs turned into trombones and he will spend the rest of his life going "derp derp derp derp" as he walks.

I wear a one man band costume and can kill with every instrument, especially the harmonica.

I can remove and juggle my knees and elbows.

I can flip a beer mat................................. to death.

I can punch you via email.

 

[Dogstile]

It seems this forum is full of Karate experts..

Yeah I don't buy it.

Yeah, same here.

I know some "my fist goes into your face until your nose is in 5 separate parts" and that's about it.

I've got experience, not training.

 

[Queen Michael]

I thought long and hard about your poll, and I have to admit that my answer is: Yes, I do know a great recipe for grilled cheese! You take some cheese, and then you grill it! And then you eat it!

Also: No, I do not know self-defense, but I do know how to run away screaming like a teenage girl at a Jonas Bros. concert!