Poll: Do you know self defense?

[Varrdy]

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

Me too on both martial-art and level-gained!

I had to give up in the end. When I was 14 I was two feet taller than everyone else in the junior class so I was bumped up tp the senior class (18+ usually). Sadly most were Red or black belts and a lot tougher than me...I got a little fed up at getting the crap kicked out of me twice a week. I did block a lot but wound up with very bruised arms because they were strong blows!

Wardy

 

[The Stonker]

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^^

You need to be psychologiclly trained to actually face an assailant or just a really tough guy.
The reason why you see some people kicking other peoples ass is because they're crooks, they get into fights like it's no tomorow.
Really, if you want to use lethal force then use a freaking gun, it takes up less time and you don't have to have a sweaty person on you.

 

[Spaloooooka]

I love how, at the mention of this subject, everyone shuns everyone else.
I know that the 3 best defences are:

1) don't be there at all....dark alleys = bad.

2) talk & give 'em money 40 quid & cards that can be cancelled- or even a simple smile and a pint- is better than a punctured & raped body.

3) seen in a night club - was amazed - kick 'em in the nuts, punched to the throat whilst jamming a thumb in the eye. nutted them (obliterated victims nose & jaw). use the eye socket to pull them to the side...hit them in the throat again. stepped back and slammed their head on the ground. stamped on their head once...was pulled off by 3 bouncers.
---having seen it work, something I now practice with friends on the odd occasion. =D

 

[MrNickster]

For everyone who says 'Just use a gun', that only works in America. If you pulled a gun and shot someone in self defence in Australia, you'd be fucked over by the law since you need a license to own a firearm of any description and 'self defence' is not an accepted reason to own one. Also, your attacker would have to be charging at you with a lead pipe in one hand and kitchen knfe in the other for it to be considered justified.

If it's nessecary for you to carry a loaded gun with you at all times to feel safe, you live in a violent and very dangerous place.

Besides, fighting is a last resort. You don't just start a fight because someone is getting aggresive, you try to get away and only fight if you have to.

 

[Trent Lynch]

15 years (on and off) of tae kwon do. 2nd Degree (Dan) Black Belt.

I recommend it to anyone who doesn't know how to defend yourself. To those who say kick to groin ftw, 25 lbs of pressure at a downward angle to the knee = knee bends backwards.

 

[The Rockerfly]

I have a 1st dan black belt in tai kwan do from going to a tai kwan do for 6 years 3 times a week and I regularly go to the gym with boxing

I hate fighting people though, only ever got into 1 fight but he was drunk anyway and I was protecting my lady. Wasn't really even a fight, I punched him and pushed him away, we ran off. The best defence is not to get in a fight, don't look at anyone funny, don't hit on girls with other blokes, don't drink too much and if they do start on you offer them a pint to go away or something

Maybe it isn't worth doing all this but when the corrupt bankers cause financial collapse, I will hopefully have the skills to live

 

[Nvv]

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

Same as me, weird...

OT: It is however long since I practised it. So in a combat situation I doubt I'd be very useful, though I would know where to hit and how to do it.

 

[Glademaster_v1legacy]

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.

Define what you actually take as a real fight or something comparable? Just wondering.

I have been doing Karate for quite some time and the odd time we dedicated about 1/2 an hour of a class at the end to just self defense.

 

[rockyoumonkeys]

Nope. If you throw a punch at me, I'm going down like a ton of bricks.

 

[Harlemura]

I know to keep my trap shut and stay under the radar.

But if someone were to start on me for no reason? I'd be screwed. I can't even run that fast.
Hence why I stay the other side of the road to "sporty types" if possible.
That's genuinely what our Geography textbooks call the chavvies that are highly likely to stab you and take all your nik-naks. "Sporty types".

 

[cubikill]

I am 2nd Dan black belt in Okinawan Karate, I have been going for 12 years. So yeah i think i know something about self-defense.

 

[Cairo]

I'm trained in Chung Do Mu Sool Won (old timey Hapkido). I dig it.

 

[tigermilk]

The Nike Defense is all you'll ever need.

Get children in under economically developed countries to fight for you?

 

[Fidelias]

The best defense is a good offense.

Plus a shotgun.
TO THE FACE!!!!

Seriously though, I used to do karate, but I got impatient and stupidly quit. Course, my house packs more guns than an army base, so I don't really have to worry. Unless I go outside...

...
....
Meh, I've got the Escapist.

i thought it was the other way around

I think my 12 gauge disagrees...

 

[Dragonblade146]

13 years of Hapkido, 5 years of Tae-Kwon-Do, 4 years of Shaolin Kungfu, and my most recent of 2 months of Eskrima.
You do not want to mess with me when i have any form of stick in my hand, nor when I have the ability to jump and move. But, when I find a place to teach Judo, then I will be good all around.

 

[AnAngryMoose]

I'm considering taking up Capoeira if that counts. It's a Brazilian martial art but it's taught extremely passively.

 

[Something Amyss]

Trained in freestyle wrestling in high school, which was pointless as there was no team.

Then I trained in Aiki-Jujutsu and Karate. More the former than the latter. Injured myself, but if I get the chance I'd love to go back and spend a few more years.

I can defend myself if I have to, but I prefer not to get in fights in the first place.

 

[Bobzer77]

8-9 years of Wado Ryu, Kendo and Ninjutsu.

Would I use any of it in a fight?

Probably.... maybe.... can't I just avoid the conflict all together?