Poll: Do you know self defense?

[thingymuwatsit]

Two years of Kung Fu training, not much, but it is a stronger style than, say, Karate.

 

[Tonythion]

I don't know you! Thats my purse!

My dad taught me to box until I was like...seven.....so no not really haha. I can probably hurt someone, but they'd still beat the shit out of me.

 

[Addendum_Forthcoming]

I know people who do Muay Thai .... they're my self defence. Afterall .. why fight when you have lackeys? >

In all serious my self deence is words. I'm very articulate and can pull off a special type of pathetic-ness that makes people not want to hit me because they think they'd be wasting their time.

 

[Yureina]

Sort of. Honestly though, my best defense is my appearance. I look like someone who just... well something about me keeps people away, both friends and foes alike. I don't have people trying to cause trouble with me.

 

[Nouw]

I've learnt Tae Kwon Do for 5+ years but I think I forgot. Nonetheless, I know all your weak spots and trying is still something! The worst situation I could get it is a cocky ass who tries and mess around with me.

 

[Evilsanta]

Umm...No, though a kick in the balls havent failed me yet.

 

[CheesusCrust]

I used to do Karate but I gave up pretty early so I know a little bit of technique. Would it be useful in a confrontation? Doubtful...

 

[Legend of J]

Wouldent say the its the best self defense but i have done bareknuckle irish boxing 0_0.

Trust me if you worked at the farm i used to work at and the tv power gets cut whats the only other source of entertainment lol.

 

[Tom Phoenix]

I know "random shaking"-Fu....

...meaning the most self-defence I can do is flailing my arms around and screaming like a little girl.

 

[Mundjra95]

Jujitsu hells yah

 

[SpaceCop]

Aheh.. I've been doing Capoeira for a while now, and I did the whole Karate/Sun Hang Do thing when I was a kid. But I'm only really interested in martial arts as a sport or hobby; for the fitness and in hopes of learning flashy moves.

As far as actual self defence goes? Yeah, I'm all for the ear-clap and then the nut-shot followed by the run-away, and even that's only at last resort. Talking people down followed by begging and acting pathetic are my first and second line of defence respectively, and are preferable to exposing oneself to life-threatening danger and possible legal ramifications, no? Besides, I haven't been in a fight since secondary school.

 

[SL33TBL1ND]

No. Why would anyone attack someone as awesome as me?

 

[DemonicVixen]

Street fighting. =D best you can get and you can mix any moves you want into it.

Let me think. Hair pulled and twisted, head whipped back = smashed face
Claws scratch in any position or angle possibly = major cuts and pain
Teeth sink into any flesh possible = cannibalism (joking) = bad bite injuries


All in all, if the enemy runs off, at least you have DNA somewhere along the line to catch them again and if that fails, their sure to need hospital attention =D

 

[dogenzakaminion]

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.

I don't entirely agree with you on this one. I do agree that most martial arts studios are all about getting you to pay money to learn how to do some flashy kicks, but there are also those who teach you true fighting skills. I have done Tae Kwon Do for 7 years now, and the first plae I was at was all about the business. Something noticed when I moved to Berlin where they seriously just pitted people against each other and it was a proper fight. It's very hard to use these skills in a real life situation, that is also true, and you never know how you will react, but clasical martial arts are just as viable as MMA, or wrestling or something as long as you get a good dojo with a good teacher. I've been in real fights before, and my martial arts skills have gotten me out of all of them.

Also, good point on how a fight is always about getting your oponent on the ground so you can escape. Life saving lesson, that

 

[Chani07]

Yeah, and i used to be pretty good. But that was some time ago. Plus, in case shit, i go for the balls or if it's a chick(you never know) i go for the hair

 

[The Stonker]

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.

 

[chainer1216]

I study Aikido, and have learned some Judo, Tae Kwon Do and a few other martial arts from various friends of mine. I also have some experience in boxing. I can use swords, staves, knives, spears, and anything that can be treated as any of the above. I also know some wrestling, and have experience in street fighting. I'm about 6'0" and built like a linebacker, so not many people mess with me anyway, but I can defend myself against anyone who tries. XD

I can also shoot rifles, shotguns, and pistols.

you...you stole everything i was gonna say, just add 4 inchs and...

well its always nice to meet another aikidoka.

 

[Contun]

I'm a yellow belt in Jarate.

My kidneys are pretty much indestructible at this point.

 

[CouchCommando]

Aside from amateur boxing sparing at the local pcyc, and a little amateur wrestling no, aside from an attempted mugging years ago I have had no call to use any of it since school.
That been said I got into weight training years ago to recover from a football injury and have since never been less than 105 kgs. So even the drunkest person/s spoiling for trouble usually left me in peace.

 

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