Appledog wrote:Intent to attack or intent to defend? Intent to harmonize or intent to harm?
I think some forms of kung fu have what is called the principle of "cruelty", and some do not. Is MMA the same way?
It will soon be found that the principal value of the training lies not so much in the actual physical holds or breaks, but in the psycho- logical reaction which engenders and fosters the necessary attitude of mind which refuses to admit defeat and is determined to achieve
victory.
A gun is an impersonal weapon and kills cleanly and decently at a distance.
Killing with the bare hands at close quarters savours too much of pure savagery for most people. They
would hesitate to attempt it. But never was the catchword,
'He who hesitates is lost,' more applicable.
The question may well be asked, 'Why should I trouble to learn this "rough-house" method of fighting?'
The same question one might ask of what ever they practice...
We wish to make it clear that there is no intention of belittling boxing, wrestling, o rugby football.
A knowledge of these is an asset to anyone intending to study all-in fighting, and those who already have it start off with a great advantage over those who have never taken part in these sports.
No-one will dispute the effectiveness of a straight left or a right hook to the jaw or body, but unfortunately it takes months of practice to develop a good punch.
wayne hansen wrote:This might be the silliest thread yet
The best way to do that is to not put it in danger in the first place.
Bao wrote:From a Taijiquan perspective there’s no “try”. You receive what receive, you adapt to what is happening. Looking back at things, I am happy I had a calm, non/aggressive mindset. I’ve been in a few fights when I was young, but I never had any impulse or wish to hurt someone. Mostly I just threw people around until they got tired and quit. So I have never gone to court or to a hospital after any of those times. A couple of youngsters tried to sue me for assault and beating them up. But as they had no visible marks this was dismissed.
However, if you are calm and don’t respond to aggression any fight will mostly go away before it turns physical.
So you shouldn’t really have the mindset of “fighting” or think about how you should hurt people. That’s not a healthy attitude.
BTW, Wayne is probably correct.
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