sdf wrote:JuanM wrote:
Sorry that's an odd comparison.
I don't think so. I've been training all my life to fight without wearing any gloves. In fact, I have never punched a bag with any kind of protection such as gloves and others.(sure my fists were specially prepared) Now Juan let's imagine that you and me together go to full contact without any kind of protection or glove. Considering that we are not amateur fighters (meaning we know how to punch pretty good), I guarantee that most likely after such fight either you or me (or even both of us) are going to be badly injured.
P.S. I used to fight with little or no protection. From my personal experience after one such fight it took me about three month to recover.
Okay, but what does this really have to do with the ability to be successful in sports combat. I am not questioning the validity of IMA as a self defense tool. Nevermind tho, some people have put up some very good responses to my question.