Yes I agree that some have ceratin aspects that can be incorporated into self defense....the "arts" themselves have rigid rules, which automatically disqualifies them as being applicable in a real attack.
Actually I have met many Martial artists who ARE very capable of defending themselves....that's not what I was implying....I was merely cautioning against those uncrupulous types who advertise their martial arts (along with gis, katas, tournament techniques) etc as "self-defense"....which they are not.
Stay safe all.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?
Yes I agree that some have ceratin aspects that can be incorporated into self defense....the "arts" themselves have rigid rules, which automatically disqualifies them as being applicable in a real attack.
Actually I have met many Martial artists who ARE very capable of defending themselves....that's not what I was implying....I was merely cautioning against those uncrupulous types who advertise their martial arts (along with gis, katas, tournament techniques) etc as "self-defense"....which they are not.
Stay safe all.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?