god, its threads like this that make me wish i could attend TDs in america… you guys sure do produce some hilarious cunts.
since fighting is primarily about mentality and body mechanics, both of which can be learned without a teacher
along with a whole RAFT of bad habits that you pick up along the way without someone to beat it out of you. this whole thread is comical, both because you are completely clueless (its ok, we all went through that stage, although most outgrow it at about 12) and because other people are trying to have a rational discussion with you. You are exactly the same as a lot of deluded people i meet (and in my industry thats a fucking ton) and really, without being shown the error of your ways either through time or just by getting a hilarious beatdown, theres no point in debating the topic. shame on all of you and someone move this to ymas where it belongs.
Alex, the reason we’re not having a vitriolic pile-on is that he hasn’t screamed or cursed at us, but is instead engaging in rational conversation. In addition he is about to go to a TD and have our point of view shown to him in person.
He’s a noob, and he’s genuinely asking a question. This is precisely what newbietown is for.
[quote=1point2;2201615]Alex, the reason we’re not having a vitriolic pile-on is that he hasn’t screamed or cursed at us, but is instead engaging in rational conversation. In addition he is about to go to a TD and have our point of view shown to him in person.
He’s a noob, and he’s genuinely asking a question. This is precisely what newbietown is for.[/quote]
being polite =/= being rational.
the problem with the TDs that ive seen is that for the most part its LIGHT light sparring with lots of jokey fucking around. which is fine at a certain level, but i would almost guarantee that his follow up post will read something like
“had a great time, got a few tips on my defense, tried a few things out… lots of fun had by all, will certainly add some of what i discovered into my mingy style im cooking up in my basement”
when really it needs to read
“fuck… i just got a brutal hiding. my ass got knocked over 8 times and i think i have internal bleeding. none of the shit i tried worked. maybe i should try learning an actual martial art”
shaolin boxing is almost certainly going to suck. try going to a few places, INCLUDING boxing gyms, bjj gyms, wrestling gyms… in fact the further you stay away from anything with the words kung fu or karate (unless it also has kyokushin in it) the better.