Originally Posted by
RenDaHai
Sanjuro Pointed out the debate might better be called Fighters Vs. Non-Fighters. I think thats very true. Ray, why does everyone have to be a fighter? The world doesn't work that way. ANd don't non-fighters have a right to study some MA as well? They don't want to do the hardcore stuff, it will also not help them become better fighters because they are psychologically not fighters, it doesn't matter what skills they practice.
And the way they practice, however 'week' will probably help them put their hands in front of their face when trouble starts, and you know what, most of the time that's enough. They won't be able to counter anyway because its not in them to do so. So forcing them to train an aggressive style is useless. Aggressive defence is as minimal as possible, leaving as much space to counter as possible. Its not a good defence if you don't intend to counter.
So you know what, slap contact Chi Sao is enough for these guys... Whatever you think its better than nothing. They wouldn't want to do more. And combat proficiency is low on the list of their reasons for doing MA. And when it comes to the many other things a MA gives you, for many of these things, even lion dance can be stronger than mma.
Were not all the same..... A Rabbit is better off using Rabbit style than tiger style. Tiger style is stronger than rabbit style, but its just not appropriate for a rabbit. If a rabbit starts acting like a tiger, he won't last long at all.
Forgive the Child like metaphor, but I thought it may be the best way to get through to people who still don't get it.
****, I'm doing the debate again.... Gene please ban me.