Originally Posted by Merryprankster
What really irks me is the lack of contextual distinction. He has spoken before, for instance, about "Yeah, that old judo guy might be tough, but what happens when he takes off the gi and people start punching?" That's not the point of what I am driving at at all. If we go that route I could say "yeah, well, what happens when we put gis on the tough old judoka and your master, and elminate striking." /QUOTE]
This says a lot. To me, it makes all the difference in the world. I'm not interested in sport, in rolling around. I am interested in hitting you, and so is the guy in the real world, away from the ring, the mat, the dojo.
I want reality.
As for "Could have." Dude, I've been in this game since I was 4 years old. I have -- actually had -- more trophys and medals than I knew what to do with, so I recently through them all out.
I'm past that stage. Actually, I'm the one that doesn't have to stand on a pedastal and hold my hand up and show my shiny medal. I'd rather queitly meet with like minded martial artists and fight, with our fists, feet, elbows, etc., until one man is beat, not by points. My last two fights were ended by broken rib and broken forehead.