Originally posted by Becca
As has been said repetedly already, the self-defence forms are to teach mechanics and basic technique, i.e. how to kick/block/choke/ect and how to move from one stance to another. It is up to the person to take it to the next level and make the moves work in real life.
That's one of the best things I've read on this board yet.
" Better to be a warrior in the garden than a gardner at war."
"Ni hao darlins!" - wujidude
"I just believe that qi is real and good body mechanics have been masquerading as internal power for too long." - omarthefish