Can CLF masters really fight?

[Eddie]

where r you from 7*?

ther aren't too big on drive bys over her, just cause i dont think they can afford the petrol, but they do have some other sly things up their sleeves.

atleast we dont live in Iraq

[Sow Choy]

Self-defense Class...

Sevenstar & Eddie...

I have some requests to do that type of class... And I have seen a few videos on Self-Defense, and I agree with you guys, technique is nice and all, but it could make it more dangerous for someone if they get in a situation like that... So I just never offer that kind of class. I just tell them come and spar with us to get used to the environment of someone trying to beat your face in...

But what would you think a good self-defense class would be like? Maybe we can start this as another topic and get everyones input???

Joe

[SevenStar]

Originally posted by Eddie
where r you from 7*?

ther aren't too big on drive bys over her, just cause i dont think they can afford the petrol, but they do have some other sly things up their sleeves.

tennessee

atleast we dont live in Iraq

ain't that the truth!

[SevenStar]

Originally posted by Sow Choy
Self-defense Class...

Sevenstar & Eddie...

I have some requests to do that type of class... And I have seen a few videos on Self-Defense, and I agree with you guys, technique is nice and all, but it could make it more dangerous for someone if they get in a situation like that... So I just never offer that kind of class. I just tell them come and spar with us to get used to the environment of someone trying to beat your face in...

But what would you think a good self-defense class would be like? Maybe we can start this as another topic and get everyones input???

Joe

good idea - I'll start one.

[Eddie]

Good self defence should start with awareness, but I think what you are doing is the better way. Rather let them get used to being hit, than just teaching them a load of chin na and breaking hold techniques.

A good friend of mine live in Cape Town (a coastal city of SA which has allot of gang violence). He started a company which does research into the criminal behaviour and then trying to analyse it all in order to get a solution. Check out this site http://www.urbanshield.za.net/articles.html . This is an article which deals with the difference between Martial Arts and Self defence http://www.urbanshield.za.net/a02_sd-ma_difference.html . It might be specific to the type of violence in our country, but it covers allot.
Ed

[SevenStar]

Awesome. I'll look at that site right now.