Classes for Improvement?

DiggerClam · 2017-11-04T12:59:27+00:00

Fencing is more like dancing than self defence.

Insendi · 2017-11-04T14:09:08+00:00

Honestly I would switch boxing with BJJ. While boxing is a great masculine excercise, trust me I do it as well, BJJ is probably one of the best 1 on 1 self defense strategies out there. You can use it if your a skinny guy and be very technical or use it as a stronger guy and focus on weight distribution

Chief_Leji · 2017-11-04T15:45:50+00:00

I'd go with boxing over fencing...there is no practical application to fencing. If you and a guy get into a heated altercation he's not about to pull out a sabre and fucking yell "engarde."

You only have to worry about brain damage if you get hit a lot. In general boxing technique classes you won't be getting hit at all. If you begin sparring you'll have protective headgear. If that's still not good enough then focus on your defensive maneuvers.

Boxing to me has a better real life application than other martial arts. Hand are a lot faster than feet. Kicking can only really help with immobilizing your opponent; crushing kicks to the thigh/ knee area. You might want to consider kickboxing too. There you're able to use elbow strikes and knee's which will hurt your opponent far more than a punch will. And in kickboxing you'll learn about those immobilizing strikes I just mentioned. But in my opinion any kicking technique that come above the hip area is a waste in real life unless you've reached a master level of proficiency in which you can execute it effortlessly with a speed comparable to a punch.

Don't rely on being swole and 6'5 to be your first line of defense. I've seen football players get dropped by 5'7 dudes. When it comes to any type of striking technique and timing is a lot more important than power.

Title	Classes for Improvement?
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Date	November 4, 2017 8:36 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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