Martial Arts

Yeah, I've looked at Aikido for a while, though I think in my current stage in life I need something a little more tangible in terms of advancement. I like Shaolin Kung Fu, especially because of the Chan philosophy behind it, but also because it has some short-term benefits that disguise the long-term.

Eventually, I want to learn Aikido, and perhaps explore the philosophy of kendo as well, but probably when I'm older and wiser (and more patient!) :D
 
rockin'robin said:
My boys, ages 17, 14 and 12 take Tae Kwon Do. Purple, Green and Brown belts. They are strong and healthy! And I've learned some self-defense along with them also. All 3 of them have yet to get into a fist fight! I do not encourage fighting whatsoever, only in extreme cases where they would have to defend themselves to an aggressor who was determined to beat them up.

They know they are capable of hurting someone, badly. And oftentimes, they do their routines in the front yard before practice or tournaments and other kids watch as well. It's a big confidence boost, a feeling of well-being, healthy and strong.
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The first rule they learn in martial arts is to never hurt people with martial arts out of anger. By doing so - you disgrace it and you will get kicked out of the martial arts school/organization.

In America - assuming that you're expert martial arts (black belt or whatever)..... when you fight with someone with martial arts, you can be charged with "Assault with Deadly Weapons"
 
Grummer said:
really?
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yep. The professional boxer was charged with Assault with Deadly Weapon. link

it really depends on the situation. if the victim suffers serious injury, the prosecutor may pushes for "Assault with Deadly Weapon"
 
Jiro said:
yep. The professional boxer was charged with Assault with Deadly Weapon. link

it really depends on the situation. if the victim suffers serious injury, the prosecutor may pushes for "Assault with Deadly Weapon"
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Yes I have a friend of mine that is a Black Belt in Taekwondo and also spent some time in the military in the Special Forces and is also a weapons expert. When he moved back to Arkansas he was required to go to the Sheriff's Department and register his hands and feet as deadly weapons. They took hand and foot prints as well as photographs. It was wild. He was really a laid back guy but because he had so much training that he could literally turn a common street thug into a mop in about two minutes that he had to register. It was the same as having to register a firearm.
 
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