In answer to the original title of the thread, no, you don't need any 'sparring' for effective self defense. What you do need is... Dojo...
Sorry, Robertmap, it simply isn't possible to 'pick-up' on SP skills in the dojo without either seeing or hearing. Either you are already...
Despite the inverted commas, 'absorbed' is akin to no touch knockout nonsense. You can't 'absorb' self protection skills, they are a specific...
Have you read Nick Hughes book?
FOD Neither? Surely you're going to secure your house/appartment when you're in London, with locks on the windows, and stop the milk delivery,...
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It's interesting you write that, as I'm convinced that many people 'naturally' apply their 'common sense' skills to self protection, but probably...
What do you think it's more important to learn - the self-protection skills, or self-defense skills? Why? Do you think you club/school manages...
Putrid, hi! I think the end result is the same (Sanchin & iron shirt), or are you aware of different testing methods? I only have experience of my...
Does anyone know (in principle) if there is any difference between iron shirt training and Sanchin practice?
Touché! :)
How many times do you hear that, really? I think I learnt everything there was to learn in Wado by the time I was 25, with much of it being...
Brilliant!! I haven't heard that for a while.... probably the best bit about this thread. As for an opinion on the guy teaching? As ever, youtube...
.....and so they should. When they are applied without thought, and in harmony, it's good step in the direction of competance.
They found nothing that wasn't there 10yrs earlier. WMD? Bullshido of the highest order.
So, he was in a fight?
Argument? Not interested. You've told me more about 'you' in that one comment than all your previous posts. Bon courage!
Was he in a fight, or did he assault someone? I just can't tell anymore....
C'mon, get real, they are the epitome of M.arts 'cool' if you can do them! Nobody gives a hoot if you can't do them, but everyone would like to...
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