| Then why would you use kick boxing techniques | | | | you'll see extreme differences. |
| in a street fight? Sure you would eventually drive | | | | Remember, combat sports are similar and contain |
| the nail with the wrench but it will take a lot | | | | the same elements as real combat martial arts |
| longer and a lot more effort than using the | | | | and vice-versa, but that's it. Combat sports have |
| correct tool for the job. | | | | rules. Combat sports take place a specific time |
| If you look at ALL reality based methods of self | | | | and place. Combat sports use protective |
| defense you find the same thing over and over | | | | equipment. Combat sports allow you to know |
| again. The use of sport based methods applied to | | | | who your opponent is. Combat sports ensure that |
| the street. The only difference is the guys | | | | you will have some degree of safety and that |
| demonstrating the techniques are in street | | | | you and your advisory will act in a certain way. |
| clothes. First of all sport techniques work with | | | | Remember when Tyson bit Holyfield's ear off? |
| about as much success in a real life situation as | | | | What was Evander's reaction? Did he fight |
| do real, street fighting techniques do in the ring. | | | | harder? Did he attack Tyson? NO! He jumped up |
| If you think you are going to shock the | | | | and down like a five year old because he was |
| "No-Holds-Barred" martial arts world with your chin | | | | shocked at what just happened. This by no |
| jabs and edge of hands, think again. Besides illegal | | | | means says that Evander Holyfield is not tough. |
| in some cases, real self defense is meant to | | | | I'd be hard pressed to find someone tougher. It |
| operate under a different set of parameters. The | | | | does demonstrate how a highly trained athlete |
| first and foremost is the idea that you may be | | | | responds to something that happens outside the |
| killed. Your adrenaline will only allow you to do a | | | | realm of what he trained for...he reacts like |
| handful of functions. You will have a sense of | | | | everyone else does! |
| urgency that will cause you to react immediately | | | | Technically, preparing yourself for self defense is |
| and continue to go full speed until it's over. | | | | infinitely easier than preparing your self for |
| Think of it this way. Combat sport is like | | | | combat sports. You only need to study a hand full |
| NASCAR and personal self defense is like drag | | | | of techniques and practice them over and over |
| racing. One is designed to go over a long, distance | | | | again. The real problem is preparing your self |
| with time to change strategy and adjust | | | | mentally to "pull the trigger". The hardest part is |
| accordingly. The Drag strip is all about one thing- | | | | getting started. Do you have the resolve to get |
| get from point A to point B as fast as you | | | | the job done? Will you hesitate when the moment |
| possibly can. There is no time for jockeying for | | | | of truth arrives? Because if you have been |
| position, drafting or sling-shot turns. You just drop | | | | trained properly and you train hard enough you |
| the hammer and keep the car going straight | | | | won't have any doubts. If you know that you |
| down the track. | | | | have left no stone unturned in your practice, you |
| Like martial arts, at first glance, both vehicles are | | | | will not falter. Through training you gain confidence |
| similar. They are both cars, with engines, wheels, | | | | and experience. Through confidence and |
| a steering wheel and a place for the passenger. | | | | experience you become successful. |
| But all you have to do is take a closer look and | | | | |