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Originally Posted by Zeraph
I havn't mentioned or advocated point sparring. Though I must point out that the point of point (heh) sparring is to teach you something else.
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Yes, of course, but when it comes to teaching you about the reality of being in a fight, point sparing falls short. It must be combined with actual experience.
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Originally Posted by Zeraph
And, no offense to you personally, but your instructor sounds like an asshole (see? now I'm insulting your instructor) but I suppose if you want to destroy your body so you can ironically protect it, go for it.
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I'm sure he wouldn't mind you calling him that, and I don't either. He could be a real dick, but he did manage to teach me quite a bit. I am confident that if I wanted to defend myself in an emergency I could do well against most people (I have no illusions about always winning or being able to dodge bullits or anything, but if I were, say, mugged, I could defend myself from an unarmed man or a man with a knife). Ironically, I'm a pacifist now, so I won't be defending myself, but the training is there if I ever change my mind.
Also, my nose is perfect for glasses now.
Bruce Lee was a legendary martial artist, a good philosopher, and a fun actor. Kudos to him.