12-06-2003, 12:55 AM
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Natalie Portman is sexy.
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Originally posted by phaedrus
You are right and you are wrong. I'm 24, I've trained in shótó-kan for the last 16 years of my life. I've dabbled in some of the other styles. I've a black belt, all it is good for is holding up my pants. Anyone who tells you otherwise is a moron. For the first few years of the average martial artist's training, his training probably puts him at a disadvantage in a fight. Because he still thinks. Instead of throwing a punch he will try to think what technique he should use. Since he is thinking, he is slow. While he is thinking you will knock the shit out of him. After a point, the training will benefit a martial artist in a fight. Estimating extremely conservatively, I've thrown minimally 3 million punches in my life (500/day, 7days/week, 52days/year, 16years); I’ve also done the same amount of sit ups and push ups as part of my training. I'd imagine even you would admit the advantage this combination could be in a fight. By this point, muscle memory has taken over. If I am not extremely aware of my actions, I move by reflex instead of thought.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I would win in a fight against anyone. I'm not even saying I could kick your ass, I don't know you from Adam, and that is not my point.
Side point: Boxing and wrestling are martial arts, certainly you don't think training in either of those sports would make someone less fit in a brawl.
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