ANST - Martial Arts

[Michael F. Gunter]

> I believe that what we do is a martial art in the sense that boxing, tae
> kwon do or any other art which has competitions and rules is a martial art.
> I do not believe it is a self-defense because frankly I don't tend to carry
> a three-foot stick with me.  However, as the man once said, if you want self
> defense, buy a gun.  It doesn't make sense to train a life time for an
> encounter that may or may not ever occur.  If you want spiritual and
> physical enlightment, study a martial art.
> 

One quibble here. I feel that if someone becomes a
competant SCA fighter then
the reflexes, timing, and mind control will take over
even in a street fight
with no weapons other than hands and feet. Most sword
shots can be easily converted
to empty hand. Blocks and voids are similar. Notice
that a lot of sword and shield
specialists are able to pick up just about any weapon
and be competant with it.

Just a thought.

> Donato el Lobo

Yers,

Gunthar
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