Here on MAP we have people from just about very martial art one could name. Unfortunately, sometimes that leads to competition both overt, and subtle. I think it may be time to focus more on the positives of this hobby we all love!
I'll start, although I've dabbled in Muay Thai, kajukenbo, jujitsu and mma I'm still primarily a karateka so that's what I'll write about.
-karate is generally friendly, there's a tremendous air of respect in a good dojo and it's rare to find people who just want to take your head off.
-although I may not have been made into an in the ring killer by my karate training, I've gathered a wide variety of skills from long range striking, short range striking, clinch range, takedowns, to joint locks and pressure points that could all be very useful if I ever have to defend myself.
-karate gave me the motivation and the means to lose 35 pounds and almost cure my asthma through exercise.
-karate gave me confidence in a time of my life that I needed it most. I have little doubt that I'd still be closeted and meek without the knowledge that there is in fact something that I'm good at, and that people have valued enough to pay me to teach it to their children.
-I can be fairly sure when I train in a dojo that I won't leave with a concussion, or some other form of serious injury. Compared to many arts karate is very safe.
I'll start, although I've dabbled in Muay Thai, kajukenbo, jujitsu and mma I'm still primarily a karateka so that's what I'll write about.
-karate is generally friendly, there's a tremendous air of respect in a good dojo and it's rare to find people who just want to take your head off.
-although I may not have been made into an in the ring killer by my karate training, I've gathered a wide variety of skills from long range striking, short range striking, clinch range, takedowns, to joint locks and pressure points that could all be very useful if I ever have to defend myself.
-karate gave me the motivation and the means to lose 35 pounds and almost cure my asthma through exercise.
-karate gave me confidence in a time of my life that I needed it most. I have little doubt that I'd still be closeted and meek without the knowledge that there is in fact something that I'm good at, and that people have valued enough to pay me to teach it to their children.
-I can be fairly sure when I train in a dojo that I won't leave with a concussion, or some other form of serious injury. Compared to many arts karate is very safe.
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