When I was younger I got into it because it was just cool, Although it is still very cool and fun ... The main reason I still do it is 1. Preservation of Life ( to be able to defend yourself, your family or friends and those who cannot defend them selves) .
2. Preservation of the Art ( Making sure the legacy is passed on so the art doesn’t die)
For my personal defense. That'd be my primary reason. I couldn't honestly claim that I pursue excellence in the fighting arts as some sort of spiritual pathway although if that benefit is available, I'd certainly take it and a greater confidence is always a great by-product.
Why do I continue in it? I'm older now, work in Executive Protection and don't have time to dance around with someone. I need to put them down quickly and go.
As an older man who's single and tends to date younger women, I noticed younger men suddenly getting very aggressive around my dates & me. (These dates would ironically be the same women that these guys didn't have the nerve to ask out themselves, so psychologically speaking, I'm sure that has a lot to do with it). As if to say to me: "Take a hike pal, I'm taking what's yours." -Not happening. I don't like violence but if their disrespect is going to lead to something, I feel it's best to be prepared.
JKD in particular is a great art. I've used it in the field: fight over in less than :30.
Tips learned from JKD used in BJJ: defeated class opponents (before the sport rules changed, lol)!
Used the JKD multiple opponent strategy against several people during a Krav Maga crowding exercise: pretty much the only one in the course not pad punched down to their knees.
Yep! I'm glad to be back in it!
The main reason is I have a lot to give. In the beginning, I just took from my instructors and training partners. But now, I have a lot to give back. I understand the saying, "It's better to give, than to receive."
I happy to be part of PFS's DOM program. It gives me the credibility and support of a global organization, and training under a third generation student of Bruce Lee.
When I was younger I got into it because it was just cool, Although it is still very cool and fun ... The main reason I still do it is 1. Preservation of Life ( to be able to defend yourself, your family or friends and those who cannot defend them selves) . 2. Preservation of the Art ( Making sure the legacy is passed on so the art doesn’t die)
For my personal defense. That'd be my primary reason. I couldn't honestly claim that I pursue excellence in the fighting arts as some sort of spiritual pathway although if that benefit is available, I'd certainly take it and a greater confidence is always a great by-product. Why do I continue in it? I'm older now, work in Executive Protection and don't have time to dance around with someone. I need to put them down quickly and go. As an older man who's single and tends to date younger women, I noticed younger men suddenly getting very aggressive around my dates & me. (These dates would ironically be the same women that these guys didn't have the nerve to ask out themselves, so psychologically speaking, I'm sure that has a lot to do with it). As if to say to me: "Take a hike pal, I'm taking what's yours." -Not happening. I don't like violence but if their disrespect is going to lead to something, I feel it's best to be prepared. JKD in particular is a great art. I've used it in the field: fight over in less than :30. Tips learned from JKD used in BJJ: defeated class opponents (before the sport rules changed, lol)! Used the JKD multiple opponent strategy against several people during a Krav Maga crowding exercise: pretty much the only one in the course not pad punched down to their knees. Yep! I'm glad to be back in it!
The main reason is I have a lot to give. In the beginning, I just took from my instructors and training partners. But now, I have a lot to give back. I understand the saying, "It's better to give, than to receive." I happy to be part of PFS's DOM program. It gives me the credibility and support of a global organization, and training under a third generation student of Bruce Lee.