Self defense for women

[Dale Seago]

What if you're a student of several marital arts?

I think it's more important to really master one, at least in the beginning. And I'm not really sure just how many codified systems actually exist. In the West there's a sort of MMA for just getting things done efficiently and moving on which might be loosely dubbed the Casanova method. And in India there's the Kama Sutra. Not sure just what else is lurking out there. . .

[Nighthawk]

Engage in a debate, then ask, "Do you want fries with that?"

But seriously, folks, what verb should one use when referring to, let's say, karate. One doesn't "play" karate, or "perform" karate. I know one can "practice" karate, but what verb is used when one is actully engaged in defending one's person using it? Or is at a tournament squaring off against an opponent?

Personally? I study Shotokan.

This may be the best practical application of the phrase, "bust out," or "busted out." For example: "Dude came up and grabbed at me, so I busted out some Jeet Kune Do."

Nope! "Dude came up and grabbed at me, so I busted his arm in three places."

On the other hand, I am highly trained to BE a moving target!

Me, too! Moving opponents are harder to deal with- when they understand good footwork, that is.

I think it's more important to really master one, at least in the beginning. And I'm not really sure just how many codified systems actually exist. In the West there's a sort of MMA for just getting things done efficiently and moving on which might be loosely dubbed the Casanova method. And in India there's the Kama Sutra. Not sure just what else is lurking out there. . .

Yessir!! Absolutely!