Comments on: What is better to learn for self defence and Fitness, Boxing or Karate? http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/ Self Defense Watch - self-defense videos and self defense books Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:09:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Lonnie P http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-5738 Lonnie P Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:03:05 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/#comment-5738 Short answer: karate Only answer: karate Period. Short answer: karate

Only answer: karate

Period.

]]> By: h http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-5739 h Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:03:05 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/#comment-5739 There's a reason Martial Arts are considered 'sports'...because there are RULES. That is, there are things you can't do. And out on the street, do you think there are any rules at all? Is anyone who is determined to do you serious harm going to hold back on the street? Absolutely not. So if self defence is truly your goal, why train in a system where it does not replicate things you are likely to encounter on the street? Like multiple attackers from different directions; someone king-hitting you from behind & while you're on the ground their friend/s come up and kicks you in the head? Someone grabbing you at night just as you turn away to lock your car door? Dirty fighting like eye-strikes, groin kicks etc? And what about the intense verbal aggression which some nutcase might unleash on you as a prelude to launching their attack? The psychological preparation needed to withstand that and get in first? Iron bars? knives etc? Much better to learn a reality-based self defence system which is designed to put you under all those stressors...and also at night, role-playing scenarios where you are in a cramped space, crowded hallway..just getting out of your car and get jumped...how about lying under a blanket, simulating an attacker coming into your bedroom while you're asleep?. Not in a nice, open, well-lit dojo where you're only facing one person at a time... My personal suggestion would be krav maga for all the reasons mentioned above, and more. If all you want is some good fitness and martial arts training, go for the boxing/karate. But don't kid yourself it's full-on real self defence. There’s a reason Martial Arts are considered ‘sports’…because there are RULES. That is, there are things you can’t do. And out on the street, do you think there are any rules at all? Is anyone who is determined to do you serious harm going to hold back on the street?

Absolutely not.

So if self defence is truly your goal, why train in a system where it does not replicate things you are likely to encounter on the street? Like multiple attackers from different directions; someone king-hitting you from behind & while you’re on the ground their friend/s come up and kicks you in the head? Someone grabbing you at night just as you turn away to lock your car door? Dirty fighting like eye-strikes, groin kicks etc?

And what about the intense verbal aggression which some nutcase might unleash on you as a prelude to launching their attack? The psychological preparation needed to withstand that and get in first? Iron bars? knives etc?

Much better to learn a reality-based self defence system which is designed to put you under all those stressors…and also at night, role-playing scenarios where you are in a cramped space, crowded hallway..just getting out of your car and get jumped…how about lying under a blanket, simulating an attacker coming into your bedroom while you’re asleep?. Not in a nice, open, well-lit dojo where you’re only facing one person at a time…

My personal suggestion would be krav maga for all the reasons mentioned above, and more.

If all you want is some good fitness and martial arts training, go for the boxing/karate. But don’t kid yourself it’s full-on real self defence.

]]> By: gtfordman http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-5737 gtfordman Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:03:05 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/#comment-5737 well i do both, and let me tell you this - people that underestimate boxers usually end up unconscious, its simple to learn and the combination of weights and cardio training they make you do will really make your top half look the goods! Karate on the other hand really Really REALLY works the legs you will be shocked when you see your legs after as little as a month of Karate (i know i was) the stances and footwork involved is a real challange and you will learn blocks, evades, locks, strikes, aswell as increasing your flexibility and really improving your balance. well i do both, and let me tell you this – people that underestimate boxers usually end up unconscious, its simple to learn and the combination of weights and cardio training they make you do will really make your top half look the goods!

Karate on the other hand really Really REALLY works the legs you will be shocked when you see your legs after as little as a month of Karate (i know i was) the stances and footwork involved is a real challange and you will learn blocks, evades, locks, strikes, aswell as increasing your flexibility and really improving your balance.

]]> By: Chris http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-5736 Chris Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:03:05 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/#comment-5736 Are you willing to get punched in the face and knocked unconscious? If not, it doesn't matter what you try to learn, you're not going to get good at either one. People learn by doing; not dancing or pretending. If you're serious, then boxing is the obvious answer. It is a proven martial art that has lived for thousands of years and is still immensely popular today. Karate is nothing more than a dance for kids; professional MMA fighters don't use it because it is truly useless. Are you willing to get punched in the face and knocked unconscious? If not, it doesn’t matter what you try to learn, you’re not going to get good at either one. People learn by doing; not dancing or pretending.

If you’re serious, then boxing is the obvious answer. It is a proven martial art that has lived for thousands of years and is still immensely popular today. Karate is nothing more than a dance for kids; professional MMA fighters don’t use it because it is truly useless.

]]> By: Lorenzo http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-5735 Lorenzo Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:03:05 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/#comment-5735 hello, boxing will be your better choice, not because of any inherent technical superiority, but due to the training methods in daily practice. to put this in perspective, the same could be said between muaythai and karate. muaythai is superior... obviously superior. however, any karateka who train as thai boxers do are able to compare favorably. the difference is in the overall approach to training. boxing training is more physical and confrontational than karate. you will spend more time working at high effort levels (leading to increased fitness) and more time working against uncooperative opponents (leader to improved self defense). still, if you are considering either, you should try both. take an introductory class and a private lesson in each one. you will have a much clearer understanding of what you can expect from either one after that. then decide. thanks hello,

boxing will be your better choice, not because of any inherent technical superiority, but due to the training methods in daily practice. to put this in perspective, the same could be said between muaythai and karate. muaythai is superior… obviously superior. however, any karateka who train as thai boxers do are able to compare favorably. the difference is in the overall approach to training.

boxing training is more physical and confrontational than karate. you will spend more time working at high effort levels (leading to increased fitness) and more time working against uncooperative opponents (leader to improved self defense).

still, if you are considering either, you should try both. take an introductory class and a private lesson in each one. you will have a much clearer understanding of what you can expect from either one after that.

then decide.

thanks

]]> By: BUSHIDO http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-5732 BUSHIDO Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:03:05 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/#comment-5732 boxing 2 weapons-karate as many weapons as you know how to use.boxing is better for fitness karate is better for self defence. boxing 2 weapons-karate as many weapons as you know how to use.boxing is better for fitness karate is better for self defence.

]]> By: aussierabbi http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-5733 aussierabbi Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:03:05 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/#comment-5733 KARATE KARATE

]]> By: leeanneandwayne http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-5734 leeanneandwayne Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:03:05 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/#comment-5734 karate karate

]]> By: Smiling Jack http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-5731 Smiling Jack Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:03:05 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/#comment-5731 Boxing is better for fitness by a long shot. For self defense it is also great, if you've ever been hit by a boxer bare-knuckled you would know why. Pretty much 1 punch will dispatch an enemy. It is the king of stand up fighting and onl lacks ground game but a good boxer won't get taken down. but for self defense all you really need to know is the 4 basic boxing punches, some Judo throws, a little wrestling, and some dirty fighting like headbutting, elbows, groin kicks and punches, eye gouging, ear slaps, throat punches, kidney punches, etc. A boxer can end a fight with 1 punch, but getting hit in the balls, headbutted or having your eyes gouged out is even worse. Boxing is better for fitness by a long shot. For self defense it is also great, if you’ve ever been hit by a boxer bare-knuckled you would know why. Pretty much 1 punch will dispatch an enemy. It is the king of stand up fighting and onl lacks ground game but a good boxer won’t get taken down. but for self defense all you really need to know is the 4 basic boxing punches, some Judo throws, a little wrestling, and some dirty fighting like headbutting, elbows, groin kicks and punches, eye gouging, ear slaps, throat punches, kidney punches, etc. A boxer can end a fight with 1 punch, but getting hit in the balls, headbutted or having your eyes gouged out is even worse.

]]> By: g619shocker http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/comment-page-1/#comment-5730 g619shocker Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:03:05 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/what-is-better-to-learn-for-self-defence-and-fitness-boxing-or-karate/#comment-5730 Boxing is better than fitness. Martial Arts are better than boxing. I take Martial arts and I feel I can defend myself. Boxing is better than fitness. Martial Arts are better than boxing. I take Martial arts and I feel I can defend myself.

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