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Who would win a fight, a lion or a shark?
Quite a few years ago I watched amazed as a high-level BJJ competitor and instructor did some padwork. It was shocking in its awfulness. He had no concept of how to throw a strike correctly and his footwork was that of a complete beginner. It was odd to watch as this man is an absolute force of nature in BJJ. His skill and ability makes him one of the best and people pay vast amounts of money for his teaching. I do not say this to belittle him or a system, more to highlight the differences in what we learn and compete in. The age-old question of whose style is best was allegedly put to bed in 1993 when the UFC came into being. Here, at last, was a platform where styles could be tested, and bullshit was beaten. But wait MMA has now become a style of its own and the world of martial arts once again is engulfed in the most pointless question in the history of pointless questions. Which style is the best? Traditionalists argue that modern martial arts are nothing more than a surface ...
5 reasons why you should know the law on self-defense.
All across the country people are teaching self defence. Some focus heavily on the legal implications while others overlook it completely in favour of a purely physical response. I believe that in any confrontation there are three separate fights. The pre-fight, the physical fight and the legal fight. We will struggle to win any of them if we do not focus on them all. So here are my top 5 reasons, they are not exhaustive and you the reader may have more to add which I would be interested to hear. 1, Cultivate your witnesses. In the land of CCTV and phone cameras, it is always wise to try to build a picture where it is clear you are not the aggressor. Things like your stance, body language and demeanor will help to create a story that you are just defending yourself. Do it right and the fight may never happen at all. 2, Know the law of the land. Wherever you are in the world it is important to know what you can and can’t do. After all, what is the point of defending your w...