http://www.wimsblog.com/2009/09/dojo-brutality-turns-butt-ugly-part/ Wim Demeere's thoughts on Martial Arts and Self Defense Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:03:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.wimsblog.com/2009/09/dojo-brutality-turns-butt-ugly-part/comment-page-1/#comment-12158 nunh Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:52:43 +0000 http://www.wimsblog.com/?p=889#comment-12158 Video pulled -damn Video pulled -damn

]]> http://www.wimsblog.com/2009/09/dojo-brutality-turns-butt-ugly-part/comment-page-1/#comment-756 Wim Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:29:29 +0000 http://www.wimsblog.com/?p=889#comment-756 Lol, good one Garry. I'll stop writing now. ;-) Lol, good one Garry. I’ll stop writing now. ;-)

]]> http://www.wimsblog.com/2009/09/dojo-brutality-turns-butt-ugly-part/comment-page-1/#comment-2372 Wim Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:29:00 +0000 http://www.wimsblog.com/?p=889#comment-2372 Lol, good one Garry. I'll stop writing now. ;-) Lol, good one Garry. I’ll stop writing now. ;-)

]]> http://www.wimsblog.com/2009/09/dojo-brutality-turns-butt-ugly-part/comment-page-1/#comment-750 Garry Hodgins Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:20:27 +0000 http://www.wimsblog.com/?p=889#comment-750 I think that its all a matter of psychology and how humans are capable of the most bizarre and unnatural behaviour. I think when you step into the world of martial arts your sense of what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour is definitely challenged. However, I think there is a difference between training hard and being brutal. The toughest guys I've had the good fortune to train with are not brutalists but have incredible mental determination and focus and, most importantly, a strong work ethic. Surely, being a brute is anathema to the purpose of martial arts training. I understand the kill or be killed military style stuff thats taught out there but how many of us live in a war zone or are likely to go war? I am also aware that you need some realism in order to develop the toughness required to survive in a real fight. Its a difficult question, to know what type of force is appropriate in different situations. Beginners going to self defence classes dont have the same luxury of experience that long term martial arts students have in responding appropriately in a given situation. Thats what makes Mr. Blythe's behaviour all the more reprehensible. Now, please stop posting such interesting material. My wife and kids have left me for a few hours and I need to get to my garage and work on my basics. I think that its all a matter of psychology and how humans are capable of the most bizarre and unnatural behaviour. I think when you step into the world of martial arts your sense of what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour is definitely challenged. However, I think there is a difference between training hard and being brutal. The toughest guys I’ve had the good fortune to train with are not brutalists but have incredible mental determination and focus and, most importantly, a strong work ethic. Surely, being a brute is anathema to the purpose of martial arts training. I understand the kill or be killed military style stuff thats taught out there but how many of us live in a war zone or are likely to go war? I am also aware that you need some realism in order to develop the toughness required to survive in a real fight. Its a difficult question, to know what type of force is appropriate in different situations. Beginners going to self defence classes dont have the same luxury of experience that long term martial arts students have in responding appropriately in a given situation. Thats what makes Mr. Blythe’s behaviour all the more reprehensible. Now, please stop posting such interesting material. My wife and kids have left me for a few hours and I need to get to my garage and work on my basics.

]]> http://www.wimsblog.com/2009/09/dojo-brutality-turns-butt-ugly-part/comment-page-1/#comment-2371 Garry Hodgins Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:20:00 +0000 http://www.wimsblog.com/?p=889#comment-2371 I think that its all a matter of psychology and how humans are capable of the most bizarre and unnatural behaviour. I think when you step into the world of martial arts your sense of what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour is definitely challenged. However, I think there is a difference between training hard and being brutal. The toughest guys I've had the good fortune to train with are not brutalists but have incredible mental determination and focus and, most importantly, a strong work ethic. Surely, being a brute is anathema to the purpose of martial arts training. I understand the kill or be killed military style stuff thats taught out there but how many of us live in a war zone or are likely to go war? I am also aware that you need some realism in order to develop the toughness required to survive in a real fight. Its a difficult question, to know what type of force is appropriate in different situations. Beginners going to self defence classes dont have the same luxury of experience that long term martial arts students have in responding appropriately in a given situation. Thats what makes Mr. Blythe's behaviour all the more reprehensible. Now, please stop posting such interesting material. My wife and kids have left me for a few hours and I need to get to my garage and work on my basics. I think that its all a matter of psychology and how humans are capable of the most bizarre and unnatural behaviour. I think when you step into the world of martial arts your sense of what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour is definitely challenged. However, I think there is a difference between training hard and being brutal. The toughest guys I’ve had the good fortune to train with are not brutalists but have incredible mental determination and focus and, most importantly, a strong work ethic. Surely, being a brute is anathema to the purpose of martial arts training. I understand the kill or be killed military style stuff thats taught out there but how many of us live in a war zone or are likely to go war? I am also aware that you need some realism in order to develop the toughness required to survive in a real fight. Its a difficult question, to know what type of force is appropriate in different situations. Beginners going to self defence classes dont have the same luxury of experience that long term martial arts students have in responding appropriately in a given situation. Thats what makes Mr. Blythe’s behaviour all the more reprehensible. Now, please stop posting such interesting material. My wife and kids have left me for a few hours and I need to get to my garage and work on my basics.

]]> http://www.wimsblog.com/2009/09/dojo-brutality-turns-butt-ugly-part/comment-page-1/#comment-339 Wim Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:57:34 +0000 http://www.wimsblog.com/?p=889#comment-339 Scott, I think doing my tai chi form is pretty exciting. And nobody gets hurt when I get hurt except me. :-) Scott, I think doing my tai chi form is pretty exciting. And nobody gets hurt when I get hurt except me. :-)

]]> http://www.wimsblog.com/2009/09/dojo-brutality-turns-butt-ugly-part/comment-page-1/#comment-2370 Wim Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:57:00 +0000 http://www.wimsblog.com/?p=889#comment-2370 Scott, I think doing my tai chi form is pretty exciting. And nobody gets hurt when I get hurt except me. :-) Scott, I think doing my tai chi form is pretty exciting. And nobody gets hurt when I get hurt except me. :-)

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