Comment on Is martial arts really that useful?
Boozilla@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Military, police, security and intelligence operatives train in it for a reason. You’re right that it’s not very practical or necessary for the average person. And for those who do need it, it’s an option of absolute last resort and desperation. Running away, if possible, is the wiser choice. But, it can make the difference in a life or death situation. Someone who knows how to fight and has practice doing it has a big advantage over someone who doesn’t.
FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 6 days ago
incorrect. we train in combatives.
Similar. but different. the differences are subtle and yet also very important. Like don’t-fucking-die important.
Boozilla@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Settle down, Dwight. Combatives are based on martial arts. You’re being pedantic over semantics. I also already mentioned how important they are for some folks.
FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Actually, what you call Martial Arts came from what would be called today “Combatives”.
Martial was another way of saying “Military”. We call it “combatives” so nobody confuses what we’re teaching you to do with “Sport” or “competition” Martial arts- where the goal isn’t to kill your opponent in the most efficient means possible.
While there are only so many ways to move the human body, that distinction is rather important. Because you fight like you train.