Crunker1337
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There are many times when, for whatever reason, you are caught "with your trousers down" - unarmed.
As such, it's always a good idea to educate yourself in manners of defense not requiring a weapon beyond those that we receive at birth.
I'm a student of Kenpo and in my free time seek instruction in other forms of martial arts.
I'm sure there are plenty of other students of various martial arts on THR, but at the same time I realize that there's a rather dangerous attitude among some pro-gunners that vastly underestimates the value of martial arts ("I don't need any kung-fu crap when I have a gun!").
While a firearm is an excellent weapon at ranges over 15 feet or so, in extremely close quarters there's always the possibility that an aggressor can reach you before you draw your weapon.
Additionally, a well-timed wristlock is a far better (less legally and morally troublesome) counter to say a pickpocket than a drawn pistol.
I advise those of you who limit your knowledge of self-defense to when you're armed to learn a martial art if only to fight your way to a weapon.
As such, it's always a good idea to educate yourself in manners of defense not requiring a weapon beyond those that we receive at birth.
I'm a student of Kenpo and in my free time seek instruction in other forms of martial arts.
I'm sure there are plenty of other students of various martial arts on THR, but at the same time I realize that there's a rather dangerous attitude among some pro-gunners that vastly underestimates the value of martial arts ("I don't need any kung-fu crap when I have a gun!").
While a firearm is an excellent weapon at ranges over 15 feet or so, in extremely close quarters there's always the possibility that an aggressor can reach you before you draw your weapon.
Additionally, a well-timed wristlock is a far better (less legally and morally troublesome) counter to say a pickpocket than a drawn pistol.
I advise those of you who limit your knowledge of self-defense to when you're armed to learn a martial art if only to fight your way to a weapon.