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<blockquote data-quote="scorpion" data-source="post: 360710" data-attributes="member: 3591"><p>It's not that other martial arts are "stupid" or don't have good things about them (Judo throws can be really nasty, that's true). It's just that boxing is by far the most effective and versatile martial art to know for real world fighting. Almost all the street fights I've witnessed and participated in have been won and lost by how well the guys involved can keep a cool head, throw hands well, dodge/take a punch and keep their balance. That's about it. And boxing teaches you all of those things. I've never seen a guy do a judo throw, a spinning kick or a triangle choke in a street fight. It's mostly wild punches, clinches and if a former wrestler is involved, a double leg followed by some awkward ground and pound. Most fights also start and end very quickly. Boxing gives you the best offense and defense for these short bursts, and most importantly of all makes your movements instinctual. Instead of thinking, "Oh shit, I'm in a fight" and following your natural programming of just swinging wildly and hugging in a clinch (which is pretty much what an untrained person invariably does in a fight) your body will respond without you having to think about it. You will naturally throw your hands in combinations, you will keep your chin tucked and your head moving and you will use your feet to maintain balance and circle.</p><p></p><p>Really to be honest though, you're much better off avoiding street fights rather than looking for them. Find a good boxing/MMA gym if you want to test yourself. Once you develop some skills and can go toe to toe with some tough guys at your gym, you'll realize that the average guy in the street has got nothing for you anyway. At that point the idea of picking fights with random guys should be about as appealing as beating up a little kid. Of course, if some shithead wants to cause trouble, you'll be prepared to end it very quickly. The confidence you get from being good with your hands is usually enough to keep you from feeling like you have to prove anything by fighting. There's just no point unless the guy is really asking for it.</p><p></p><p>I have not boxed in a few years now, but I'm sort of getting the itch to pick it up again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scorpion, post: 360710, member: 3591"] It's not that other martial arts are "stupid" or don't have good things about them (Judo throws can be really nasty, that's true). It's just that boxing is by far the most effective and versatile martial art to know for real world fighting. Almost all the street fights I've witnessed and participated in have been won and lost by how well the guys involved can keep a cool head, throw hands well, dodge/take a punch and keep their balance. That's about it. And boxing teaches you all of those things. I've never seen a guy do a judo throw, a spinning kick or a triangle choke in a street fight. It's mostly wild punches, clinches and if a former wrestler is involved, a double leg followed by some awkward ground and pound. Most fights also start and end very quickly. Boxing gives you the best offense and defense for these short bursts, and most importantly of all makes your movements instinctual. Instead of thinking, "Oh shit, I'm in a fight" and following your natural programming of just swinging wildly and hugging in a clinch (which is pretty much what an untrained person invariably does in a fight) your body will respond without you having to think about it. You will naturally throw your hands in combinations, you will keep your chin tucked and your head moving and you will use your feet to maintain balance and circle. Really to be honest though, you're much better off avoiding street fights rather than looking for them. Find a good boxing/MMA gym if you want to test yourself. Once you develop some skills and can go toe to toe with some tough guys at your gym, you'll realize that the average guy in the street has got nothing for you anyway. At that point the idea of picking fights with random guys should be about as appealing as beating up a little kid. Of course, if some shithead wants to cause trouble, you'll be prepared to end it very quickly. The confidence you get from being good with your hands is usually enough to keep you from feeling like you have to prove anything by fighting. There's just no point unless the guy is really asking for it. I have not boxed in a few years now, but I'm sort of getting the itch to pick it up again. [/QUOTE]
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