Why it is Important to Learn How to Fight

Much as it was in the Middle Ages, the importance of one’s physical prowess and ability to fight remains to be of a paramount importance. In recent years, people in the Western World have adopted a sappy mind set. Whereas in other parts of the world where martial art forms such as Muay Thai, Sambo, Krav Maga and even boxing are used by many, those of us in the West are falling behind. And this could prove to hinder our self-interests significantly. With a declining sense of morality in our society, the importing of violence via mass immigration and with rising tensions, the ability to fight has never been more important. Now this is not to say that vigilantism is the solution. As romantic as the idea of being a conservative form of Batman is, the reality could land you a hefty prison sentence. It is the personal positives of learning how to fight and how to handle one’s self in a violent situation that is worth learning. My experiences of learning how to fight are an example of this.

Cutting your knuckles open - hard graft.

I spent the vast majority of my teenage years as being one of those generic geeky students would could barely do a single press up. None of my classmates ever took me seriously, and if I ever got into a fight or a physical confrontation, I was never able to defend myself – naturally do to my appearance, I was targeted by others. However, upon learning how to fight, things began to change. By joining a local boxing club, I learnt about numerous mental qualities that improved my general well being. This was down to the gruelling hours of sparring that I had to do, along with being beaten into a pulp by my sparring partners for the first few months. Being beaten up by a girl in my first week of training will remain to be one of the most embarrassing days of my life. Yet, despite the tedious nature of training, I came out on top. People started to take me seriously, I found that I acted with far more conviction than I ever used to. And, most importantly, I felt that I was now able to handle myself in any situation that life could potentially throw at me.

Your training partner.

In a visual sense, it is important to set yourself apart from other people. Aforementioned, the majority of Westerners are now flabby, lethargic and wet. This does not at all bode well for the dubious future that we are now facing, regarding terrorism and increasing tensions in our society. Thus, in order to make your own life easier, it is crucial to learn how to fight. By doing this, you will less likely be a target of being mugged or attacked, whilst you will also be able to defend loved ones. What kind of person lets someone walk all over them when said person has broken into their home, or even worse, assaulted them? The answer to that is somebody who is weak. Learn how to act with conviction, stop trying to hide behind others and be bold. Training in a martial art builds upon a more primal, aggressive side of our minds. And this is a brilliant thing, as it gives you the focus and driving force to achieve more in life.

Never before has the West been faced with such cruel acts of violence and terrorism. The mass immigration into Europe shows no signs of slowing down, and as the rioting in the USA at the hands of Black Lives Matter has proven, America is not safe either. Stories such as the bouncer who fended off numerous attackers in Cologne during the New Years Eve attacks are awe-inspiring. And this is something that more of us should be able to do. It would be harsh to say that it is your own fault if you are a victim. But it would be of no harm to learn about ways in which you can prevent the worst from happening to you. We now live in a world where political correctness is even handicapping the effectiveness of our police forces, the Rotherham sex scandals being such an example. Self-defence is sadly becoming something that we as individual people, need to urgently learn. Furthermore, as a result of catastrophic attempts to counter racial tensions (which have only heightened then) we now have to contend with both domestic violence and violence being imported from over seas. And on a final note, we will never truly know what is heading our way. While some hypothesise that World War Three is coming our way, we can never see with clarity into the future. Therefore it is wise to prepare yourself for any eventuality. And the best place to start is to learn how to fight.

Nothing teaches you courage and hard work more so than seeing your own blood after training.

To conclude, I would advise you to pick your chosen martial art with care. Do not be fooled into choosing something like Karate or Taekwondo because you used to binge watch martial arts films while living in your mother’s basement. It is best to go for fighting styles that work best in real life situations. I would recommend boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts. Two others that are also worth looking into are Sambo and Krav Maga. Sambo was created by the Red Army, and was used by Soviet Soldiers from the 1920s onwards, whilst the Israeli forces use Krav Maga. The latter has become known as one of the most devastating fighting forms in the world due to its strikes that are targeted at the weakest parts of the body – including the eyes. Remember, always act well within the law and never use a martial art to assault others. This will only get your arrested and you will have wasted many hours of training for nothing. Instead, save your newly acquired skills for sparring and contests. Stay safe!