Re: Martial arts for self defense?

Boxing would be great - there are many instances of 'smaller' people
defending themselves against larger via boxing.....it's teaches
timing, speed and how to hit - just and any valid martial art should.

I've been in Isshinryu for a while and find that this is also a very
very effective tool for self defense.....

It all depends on the instructor - review the class, no matter which
self defense art you take, to ensure they are teaching valid and
simple techniques

Paul Rooney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> On Wed, 12 Nov 2003 22:50:42 UTC, "Jeremy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >I've been looking into taking a regular self-defense program.  I've recently
> >moved into an area that can be dangerous and is daunting for thin, not too
> >strong, 6' white 24 year old.
> >
> >I know that many martial arts purists will take offense to the idea of using
> >a program just to fight better but what kind of program would you all
> >recommend for someone who wants to NOT get beat up in a dark alley?
> >
> >I was thinking of a boxing program, but I'm kind of small and strength might
> >not be my best asset in a fight...
> >
> >Any ideas are welcome!
> >
> 
> Krav Maga - that's exactly the kind of thing it is intended for.