Re: Martial arts for self defense?

Someone in another branch of this thread suggested reading the "how to pick
a school" section of the r.m-a faq, and that's good advice.
Boxing could be a good choice as you'll learn to punch with more than just
arm strength, and you could end up with a useful set of skills more quickly
than in some more orthodox martial arts schools. I'm concerned about
grappling in a street fight situation, as a grappler may not fare as well
against multiple opponents.

The more orthodox martial arts schools will take you a while to get to where
you're effective as a fighter, but I think long term are a good investment.
Wing Chun might be an option for you if you're looking to take some time.

All that said, I can give you the secret to not getting beat up in dark
alleys right now: don't go down dark alleys.  ;-)


"Jeremy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> 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!
>
>