In the fundamental pillars of self-defense thread, a brief interesting discussion of humility evolved but like many a long and intense conversations, the topic wandered and then disappeared. It seemed like an interesting topic perhaps worth further discussion and exploration. What is your opinion of the two following questions.
Is there a role for humility in training for self-defense?
If so what is it?
@Jenna, @drop bear, @elder999
Some of the quotes from the pillars thread, I think I missed some of them. Sorry.
Is there a role for humility in training for self-defense?
If so what is it?
@Jenna, @drop bear, @elder999
Some of the quotes from the pillars thread, I think I missed some of them. Sorry.
Is the mind of humility relevant at all? I mean acceptance of limitation that the limitation might be overcome? what do you think? Jx
Humility might be just what some need to get through the aftermath.....it really has next to no place at all in the encounter itself.
Yes Sir agreed and understood.
I see people -MA people- unwilling to admit the short comings of their art or of their selves in the practice of that art for whatever reason.. I worry for those people. So right now before any encounter happens from the safety of our places and as a pillar of defence would you say humility in this way is at all useful?? I mean so our limitations might be conceded in order to be surmounted?
Jx
Yes.
I know a few street fighters. And if you engage in enough violence eventually you are going to get bashed.
The better street fighters I have met are philosophical about it.
I think it frees your mind from doubt a bit and allows you to act a bit more.