MartialArtHeart
Green Belt
As a Martial Artist, or a Black Belt, or whatever name you prefer, do you believe that your art should be used "for self-defense and self-defense only", or is it also your responsibility to help those in need? Honestly, I'm torn. I think people should get off their butts and learn how to defend themselves, because criminals the world over are training in their prison cells and such, getting ready to attack them. And one would think, of course, family is a given. Your grandmother, baby, what have you. Well, does that make it others' responsibility to protect their family, or should you intervene if they need help?
I'm saying this as a martial artist, in fighting situations. But our training stretches further, to the mental... so it should extend to all areas. What I mean is, not simply as a good Samaritan, but as a Martial Artist, is it your responsibility to trash the punk that's robbing someone else's grandma?
I say yes... absolutely. Let's hear it.
I'm saying this as a martial artist, in fighting situations. But our training stretches further, to the mental... so it should extend to all areas. What I mean is, not simply as a good Samaritan, but as a Martial Artist, is it your responsibility to trash the punk that's robbing someone else's grandma?
I say yes... absolutely. Let's hear it.