Last Legend sword event....

Cool man. I have been a practitioner of Martial Arts for 12yrs. now. Keep up the good work.

Why...Thank you good sir.

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I am a practitioner of the Art of Combat. Sounds funny, but I am not focused on one particular style of Martial Arts. However, I'm not a Mix-Martial Artist either, for to me, that is not the answer(taking this style, then taking another, and another). A sculpture does not start with a blank slate, and add clay to it. They start with the clay and chip away to create a masterpiece(Analyzing those arts, and stripping away the fancy mess to get to what works). That's my approach to the Arts. I analyze a technique, and try to define if it would work for me, and if it would work in the real world. If not, then I find no use for it. I'm more into utilizing my entire body by the most efficient means. If I was to just study a particular style, then I would be governed by the limitations of that style. My ultimate goal is to combine my natrual instinct of defense with my learned techniques and ability.

Nice! Who, may I ask, forged your blade? I am also a practitioner and afficiando of the &quot;made-up&quot; arts.

"made-up" ?

Yep, take a little of this, a pinch of that and kick some ass. No real structure when it comes to streetfighting. I've just barely learned the defense for that womanly &quot;karachi&quot; jewel shot!

So true. It's also not the size of the dog in the fight; it's how much you want to kick your opponent's ass. I also beat the heavy bag and I'm into powerlifting. Gotta train the mind as well - I used to have a bad temper and when I lost it I'd lose. I'm my own worst enemy. How about you?

True, streetfighting has no structure, but it's a little more complicated than just "taking a little of this, and a pinch of that" to be a good fighter. You have to understand the value of timing, rhythmn, speed, coordination, control, the use of your tools, ect...

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Exactly....Anger blinds. You use that to your advantage. If you can frustrate your opponent, you gain the upper hand. &quot;The mind is the General of your body(your army). If you upset the General, he can not organize his army.&quot; -- Bruce Lee