Thread: Defending Yourself

Originally Posted by Moonbeam

I know this is just a matter of opinion and I don't think boxing should be outlawed or anything. I don't think ALL people who watch boxing (just some of them) are brutes who woud just as soon see a dog or a knife fight. It is probably something so much a part of human nature that it will always happen and is better kept in a ring and controlled.
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Well I don't disagree with too much of this. Just as long as you realize that there is a civil, tactical and even respectable side to boxing. Sure, not everyone sees it this way, even many of those that love the sport, but please don't try to group all of us together.

And many fighters go into fighting for themselves - not as entertainers. It just happens that, as a byproduct, people are entertained by what they do, and they pay good money for it.

Originally Posted by Moonbeam

Oneironaut.
I think the over all view of boxing has went down hill unfortunately. There are not too many boxers who one would idle. They are all punch dumb., Tyson (speak for himself) - Holyfield - listen to the guy. Lewis, Lennox that is, arrogant.
Now the ultimate fighting gets a whole range of techniques but is too bloody for most females.

I think men generally view aggression very differently.

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Such is the way of those who choose to fight for a living. The question is, is sacrificing being punch-dumb for the love of your sport, objectively, bad? If you're going to choose to do nothing but fight, it's obvious that you aren't going to end up as the sharpest crayon in the box, but who's to tell you you're wrong for doing so? Hell, many of the people who are the sharpest crayons in the box use their knowledge for nothing but helping themselves, so who is a less likely candidate for idolization? I see what you're saying, though, so I'm not necessarily arguing your point - I do understand that it's factors like this that make many people look down on fighters. I mean, who's going to idolize a fighter, other than someone that already carries a level of respect for what it takes to be a good fighter? It's definitely not for everyone.

Originally Posted by Oneironaut

Well I don't disagree with too much of this. Just as long as you realize that there is a civil, tactical and even respectable side to boxing. Sure, not everyone sees it this way, even many of those that love the sport, but please don't try to group all of us together.
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WEll...I guess so..if you say so. I feel somewhat convinced right at the moment, but I don't know if it will last. I never really looked at it like other martial arts, which I can't say I ever felt were just a display to satisfy a repulsive urge in people to see brutality. Mostly the permanant brain injuries are what bothered me I guess.

WEll remind me of this if I ever start going off on boxing again. I may have some brain cell loss myself causing memory problems.

Originally Posted by Moonbeam

WEll remind me of this if I ever start going off on boxing again. I may have some brain cell loss myself causing memory problems.
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Haha. Don't worry. I got yo back!