combat sports with martial

[Pegasus]

You make an important distinction here. There's many different fitness programs based on kickboxing, etc. There's a marked difference between training for fitness, competitions, and self defense.

Well yes but my distinction is not the black/white one that some attempt to make .

[Big Al]

Well yes but my distinction is not the black/white one that some attempt to make .

There's plenty of room for variety with martial arts training There's also going to be a lot of ancillary progress in other areas- intended or not. For longevity, it should have a fun aspect to it.

[Pegasus]

Was saddended to hear of the death of Syd Hoare who i used to train with at the Budokwai London. A multi talented martial artist i knew him through Judo he was also Godo trained so an example of what this thread refers to . I recently learned he was also a 5th dan in Sumo.

[Pegasus]

My original judo coach is ill I hope to speak to him on martial arts he had a wide ranging history .

[Big Al]

My original judo coach is ill I hope to speak to him on martial arts he had a wide ranging history .