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tufwheel · 05-07-2001, 12:42 PM

There is a continuing debate in the Christian community about whether studying a martial art and defending yourself biblically sound. From what little I have heard on the subject from Christians it is O.K., but you need someone with better Bible knowledge to help you. As far as the psychological aspect of it is concerned, that is exactly Tony Blauer's specialty. There is a tape called "Cerebral self defense," it deals with the psychological aspect of combat. It teaches you how to avoid the fear that paralyzes you in that moment when a confrontation starts. I strongly recommend you get it for yourself and especially for him. The principals are not things you do instead of JKD, they are principals that help to mentally free you up so that you can use your JKD, or other art, effectively. You should get it for him. If I knew the kid, I would send him mine...

Tufwheel

05-07-2001, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
tufwheel Novice Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 2	There is a continuing debate in the Christian community about whether studying a martial art and defending yourself biblically sound. From what little I have heard on the subject from Christians it is O.K., but you need someone with better Bible knowledge to help you. As far as the psychological aspect of it is concerned, that is exactly Tony Blauer's specialty. There is a tape called "Cerebral self defense," it deals with the psychological aspect of combat. It teaches you how to avoid the fear that paralyzes you in that moment when a confrontation starts. I strongly recommend you get it for yourself and especially for him. The principals are not things you do instead of JKD, they are principals that help to mentally free you up so that you can use your JKD, or other art, effectively. You should get it for him. If I knew the kid, I would send him mine... Tufwheel Last edited by tufwheel; 05-07-2001 at 12:45 PM.