jkd increases confidence

[testbuggie]

i have heard that learning jkd and getting good at it increases ones self confidence in a street fight situation. i heard this from various people. what do you guys think? is this true?

[white devil]

sure! then again all worthy martial arts do,then again it depends on your personality..but if your question translates to does jkd boost self confidence?
well the answer is obvious,yes...(as long as you believe in your training)

stay outta trouble kid..and don't go reckless..some fights are not worth being fought.

[testbuggie]

lol yeah i know. to me i think that jkd is the most effective kind of martial arts

[m_calingo]

The best confidence you can get from JKD is when you know you're good enough to walk away, and not give a fark if the other people consider that "cowardly."

As someone mentioned on another thread here (was it Tim Tackett?) that even if you "win" in a streetfight, even if it was "justified" you still might end up in jail, face court time, or have to deal with a civil suit.

True, I myself would rather be tried by twelve, than to be carried by six, but if you can avoid all the trouble, why not?

FWIW, no matter how good you get, or how good you think you are, there's always someone out there who might be better, so take care.

[testbuggie]

...all im askin is does it boost ur confidence because you know you can fight alot better. yes or no

[PFSofPA]

You're missing the point. JKD is not the be all, end all. Its what Lee felt was best for him in a street application. Its what you train and how you train, and your mindset that makes the difference. Ask a good streetfighter in prision if JKD is the best. He'll probably ask what the hell is that? A good streetfighter is the sneaky one who hits you first, hard, and repeatedly until you can't get up.

I truly believe in JKD, but that doesn't mean someone from a more traditional art can't be effective in a street situation. If you train for a while you won't ask the question...because you'll know the answer.

[white devil]

i agree with the guy above,the answer ur looking for looks pretty obvious yet we are not really able to tell you what path you should follow..

As for me,yes training a while in JKD has improved my confidence alot,but i was still confident before i started...and i had strong boxing bases.As far as you're concerned,I can't tell you because i just don't know you that well.

I think that believing hard in your training is the key to self-confidence though..

Now just give JKD a try and you'll see for yourself,you won't know it feels until then.

[testbuggie]

then wth..? shouldn't jkd teach you to defend yourself against someone that "hits first, hard, and repeated until you cant get up?" surely jkd has a way to intercept this

[Tant01]

I often use simple analogies to explain the results of a particular "thing"...

Lets assume you have no training to start with, eh?
If you take a 5 week long course in drivers training you will learn the fundamental aspects to control a motor vehicle. You will know the 11 steps to parallel park and maneuver the vehicle in close quarters. You will develope SOME skill at operating the vehicle at speed.

Does that give you some confidence behind the wheel? Sure... Will you be going out and winning races? No.

The confidence in your ABILITIES comes from PRACTICE and EXPERIENCE.

[Robert R]

I'd say it's increased my self-confidence, though I was not a wreck before... But really only in the "I'm not going to fight, I have nothing to prove because I know I'd kick your ass" kind of way.

If there's one thng that my 5 months so far in JKD have taught me, is never start a fight. Because being around other more experienced martial artists makes you realize that other people could really send you to the hospital. And you never know who's going to be able to do it. So yeah, I have no desire to fight unless it's really necessary, so afterwards I can look at myself in the mirror and be proud.

[ecamd1025]

Your looking for a way system, which everyone here can show you to defend, a particular move of some sort that can defeat a particular person, a set of moves that can deafeat someone. Do these not imply style. exactly what bruce lee was saying that he was not doing. And lets put aside bruce lee and his teachings. Because to base your thinking off of him would be immitation. would it not? Lets look at this together it is much simpler.

Originally Posted by testbuggie

then wth..? shouldn't jkd teach you to defend yourself against someone that "hits first, hard, and repeated until you cant get up?" surely jkd has a way to intercept this

[Tant01]

Originally Posted by Robert R

I'd say it's increased my self-confidence, though I was not a wreck before... But really only in the "I'm not going to fight, I have nothing to prove because I know I'd kick your ass" kind of way.

If there's one thng that my 5 months so far in JKD have taught me, is never start a fight. Because being around other more experienced martial artists makes you realize that other people could really send you to the hospital. And you never know who's going to be able to do it. So yeah, I have no desire to fight unless it's really necessary, so afterwards I can look at myself in the mirror and be proud.

So it made you aware of your weaknesses or limitation? That's a good start!

[french fri25]

yes, it is true. when your in a street fight, and your are not confident in your abilities, then you are probably going to lose that fight. if you become good at JKD, then you know your capeabilities. your know that you are good at one of the most effective street-fighting martial arts ever. everything you learned was taught to you in the way a street fight may occur. you have to be confident in yourself and know that you can utilize your JKD tactics to bring your opponent down

French Fri25

[white devil]

your know that you are good at one of the most effective street-fighting martial arts ever. everything you learned was taught to you in the way a street fight may occur. you have to be confident in yourself and know that you can utilize your JKD tactics to bring your opponent down

i disagree, jkd is not a martial art...and not everything ''jkd'' teaches you necessarely works in a street fight...for instance roundhouses or wing chun.

[Stringer]

Originally Posted by white devil

i disagree, jkd is not a martial art...and not everything ''jkd'' teaches you necessarely works in a street fight...for instance roundhouses or wing chun.

Huh?
These elements "work" if you have the ability [skill] to make them work. Otherwise they would not be in the curriculum.