Has MA made me violent?

[Tom Yum]

Originally Posted by Lizard

Every time I get drunk I always end up hurting someone. And it's always either push kicks or thai roundhouse kicks. I spend lots of my free time just wandering about the house throwing out combos and shadow boxing. So as soon as I lose my inhibitions I want to start doing moves on people.

There's nothing wrong with throwing out combos and shadwo boxing. That's a good habit!

Getting drunk and hurting someone is a terrible habit. Drinking alcohol has an interesting effect on people. Seems to magnify there most deepest feelings by a factor of 100, hence why you hear the term "friendly/flirty/silly drunk" or "mean/violent drunk."

Sounds like you are using alcohol as a crutch to release your deepest issues. Some people go into a blazing rage when they get drunk - its like Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde. This is a serious issue that you should seek help with.

Originally Posted by Lizard

I'm actualy thinking of giving up MA because of this, I don't want to end up really hurting someone or not having a social life because I'm a complete Bastard when under the influence of alcohol (and giving up alcohol isn't an option because its too much fun and is something I like to do with friends).

The problem seems to be between you and alcohol. You should seek counseling from a trusted person: a teacher, counselor, minister, relative etc...

[SimonM]

Originally Posted by Lizard

Does MA really make people more violent?

No.

I'm actualy thinking of giving up MA because of this, I don't want to end up really hurting someone or not having a social life because I'm a complete Bastard when under the influence of alcohol (and giving up alcohol isn't an option because its too much fun and is something I like to do with friends).

If drinking is more important to you than martial arts you don't have the dedication necessary to succeed at them anyway. If you are so weak willed that you can't restrain yourself from hurting your friends while drunk you don't have the strength of character to succeed in the long run.

[Ronson]

Stop trolling you stupid drunk.

[Innocence]

You know, lizard, it doesnt really matter what you do..
Just do what you want. What you feel is *cOoL*!!~!!!1

You know as do all of us here that actions have consequences.
And from the way you post, it seems you're smart.

You have all you need to make "good" judgements, except one thing, experience, and that comes with time. All the people here have tried to share their experience with you, and it seems you've accepted it graciously, and then disregarded it totally. I whole heartedly agree with them, but again, just do what you want (as I'm sure you will).

[Lizard]

*Comes back to defend.net after a long absence*

Wow, I posted this thread about 2 years ago...

Well just in case youre interested in how things turned out, I did give up alcohol for about 5 months (kept making me depressed) ... and Im drinking again now but theres no problem with behaviour

I guess the power to change was inside me all along... haha thats so cheesy...

[Tom Yum]

There's nothing wrong with drinking a beer with your lunch (on the weekend) or wine at dinner. Social drinking is ok, so long you keep it under control and know when to say when.