Originally Posted by Balalsubturfyooj

I have not practiced it, however I do have a background in the arts...

If you have a competent teacher who knows how to actually fight and teach you fist how to defend yourself; then learn forms etc, then you are on your way... otherwise you are going to get into a fight and have someone kick your ass or possible kill you when you could of got away safely... trust me when someone is trying to knife you or when 3 or 4 guys jumps you looking to hurt or possibly kill you... if you have any issues of either hurting someone or kill someone in self defense you are going to get hurt bad... fighting is not a game.

If you are studying sports, I'm sure you will find a good teacher.


Later,