On Fri, 2009-07-03 at 16:35 +0000, tom21obrien wrote:
> During a practice we were discussing what is more important if not equal,
> should you learn to defend, or attack. We thought blocking your attacker
> was a more important skill for the simple fact that when cops show up you
> just look like a guy who was defending yourself and the attacker gets
> tossed in the jail. Were not saying that you shoudnt lay the smack down
> on some one if they need it. Just that keeping yourself from getting hit at
> all may be a better skill and worth more time on. Whats your take?

If you're in a dustup that gets cops called then you're clubbing someone
anyway. Personally, I find it far easier to learn effective attacking
than effective defending. By an order of magnitude, nearly.

Just an alternate view, that's all.

Peace favor your sword,
Kirk