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Ha - could you imagine Tyson grappling on the floor! He's an animal he would have both your ears off and in his mouth in a matter of seconds chewing on them like they were gum, then he would start on fingers then toes then when he's finished he would have the ref for afters! I don't think tyson in UFC or MMA is a good idea - it's just not safe

Just thought I would post this for anyone that might be interested in it, hope someone finds it useful. I wrote this in reply to a woman who is looking at doing self defence lessons. When it comes to self defence I believe there are 3 areas that are important to develop and they are knowledge, fitness and confidence. It's important to know moves that will be fast and effective in a confrontation situation. Some traditional martial arts major on complex grappling techniques that although effective take many years to master and often rely on a high level of physical strength that most women don't have. I try to teach simple, effective striking and releasing moves that can be learnt quickly and be performed by anyone regardless of size or strength. Fitness is important because a level of strength and stamina mean you get the most out of the moves you know. Also in a confrontation situation when adrenaline is pumping round the body a healthy person will be better able to deal with the stress and keep a level of calmness than an unfit person. Finally and probably most importantly confidence is key to effective self defence. Even before a situation develops it's important to give off bodily signs of assertiveness and self confidence, people tend not to want to mess with someone that looks as if they could be a handful. For example someone who walks upright with their eyes facing forward, not at the floor, gives off a more confident demeanour than some who walks slumped with their eyes and face down. In a confrontation situation assertiveness needs to be express verbally as well a physically, using strong short powerful sentences are as much a part of self defence as knowing martial arts moves. Even if on the inside you are scared witless what matters is the outward facade, it's an act and as with the moves it requires practice and training. Also if someone is trained and experience in a fighting technique then confidence becomes a natural by-product. I believe that sparing and competition fighting, which for most is a frightening experience - including me, is one of the best ways to develop a high level of confidence and self-defence ability for confrontation situations, but I would not expect everyone I train to go down this line but the option is always there. I teach womens kickboxing lessons at Wellington Sreet Boxing Gym 7.30pm - 8.30pm every Thursday. We always welcome new people regardless of fitness or ability. Mark Check out us out at sheffieldkickboxing.com

Heyup chefkicker, I said I would make an apearance so here I am. I didn't realise people had so much to say about kickboxing. Anyway prob see some of you guys on sunday for the grading.