After all these years studying martial arts, my thinking has evolved from committing from an Art to practical defense techniques. I discovered that, all other martial arts can be used as a form of self defense, but in a limited way. Generally,if one was to intent to lift up his/her form of chosen art, he/she will have to learn and expose to other arts,and incorporate all their best techniques, to complete his/her own art call "the chosen art". It is up to oneself to create the love and understanding of the philosophy of one Art,by wearing the Gi,by keeping fit,giving respect and practising the patterns and going for grading. Practical or not, the one who train will just train,due to the sake of passion and commitment to the Art. As certain Arts has evolved to sports, training and then getting into tournament is a norm, just like army trains and goes in ATEC(Army training evaluation centre).
My studies tells me that to really prepare oneself for real life self defense, and if not to appreciate an Art, Krav Maga will be the most practical defense systems. As my research goes further,i've discovered that CKM, known as 'Commando Krav Maga', proves to be better and more devastating for hardcore self defender cum combat personnel. Nevertheless,i will be seeking this new defense system in my life,also to carry on with TKD(as promised my coach), and hang on in Karate(My 10 years roots).
