Brain Damage Safe Stand-up

**TheMightyMcClaw** · Posted On: 4/19/2011 9:19pm

Originally Posted by 100xobm

Dude, I'm not much older than you, as in 25. But I got to tell you. Don't call yourself a poet.

Ever.

No one's impressed. Everyone thinks you're a tard and listen to death cab for cutie.

In any case, I don't do striking sports because I'm blind in one eye, meaning I've got no peripherals on that side and I'll probably get fucked. That's my excuse, and some bullies and a doctor all told me not to do it.

I'm probably still going to do kyokushin anyway, because there's less tagging in the face. And I'm a sucker for belts. I'm technically disabled and I do a job requiring using my brain every day, and I'm still willing to give it a go. I just can't afford anything other than bjj at the moment.

Are you like, totally blind in that eye? Can you where an eyepatch? Because that could be seriously badass, especially if it was one of those Jubei Yagyu-style ones.

**MyDo** · Posted On: 4/19/2011 9:32pm

This might be helpful to the person with shin splints:

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/...2604-0,00.html

To OP: Sensitive guys who are learning to kick ass are very displeased with you! Also, if you are really worried about it then get a buddy in class to test you if you get rocked:

http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/2011...er-bowl-future

If your bell gets really wrung stop. If they are any kind of decent human being they typically know when they rocked you and usually will stop of their own accord. Everyone is generally there to learn and won't be head hunting noobs. If that's not true and sparring is just people out to hurt you...then you are in the wrong gym.

**All Dice** · Posted On: 4/19/2011 9:41pm

Originally Posted by ShouBox

And being a sensitive little ***** makes me aware of things most people aren't, makes for a great scientist.

No... science is about being wrong and being able to deal with that by changing your theories to find the truth, thus mental toughness.

Originally Posted by ShouBox

Also, girls love sensitive side of guys, and they probably love sensitive guys that make a lot of money, and good at childcare.

Never met an attractive(or unattractive for that matter) woman that didn't like even a little bit of cocky&funny, also being a massive pussie is a big turn off for any woman looking for an "alpha" male(hint 95% of them).

Originally Posted by ShouBox

I think everyone should consider becoming a *****. I see much more benefits in the sensitive "*****" than the aggressive "tough guy".

If you can't change how you act I feel bad for you. Be either one when its advantageous.

Moral: Don't be a ****

**donoraen** · Posted On: 4/19/2011 9:43pm

If you're really worried you could always be this guy.

After all, he looks so happy in that fishtank he's wearing.

***Omega Supreme*** · Posted On: 4/19/2011 9:59pm

Originally Posted by ShouBox

-intelligence isn't the opposite of being a social moron
-in fact, you can be both intelligent and a social moron (Nietzsche)
-being a social moron can be a good thing depending on the social group you're being a moron to (being good socially in a criminal group can be a bad thing)
-I am already keeping my "head in the books"
-I am also leaving the "serious business" to "grown ups" by asking for opinions from experienced sportsman like yourself, and asking doctors of what they think. But I'm sad that you never took me seriously. =[

1. Who said it was?
2. That was actually my point.
3. Way to miss the point.
4. And I told you, you're too much of a ***** to be taking this activity. Go find something else.

**100xobm** · Posted On: 4/19/2011 10:34pm

Originally Posted by TheMightyMcClaw

Are you like, totally blind in that eye? Can you where an eyepatch? Because that could be seriously badass, especially if it was one of those Jubei Yagyu-style ones.

Like 95% It doesn't look weird or anything, aside from looking somewhat off centre. I googled Jubei Yagyu and got a lot of pictures of loveheart shaped eyepatches.

You're freaking me out McClaw

***TaeBo_Master*** · Posted On: 4/19/2011 10:41pm

It's give and take, like anything else in life. You can't have it all with no sacrifices. If you want good training, you're going to have to take a risk or two. I notice the OP didn't mention anything about training goals or any kind of desire to train. So let me offer you the following advice: If you're looking at martial arts and the first thing that comes to your mind is "How do I not get hurt?" don't bother. You don't have the mental fortitude to commit yourself in a way that will get you anything from your training. And the last thing this world of McDojos needs is one more person like you. Keep your MMA experience on an Xbox.

Short version: Omega is correct.

Edit: I didn't even notice there were 3 pages to this thread.

**ProfessorChaos** · Posted On: 4/19/2011 11:01pm

Originally Posted by ShouBox

-intelligence isn't the opposite of being a social moron
-in fact, you can be both intelligent and a social moron (Nietzsche)
-being a social moron can be a good thing depending on the social group you're being a moron to (being good socially in a criminal group can be a bad thing)
-I am already keeping my "head in the books"

1 true
2 Nietzsche was the MAN
3 Being socially stupid in a criminal group will get you shot
4 good for you

**wvdmc** · Posted On: 4/19/2011 11:39pm

Just box dude. Your brain won't get hurt. I know this has already been said, but it's lost deep in the man drama.

**Evergrey** · Posted On: 4/19/2011 11:52pm

I told my doctor I was training in Kyokushin. The nurse in attendance asked me to spell it so she could write in my file. The doctor said "cool," and also told me that I could get punched in the tits and not worry about breast cancer, because they've found that blunt trauma doesn't actually cause breast cancer. So don't worry, you probably won't end up with brain damage, and you can get punched in the tits too.

Just FYI.