Why we train.

[Hiro Protagonist]

My main reason right now in this moment:

I don't want to be this guy. Ever.

[judoka_uk]

Hitting people with a planet is fun.

Also banter.

[DKJr]

Sweeps and chokes are cool. Also cause I like looking in shape.

[jnp]

Because the process of learning how to effectively break a limb/choke a person out paradoxically makes me less likely to commit such an act outside the dojo.

But mostly stress relief.

[yli]

10 Reasons Why I Train:

1.) See first post.

2.) I wanted to punch someone in the face without the attending felony battery charge.

3.) I do MA under the impression that it makes you look cool.

4.) I need to be beaten regularly in order to keep my inner douchebag under control.

5.) It beats watching what passes for prime-time TV these days.

6.) You get to meet like-minded people who will join you in your bizarre ass beating hippie lovefest.

7.) I have too much expendable income and free time.

8.) It gives me an excuse to avoid socializing with douchebags.

9.) It breaks up an otherwise monotonous daily routine.

10.) Doing martial arts adds 3 inches to your dick (citation needed).

[The_Beak]

To be able to subdue, maim or kill the army of homeless ethnic muggers lurking around every corner all the times.

[JohnnyCache]

because the experience still scares me. When I'm truly calm while sparring I'll probably quit. Or win. I dunno.

[W. Rabbit]

That guy may be fat but I'm convinced he's a genius and was making a his sports announcer demo tape.

I train so I can learn to hurt people with loving care.

[Vorpal]

I don't want to be a fat slob and I occasionally have to throw down at work.

[karma2343]

I honestly enjoy a good round of sparring, plus it keeps me in shape. Also, I like being able to spit heat like the deserts of Saudi Arabia and bury competition like Mesopotamia.

[Rivington]

To be closer to half-naked, sweaty, men.

Uh, I mean banter.

[Tom .C]

I train because they make you get the hell off the mat if you don't

[donoraen]

because it makes me kewl.

[Colin]

I train in brutal arts so I can claim the moral high ground in MA bullshit discussions.

[Evergrey]

Because I am both a sadist and masochist? That's what Sensei says anyway.