Why Wouldn't A Good Athlete Be Good In The Martial Arts

[windwalker099]

I did some pouncing.

Is 'poncing' similar to 'bouncing' in the U.S.—where people work in clubs, bars, etc., controlling those who get out of hand?

Interesting experience, thanks for sharing it.

In the U.S., it might be a bit different; people sometimes get shot, or, as in one of the latest cases, those who intervene can face legal consequences for their actions. Case in point: the Marine Corps veteran acquitted in the NYC subway chokehold death.

If you were ever in the military or worked in LE, you would understand.

there were times I wish I wasn't...
What should I understand ?

The military trains for war, to engage with and kill the enemy,
survive the engagement.

LEO's train to enforce laws and maintain order.
Do you feel the rules of engagement, training are the same?

You would think such people would be good in the martial arts if they chose to do it

If by martial arts, you mean competitive combative sports
Natural athleticism, discipline, and a strong work ethic can help. Such people, in any arena, have spent or spend a lot of time and effort training to achieve the level that allows them to compete— why they make the big money.

Transitioning to another area that focuses specifically on solo performance rather than teamwork might not be worth the effort,
nor pay as well...

 

[Prince_Alarming]

Is 'poncing' similar to 'bouncing' in the U.S.—where people work in clubs, bars, etc., controlling those who get out of hand?

I think he means 'pouncing'. We have bouncers here, and poncing is a colloquial term referring to living on immoral earnings. I don't think he means that, and if he does I don't want to know.

 

[drop bear]

Because this is the most important part of the discussion.

 

[windwalker099]

I did some pouncing.

Thanks for the clarification.

Was it something you did purposely , or something that happened occasionally. ?

 

[drop bear]

Thanks for the clarification.

Was it something you did purposely , or something that happened occasionally. ?

Purposely. The guy was being a danger to everyone. And had to get stopped.

 

[Wing Woo Gar]

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Because this is the most important part of the discussion.

Your reply really gave me a giggle. Thanks man.

 

[Wing Woo Gar]

I think he means 'pouncing'. We have bouncers here, and poncing is a colloquial term referring to living on immoral earnings. I don't think he means that, and if he does I don't want to know.

 

[Wing Woo Gar]

Purposely. The guy was being a danger to everyone. And had to get stopped.

Are you a habitual pouncer? Just a casual hobbyist?

 

[drop bear]

Are you a habitual pouncer? Just a casual hobbyist?

80% of pouncing is opportunist.

 

[Wing Woo Gar]

80% of pouncing is opportunist.

20% planned?

 

[PhotonGuy]

Define athlete.

Athlete - A person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina.

From the Merriam Webster Dictionary.

Definition of ATHLETE

a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina… See the full definition

www.merriam-webster.com

 

[PhotonGuy]

Speaking as a professional. In Japan we watch the kids come into the arts and can see the "naturals" in among those that all do it because they like it. Then years on we chose those kids to join our ranks to fight in nationals. A dojo is made up of many who all pay in a contributing factor. But even among them there are still only select few that meet the criteria. I went to Rugby School. But maybe the reason I have excelled in MA is I really hate ball games.

So how would hating ball games cause you to excel in the martial arts?

 

[PhotonGuy]

Olympic pentathlon - running, riding, swimming … and shooting(could be martial)..and fencing

Shooting and fencing could be martial definitely, as for riding I suppose it would be martial if you're practicing to ride while using weapons such as swords and lances which you will find people doing when they're doing reenactments such as at renaissance faires, running and swimming though, I don't see how that's martial. I was a competitive swimmer for nine years and I never saw it as martial.

 

[PhotonGuy]

Athletes have their preferences and not all skills are directly transferable.

True not all skills are directly transferable but you will find some athletes that will excel in just about any sport they do, Cooper DeJean who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles would be an example of such a person, he also did really well in other sports such as baseball and basketball.

It also depends on the martial arts in question as there are many variations. Some arts are more physical than others and no MA suits all body types. What others people (including athletes) can do is not so important - martial arts are individual practices and it is far better to focus on your own progress and what you are best suited to doing.

While there is no single MA that suits all body types, there is such a variety of MA styles that you could probably find one that suits your body type whatever it might be. If you're tall Taekwondo might suit you for instance, if you're short you would probably be better at Judo, if you're light and skinny perhaps kung fu.

 

[PhotonGuy]

People with weapons trying to kill me.

So are you a police officer or do you do some sort of security work?

 

[drop bear]

So are you a police officer or do you do some sort of security work?

I am a wandering vigilante.