I'd be afraid to let out all of my anger and rage at an assailant, for fear I'd do real harm despite the protective gear.
I understand this fear, I have it as well. It is one of the reasons I stopped taking martial arts when I was a kid - I didn't want to hurt anyone, and they didn't have the benifit of the padding.
It was pointed out to me though, that these people 1) have the padding, 2) have the training, and 3) are dealing on a regular basis with people who have built up rage, anger, panic, etc. They know what to expect. If you decide, as per Dawnd's suggestion, that you want to try and get a mens group together to increase the likelyhood of a class, I'm happy to help put out the word.
*hugs* I'm glad you were able to be supportive, and recieve the support in return.
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Date: 2006-02-14 08:02 pm (UTC)I understand this fear, I have it as well. It is one of the reasons I stopped taking martial arts when I was a kid - I didn't want to hurt anyone, and they didn't have the benifit of the padding.
It was pointed out to me though, that these people 1) have the padding, 2) have the training, and 3) are dealing on a regular basis with people who have built up rage, anger, panic, etc. They know what to expect. If you decide, as per Dawnd's suggestion, that you want to try and get a mens group together to increase the likelyhood of a class, I'm happy to help put out the word.
*hugs* I'm glad you were able to be supportive, and recieve the support in return.