Do you view fighting as a competition to see who is better?

Thread starter 1MileCrash
Start date Feb 14, 2011
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This discussion centers on the differing perspectives regarding the use of weapons and tactics in self-defense situations. One participant argues that using any available means, such as rocks or sticks, is essential for survival, while a friend believes that true skill lies in fighting without such aids. The conversation highlights the misconception of fighting as a competition rather than a serious matter of personal safety. Ultimately, the consensus leans towards prioritizing self-preservation over adhering to perceived notions of honor in combat.

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Feb 17, 2011

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Loren Booda said:

Sounds like Martin Luther King Jr. when he resolved to die for right.

Unfortunately it also sounds like everyone else who dies for the same cause, but doesn't achieve their ends. It's a terrible risk, and in the context of fighting in this thread, I think it's unwise.