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"Don't f$#@*%g glorify violence". - 3 reasons why

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This is what I clarify upfront to those who step into my Chennai KravMaga self-defence class. 1. Violence is NOT an intelligent solution to your problems. In fact in most of the occasions violence worsens the problem more vehemently, beyond repair. So always start addressing issues with civilized, polite tactics. As someone observed  "Most of the issues in this world is not due to the content of the argument, but more due to the tone of the argument."   2. World respects the Brain, while it only fears the Brawn As MGR advised the masses in one of Tamil movie song  " Stop sharpening the Knife. Start sharpening your Mind."  Too much of quality time spent on physical pursuits is a sign of misplaced priorities. Unless your profession depends on physical attributes don't spend more than 3 hours a week on physical past-times. Focus on the attributes which will make you a better professional or spend fun time with folks. 3. Violence is a double edged sword...

THE ZEN OF STREET FIGHT - SOME SMART TIPS - Part I

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Warning - This analysis may NOT be very crisp like my other posts. But still I will highlight the key definitions in bold, so that you can have at least a net-take if you don’t have the time . In KravMaga, I have noticed some basic principles around which the techniques are built. I am attempting to decipher them for my trainees benefit. Part I deals with issues which has to be understood before one takes up training in fighting arts . "VIOLENCE IS THE MOST STUPID WAY OF ADDRESSING A PROBLEM." To every fresher who joins my KravMaga class I start my class with the statement ,"Violence is the most stupid way of addressing a problem." Their reaction is generally a look of amused confusion " I am paying good money to this guy and he is saying the whole class is learning to be stupid!" Former Minister K P P Samy arrested for murder Its just that I want to the trainee to understand there is cost to pay for each action and he can't avoid it on...