What martial arts are best for developing confidence in a fight?
Q. What martial arts helps prepare you mentally before you have to defend yourself? What martial arts instills confidence that you can take whoever tries to attack you (or at least hold your own)? Some martial arts just provide plenty of doubt whether you can handle yourself in a real fight or not. What are the ones that are just the opposite and provide a lot of confidence in your ability to fight if need be (list several)?
Asked by Jon - Mon Jul 13 08:04:20 2009 - - 18 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I agree with everyone saying it is up to the individual to have confidence in themselves, but they also MUST have confidence in their art too. If someone is very confident in their physical capabilities but not in the techniques they are using then their fight confidence will surely suffer. If you just want to know how to fight and stay composed and cerebral I would recommend a mix of Muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian jiu jitsu. Muay Thai is a devastating stand up style, and it does not take a long time to develop good street effective fundamentals. Like all martial arts the complex techniques, and understanding of actually fighting takes a lot more time. If you learn bjj as well, you will have the confidence to handle yourself on… [cont.]
Answered by Than - Mon Jul 13 13:08:09 2009

Is a liberal arts education at a private college really worth the price? What do employers look for?
Q. Would a liberal arts education at a public college be any less grand?
Asked by Kyle - Sun Oct 11 20:12:14 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If I was hiring and you gave me your resume listing a liberal arts education I would consider it a mark against you! I would consider a high school graduate who worked at a fast food place as being the better employee. Liberal arts degree means to me: You have led a sheltered and pampered life, took the easy way out and spent more time partying that learning. You abused limited educational resources while more motivated, intelligent and hard working poor people were denied the opportunity you waisted.
Answered by Cackus - Sun Oct 11 20:17:33 2009

What type of martial arts is good for complete beginners?
Q. I'm a very active male who would like to get into martial arts for the added flexibility and conditioning. Any suggestions? There are a lot of options in my area.
Asked by drf2684 - Tue Nov 6 19:22:27 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Tae Kwon Do... my son is a 4th degree black belt instructor and has been studying it for 20 YEARS...competing in many tournaments both in the USA and around the world... he was ont he United States Tae Kwon Do team and the US Air Force Martial Arts team (which a member of the Air Force)... it is a very good martial art to learn... it definitely changed my sons life for the better!!!
Answered by LittleBarb - Tue Nov 6 19:31:04 2007