Hi all. I am just a regular Joe. 43, 5'8" and 165. Good enough shape to run a few miles without too much trouble. I recently got my CCW license and am taking a more serious look at the whole idea of carrying and the responsibility that comes with it. This has me also thinking in the line of personal defense without a firearm or so as to not have to use one.
I have an opportunity to start taking Karate for a very reasonable rate at an established Dojo. Since I am on a budget and can no way afford personal defense seminars does this seem like a reasonable start for me? Issn Ryu is described as Karate that is practical for a street fight. Both my kids are Orange belts and can already kick my butt! I guess what I am saying is value wise is this the right way for me to go to gain practical skills and confidence? The likely hood of an actual encounter for me is low, but you never know.
I have an opportunity to start taking Karate for a very reasonable rate at an established Dojo. Since I am on a budget and can no way afford personal defense seminars does this seem like a reasonable start for me? Issn Ryu is described as Karate that is practical for a street fight. Both my kids are Orange belts and can already kick my butt! I guess what I am saying is value wise is this the right way for me to go to gain practical skills and confidence? The likely hood of an actual encounter for me is low, but you never know.