Martial Arts advice

getting hit in the face takes some getting used to before you can think about running away or retaliating

I haven't lived a sheltered life and have survived violent incidents in the past. Not always in great shape but still, survived. it's always been a bit of a hit and hope though, where as I would like it to be more precise & confident.

I can't help but wonder if confidence gained through a martial art may also transfer to my day to day doings... which is another part of the attraction.

Luckily in Leeds we don't have quite the same level of knife crime as you do in London, and old fashioned fisticuffs are often the scallys weapon of choice.

In London I will always go out of my way to avoid trouble. I admit as a northern boy i find the big schmoke pretty intimidating.