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Controlled, ability based violence! Aka martial arts with an emphasis on live training. I do jest only somewhat. As a personal anecdote I find sparing to be a
by theflyinghorse 5y ago
Controlled, ability based violence! Aka martial arts with an emphasis on live training.
I do jest only somewhat. As a personal anecdote I find sparing to be a tremendously positive tool to get my mind off of work and daily troubles.
- adrianN 5y agoWhether taking punches is healthier than weed or alcohol is of course questionable.
- theflyinghorse 5y agoDepending on the particular martial art strikes could be light or even missing entirely as is the case of grappling arts such as judo or jiu-jitsu thus lessening the risk of head trauma.
- achenet 5y agoAgree that judo/jiu-jitsu have far less risk of head trauma/concussion, but as far as sports go they are still relatively dangerous - I quit after having one too many injuries. I would say probably the safest sport, and my current favorite, is Olympic weightlifting, although climbing is in many ways similar to jiu-jitsu, and much safer.