Sport Karate Can Get You Killed!

In this day and age it is unfortunate that so many martial arts schools that teach sport arts, claim that they are teaching useful self defense technique. Deep stances are great for strength training, but not for fast movement.

Also, some schools teach straight leg fighting stance while teaching their students to hold their guard hands under the chin, rather then protecting the face and head.So use your head, which is the most important thing to protect is vulnerable, and the ability to spring into attacks or defense is greatly hindered. Sport arts teach speed and agility, but also teach retreat after a point is scored.

Does traditional SPORT martial arts training hinder or help self defense for the student?