Are you a martial artist?

[Misty_Mountain_Rose]

Do you practice any martial arts? Have you in the past? If so, tell us what style and how it changed your life.

I've been taking Kung Fu for about a year now, and I can tell a huge difference in how 'centered' I feel. My confidence has increased, I feel happier and less stressed. It has become a part of my daily life and I can't imagine ever cutting it from my life.

I DO find that I'm more alert to potential dangers though, which has found me a few times answering my door with a steel pipe in my hand or taking other measures that I would not have taken before. I can't decide it this is good or bad.

[Amargith]

Jiu Jitsu when I was younger. My mom made me (young girl out alone etc) It does help improve your confidence. I'd love to take up Kung Fu, but can't find a good Doko around here

[Peguy]

I've mostly done wrestling and grappling in general.

[Chukamok]

I took Kung fu for several years. Where I live now there aren't any teachers I would want to learn from or the cost is way too high. I do miss it though.