I will echo a couple of statements. BJJ and "playing" judo is a great start(it's an Olympic sport, a game). In the early 90's these and boxing were the only thing I found to use in the real world. Street fighting and basically being an ass was where I got my start. These disciplines gave me an ability not to be an ass and learn control. Wish I would have started sooner.
Even after my back injury, I still have the confidence that one person is going to have a problem when trying to mess with me. I no longer have the physical ability to handle multiple attackers, so I make sure I CCW.
After all is said and done, an actual fight(or multiple fights with more than one attacker) is the only way to gauge your abilities to defend yourself. Define your strengths and weaknesses and work on them.
Lastly, one particular "style" is not a magic bullet. Learn as much as you can from as many knowledgable people as you can. This will provide you with a base to start and continue to grow as a martial artist. Continue as long as your body will let you, as with anything else, you can always widen your knowledge base and grow.
The weight loss is a great achievement. Don't stop pushing to better yourself.
"You cannot play fair with people who don't care if you get wiped off the map. You don't have to hate everyone who isn't part of your tribe, but it is foolish to keep caring about people who don't care about you."
Speech at the second National Policy Institute conference, December 26, 2013.
See you soon, AC.
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