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...and chess is in the lead! This is not surprising, considering the audience on the forum. I voted for "non-contact," is that like "overwhelming with intellect"? Just kidding :)

Non-contact combat – a verbal duel :smile04:
Actually, I know this trick. Japanese guys (and not only) can make an opponent fall to the ground without touching him (for example, by waving their hand in front of their face).

Yes, I know, I saw a report about him in "Military Secret." I used to do boxing myself, but not for very long.

"Military Secret" is a good show, I like it :)
You can learn a lot there, about battles and weapons.

It’s cool that chess won the poll!

It's surprising (and a little sad) that no one has mentioned such a wonderful form of combat as fencing with sabers, swords, and rapiers...

I can just picture it: you're walking home late at night, you turn into a dark alley, and a group of "gentlemen" in tracksuits pulls up and politely asks: "Dear sir/madam, would you be so kind as to generously donate to the local alley's unfortunate, starving, and undernourished children? We're talking about your iPhone/pocket change/sausage. If you refuse, or take too long to decide, we'll be forced to challenge you to a duel with swords or rapiers (you get to choose the weapon), so we can wash away the shame of your refusal." :)

You forgot about the saber! How could you!? A duel! :smile40:
But, in the end, this is a topic about sports, not about "thugs in dark alleys." And competitive fencing (not Tolkien-style) improves reaction time, accuracy, logic, and tactics. It enhances coordination, allows you to assess your opponent immediately, and develops a certain skill, let's say... the ability to quickly identify weaknesses? Well, as I see it, the latter is present in any respectable martial art.
Although, of the three (épée, saber, foil), I can vouch for the saber. It's like chess, but on the fencing piste, because you need to anticipate your opponent's actions several moves ahead. But the trick is that you have to anticipate and execute those moves in a few seconds. I'll be honest, I'm not very good at it yet, but I'm trying.
And as for thugs in alleys... fencing provides enough physical strength to resist at least a low-level thug.
And it gives you confidence. Of course, I might be wrong, but I think thugs are like maniacs – if they see that you can fight back, they won't bother you. If I'm wrong about the last point, correct me, okay?

Now it’s clear why you don’t have as many fingers as you’d like.

XDD
No, I have enough fingers... but one more wouldn't hurt. :rolleyes:

Jun Ri Taekwondo.

I would choose everything... because everything is useful and I like everything...
So I chose a "mix"...
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*I play chess well...
*I used to do wrestling (my coach got married and "left")...
*I go to the gym and work out at home...
*I shoot well...
*In life, I am a pacifist (I don't use force unless necessary).

Actually, I used to do bodybuilding :smile04:

How are things going?

The poll is strange. I am personally most interested in fencing and related activities. But in reality, I just relax.

Why don’t you take up fencing if you’re interested?