Avoid violence of any type, move to the coast, buy a surfboard. This will teach you balance, make you fit, calm your mind, put a smile on your face.<p>There is no logical sense in learning a system of violence (defensive or otherwise) to improve your body and mind.<p>Goal Setting - I'm gonna paddle this board through this beach break like a dolphin<p>Persistence - Opps, it just dumped me on the beach - try again<p>Confidence - Cool, I made it to the line up<p>Nutrition - I eat a Paleolithic hunter/gatherer diet. No carbs, no dairy. Food my body was designed for.<p>Physical Fitness - Paddle, swim<p>Frustration Tolerance - Repetition, learning, fun<p>Focused Attention - All I can think about is this wave<p>Sportsmanship - It's a big ocean, go for it buddy<p>Who's the best surfer? the one having the most fun.<p>And BTW, yes I've done my share of martial arts training. If what you really want is to learn how to kick ass, go here: www.russianmartialart.com