I took karate and wrestled some in college but the best way to get awakened to what can happen in a real fight is the first time someone punches you right in the nose in the boxing ring! First thing you learn is that you don't want to fight if you can avoid it. Secondly , you can go to classes for 10 weeks with someone telling you to keep your hands up and you won't but the first time someone actually punches you hard in the nose , you'll start keeping your hands up!!
Anyway , every male kid should do at least a little boxing. it brings reality home really fast.
