To translate the meaning of self-defence as merely an act of defence against a potential physical attack by another person, it is arguably by its very nature extremely narrow and one-dimensional.

Yet, many people at large are guilty of associating this stereotypical ideal to the Martial Arts. Due to a large extend in the way the general media portrays our disciplines and to a lesser extend, but proportionally significant in the 'macho' way individuals groups wish to be seen. It is for this reason that we have become increasingly conscious that people may have developed a sort of stigma' when it comes to learning, choosing or even approaching a martial arts' club/association. Perhaps, the first thing that goes through their minds is pain and getting hurt. No one normally likes getting hurt, and no one usually recalls pain as a positive childhood or even adulthood experience. Indeed, on the other extreme TV commercials and movies often do make a mockery out of martial arts with their ludicrous portrayals.