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Question seven was posted on 2007-08-29 and was
How has martial arts most benefited you?

1 "Increased my confidence" has 25.6 % of the votes.

2 "Improved all-round fitness" has 27.6 % of the votes.

3 "Been good for stress relief" has 9 % of the votes.

4 "Socially" has 5 % of the votes.

5 "Turned me into an urban warrior" has 20.1 % of the votes.

6 "I don’t do martial arts" has 12.6 % of the votes.

Scientific analysis from the experts:
Surprisingly, fitness and confidence came out in the top two. This suggests that we use the martial arts as a means for self improvement. Still, good to see that we have some urban warriors visiting the site! Do you disagree with the results? If so, tell us why at the martial arts cafe message board.

Question six was posted on 2007-07-15 and was
Should martial arts instructors be required to hold coaching certificates

1 "Yes" has 57.6 % of the votes.

2 "No" has 31.4 % of the votes.

3 "Undecided" has 11 % of the votes.

Scientific analysis from the experts:
It seems that, as a group, martial artists are in favour of the idea of coaching certificates. Are you? Let everyone know what you think at our board - join in, visit the martialarts cafe board now.

Question five was posted on 2007-04-21 and was
Can self-defence be taught?

1 "Yes" has 81.1 % of the votes.

2 "No" has 18.9 % of the votes.

Scientific analysis from the experts:
So it seems that the majority of readers believe that self-defence can be taught. This subject has prompted discussion on our board - join in, visit the martialarts cafe board now.

Question four was posted on 2007-03-12 and was
Which of the following is the best spectator sport

1 "Boxing" has 41.3 % of the votes.

2 "Judo" has 5 % of the votes.

3 "Mixed Martial Arts" has 43.8 % of the votes.

4 "TKD" has 10 % of the votes.

Scientific analysis from the experts:
MMA was given a good run for its money by boxing. Considering that many martial artists, including those that visit this site, have little fondness for boxing, this poll suggests that MMA has some way to go before it replaces boxing as the publics favoured spectator sport-fighting. Oh, and does anyone really like watching judo?

Question three was posted on 2007-01-14 and was
Are the martial arts a way of life?

1 "No, it is a hobby and a way of keeping fit" has 7.2 % of the votes.

2 "It is certainly important to me but does not dictate my life" has 28.7 % of the votes.

3 "Yes it is, it should influence our every action" has 15.6 % of the votes.

4 "I have no opinion on this and will ask my Sensei" has 48.5 % of the votes.

Scientific analysis from the experts:
The scientific team at martialartscafe.com have analysed the data and have come to the conclusion that some smart arses are voting for the option 4 for a bit of a laugh.

Question two was posted on 2006-12-14 and was
There are thousands of styles of martial art out there but we have distilled this down into a handful of categories. Most martial arts include at least one of these, so vote now for your preferred type of martial arts practice.

1 "Full-on beating the crap out of each others ugly mugs" has 19.2 % of the votes.

2 "Lining up and kicking and punching the crap out of thin air" has 34.2 % of the votes.

3 "Rolling around on the floor with somebody’s sweaty behind in your face" has 19.2 % of the votes.

4 "Pretending you’re a heroic swordsman of old – but in a skirt" has 11 % of the votes.

5 "Screw you, I’m a serious martial warrior!" has 12.3 % of the votes.

6 "I have no opinion on this and will ask my Sensei" has 4.1 % of the votes.

Scientific analysis from the experts:
Most of us would rather fight thin air than risk getting our noses bloodied!

Question one was posted on 2006-11-21 and was
Do you consider yourself to be good at martial arts?

1 "Yes, I am at the top of my game and could kick Segal’s ass" has 6.3 % of the votes.

2 "Yes, but there is room for improvement (not much though)" has 22.2 % of the votes.

3 "About average but I could still kick Segal’s ass if he was having a bad day" has 44.4 % of the votes.

4 "No, I suck big time" has 14.3 % of the votes.

5 "I have no opinion on this and will ask my Sensei" has 12.7 % of the votes.

Scientific analysis from the experts:
So it seems that nearly half of us consider ourselves to be average martial artists yet still able to take the Segal!