Just because you want to be comfortable, and you want to avoid violence, doesn't mean violence is always going to avoid you. Shitty people exist. They do shitty things. And sometimes, whether you want it to or not, you're going to find yourself in a situation where someone you love needs you to be capable of protecting them. If you're a man whose entire life is built around comfort, taking the easy way out, sitting on your ass, getting fat, drinking beer, and avoiding anything difficult, that's your choice. But understand the trade-off. Society might call you "toxically masculine" for wanting to learn how to fight. They might criticize you for being disciplined, staying in shape, carrying yourself with confidence, or developing the ability to protect yourself and the people you love. That's easy to say when nothing is happening. But what happens when the moment comes? What happens when your wife, your kids, your family, or someone you care about is in danger, and you discover t...