>
> I can assure you there are some martial art's moves you would not
try
> with out limbering up first !
> You need time to get to your peak efficiency which is why all
> competitors warm up before contests. Showing off has little to do
with
> it except for moral, it's getting the blood flowing and the mussels
> loosened off that pays read dividends.
>
This is a better answer than mine was. Limbering up and getting ready
are pretty important. If you don't want an 'wounded' from your aching
muscles after the encounter.
Jeff