I’m studying at a univetsity and I want to begin to do sports. I want to do kickboxing, but I’m afaraid of to get strong hand blow to head bucause due to it I can get concussion of the brain which may cause my mental abilities to deteriorate. I don’t want it because I also want to become a good programmer, but because of this, the chances of becoming a good programmer will be much less. I need to be strong to protect people close to me. I really can’t live in peace having a thought that if my people need protect I will not be able to provide it to them. I don’t want to be a weak man, but I also don’t want to be a stupid man. Pls, gimme an advisement.
Take up fencing and carry a knife instead.
Most martial arts that you would practice are very careful about not giving you injuries. You’re practicing, not competing. Find a place to study, and ask the point blank how many injuries they get per month. The answer should be basically zero.
It’s just that about 4 years ago I was involved in martial arts and I was hit in the head by strong blows at least twice. But there seemed to be no injuries. Anyway, it can cause injury.