I realized really quick that despite being 215 lbs, and relatively strong, I DO NOT want to get into a fight on the streets (not that I wanted to anyway....never have been in my 42 years). Getting tagged with 16oz gloves in light sparring hurts, bare knuckles or an elbow at full speed has gotta be awful! I'm using all this training to just be prepared I'm cornered and have no choice. We travel to Europe often and of course can't conceal carry there, and I was actually attacked by a gypsy in Budapest once (reason why I started bjj because I had no clue how to fight).
Now having to protect 2 young girls gave me more motivation!