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Post by tjwilhelm on Jun 27, 2012 7:54:58 GMT -7
Having recently (and unsuccessfully) played the role of village champion and hero, I have become fully convinced of the wisdom in avoiding conflict and confrontation if it is not absolutely necessary. Avoidance of unnecessary conflict conserves energy, reduces stress, prevents bodily damage, and helps you stay healthy and strong for those times when action is truly needed. Training prepares you for those rare times when conflict becomes necessary, teaching you how to efficiently dispatch the situation effectively with minimal harm to yourself. When it IS absolutely necessary, do it right and get it done. When it is NOT absolutely necessary, then it's just a foolish waste of time and testosterone.
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Post by ccove on Jun 27, 2012 11:17:56 GMT -7
So true! I have been taught if you have to do it do it fast and hard, otherwise not at all.
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Post by Ceorlmann on Jul 6, 2012 19:21:18 GMT -7
There's the A-line stuff and MCMAP that I learned in the USMC. In Okinawa for a period of time I studied Shorin Ryu Kensei Kan Karate plus Mugai Ryu Iaido.
I also learned some karate when I was in middle school as a response to bullying problems in the same time period.
At this point I do my best to retain what I learned.
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Post by hitec4you on Jul 7, 2012 7:57:31 GMT -7
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Post by urbanprep on Jul 20, 2012 16:26:31 GMT -7
I had two brothers and a police manual on self defense. We used to beat the crap out of each other all the time. Only time I ever used it was in HS when some big guy swung at me in gym. I dunno what happened but he was in a wrist lock, with my other arm around his throat and just shifting my hip almost caused him to pass out. -- Been a long time ....
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Post by orly152 on Jul 20, 2012 16:56:44 GMT -7
+1 on that tj....keeping a low pro-file is the way to go, and the way for survival. Only engage if there is no other choice and your back is against the wall
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Post by 720flysurvive on Jul 20, 2012 18:33:48 GMT -7
Glad this popped up again cause I forgot to meant ion colley ( fighting sticks ) learned from a philopino friend. It's a great thing to know cause almost anywhere you can find two stick or break a broom or what not
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Post by pathwinder14 on Jul 24, 2012 4:54:44 GMT -7
...Shorin Ryu Kensei Kan Karate plus Mugai Ryu Iaido... Nice. Shito Ryu here. Also did some Judo and Aikido. Bokken are just so fun to work with. How was Iaido?
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Post by ratshooter on Aug 15, 2012 15:44:20 GMT -7
Don't sell him too short. He fought his way out of Kenya and into the American political system to the highest seat in the nation. So far as I know he never had a real job either. His profile reads a lot like Adolf Hitlers doesn't it.
I learned just street fighting in school. It served me well. I also had a friend who had a 5th degree black belt in Tae Kwan Do and he spent a good deal of time teaching me some of his favorite moves. I got pretty good at them. I am also thankful I have never had to use them so far.
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Post by Ceorlmann on Feb 12, 2014 2:13:27 GMT -7
...Shorin Ryu Kensei Kan Karate plus Mugai Ryu Iaido... Nice. Shito Ryu here. Also did some Judo and Aikido. Bokken are just so fun to work with. How was Iaido? Sorry for taking so long to answer the question. Iaido taught me a lot regarding giving respect to your sword (katana in most cases). For my level I learned some cutting techniques as well as two drawing maneuvers (square and diagonal) and foot work when countering at least one or two opponents. We trained with both bokken and iaido training katanas. The students with budgets better than I would occasionally bring in actual katanas.
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Post by pathwinder14 on Feb 12, 2014 11:30:30 GMT -7
Nice. Shito Ryu here. Also did some Judo and Aikido. Bokken are just so fun to work with. How was Iaido? Sorry for taking so long to answer the question. Iaido taught me a lot regarding giving respect to your sword (katana in most cases). For my level I learned some cutting techniques as well as two drawing maneuvers (square and diagonal) and foot work when countering at least one or two opponents. We trained with both bokken and iaido training katanas. The students with budgets better than I would occasionally bring in actual katanas. Sweet. Do any bridge (narrow/small space) foot work or drawing?
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Post by Ceorlmann on Feb 12, 2014 12:47:05 GMT -7
No. I couldn't take classes for long due to a very busy schedule with the Marine Band in Okinawa. Ditto for the Shorin Ryu. It's too bad because of I had the time I likely could've rotated out of oki as a black belt.
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Post by ccove on Mar 7, 2014 15:37:41 GMT -7
Down by me I have a school that teaches batto do. I spent one year there, very effective. Now I have not concentrated on the sword but on small circle jujitsu and kokoisai jujitsu. Recently I statred teaching the kids classes. It is really satisfying teaching the young ones.
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Post by mud on Mar 7, 2014 20:56:34 GMT -7
+1 on that tj....keeping a low pro-file is the way to go, and the way for survival. Only engage if there is no other choice and your back is against the wall you cannot avoid confrontation from someone who seeks it. But I damn sure suggest you try to diffuse the bad situation while being simultaneously being prepared to end it as quickly and completely as possible. Being able to do that for most of us takes training of some sort in weapons or hand to hand. I have no desire to fist fight anyone. I am a petite framed guy with a bit of an attitude and not nearly enough lead in my butt to back it up so I keep my mouth shut and do as TJ suggested and avoid situations where violence is a likely outcome. I do however take comfort in having the knowledge to take action should all other options fail. Today there was a discussion around the lunch table next to mine about a young guy saying he did not want to carry a gun because he would shoot someone just because he was pissed off, and another saying he sees no reason for anyone to carry a gun in our area because it simply just isn't bad enough to warrant it. I told him simply I carry because it is my right to do so. Soon after, as the discussion moved back to the younger guy afraid he would shoot someone just because he was pissed off, I shut everyone up by this: Have you ever shot a human being? Do you have any idea what it does to a person inside to take the life of another human? I as as absolutely cold and neutral as I could be with my best dead pan Clint Eastwood tone. Was so funny how they all just stared wide eyed then quickly changed the subject. People do not naturally kill other people. Once they thought about all the implications of possible jail time, loss of rights, home and family....you could almost see the light bulbs above their heads. Well maybe you had to be there but it was pretty darn funny from where I sat
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Post by angelhelp on Mar 8, 2014 7:01:51 GMT -7
It wouldn't be enough to convince certain folks in our family. They can't get past the idea of shooting in anger because they presume/assume the shooter doesn't care about the consequences.
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