Worst sign up page ever?

[Clyde]

Thanks...you know I kinda like it.

It grew on me.

The internet anonymity creates a lot of tough guys

Its the Same phenomenon we see in traffic.

People who are normally timid and even cowardly in face to face situations are instant tough guys whenever the perceived safety of anonymity is present.

I have been involved in public safety and MMA competition for over 20 years.

Psychology is huge in both.

I am involved in Shaolin/Kempo and I agree Psychology is a big part.

 

[disallowed]

I am involved in Shaolin/Kempo and I agree Psychology is a big part.

Great stuff, especially kenpo, it's a very pragmatic style.

Get some ground work in tho

Brazillian jiu jitsu is pretty mutch your only option in most cities

Unfortunately we don't have the kind of Public sports infrastructure that the Soviet bloc created.

It still exists today.

The UFC has actively excluded the russian wrestlers for years but They Are starting to get in now

Modern Americans as a whole do VERY POOR in combat sports.

 

[bigpaul]

close combat is pretty much the last option when all else has failed .

 

[KateMTx]

My friend and I were just discussing the practicality of various martial arts today. She has to travel to a larger, more dangerous city for work and doesn't know many techniques for self defense. The only ones offered in our area are like jiu-jitsu and kids taekwando classes.

 

[Clyde]

close combat is pretty much the last option when all else has failed .

So true. hand to hand does lead to a greater chance of bodily injury. Hell a properly placed punch has been known to kill people.

 

[KateMTx]

So true. hand to hand does lead to a greater chance of bodily injury. Hell a properly placed punch has been known to kill people.

And smaller people like myself tend to get the worst end of it, regardless of training. This is why I try to stay far away from people who would want to attack me.

 

[bigpaul]

My friend and I were just discussing the practicality of various martial arts today. She has to travel to a larger, more dangerous city for work and doesn't know many techniques for self defense. The only ones offered in our area are like jiu-jitsu and kids taekwando classes.

situational awareness, being aware of what is going on around someone, not having ones head buried in a mobile phone screen or hearing blocked with earphones!!! if something dosent look right or feel right it probably isn't, as we used to say "watch your back"!!

 

[Clyde]

situational awareness, being aware of what is going on around someone, not having ones head buried in a mobile phone screen or hearing blocked with earphones!!! if something doesn't look right or feel right it probably isn't, as we used to say "watch your back"!!

A little CYA (Cover Your ###) goes a long way. However, I am amazed at how many people either can't be taught situational awareness or they just refuse to learn as they seem to think, "nothing will happen to me."

 

[Clyde]

And smaller people like myself tend to get the worst end of it, regardless of training. This is why I try to stay far away from people who would want to attack me.

The style I participate in does lend itself well to people of a smaller stature. There are ways of learning to protect your self against larger opponents. However, should you have the ability to carry a gun, then I would highly recommend that.

 

[bigpaul]

looking like a cross between "Hagrid" in the Harry Potter films and the lead singer out of ZZ TOP does help!!

 

[KateMTx]

situational awareness, being aware of what is going on around someone, not having ones head buried in a mobile phone screen or hearing blocked with earphones!!! if something dosent look right or feel right it probably isn't, as we used to say "watch your back"!!

This is what we told her - pay attention, be smart, stay in safe areas, taking a couple martial arts classes won't give you magic fighting abilities.

The style I participate in does lend itself well to people of a smaller stature. There are ways of learning to protect your self against larger opponents. However, should you have the ability to carry a gun, then I would highly recommend that.

I am considering taking the class and getting a concealed carry license, but I'm not a big fan of guns (I'm not talking politically; I just don't like shooting). I always carry a knife though and I would use it for self-defense if the situation called for it.

 

[bigpaul]

I always carry a knife though and I would use it for self-defense if the situation called for it.

trouble is, these days, your opponent probably carries a knife too and is better at using it.

 

[Petoski]

trouble is, these days, your opponent probably carries a knife too and is better at using it.

In those scenarios it may be advisable to instead carry a fork.
Sometimes humour can defuse the situation.

 

[KateMTx]

trouble is, these days, your opponent probably carries a knife too and is better at using it.

They are just as likely to have a gun too.

 

[bigpaul]

They are just as likely to have a gun too.

in America yes, in the UK not so much.

 

[KateMTx]

in America yes, in the UK not so much.

I wouldn't be legally allowed to carry a firearm either, though, in the UK, would I? So if I could get my hands on one, so could they?

 

[DrHenley]

In the UK, only the bad guys have guns.

Yes bigpaul, bad guys do have guns over there
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-47157967

 

[bigpaul]

very little if any gun crime in the UK, at the moment its all knife crime.
guns can be obtained in the UK but you have to go through the licencing and Police checks, you have to have a reason for owning a gun, just wanting one is not enough.

 

[disallowed]

It's not the presence of guns that causes crime it's poverty and lack of respect for authority.

Canada has lots of guns and very little crime.

The USA created a crime wave with its drug war.

When the drug war ends so will the crime.

Just like prohibition of alcohol.

That said people still need to defend themselves and blades/pepper spray are very effective but you must learn to use them effectively.

90% of ALL crime is drug war related

5% is financial needs other than drugs

The other 5% is all about personal grievances that could be more serious since the perpetrator is more motivated as they are personally invested in the attack vs a simple predatory additude...

So the chance of you being attacked seriously is very minimal and 95% of attackers just want your gear/money.

You should always carry a small handful of cash to throw in case of attack.

If that dosent work they have more dangerous motivation and you are better off armed.

The knife is highly effective if you learn how to fight with knives and that's all about training.

 

[DrHenley]

very little if any gun crime in the UK, at the moment its all knife crime.
guns can be obtained in the UK but you have to go through the licencing and Police checks, you have to have a reason for owning a gun, just wanting one is not enough.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-44053904

Gun crime: How do weapons appear on England's streets?
Over the bank holiday weekend, a spate of shootings across England hit the headlines. They add to a picture of rising gun crime, after more than a decade of big decreases.