What do you prefer most when it comes to avoiding an attack?

Discussion in 'Self Defence' started by Saved_in_Blood, Jan 14, 2014.

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  1. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    I do to a degree, but not as a specific class.

    My Sunday class is more like a private session for senior students, so they get more information in terms of awareness and verbal skills.

    I would be more inclined to teach them stuff that takes the sting out of a situation before it even arises (hopefully).

    So for example you bump into someone in the pub. "Oh I'm so sorry I was miles away" Apologise even if not your fault type of things.

    That's not to say I don't cover the sort of stuff you'd say while in the fence and facing an aggressor, but I like to include stuff that they can use before they get to that point and it's easy to say it but it works better when said with sincerity.
    They'll also get tactile skills to go along with the verbal skills.

    As for awareness I'd say this is covered a little less.
     
    Simon, Jan 20, 2014
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  2. THEFOREVERMAN

    THEFOREVERMAN Banned Banned

    Bakudo

    That's on topic.
    Tell me about your kendo training.
     
    THEFOREVERMAN, Jan 20, 2014
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  3. Dean Winchester

    Dean Winchester Valued Member

    You can read about it in your book.
     
    Dean Winchester, Jan 20, 2014
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  4. Dean Winchester

    Dean Winchester Valued Member

    Cheers Simon.

    I'm a big fan of proper listening skills, it's something I think everyone should learn.
     
    Dean Winchester, Jan 20, 2014
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  5. Da Lurker

    Da Lurker Valued Member

    real men uses those sammyrai swords, da catanaz! yeah those catanaz!

    and not that bowkutwo sticks... :evil:
     
    Da Lurker, Jan 20, 2014
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  6. THEFOREVERMAN

    THEFOREVERMAN Banned Banned

    WHAT THE HECK. JUST BECAUSE I AM ON TOPIC, DONT DO THAT, I WAS BEING REASONABLE
     
    THEFOREVERMAN, Jan 20, 2014
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  7. Dean Winchester

    Dean Winchester Valued Member

    I am being reasonable.

    The book you have will give you an insight.
     
    Dean Winchester, Jan 20, 2014
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  8. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    THEFOREVERMAN, I've sent you several PM's and tried to help you.

    Final warning. Calm down or get banned. It's simple.
     
    Simon, Jan 20, 2014
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  9. THEFOREVERMAN

    THEFOREVERMAN Banned Banned

    SIMON

    I'm sorry. I'll stop. All I wanted is to talk about martial arts but no one wants to talk to me about it. FINAL POST OFF TOPIC
     
    THEFOREVERMAN, Jan 20, 2014
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  10. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    I was covering self defence with a female student this Sunday.

    She had a nice fence, good verbal skills, but was stepping back as she spoke.

    This showed a nervousness and for every step she took back I stepped forward.

    So in terms of awareness in this case it wasn't a case of how I was reacting, but how her actions caused me to react.

    As soon as she stood firm my actions changed.

    As a funny aside I was taking the role of the aggressor.

    "Do I take the role of a male or female when I approach her?", I thought to myself.

    I found myself saying, "oi you, did you touch my girlfriends ass?".

    The look on her face was a picture and she dealt with my aggression by falling on the floor laughing.
     
    Simon, Jan 20, 2014
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  11. THEFOREVERMAN

    THEFOREVERMAN Banned Banned

    What did this mean? Is this a story?
     
    THEFOREVERMAN, Jan 20, 2014
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  12. Hannibal

    Hannibal Cry HAVOC and let slip the Dogs of War!!! Supporter

    Sweet Zombie Jeebers.....................:bang::bang::bang:
     
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    Hannibal, Jan 20, 2014
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  13. ScottUK

    ScottUK More human than human...

    Dear THEFOREVERMAN,

    I have a few questions:

    1) Do you practice Niten Ichi-ryu through a legitimate source?
    2) If you do, through who?
    3) If you do not, where are you? I can point you at somewhere you can learn NIR.
    4) If you do not practice or do not wish to learn, what are you doing here?
     
    ScottUK, Jan 21, 2014
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  14. greg1075

    greg1075 Valued Member

    This. If your attempts to de-escalate have failed and the fight is unavoidable, hit first, hit hard and get out.
     
    greg1075, Jan 21, 2014
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  15. THEFOREVERMAN

    THEFOREVERMAN Banned Banned

    Answers

    1) the very root, the Go Rin No Sho. I study it as a bible
    2)miyamoto musashi
    3) thank you very MUCH:hat: I live in Michigan
    4) I do wish to learn all I can, I seek the truth and knowledge. That is all.
    Thank you very much, sir
     
    THEFOREVERMAN, Jan 22, 2014
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  16. philosoraptor

    philosoraptor carnivore in a top hat Supporter

    So you screw around in the backyard with a broomstick? How very intense and disciplined! I mean I guess it's no worse than backyard brawling or something.
     
    philosoraptor, Jan 22, 2014
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  17. Moi

    Moi Warriors live forever x

    Good clean fun :)
     
    Moi, Jan 22, 2014
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  18. ScottUK

    ScottUK More human than human...

    Studying Go Rin no Sho without the waza is pointless.
    Musashi is not your direct teacher. Don't be a fool.

    I know someone who actually practices HNIR in Michigan. However, I am loathe to introduce you him at this point due to your attitude. Until you grasp the reality of your situation, there is nothing I can or will do.
     
    ScottUK, Jan 22, 2014
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  19. THEFOREVERMAN

    THEFOREVERMAN Banned Banned

    Bad mood?

    Obviously he can't teach me. But his teachings he wrote to pass on. And I will study that until I master what is within my reach. Reality, is beyond many.
     
    THEFOREVERMAN, Jan 22, 2014
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  20. ScottUK

    ScottUK More human than human...

    Congratulations, you just passed up the opportunity to learn Musashi's art from a legitmate source.
     
    ScottUK, Jan 22, 2014
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