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    Just got mugged by two dudes with a 'knife'

    I'm a long way from being any sort of expert, but I'd say there was a world of difference between self-defence and martial arts.
    Post by: HachiKuma, Dec 17, 2015 in forum: Self Defence
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    UK knife law

    Apologies, I wasn't phrasing it specifically to ZK.
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Self Defence
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    UK knife law

    Yes, but in the wording of the Act, both fall into the same category i.e. requiring a good reason. I'm in no way advocating carrying a knife...
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Self Defence
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    UK knife law

    Very true. It's a really grey area, Even carrying a leatherman (or similar) puts you straight into the "good reason" category for most of their...
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Self Defence
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    UK knife law

    Fixed blades aren't automatically illegal. If you can show a good reason for having it, then you should be ok. (Not a lawyer either)
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Self Defence
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    Getting Involved

    I think if it looked as though two girls were about to start fighting, I'd be looking for an arena full of mud to push them into.
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jul 15, 2015 in forum: Self Defence
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    Uk plans to abolish all National insurance benefits

    That's the problem. The information is on the computer, but they've not managed to get anyone yet who can get the computer to work! Or they've...
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jul 14, 2015 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Ninjutsu School to Avoid

    Those videos reminded me of this for some reason... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7hHx7gdN68
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Every Day Carry, Close Quarters Combat, and the quickdraw

    Smith & Wesson Revolvers used to contain a hammer block, I'm not sure if the latest generation (with the trigger locks) still incorporate them though.
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jul 9, 2015 in forum: Self Defence
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    Biggest Loser-Fad or Fact

    Where's the fun in being supportive? It's no different to any of the other "reality" programmes on TV, point and laugh at some people, feel...
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jul 2, 2015 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Congratulations America

    To the tower with this one!
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jun 29, 2015 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Interesting video on disarming loaded guns

    Quite! Straight on, with any degree of distance you'd be better off praying to your deity of choice than trying to disarm someone.
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jun 26, 2015 in forum: Self Defence
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    Interesting video on disarming loaded guns

    I still maintain the best way is to put your hands in the air and do what you are told.
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jun 26, 2015 in forum: Self Defence
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    Texas Knife Bill: please consider making your voice heard

    I would rather the military did it, but that's not particularly politically acceptable.
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jun 19, 2015 in forum: Off Topic Area
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    Texas Knife Bill: please consider making your voice heard

    I don't believe I ever mentioned routine patrol officers. I was highlighting that we do arm police departments with "military equipment",...
    Post by: HachiKuma, Jun 19, 2015 in forum: Off Topic Area