You sir, are correct!:D I've been there. The guy wasn't even high on anything, just a tough ******* and other officers were hitting him with...
Exactly. I used to work at a young offenders home and I restrained teenagers all the time. You can't just sit back and let them destroy the house,...
Good response Andy.:)
Geez, there are alot of variables to consider with that scenario ladyhawk, ie is it a revolver or pistol, what's the gunman's emotional state?,...
Certainly seems thorough. I totally agree that many instructors neglect the ground. I taught my wife how to apply armbar from guard, because when...
Thanks Freeform, but you're going to get me in trouble.:rolleyes: :D Are they the sport of the future? I doubt it. Let's look at "average Joe"...
Very good, I agree! I guess I forgot to explain why I quit teaching women's self defence classes. Mainly, because I was part of an organization...
Then your not hitting him once, correct?
I have seen some of these women's self defence seminars and classes that are taught in martial arts (I used to be an instructor in a women's...
I think anaerobic fitness is more important in a confrontation than aerobic fitness. A fight is generally a series if quick bursts of energy and...
That made sense to me, and quite frankly I think you might be on the right track regarding kata.:)
Re: Before the Custard Pies start flying. I have to totally disagree with this statement. A full contact fighter, is continually tested on a...
Yes, unfortunately I still have to go to work. Now, sleep! Sometimes that gets put off , but generally I don't do the luxury things most other...
I've done this to a few guys who wanted a "challenge match" with one of my students to see how effective we are. I declined letting my students...
Grappling is a very soft art. You can really see this when a new person comes in and grapples for the first time. They are using all thier...
Re: One other thought... That sir, is EXACTLY the answer I was seeing if someone would come up with! Good for you. I believe this is a very...
Ok, first thing you need to do, is rest the shoulder for a few weeks. I know it sucks and you want to train, but if you don't rest it, the...
I prefer the palm down method, particularly when in close. The palm down method or "amateur hook" as we call it teaches you to keep your elbow...
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