@contenchess saidDo you have a salmon ladder?
Agreed.
And these guys can do pull ups right?
It's not God status right?
My doubters think I am some freak of nature or something. 🙄
(They actually think I am lying)
@great-big-stees saidHave you heard that "the best defense is a good offense"?
Now I’m no “martial arts” expert but isn’t one of the teaching, that they are meant to be for defence purposes, not offensive?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_best_defense_is_a_good_offense
If someone is trying to kill you, pure defense is not going to cut it.
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07 Dec 21
@suzianne saidI simply meant that the arts were not taught as an offensive (first) option. Yes I am aware of that saying and adhere to it, or rather did, when I was younger. Now I just try to avoid conflict..👍
Have you heard that "the best defense is a good offense"?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_best_defense_is_a_good_offense
If someone is trying to kill you, pure defense is not going to cut it.
@great-big-stees saidAll my initial training was indeed defensive. It was marketed as "personal defense". And then I had a rude awakening the first time I fought someone outside my school (my "ryū" ). I've since learned many techniques from a wide variety of sources that I've incorporated into "my system". (Apologies to Mr. Nimzovich.)
I simply meant that the arts were not taught as an offensive (first) option. Yes I am aware of that saying and adhere to it, or rather did, when I was younger. Now I just try to avoid conflict..👍
And, of course, avoiding conflict is always preferred. Many times, however, that option is taken from you.
@great-big-stees saidOnce out of the class on the street there are no rules or time outs.
I simply meant that the arts were not taught as an offensive (first) option. Yes I am aware of that saying and adhere to it, or rather did, when I was younger. Now I just try to avoid conflict..👍
So you don't want to sit back and try to defend.
If a gun is involved just do what your told, no one is faster than a speeding bullet, my brother a black belt (Karate) not sure what degree who has been at it for 4 decades told me that.
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07 Dec 21
@contenchess saidLOL@ CC...Not your thread you are the OP of the thread.
This is my thread!!
💪
Anyone can get involved even though you may think it is your thread it isn't just one your started, understand?
-VR
07 Dec 21
@suzianne saidLove the Nimzovich reference.
All my initial training was indeed defensive. It was marketed as "personal defense". And then I had a rude awakening the first time I fought someone outside my school (my "ryū" ). I've since learned many techniques from a wide variety of sources that I've incorporated into "my system". (Apologies to Mr. Nimzovich.)
And, of course, avoiding conflict is always preferred. Many times, however, that option is taken from you.
09 Dec 21
@gambrel saidI will need funding 🤔
Submit a DNA sample, along with a video of a cop verifying you matching your ID. You send Russ a DNA sample. Then live stream your arm wrestling online after the same cop verifies your ID AND another DNA sample.
Then have a lab compare samples.
Simple
Lets work together and find a sponsor...
Something with hot chicks 😏