Naperville wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:37 pmThe reason why I'm alive is I give everyone respect and a wide berth.
Me too!
Jim
Naperville wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:37 pmThe reason why I'm alive is I give everyone respect and a wide berth.
There are several. But because FMA is all over Asia there is no set empty hands methodology, there are entire arts wrapped around the weapon arts. The Dog Brothers for example use Kali Tudo. Philippines Arnis uses Sikaran, Panantukan, Dumog .... Kali uses....KALI.James Y wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:38 pmZhang Weili got KO'd when she lost her UFC title, but before that she had torn through everyone she fought. Of course, she also had to train in standard MMA. But it was her Sanda that was the basis of her becoming an excellent fighter.
Doesn't FMA have empty-hand methods as well as weapons?
Jim
Jim, I really like you. I did not mean to start a bru-ha-ha with you. There are just a handful of martial artists on here and you have a lot more training than me. But I'm better looking.
The knife grappling would be a good thing to do for all escrima/arnis dojos. If you draw a knife, you do not really know what is going to happen next.James Y wrote: ↑Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:26 pm"I Tried the World's Strangest Martial Art" (Systema)
This guy, Sensei Seth, makes some good videos. I particularly like the honesty of both him and the Systema teacher in this one. It may appear goofy in some parts, but there is a method and a purpose to it. Also, the knife grappling adds a whole other dimension.
Seth also points out at the end of the video that it's all too easy to develop an inaccurate judgment of an entire martial art by only seeing a tiny part of it, and concluding that that is the whole of it. An honest statement that VERY FEW martial artists would ever make. More martial arts people should drop the egos and open their minds like that.
https://youtu.be/rOA11ldI2eI
Jim
I'm watching this now and thinking about everything that went wrong with my self defense case. 4 to 5 guys were kicking me, striking at me, and trying to grab me. I ended up with an ag assault misdemeanor for ONLY taking a legal length (Chicago) knife out, and placing it on my hip. No thrusting or cutting motions. No injuries to anyone.James Y wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 10:45 amThe Edge of Defense - "A Karambit Saved My Life"
An extremely important 3-part video series on the story of Jarred Ha, who legitimately defended himself against an attacker who was around 80 pounds heavier than himself, then went through a year of legal **** for himself and his family, proving he acted in self-defense.
https://youtu.be/pLWs4OOcC4c
https://youtu.be/HPDJT8P1cwg
https://youtu.be/wyq-WbMz3n8
Jim
Thanks for sharing Jim. Having seen videos from both men, I really wouldn't compare Jocko Willinck, the SEAL commander, to the second guy, who comes across as rather confrontational and even beligerent in all his videos and more of the stabby type of personality. Jocko is a decorated veteran and more of a thinking man/warrior poet than you might think at first glance. Even though I don't always agree with everything he says, especially concerning BJJ ( but that's probably just me), he really emphasizes mental discipline/health on his channel and has a lot of senior veterans from past wars on to discuss their experiences and hopefully learn from them.James Y wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 9:22 pmSelf-Defense: To Run Or Not to Run?
The two videos below share nearly polar opposite views on the subject of running away from an attacker or attackers in SD. Both make some valid points, BUT, both are approaching the subject from heavily skewed opinions that omit A LOT of factors.
For example: Not everyone is a physically large and imposing-looking former Navy SEAL commander who pumps weights, does lots of running, Jiu-Jitsu, etc., nor do many even have the time or inclination. Nor is every attack a one-on-one situation. Nor is every potential attacker out there going to be some out-of-shape bum.
Or as to the second video, not every attack is an empty-handed, ego-based, frat boy fight.
Neither guy in these videos looks much over 40 (so they're still relatively young men), nor does either appear to have any chronic injuries or conditions that hamper their running ability. That can happen to them someday, besides the fact they're just going to get older. What about clothing? What if the potential victim is wearing a suit, or office casual and dress shoes? Or a dress and heels? Or cowboy boots? Good luck running in those. Nor does either consider if you happen to be with an elderly parent, girlfriends/spouses or children, most of whom will not be able to outrun a lot of the young gangbangers out there. Many street criminals run in packs, and are fit enough to run down a good percentage of people, including most fit people, especially if there's multiple pursuers who may well regularly engage in basketball pickup games.
I'm no self-defense authority, but why doesn't anybody who posts online, whether in videos or in posts on self-defense, ever consider these factors? If self-defense is only a young MAN's game, then you're ignoring and eliminating a significant portion of the population that needs it the most. I don't get all this "tough guy, manly man" mentality from both guys on the subject. Which is dangerous when someone puts themselves in the position of being an authority on self-defense.
The guy in the second video IS correct about people who say "just run away" most likely being unable to run themselves. But let's be real. Even if you train to incorporate sprints into a training regimen, even a fit middle-aged or old man will not outrun a fit teen or 20-something gangbanger intent on running down his target.
Do I have all the answers? ABSOLUTELY NOT. But at least I'm asking the questions that I haven't really heard anybody else have the forethought to consider. Your best bet is a holistic approach to the subject of SD that covers all aspects; awareness, listening to your "gut," body language/cues, avoidance, escape, physical engagement, weapons, legal and medical implications, etc., by studying these various aspects from those who are REALLY in the know about them. Just being a martial arts enthusiast, sport fighter, former military, etc., in itself doesn't necessarily make someone qualified to be a 'self-defense authority.'
Oddly enough (and this may get some people's panties in a wad), but it's not uncommon for martial artists to be among the WORST people to give advice on self-defense. Because they tend to view the world through a "style-centric" lens. Even the Navy SEAL guy in the first video had a video out saying that his martial art, BJJ, is the best and most effective martial art, and all others are BS. Style-centrism leads to a big ego and viewing the world through blinders.
https://youtu.be/5xDANla3L24
https://youtu.be/q_wRtOKcDsQ
Jim