Interesting thread. I understand the hijackers who brought down the trade towers were trained in martial arts schools. They also used cardboard cutters. They tied up the stewards and slashed their throats. Will stewards be trained in the martial arts? What about the pilots? Should there be guns on planes? Hmmm look what happened to Goldfinger. Sucked into outer space.

By Spade (204.144.183.25) on Friday, April 6, 2001 - 03:04 pm:

No, Thank you Roberto! For validating something I long suspected. Take care.

By Roberto (64.12.105.22) on Friday, April 6, 2001 - 11:38 am:

Thanks Spade for validating something I long suspected. Take care my intellectual friend. ~ Roberto

By Spade (206.142.60.124) on Thursday, April 5, 2001 - 04:54 am:

Before this subject is concluded I want to draw emphasis upon another very important aspect of physical violation by men who rape and the women they prey on. Often times the rapist is someone the woman knows, has known, or has at least lightly associated with in some fashion in the past. It is not always a complete stranger that a woman has to be careful about though precautions must certainly be taken against any possible stranger who has the potential to be physically and sexually violent. More often then not a woman also stands a high chance of being attacked by someone she knows or maybe had contact with off and on. Such men will usually feel validated in their actions to violate women as if to say, more or less, that the women they violated *deserved* it. These types of men will often have different personalities, being kind and gentle one moment and sexually unrestrained and violent the next. The "good cop-bad cop" syndrome.

They'll try to gain information about their prey and see how well their prospect is protected, trying to get familiar with their with working and recreational habits and home security. Sometimes they'll lie low and wait until their prey believes they're safe to continue living their life again and then unexpectedly make an attack. These men are disturbed sexually (like MAXIMUS)and have extreme difficulty with rejection.

Not only must a woman be willing to fight and kill for her security she must also be discerning enough to not be fooled by a smile and know her enemy. And when that is done she must make others aware of it as well so in case he tries to pull something, she's ready!

By Roberto (152.163.207.68) on Wednesday, April 4, 2001 - 05:35 pm:

Ladies:

Recently in Colorado a serial rapist who tried to force himself into the residence of an elderly woman who he wanted to rape and rob was shot by the lady. When he was caught by the police and was found bleeding profusely from his gunshot wound, a DNA check on him found that he was connected to several other unsolved rape cases of women who were sexually assualted. He (his memo would be) raped these women and then forced them to shower (by watching them) and then he would rob them. I say, Thank God! to the elderly lady who shot this "scumbag" and not only protecting herself, but possibly saved other women who would have been this "trash" future victims.

A NATURAL LAW OF SURVIVAL: THE RIGHT OF SELF DEFENSE

ladies, it is true that a victim that fights back may get hurt for her troubles, but ones who does not will almost always suffer for it. Sometimes in our defense we will suffer along with the attacker, but suffer or not, the one who fights back retains her self respect and dignity. Ladies, It is better to be tried by twelve, than to be carried by six. Ladies, there are predators among us, and it is the nature of the beast to prey on others. Turning the other cheek will usually earned you a black eye. There is only one thing wrong about being a pacifist, too many people are not. This is my last entry on this thread. Remember ladies, only you can protect yourself, do not wait for others to do it for you. BE STRONG! ~ Roberto

By Roberto (152.163.204.54) on Sunday, February 25, 2001 - 09:56 am:

Ladies:

If you have a home fitness center or want to start one that you can afford, I highly recommend two pieces of equipment to add or start.

The BowFlex Machine

An excellent apparatus for the upper body for strength devlopment in your martial arts pursuit.
Check out www.bowflexnow.com

The Bun & Thigh Resistence Rocker Machine

The best lower body development machine out on the market. Excellent for developing explosive power for kicking techniques of karate, kick boxing, soo bahk do or tae kwon do. Develops the hip power and ballistic velocity in kicks. Check out www.bodybyjake.com

I recieved these several weeks ago. I can testify that they indeed work.

In addition, an ideal home system I recommend for female martial artists:

A universal system (if you do not want the bowflex machine)or both, if you want.

A stationary bike (to compliment the Bun & Thigh Rocker for additional stamina and endurance)

A threadmill (total cardio-vascular endurance).

Roman chair (for the lower back and stomach)

An Incline Gym Set (total fitness shaper) made famous for use by fellow former Air Force, member, and fomer Tang Soo Do practitioner (now called Soo Bahk Do) Mr. Chuck Norris.

A 100 - 150 Power Weight Set (for strength only ladies), increase weights only if you feel ambitious to do so.

Have fun ladies. ~ Roberto

By Roberto (152.163.201.53) on Saturday, February 24, 2001 - 05:14 am:

Recommended two martial arts organizations for study. Would welcome others to present theirs as well:

http://www.soobahkdo.com

Note: A traditional/classical martial arts. Ideal for the martial arts purest. My primary art form.
If you have speakers, turn it up and listen to the beautiful and sweet korean melody.

http://hapkido.com

Note: A strictly military combative art form, more practical for self-defense applications. This is a combative art for killing, not for sport. My secondary art form.

~ Annyong hi Kasipsiyo! Roberto

By Roberto (205.188.197.43) on Saturday, February 17, 2001 - 02:18 pm:

FOR THE COMMITTED WOMAN WARRIOR ONLY:

Ladies, in your search for the best self defense school that is "CERTIFIED", if it does not offer the sample curriculum as follows:

(1) MARTIAL ARTS INTRODUCTION

a. The meaning of a martial arts.
b. The organizational structure of your
system.
c. The historical development of your system.
d. Moral culture and philosophy.
e. Rules of Engagement.
f. Mental training and development.
g. Spritual development.
h. Physical development.
I. Codes of Conduct.
J. Class and individual discipline
K. Personal Etiquette and civility.

(2) MARTIAL ESSENTIALS

a. Human kinesthesia and kinetics.
b. Psychological principles.
c. Theory of power.
d. Balance and center of gravity.
e. Breath control.
f. Concentration and meditation.
g. Reactive force and equilibrum.

(3) ORGANIZATION OF TECHNIQUES

a. A detailed roadmap of techniques and
skills to obtain at each level of
advancement.

b. Overall technique organization.
c. Organization of hand techniques.
d. Organization of leg techniques.
e. Organization of stances.
f. Organization of Postures and positions.

(4) MARTIAL ARTS FITNESS PROGRAM

a. Power training.
b. Cardio and endurance training
c. Flexibility training.

(5) COMBAT TRAINING

a. Pressure points and medical implications
of blows.

b. Training in consecutive movements for
striking, kicking, and punching
techniques.

c. Punching theory and practice - delivery,
the fundamentals, concentration of power,
effects of stances on striking.

d. Striking theory and practice - striking
with elbows, knees, sweeps, joint
locks and breaks, and takedowns.

e. Kicking theory and practice in using
hips, principles behind thrusts, snaps, u
use of ankles, rising and bending of the
knees.

f. Blocking theory and practice - basic
blocking, re-directional of power,
rotations of forearms, timing of blocks,
block to break techniques.

(6) WEAPONS TRAINING

a. Police tactics with baton, staff and
nunchukcu.
b. Combat knife techniques.
c. Gun defenses.

(7) SELF DEFENSE TACTICS

a. Choke defenses and strangulation
techniques.
b. Defenses against grabs.
c. Defenses against weapons.
d. Defenses against one on one.
e. Defenses against multiple attackers.

(8) REALITY TRAINING

a. Sparring one on one.
b. Sparring with multiple opponents.
c. Endurance sparring for thirty minutes to
an hour for advance level.
d. Night fighting.
e. Awareness training in the blindfold.
f. Anti-Rape defenses.

Ladies, if the school you are seeking does not have a program that offer all or some of these essentials then keep on walking. ~ Roberto

By Roberto (152.163.201.82) on Monday, February 5, 2001 - 06:45 pm:

Incident# 5: As the 42 year old woman was making her way to the door of her house late at night from work she noticed a shadowy figure behind a hedge near her house. As she attempted to hurry to unlock her door a man jumped out from behind the hedge to ambush her. She turned and let out a piercing scream or (kiai) that she learned in her self defense class. The assailant was so startled that he stop and ran off.

Lesson# 5: The element of surprise is to do something your assailant least expect you to do. Ladies your life may depend on throwing him off balance completely so he will not be aware of your counterattack until it is too late.

TOOLS: VOICE AND EYES

THE VOICE:

A powerful scream or (kiai) may be the only weapon you need to stop an attack. A piercing aggressive (kiai) will accomplish the following:

(1) It will distract, unnerve and maybe scare your attacker or at least make him hesitate.

(2) It will alert other people to your predicament. Do not rely on them coming to your aid. They will just lock their doors and pull pillows over their heads. Your assailant cannot take that chance. ladies, he will assume they might come to your aid and must plan his attack or retreat accordingly.

(3) When you scream make it gut level and aggressive. A bloodcurdling (kiai) or scream will psychologically put you on the offensive and him on the defensive.

(4) Ladies, in your pratice sessions leave some time aside to practice (kiai) along with a violent aggressive facial expression. Ladies, you can do this, do not feel silly. Believe me a female tigress in a rage is the most frightening thing to experience. When your assailant look at your facial reaction, he will possibly assume, "Damn this woman means business", and will assume he has bitten off more than he can chew. Ladies, when you practice this technique, mentally practice adopting an offensive vicious attitude with it.

THE EYES:

The next element of surprise concerns the eyes. An intense glare from the eyes causes uneasiness. Almost everyone has experience the odd sensation of being stared at and turn around to find someone there. Ladies, if confronted you must face your antagonist eye to eye. Most people cannot stand up to this. As you face him, blink, opening your eyes wider and immediately send out a silent mental command. This must be brief and specific. Look to your left and right and quickly behind you. Once he is distracted by removing his gaze set him up when he is not looking. You divert his attention by directing your gaze to his left and right or over his shoulder. His natural reaction will be to try and see what you are looking at. Do not make it too obvious. Use an "eye trap", by widening your eyes to a specific target on his body, such as his groin. He will immediately guard the spot that he assumes is under attack as you go to another target, such as his eyes, throat, etc., without meeting resistence.

Ladies: "The Lord only help those that help themselves first".

Note; Many people ask me in addition to gun safety training, what kind of martial arts they should study. I tell them it does not matter if its karate, tae kwon do, hapkido, boxing, or kick boxing, the important thing is to take a personal combat skill that suits you. Ensure that the school and instructor is backed up with certification and a license to teach. ~ Roberto

By Roberto (152.163.197.206) on Saturday, February 3, 2001 - 11:20 am:

Recommended reading for the serious martial artist:

THE MARTIAL SPIRIT: An Introduction to the Origin, Philosophy, and Psychology of the Martial Arts, by Herman Kauz, The Overlook Press, Lewis Hollow Road, Woodstock, New York 12498, 1977.

~ Roberto

By Roberto (32.102.20.39) on Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 06:13 pm:

Incident#4: Two years ago, a thirty-one year old female entered her apartment complex. Two males were hanging out in the upper stairwell as she was making her way up the steps. As she excused herself to pass between them one grab her by the arm, while the other pushed her against the stairwell wall (what they did not know was that this woman was an experienced martial artist in the art of "Okinawian Kempo". She acted instinctively by jabbing full force her finger nails into the eyes of one opponent blinding him permanently, then she struck with a full force with front kick to his groin which immobilized him. She struck the second opponent with a powerful low side kick to his shin and instep crushing it. He lost his balance. Then she struck with full power with a knee strike to the chin as he bent forward. His jaw was crushed. I ask you, did she have a right to defend herself? All close quarter techniques executed in a close quarter enviornment.

Lesson #4: The one, two, and three techniques. Very simple to remember. The eyes, the groin, and the shin or instep. (1) Destroy your opponents vision. The eyes are the gateway to a man's soul. Break open that gate. The finger jab (with strong long nails) or a pen, pencil, any object that will take away what he cherish, his sight. (2) the groin, perhaps the most dangerous of defensive techniques. A poweful well placed kick or fist, or other hand strikes, or even use an object that is readily available in your enviornment. Note: Use your enviornment around you as a weapon, a stick, an umbrella, anything. (3) The instep or shin. Take these away and he lose a part of his foundation. A well place front or side kick to this region will break or immobilize him enough for a followup technique like a punch or hook kick (if you are that good).
Remember ladies, if he intends to hurt or kill you, show no mercy. ~ Roberto

By Roberto (152.163.197.179) on Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - 04:13 am:

Anon2000:

Do not despair. The martial arts is not for everyone. Not anyone can be a martial artist. It is extremely hard to obtain and requires much discipline to maintain, once its yours. He (your son) must find his own way to deal with life. He must find what suits him to deal with the world. Take care Anon2000, and please be safe. ~ Roberto