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Well have fun in court, most people's misconceptions of laws like that get them in trouble. Even if that was the law you can look forward to being interviewed by the police, the possibility of being remanded in custody until a trial date, paying lots of cash for lawyers and so forth. Stick a gun in someones face is the US and I'm sure they can find a lawyer that can sue you for emotional distress. I would rather go to court for an assault charge than a firearms charge, because carrying a gun alone in most courts shows that you have the intent already to hurt someone. The original question was "is the difference to big between point fights and real fights," and simply put the answer to this is "yes". If you think that point fighting makes you a good fighter, enter a full contact competition, and see how well you do, or do some NHB. If you think that there isn't much of a difference between point and continous with less than 100% power or no leg contact or face contact, I hope you never get in a fight. If your going to do pointfighting do it as a sport for fun, and better health. Don't think you'll be able to take care of yourself if you win a couple of NASKA type tournaments. Don't think that your going to beat the guy to the punch and KO him on the street, just like point fighting.

I believe that not training in point sparring will not hinder your martial arts ability. In fact I believe that that type of training will only limit your ability. I find it mildly amusing that people have stated that there are more KO's in point fighting, which would indicate poor fighting skill, or at least fight defense. I'd ditch the gun..and train the martial arts alot harder, because when you shoot someone your going to need your martial arts to defend against that guy you'll be bunking with in the state pen...

I agree qualifications are the key...but to many age will always be an issue with some people. In monkeygirls case it will be an issue that she will face time and time again, with new students, and in some cases their parents. It's sad but ture Good luck with 2nd Degree.

"...has a good POINT there." :lol: That's a good one Lau Gar...I like your sense of humor...

Just keep on going...age seems to always have an effect. I am 32 years old (although some say I look in my mid 20's), and some people look at me and say that I am too young to teach. I have been a practitioner for over 17 years now. My point being is that there will always be someone who doesn't like how you do things. It may be discouraging, but as your instructor say it will make you better in the future. People who are new to martial arts alot of the time have the image of the aged old master, and when they see someone less than 40, they assume that they do not have enough knowledge to teach. Many of my younger student's "teach", but under my supervision, or assist in my teaching the class. They learn, while many are young such as yourself, they earn the respect of their older peers through a strong work ethic and proven ability. Good Luck

koreantiger81 said "I wouldn't recommend fighting full contact on the street, since you canbreak a guys bones and probably get sued." What would you recommend look for an opening and go for the point, and after making contact look to your friends (judges) who are watching to see if you scored the point? Only to get smashed across the face by your opponent, who believes a street fight is exactly that a street fight...no rules, no judges, and full contact. As for any martial artist having an advantage over a street thug think again. I've seen guys who have never set foot in a studio, that can roll of their bar stool half-cocked, and take it to the average black belt. Why because they learned to fight, not point spar. I've seen point fighting at numerous events where an attacker will score the point, albiet fast, but to the same extent leaves themselves wide open. That point sparrer better KO everone he hits with that first punch or he is in trouble. I'd go with in trouble. As for point fighters fighting multiple opponent's, well I guess they could accumilate a few quick points, before being beaten badly... Point sparring is a game nothing more...participate in point sparring if you want to have fun in the name of sport, not if you want to learn to fight.

I'd like to see a point fighter give the UFC a go...

Check out http://www.wle.com The videos are better than most, but do not replace an instructor. They do offer a video correspondance course...kinda pricy, and I have no idea how good it is...

There are more KO's in point fighting, only because of a poor defence. I have seen point fighters crouch in a fight to have a smaller target area, and keep their hands low to try and protect their body from kicks. All I can say is that if in full contact there is less KO's than that of point sparring, there is a major flaw on those point fighter's defence. Point fighting developes bad habits for self defence. If your doing it for sport fine...otherwise your just wasting your time.

Point Sparring the professional wrestling of the martial arts.

I weigh 165lbs and Benchpress 265lbs during my workout. 3-5 Sets 10-15 reps.

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I have found that my knees are in better shape because of it. I played amercan football for years, and my knees were pretty much destroyed by the end of university. A helmet to the side of the knee will do some bad things. I have found that the low stances have helped with th stability of the joint. Some people have probelms because they are not flexible, or are to rigid.

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Curious Ad why do you use the term 'dan' in kung-fu.

We have always done knees and elbows, but obviously the current fight rules do not permit them. Knees and elbows are part of the four basic martial skills: Da - use of fist, open hand, elbow, fingers Ti - Kicks, sweeps, knees, and stomps Shaui - throw, takedowns, wrestling Na - joint locks, and chokes I know Howie, a good fighter, he had an impressive win over Kin Sze at nationals last year. You will have seen my fighter Jed Paul fight Marshall Irons at the night show. Jed was dealt 3 low blows during the fight, but still won. I believe I was the last fight at the night show (heavyweights - although I'm a middleweight)...was slow paced and calculated, not like alot of the novice guys who just went out swinging wild. Why arn't uo doing San Shou now? Should get back into it, as the school from Seattle has alot of female fighters, and we are also training a few feamales now.

Muaythaiposer you saw me and my guys fight at this years tigerbalms if you watched the San Shou there. There was four of us from my club Justin was a 15 year old that sent a kid back about five feet with a punch. One of my other students fought in the night show Jed Paul, from Peace River. An I fought a heavyweight bout at 165lbs, my opponent was 200. You can see some of our pics from the event at: http://homepage.mac.com/diromj The only fighter I know from Vancouver at 140lbs would be Tjong Tjhie...but I couldn't say that I know him other than to see him.

muaythaiposer how many san shou fights have you had, and where. Maybe we've met.

Check out http://www.thekwoon.com These guys have been making small net movies for a while. The budgets were alot more than $500. If you are going to edit the movie use a mac, you'll be happ with the results

Mine holds up my pants. May sound like a joke, but they are traditional pants (they look like one of those weight watcher ads where the guy lost 200lbs and is wearing his old pants), and must be folded then held up by the sash. Bad folding or a bad tie job on the belt, your pants are round your ankles after a couple kicks.

Being part of a teams is indeed very rewarding, but also very demanding. A great deal of the training is with weapons and having to qualify on a regular basis. The physical training is intense, and takes alot of heart. Education is always a good step to getting on, also being pysically strong, with lots of endurance will help as well. We have guys qualify over a course in full gear. Funny when a guy vomits in his mask.

Anyone intrested in this line of work should focus on getting onto the department first as an officer. This is probably the hard part. Getting onto a SWAT team or TAC team is based on your performance and qualifications as an officer, you physical abilities, and your ability to work as a team. Until you get on a department you can't make the SWAT.

You need alot more than just a criminal justice degree to be a swat team member. Training is dependent on the department you work for. The physical requirements are grueling, and there is alot of training time. Not everyone maes it, not everyone is cut out for it.

That last quote is true, the other factor is typically law enforcement tries it's best to enter a confrontational situation with numbers on their side. Reason being they want to get the person down fast, and restrained with injuries to the officers or the accused.

In my experience I have used the three following suits: The Redman - The suit is way to heavy, restricting, and uncomfortable. You feel like a giant marshmallow. You can take a beating though. Although you hit the ground and there's no real good way to get up by yourself. You'd be better getting one of those carnival sumo suits. The Redman batons are really good tho. The helmets are pretty bad, the wire cage still hurts to kick. The FIST suit - Not bad, alittle bulky, but you can move. You can also take a hit. The High Gear from Tony Blauer is good, lightweight, and you are still fairly mobile. The helmet on occasion I felt got in my way, but still not bad. You can feel the blows through this suit. So if you are looking to just beat the tar out of a walking target get the redman. You want someone who can take some abuse, but also dish it out, get this suit. Personally your better off with a set of headgear with a facebar, and maybe a chest protector. You'll save $600 or more compared to the suits. Just depends what you want. These suits are primarily used by law enforcement units for training. They are designed so you can take someone without hurting them in an area other than the gym. While they are a good tool for law enforcement, they are not the best for martial arts training, unless your going outside, or doing anti-rape training.