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KSW has it's own text books that shows almost everything required. It's optional for students and a little expensive, but worth it for people who have bad memory. Like me.

Not really. If someone takes a year or two before continuing their studies it's because they are trying to save up more money. Most start the same year they graduate from high school.

I only pray to the golf gods.

A gap year is what?

Quit kicking the neighbor's dog and it won't break anymore.

How many times did you fall off a roof?

Suicide from guns is probably one of the efficient ways to go, if you are that disturbed or depressed enough. It's quick. No struggling, choking, gagging, anything like that. Yeah, I know, that's pretty crude. Children should not have to be included in that statistic. Parents need to lock their guns or ammo up with kids who don't know the consequences. But I'm a realist, not an idealist. I also like being in a state that has faith enough in it's people to allow concealed handguns.

Great, thanks. And don't worry, I won't tell your boss. Take your time. I'm going to sneak out of the office now and lose a dozen golf balls on the course, err, should I say off the course.

Both.

I would assume it's takes a lot of practice to be proficient in that technique. I'd like to see a demo of that. I haven't practiced much multiple attacker defense.

I assume the same thing that happens when you're standing and the other attacker clubs you over the head with a tire iron. You probably get knocked out and left at the mercy of the two guys....You really have no point. My point is exactly as you read it. I would never try to pin someone down to beat them silly knowing that the second attacker is moving in. I'd rather run like the wind.

Ahhhh, what happens when the other attacker clubs you over the head with a tire iron because the guy under your knee is a little tougher than you thought?

I forgot. Sorry. That is (was) my favorite part of testing. Unfortunately, the style I plan on starting this fall does not require it. Maybe I can do it as a demo.

One of the main things that breaking can help you learn is how to effectively follow through with your strikes.(hitting THROUGH the target instead of TO the target)No matter how strong you are, if your strikes end AT the target you will not cause any significant damage. Breaking boards gives you a visual tool in this area where a bag or sparring could not. Robert Very much so. One of my first breaks off of a spin kick was being held (by my partner) with one hand at the top at the board, not two. If you are not following through or off target or not enough speed, it will not break. It'll just shoot across the floor. It took me the second attempt to break it and it felt great until my heel went a little numb. Then, of course, I had to hold my partner's board and he nailed me on the thumb. That too went numb. Breaking is a great way of verifying that your technique is correct, plain and simple.

There are a lot of ifs, but one thing to remember in the US is that many of the armed attackers are idiot punks that carry snub nose revolvers. Even those who carry semi-autos most likely couldn't hit a garbage can if they were standing next to it.

I think you need a beer. Maybe I do too. I understood that mess.

Whoa there, Valithor. Your choice of vocabulary is burning my cerebral cortex. I've only had a half cup of coffee so far today, so take it easy on me.

I just wish my CCW was accepted in places like DC and Baltimore. I have to go there almost every year. Funny how the places that don't allow concealed carry have the highest crime rate.

And us college grads who haven't used our brains in a few years.

I do believe a person would have to be a fool to try to disarm an assailant from a lengthy distance. And at the same time I would rather take my chances and run like the wind if I felt the trigger was going to be pulled. I shot about a hundred rounds this weekend with a friend. My .40" vs. his 9mm. Target distances were generally set up for seven yards. He had much better grouping. Shots averaged around one every two seconds. I can't say for sure, but a moving target (away) would be pretty difficult to hit in my opinion. It depends on the shooter and the gun itself and maybe a little luck. Now if the assailant just wanted my wallet, then so be it. Take it and let me throw my underwear away in peace. But they better not waste time getting away because if I'm packin..... 9mm handguns can be very lethal if you know what load to use. Core Bon (and many others) makes rounds that yield impressive muzzle velocity. It used to be thought that the larger rounds (>9mm) were necessary to effectively kill the intended target, but latest research has found that's not entirely true. I have a friend in the Special Forces that told me they use 9mm because it will have a tendancy to cause more internal damage by changing directions within the body cavity, thus destroying more vital tissue. I suppose it's also a matter of the ammo being a lot cheaper than .45 too.

Even if you don't hit the point correctly, it should be enough to distract them as you apply a nice joint lock.

I'd give them my wallet and then shoot them in the a$$ as they run or walk away. I have a compact .40" and the permit to carry concealed. And I do carry sometimes. God help those who make me use it.

And we wonder why medical insurance costs so much....

Easier said than done, especially when you have a house and kids. If you can find anyone that will mow a lawn for $10, get their phone number for me.

Have a margarita and relax for a while. It's summer, so enjoy it.