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Since I spend most of my time in the UK...and if you carry ANYTHING over there,its automatically considered an "offensive" weapon(didn't know they were psychic did ya?!) other than personal stuff like belt,keys,ME.... I carried chopsticks

I have my insurance done thru wako/ama. they do a personal policy as well and seem to be pretty decent all the way around.

okeedokee.

lets dispell your "image" of a 20 year bouncer. I happened to be licensed,trained and bonded to run my own nite club security business in great britain. I was the most highly regarded "doorman"(since they are not called bouncers there) in all of Buckinghamshire county...not for violence,but for being the most polite. I never carried anything on the door there and had to supervise rather large crews who worked under me and had to make sure they could do the job without weapons of any kind. We had to be totally proffesional. Unlike america,you have no training,no regulation,no background checks and you can grab whatever you think you need. Since MOST people have never been in a situation where they had to use deadly force.....and I don't mean "bouncers" only; they need to rethink a few things. %90 percent of all people who pull knives have no idea what they are doing and aren't trying to kill the other person. I have been in confrontations against people who have had knives and still came out on top with out the use of the knife in my pocket.....and amazingly enuff,I have had, on 4 seperate occasions,people come back and apologise AND thank me for doing what I did to end the situation. On a pesonal note.... I was extremely annoyed when I looked back on this subject and realised that it looked like I was singled out for my views with all the other lame advice on the subject...but they have the right to thier opinions. Anyone can learn from anyone. But then I thought about it....if you have such strong opinions about my advice,if ever given the chance,I would love a debate in person just to see what you had to offer since text is so very limiting. Until you can sit in person to justify what your opions and techniques are...this is all we have. Since that is most likely to never happen....I am still curious. And as you say...you come across different in text as well. To me; you sound like killing someone is the ONLY answer....in text. But because it is so limiting.....I am not judging. I may not like what you have to say on the subject,but I respect your right to say it and would be very interested in knowing what you base your personal opinions on. On a ligher note.... If you want to read a good book on a martial artists life in the "bouncers" world...I recommend "Watch My Back" by Geoff Thompson. He is co-founder of the British Combat Assoc. It is a realy interesting book.

I do agree with sauzin...the best "wounders" are those who know how to hit the vital spots. I believe that is what I was missing. When I said I knew a load of non-vital points....I learned those AFTER I learned the vitals. Pretty much,in knife fighting,you have to take each one on an individual basis..but all round training helps you make better snap decisions. Not just training in your own club...but with as many different people as you can.It helps learn more about human nature in that setting,which in turn, helps you with those decicions. I came upon an idea to train with friends of mine who carried knives,but never had a day of training in thier lives. Now that gives an interesting perspective on knife-streetfighting! As with a gun....over 3/4 of the poulation carrying either one has no idea how to use them...they just think it adds an inch But I have seen a lot of trained fighters underestmate thier opponents skill due to lack of training and come out on the bad end of things. I just want people to truely understand the consequences of one way training. besides....learning is fun!

WELL...... I have written somethign wrong here! I only base my advice on MY personal expierience only. 32 years in the martial arts,20yrs as a bouncer,all over the US and 1 or 2 foriegn places where the average drunk doesn't really care for americans. I am not going thru a resume' right now...I just know I have had alot of personal expierience in the field....and I am still learning. I just came from a country a month ago that the law states...if your are attacked with a weapon of ANY kind and you kill that person with a weapon of ANY kind...YOU go to jail for muder! I prefer to go with my personal knowledge of being able to wound rather than kill! I do not like the idea of prison....I'm just kooky that way. I was taught from the beginning to just kill with a knife...but I disagree with that if you are going to be serious about weapons of any sort. What I was actually trying to get across was;If you are going to learn about bladed weapons....learn everything you can about the human body,inside and out.Defense is not enuff...neither is attacking. you MUST learn all aspects that you can...not just bits and pieces. Why should I slice an artery when I can hit a ligament and get the same results and let the guy go home to his kids? I don't mind training fighters....I like to teach my students how teach as well. Therefore;I have studied,and keep studying,what I can about martial arts.I also have studied kenesiology,physiology,and anatomy as well as fitness,weight training,sports psychology and behavioral psychology.No I do not have a degree...but I can read! As for Frank Cucci......I leave that up to you guys to decide! as for "stabbing to wound"...if all a person knows how to do is kill....I wouldn't recommend them to teach to anyone! THAT is a dangerous person to learn from! What I have posted my not be acceptable to you...but it works for me and I have had no complaints from those I have taught over the years...most of what I teach is from being taught and actual application. learn what you can! the simplest even dumbest thing can save your life. Maybe I come across better in person? This is the first forum I have ever been involved with............hhhmmm...... I apologise to those I have offended. But not for what I know.

I have read some seriously good advice here on this subject and just thought I would add my 2 bits,if thats ok? I am an instructor and have studied and still study all the aspects of "non-traditional" weapons that I can...to the point that I am working on my own syllabus for kinfe fighting. The best instructors I personally have ever had on the subject where a) ex-special forces...Frank Cucci,ex-SEAL, also has a video series outo on H2H combat;Frank himself is a 10yr vet of the seals and instructor for them.B) 2 gentlemen I met at a seminar who had 10yrs between them in prison(1 was even in a thai prison) who now teach full time and last but not least....the British! Sounds funny to some,but think about it......they have no guns(supposedly) and love to bar fight! I spent 4 yrs teaching and training over there.....they can be very...interesting:) This can be a looong drawn out debate,but I hate typing a little too much. Just know this....The FIRST AND FOREMOST I PREACH(!) to my students how easily you can kill someone by ACCIDENT with a knife! So be be in the mindset at all times....your attacker will die from the slightest miscalculation. you MUST learn anatomy! I prsonally know of about 40 different places to jab and cut that are "non-vital" but nothing is %100.Accidents do happen...even for the so called "experts". PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE!. The korean special forces and the french foreign legion are the only groups I know that practice with real bladed weapons....they have too. unless you plan on joining....I don't recommend it. Be very careful.....PLEASE! Once the knife is out...you may not have choice but to use it...... If you question yourself...get a baton and bash thier frickin shins into total submission! they won't die!

Herniated(?) disc...... I got mine at 21! I went to 4 different doctors before I found out what I needed to know.1 was a regular MD,he said painkillers and ice.2 was a regular chiropractor,he said constant treatment.3 was a chiropractor that also specialised in sports medicine and rehab..now we're getting somewhere! No painkillers...3 times a week with him(just cause it felt so damn good!) He led me to a Sports rehab specilaist that was head dr. for ohio state buckeyes. Short version......LOTS o warm-up in the lower back region,change your stretching techniques,change your ab workouts(no leg raises,no sit ups..AT ALL) CRUNCHES!!! there are basic types that hit all areas and at the same time will help your lower back. You can get the info you need online or from a decent chiro or someone in spinal rehab. when it pops again,alternate...ice,heat,ice....bout 15-20 min each. reaserch! 2nd opinons! its well worth the work!

If I may offer some advice........I had a student that was also a very good friend of mine before he started training with me. His B.O was legendary! He showered more than a fish! Then I did some asking around and it turned out he had to change his diet.His metabolism had adverse reactions to certain foods.He changed it...and actually got a girlfriend! maybe thats worth looking into....its informatively beneficial to the whole class and less emberrassing to others.

thank you all very much for your help...except the so called "kungfu master"....always one! and to Tom..I am originally from columbus! Haven't lived there in a few years tho.... But thanx to everyone just he same!

this may sound a little crazy.....but when my students got bored in the spring time,I took them out to a park and played frisbee football! it's broke the monotony,but still worked them in endurance,hand-eye coordination,timing,speed and in general....had a good time! it made a world of difference! we even trained outside once in a while...be creative, it works!

I have been teaching in th UK for the last 4 years and I am registered wth w.a.k.o in england. Its recognised in 180 countries,but not in the US. Is it possible to get recognition for my syllabus and insurance so I can continue to teach here in the US? any info would be much apreciated. p.s... i am VERY new to this....how do I get rid of the white belt sign and put in a black?!?!

I have been teaching in th UK for the last 4 years and I am registered wth w.a.k.o in england. Its recognised in 180 countries,but not in the US. Is it possible to get recognition for my syllabus and insurance so I can continue to teach here in the US? any info would be much apreciated