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Are you saying shooting is not a skill? True anybody can pull the trigger and get lucky or spray and pray but to put your shoots on target while under stress is a whole differant beast. in fact skilled/trained Police Officers who Hit 80% + at the range hit closerto 30% during a real confrontation. while it may not pass muster as an art. However they are a reality of todays day and age and the ability to handle firearms is most certainly a martial skill

i assume your talking about point sparring rather than worring about how good your opposition is. Focus on what you do well find a couple combos that work for you. like maybe backfist, rev punch.... or what ever then practice alot work on speed.

try and go to a sport med doc if ya can they will focus on getting you back into training more than other doctors.

keep it below the waist

I dont know about yelling stop but distraction can be very effective

Y are you fighting in a tux??

good stuff

Get away from the guy it not worth it

The problem that I have with kicking the knee is that, although it is a good target, is the possibility of a lawsuit being thrown your way. but if it is truly self defense My goal is making it out in 1 piece Ill worry about the law suit afterward.

You would be surprised how many tight spots you can talk your way out of if you teach your self to stay calm

it depends its all about situational awareness. the last place i wanna be is on my back in the guard when dude 3 buddies show up. how ever there are times when that position might be better than standing.

first consideration has to be get to a safe place

When I was in scout we did need no stinkin ponchis:)

we dont point spar ,but we do fight using a fist suit

shop around until I found a instructor that I liked

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When someone is always talking about how tough they are. they are not. its the ones that dont say anything you have to worry about

I agree with the concept unless hes has to pay for all the tests over than its just a scam

Not if you can out write the bad guys in your statement to the police if you are outnum,bered 5 to 2 and are surrounded I think you can clearly articulate that you were in fear for your life :

Not if you can out write the bad guys in your statement to the police if you are outnum,bered 5 to 2 and are surrounded I think you can clearly articulate that you were in fear for your life

Im sure it varies by state but Ohio Has been teach ground defense tactics for at least 2 years. I hope it spreads because at the veary least you have to learn to escape and get back up.

It could be that some instructors are insecure and are scared of losing busieness. some time new different styes /instructors ect provide a fres prospective on what you are currently working on

I think Tommy Franks is in his late 20's. I don't know that he's a 6th Dan. But he bought his 1st school franchise at 17. He has a school near me. I know some folks who have trained with him. He was older than 17 when he starred in Power Rangers. He is in his 30's now and is a 6th dan. Here is the website for his school: http://www.risingsunkarate.com/ AoG According to the internet http://www.ndcma.com/JasonDavidFrank.html Kyoshi Jason David Frank 6 th degree Black Belt Achieved his 6th degree black belt in 1998 Tom Rivers New Jersey under Master Rick Herbster: way to young my school wont allow kids to test until age 16 but even that is rare besides since when does belt color matter?

SHODAN - TIME LIMIT: Minimum 3 to 5 years at least 16 years old SUMMARY OF TEST REQUIREMENTS: YAKUSOKU KUMITE: ALL (7) KATAS: · Fukyugata Ich, Ni, Sandan · All Pinan Katas · All Naihanci Katas · Ananku · Wankan KATA BUNKAI:(min.) · Fukyugata Katas · Pinan Shodan · Pinan Nidan KUMITE: The student will free style kumite with fellow black belts for three minute bouts. ATEMI ( BREAKING) Wood Breaks 1.Punching 2.Elbow Shoto WRITTEN TEST GIVEN BY BOARD MEMBERS ORAL TEST: What does it mean to you to be a Black Belt.