did you know?

[Slider]

 

It applies in the U.S unfortunatly

 

Hasta!!

 

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[ This Message was edited by: Slider on 2002-01-18 09:01 ]

 

[ This Message was edited by: Patrick on 2002-01-18 09:10 ]

[kicker]

well thats how it goes well but you know it is easy to get away with it if no one does anything about it

 

 

[Kara]

i wonder what the rules are for other places...does anyone know the laws in other contries?

 

and is it always a law that black belts are lethal and can't fight without being charged?

[cathal]

I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter if you're defending yourself.

[Harmony]

The idiots of the world always want to try to defeat the martial artists. I suppose they see it as some glorified trophy they can share with all their idiot bully buddies, if they were to beat one. Then as expected they will file suit against you if you beat them. Sadly many of the laws favor the criminal in this aspect. Thats why in my school we teach our students not to readily advise everyone they train to fight. In fact I prefer they keep it as secret as possible. After all it is a personal development they seek, and it shouldnt matter if anyone else knows. In a street/real life attack we as martialists certainly shouldnt be pondering legal ramifications. The response should be swift and decisive, so we go home that day/night. Its about survival. The old adage is true, Id rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Also remember the 5 words of defense: "I feared for my life". Martial arts training is like any other weapon or tool of protection, the less your opponent knows about your weapons, the more effective they are. If you tell everyone you carry a gun, you can bet only gunmen will assault you. Be smart, be safe, stay alive. Leave the law to the lawyers.

[Davison]

In the state where i live, you wouldn't be charged with attack with a deadly weapon, it would just be aggravated battery,which is a class three felony. If you told someone that you were going to beat them up or kill them, then you could be arrested for assault. It varys from state to state.I m sure other states probably are more harsher than others.

[krzychicano]

Wow I never knew that thnx for the update.

[Muaythaiboxer]

when i got into my first fight i was really worried that my family would be sued because his dad was a lawyer and i really beat the crap out of the guy (i was provoked) but then it turned out the guys dad thought i was in the right and even called my family and appoligized of his son.

[senna_trem]

Not in Canada! A weapon in considered a tool! And in Canada we just have assult.

[Chaz]

I wonder...Is it a state law or a federal law? hmmm...