MizuRyu Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Today my friend was talking to a red neck, and somewhere in the conversation my friend's TSD experience came into it all. The redneck responded "I can still beat you in a game of arms.."so, for those of you who don't know what arms is... it's when 2 idiots stand next to eachother and slug eachother in the arm alternating until one gives up. See, I normally wouldn't have a problem with this, but I had a feeling this could go horribly wrong.. because if he can break a solid hardwood board, I think he could break this kid's arm.. and he ALMOST did. He took the first shot, then he just planted himself and stumbled the kid back about 4 feet, leaving a nice purple mark on his arm. I personally don't understand why he would've done something that dumb. He knew he would win, so I don't see how it would make him feel any better to actually go through with it, considering also that he could've easily damaged the kid's arm pretty badly... "They look up, without realizing they're standing in the palm of your hand""I burn alive to keep you warm" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepto_bismol Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 it's like when an opponet askes to "clash arms" I never say no, because if I say no then I will probably be thought of as a coward. If they challenge you, shock them a bit. It's not like he hit him as hard as he could, right? YAY pepto bismol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGreen Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Teenage boys can't show weakness, especially when in martial arts. The two combined is like taping a big bullseye to your back. Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepto_bismol Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Teenage boys can't show weakness, especially when in martial arts. The two combined is like taping a big bullseye to your back.you're saying adult males are any better? YAY pepto bismol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGreen Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Sometimes, but being in a high school amplifies those things 100 fold. Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramymensa Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Agreed with Andrew here It's indeed something teenage related. And not only male but also female youngsters have similar attitude. 10 years ago I would have gone to the "war", now I just smile and say "yeah, I know you can beat me. What about a nice cappuccino?" World Shotokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3n Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Teenage boys can't show weakness, especially when in martial arts. The two combined is like taping a big bullseye to your back.Speak for yourself. My Nidan Grading! Check it Out: http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=27140OSU!"Behind each triumph are new peaks to be conquered." - Mas OyamaDojo Kun:http://www.diegobeltran.com/htms/dojo/dojokun.htmhttps://www.kyokushinkarate.cjb.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeet Kune Do Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I would'nt show off my strength, but if some one asked me to do it to them then first I will not do it SO hard. Then if the other kid punches me in the arm hard then , I wil have no choice but to do the same. A drop of sweat spent in practice is a drop of blood saved in a battle.A person who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the man doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striking_cobra Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 in my opinion humbleness is an important part of any martial art, and not wanting to hurt someone dosn't mean that you're a coward...that said i feel that body hardening does have alot of value in martial arts... rubberizing and "playing arms?" can have a positive impact on a martial artist, phisically and mentally. obviously it will make your body tougher, martial artists have things like this forever, not to mention if you know you can take a hit you'll be less prone to being afraid if you have to defend yourself. so i wouldn't say your friend was dumb. that's just my opinion. " The art of Kung Fu San Soo lies not in victory or defeat, but in the building of human character." Grand Master Jimmy H. Woo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAnimal Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Maybe it was just funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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