To the OP,Agreed. Like I said it was just a thought and something I enjoy. No harm no foul.
Sorry this thread has gone sideways. If you really earned your belt, then you must be an honest man. I too was a student of many masters and I'll never forget the tenants of the dojang. Honor being so high. Here in Eccie, there is no such honor. It is a well of untamed desire that real world experiences don't exist, except in a drunk's imagination. It's essentially a boys locker room. The women here come and go like the wind. The ones who stay, might be able to kick your ass. Don't be fooled - you're in a world of smut. Tread lightly and carry a big bar of soap. Originally Posted by drax1
Shouldn't one's skills in the martial arts be like a concealed gun? Originally Posted by pyramiderIn many ways they are. We are taught that if real world shit starts to go down A) try to avoid it and if you can't B) warn the other person of your skill before you hurt them. If they still want shit to go down after the warning, they ultimately get what they deserve,.
QUOTE=pyramider;1055685213]Shouldn't one's skills in the martial arts be like a concealed gun? Originally Posted by drax1I started training with my when I was twelve. I was a brown belt when I was16. My school, at that time, wouldn't allow you to test for black until you were 18. The reason was because although children could attain the necessary skill, the lacked power. My Master said he didn't want his black belts getting their asses kicked by 22 year old blue belts that would just over power the young guys.
Now, apply that logic to a spinner with a black belt against a large male. Martial arts can make you a better fighter, but size and strength have their advantages. Now, you see why rudementary training in martial arts will more likely result in your ass kicking than you kicking ass.[/QUOTE]
100% agree with emphasis on rudimentary. I remember being a kid and going to see The Karate Kid in theaters. When my friends and I left, we were convinced that we, too, were black belts and able to Mr. Myagi the shit out of anyone who needed.
One ass kicking was all it took to convince us otherwise.
I would go on to add that in any confrontation, whether you want to use weapons or skill (or both) for protection, the best way to win is to avoid the confrontation.