After running? After exhausting all possible tactics. I am not a great martial artist but I can fight. Anyway my dad taught me something, it's better to run than get in a fist fight with a crackhead holding a syringe or screwdriver.
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After running? After exhausting all possible tactics. I am not a great martial artist but I can fight. Anyway my dad taught me something, it's better to run than get in a fist fight with a crackhead holding a syringe or screwdriver.
So, it'd be sort of a last resort. In that case, isn't it better to carry a knife?
They used them years ago to beat someone up and show them who´s the boss, I know someone who uses it when someone tries to hit him. You just can´t, it´s an automatic response. But he said you can´t use it these days to beat someone up, now they´ve got knifes. And he doesn´t do it, because now he´s a christian, but he would if someone tried to beat up his wife or kids.This leads us to the following question: if you were a good martial artist, under what circumstances would you use your fighting skills? I am talking about concrete examples.
A 45-50 would be terrible. You need a lawyer for every bullet that comes out of that gun. If it goes through that person and hits another...
So? A lawyer is attached to every swing or jab of a fist or foot or knife too.
The fears of over-penetration are greatly overblown.
And on that score a 45 or .50 caliber weapon would actually be better. The lower-caliber rounds like .38 Super and 9mm actually penetrate more, given the same energy levels.
Eh it depends on the laws of where you live. I mean in any case I won't say that I exactly follow those laws... I carried a can of oven cleaner to protect me, some guy tried to erm...anyway. If you don't want to get busted you have to try and find out the laws
You should get yourself a pepper spray. Pepper sprays are harmless, whereas an oven cleaner is not. I mean, it could blind the guy permanently.
Oh good lord don't be silly. Yes there are laws but I am not sure a self defense hit is the same as a gun which is a felony derp.
I did, I never meant to imply that.You are far less likely to accidentally hit someone with your fist than a bullet. I won't even begin to debate that because it is just silly and you should have realized that before posting it.
As for the other, maybe, but ask yourself this. Why are there so many people here so quick to want to use a gun instead of fists or better yet words and quick feet to end a fight?
They used them years ago to beat someone up and show them who´s the boss, I know someone who uses it when someone tries to hit him. You just can´t, it´s an automatic response. But he said you can´t use it these days to beat someone up, now they´ve got knifes. And he doesn´t do it, because now he´s a christian, but he would if someone tried to beat up his wife or kids.
Yeah, true, and it's also harder to just shut up and leave the area after having to shoot someone too.
I did, I never meant to imply that.
Actually, people are far more casual with "less" lethal violence like knives and fists, as some posts here have demonstrated.
It depends on what kind of fight we're talking about here too. To legally use a gun you have to face a threat of lethal or very severe injury, which isn't the case in all fights.
I agree with you that avoidance is best, guns to me are a last resort. I am not a "tough guy" or interested in posing as one.
its occult right? so it is bad i am told.
then there's the part about not turning the other cheek, but christians join the militaty and learn how to kill ppl, thats okay right?
should we be getting involved in martial arts? getting in shape is another goal but is it good idea?
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?
It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
Generally, "Western" martial arts tends to lack the spiritual and philosophical teachings that are originally attached to the art.
There are also actual Western martial arts, although aside from Krav Maga and considering something like IDPA a "martial art", they might not be as much help if you are looking for an open handed or street practical art.
But if you're looking more for a hobby or exercise and/or want to use an archaic weapon, there are martial arts traditions from outside the far east.
so guns are ok but studying a physical discipline isnt?
gotcha.