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Anyone study Martial Arts?
« on: October 22, 2008, 11:05:32 AM »
I have been in martial arts now for almost 20 years.  My main disicipline is Taekwondo, but recently I have taking a liking to Tai Chi and Aikido.  Going for the trifecta in black belts.  Does anyone else train or have an interest in Martial Arts?

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« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2008, 01:20:32 PM »
I've been taking Haganah for the last 3 months. 
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« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2008, 01:44:15 PM »
I have an interest in it for sure, but more through my boys than for myself. When they were young they were in Taekwondo for several years. Two of my boys are involved in MMA now & one of them competes in the cage. He is a 6'3" 250# heavywt. I don't spank him like I used to.   ;D I grappled with him some acouple of months ago, talk about a quick way to gas out!!  :o
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« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2008, 02:20:40 PM »
one  of  my best  Friends  of  30 years is  a master  in  tang Soo do

he  trains  me  some  and   i  teach  him  to shoot

my  favorite martial  art  is my 308  with  its 3-9 Leopold

i  like  the  power breaking  the  most

don't care for  forms  and Kata

i  have enough  power  in  my hands  i  don't train  with  kicks  other  than  the exercise

in  50  street fights  i  never  lost  and  have  only been  hit  5  times  maybe

i  am  only  5-7  and  rarely  go  over  200 lbs
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« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2008, 02:31:00 PM »
I've studied ching chang pow for over 45 years.  (The sound a pump shotgun makes).

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

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« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2008, 02:38:54 PM »
I'm gonna be laughing for 3 days now.   ;D

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« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2008, 02:43:08 PM »
I've been taking Haganah for the last 3 months. 

The core self-defense fighting system is called "Haganah" a Hebrew term meaning "defense."

Israel, a country that has had to deal with urban warfare and close quarters combat since its formation nearly 55 years ago, Haganah is a word that evokes powerful remembrances. These are memories of a group of freedom fighters vastly outnumbered and ill equipped, the 'Haganah' successfully defeated better-equipped adversaries to establish the State of Israel. The Haganah ultimately became the IDF,Israel's current military force.

Today, Haganah is a unique self-defense system that integrates both unarmed and armed combat tactics and applies them to the needs of civilian and professional operators.



I will have to do a little bit more research about this.  This is the first time I've heard of it.  All of the arts I practice are of Asian ancestry.  That might be a pleasant change.  Do you enjoy it so far?  I would love to hear more.  :)

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« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2008, 02:43:48 PM »
what  is  your  go  to  move  if  you  must  fight??   not  for sport
when drugs are outlawed only out laws will have drugs
DO WHAT EVER IT TAKES TO STOP A DEMOCRAT
OBAMACARE....the biggest tax hike in the  history of mankind
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« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2008, 02:52:32 PM »
what  is  your  go  to  move  if  you  must  fight??   not  for sport

That is a difficult question for me to answer.  Supposing I didn't have a gun, it would depend on my attacker.  I am a Black Belt and strong, but I am a woman and not stupid. If over powering my attacker is at all possible  I try to use whichever choke hold would give me the best advantage given my surroundings.  If its not I have a certain kicking combo to shock most attackers at least long enough to run!!! 

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« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2008, 03:06:02 PM »
Yes I do enjoy it.  We meet once weekly, and it's more fun than dodgeball.  It's not a sport though. 
Haganah does not rely on acrobatic moves, or techniques involving fine motor skills.
It's techniques are based on natural reactions.
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The F.I.G.H.T. program uses the most effective self-defense system available today - Haganah. Haganah is a Hebrew word meaning "defense." The Haganah self-defense system is a complete Israeli Combative methodology based on both Israeli martial arts and Israeli military tactics used by Israeli Special Forces operatives in extremely hostile situations.

The Haganah system (and its components) was born out of a need to enable a state (or person) at a disadvantage - such as size or degree of armament - to defeat an adversary with an advantage.

Since it's declaration of statehood in 1948, Israel (which is smaller than most states in the U.S.) has been under constant military and terrorist attack. As a result of its constant engagement in various types of combat, and its ability to defeat much larger opponents, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is considered by many to be one of the best Armies in the world today. Special Forces members of the IDF are regarded around the globe as top of the line, due to their extensive hands on combat experience. The techniques incorporated into the system have been proven in violent hand-to-hand combat situations in Israel and have been carefully adapted to street oriented self-defense.

The Haganah system is far from being an ordinary Martial Art; it is the wave of the future in hand-to-hand combat and street fighting methodologies. It incorporates both unarmed and armed fighting methods. One of the most important features of the Haganah system is that, unlike many traditional martial arts systems, it is continuously enhanced. The IDF periodically updates its hand-to-hand and other combat techniques based upon its daily combat experience. Haganah integrates those updates after adapting them for use by civilians and law enforcement professionals. Additionally, we are constantly evaluating other methodologies such as those used by the various U.S. Special Forces to add in any of their techniques, which would strengthen the system. There is no ego in the Haganah system. It uses the best of the best in self-defense and combat methodologies.

The F.I.G.H.T. program encompasses the hand-to-hand and empty hand weapons defense components of the Haganah system.
 
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« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2008, 03:13:05 PM »
i  keep  it  simple

a strike to  the face or neck
just  to  distract them from a center mass punch

i  have  a  rubber  manikin  and  i  just practice  power
3 or 4  hours a week
it  is  amazing  when  you  focus  on a few  simple  moves
how  much  speed  and  power  you can  develop in  just a few  years

but  mostly  if  confronted......i  run     loll
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« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2008, 04:47:43 PM »
Hello,

Saw this thread and thought I'd ask an opinion.  There is a form of Kung Fu called Ba Qua.  I may not have spelled it properly.  I have an opportunity to learn but have never studied martial arts.  Any thoughts on this style?

Is 42 yo too old to start?

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« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2008, 04:52:54 PM »
I started Haganah 3 months ago, I will soon be 50.
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« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2008, 02:27:30 AM »
what  is  your  go  to  move  if  you  must  fight??   not  for sport

I shall cower behind Heather. ;D

If she is not around I would have to go with that ching chang pow.

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« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2008, 03:27:11 AM »
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I'm old, fat, slow and in poor health. I have only one move if I must fight. I reach for the handgun always with me and go bang-bang and if need be add a few more bangs. It's simple, straight forward and should be effective given my 45+ years of experience with handguns.


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« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2008, 03:39:09 AM »
Hello,

Saw this thread and thought I'd ask an opinion.  There is a form of Kung Fu called Ba Qua.  I may not have spelled it properly.  I have an opportunity to learn but have never studied martial arts.  Any thoughts on this style?

Is 42 yo too old to start?

Thanks

I'm not familiar with Bab Qua, but kung fu in a Chinese Martial Art.  I study the Chinese Martial Art Tai Chi.  Kung Fu is more of a fighing art, while Tai Chi is passive.  42 is the perfect age to start.  Old enough to fully appreciate what you are learning and young enough that your body can still be conditioned and stretched.

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« Reply #16 on: October 23, 2008, 03:40:50 AM »
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what  is  your  go  to  move  if  you  must  fight??   not  for sport

I'm old, fat, slow and in poor health. I have only one move if I must fight. I reach for the handgun always with me and go bang-bang and if need be add a few more bangs. It's simple, straight forward and should be effective given my 45+ years of experience with handguns.
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That's the ancient and venerated defense art called Da Gun...I believe...trumps all others.. :)......TM7

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« Reply #17 on: October 23, 2008, 04:05:02 AM »
Haganah seems very interesting... I may have to check into that...
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« Reply #18 on: October 23, 2008, 04:20:30 AM »
Haganah is hard core, no bs, all out street fighting.   It's about survival.   There is science to it as well.  The methods they train are absolutely and totally devastating.
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« Reply #19 on: October 23, 2008, 04:21:37 AM »
I've already looked...no school close to me :(

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« Reply #20 on: October 23, 2008, 10:24:32 AM »
I have blackbelts in both Smith and Wesson, and Ruger

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« Reply #21 on: October 23, 2008, 10:26:57 AM »
I have blackbelts in both Smith and Wesson, and Ruger

Don't got one in Ruger but do in S&W and Glock.


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« Reply #22 on: October 23, 2008, 10:34:14 AM »
my  308  has  a BLACK SLING  does  that  count???
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« Reply #23 on: October 23, 2008, 10:56:18 AM »
my  308  has  a BLACK SLING  does  that  count???
How much do you practice with it ? ;D

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« Reply #24 on: October 23, 2008, 11:02:29 AM »
NOT  AS  MUCH  AS  I SHOULD

but  last  year  in dense fog i shot at  a fleeing deer  turned  out to be  90 yards

i didn't bother to take out my spend cartridge until  the deer  was  in  the fridge

enough confidence  a  follow  up  shot  never  entered  my  mind
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DO WHAT EVER IT TAKES TO STOP A DEMOCRAT
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AFTER THE LIBYAN COVER-UP... remind any  democrat voters ''they sat and  watched them die''...they  told help to ''stand down''

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« Reply #25 on: October 23, 2008, 12:35:19 PM »
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I am the current world record holder in the 2 yard dash ( a simulated get out of the way event ).
I am legendary in the bull outrunning event, and coincidentally fence jumping and lake diving into.

I'm co-holder of those records but on the other end. I have the world's SLOWEST times in those events. That's why I use "the ancient and venerated defense art called Da Gun". I can't get outta the way so I gotta stand and deliver. I can't fight so all I can deliver is a dose of lead.


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« Reply #26 on: October 23, 2008, 01:00:18 PM »
Well, once again we disagree.   ;D
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« Reply #27 on: October 23, 2008, 01:47:23 PM »
What if your attacker is a ninja that can dodge bullets ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #28 on: October 23, 2008, 01:52:27 PM »
The form of Kung fu that I mentioned has been explained to me as for lethal only but there is a fella in the states developing a non-lethal form.  It uses pressure points in series to make bad things happen in the body.  Also focuses on taking the sight, mobility and weapon of the opponent/attacker.  This is how it was explained to me.

lrs, your description of the Haganah sounds similar.  Does it vary?

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« Reply #29 on: October 23, 2008, 02:01:27 PM »
got  any  good  youtube  links
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OBAMACARE....the biggest tax hike in the  history of mankind
free choice and equality  can't co-exist
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