Showing posts with label bluff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bluff. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Courage beyond belief
I strongly urge you to read this article. It's graphic and disturbing, but it leaves a lasting impression about this young woman's courage. What a will to survive!
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Ornamental stick-fighting
UK -- A 66-year-old mother of five originally from Belfast, grabbed an ornamental wooden stick (called a shillelagh) from her wall, shouting "Are you ready for me?" before swinging it at two men, who burgled her home after claiming to be from the water board.
The feisty woman told police the men were frozen to the spot as she grabbed one by the neck and lashed out at them, before shouting to neighbours for help. The men fled and made off in their van with her purse and a sum of cash, but were arrested after police chased them down.
The woman said she hoped that her bravery would inspire other elderly people to defend themselves."I shouted at them and I started hitting them. I think they realised then that they had picked on the wrong person," she said.
"They thought I was an easy target, but I am not soft. I grew up in Belfast and I've got five children and 17 great grandchildren. I won't be pushed around. "I don't think I was brave," she said. "I just didn't think about it. They were trying to rob me and I was going to defend my home."
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The feisty woman told police the men were frozen to the spot as she grabbed one by the neck and lashed out at them, before shouting to neighbours for help. The men fled and made off in their van with her purse and a sum of cash, but were arrested after police chased them down.
The woman said she hoped that her bravery would inspire other elderly people to defend themselves."I shouted at them and I started hitting them. I think they realised then that they had picked on the wrong person," she said.
"They thought I was an easy target, but I am not soft. I grew up in Belfast and I've got five children and 17 great grandchildren. I won't be pushed around. "I don't think I was brave," she said. "I just didn't think about it. They were trying to rob me and I was going to defend my home."
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Monday, March 13, 2006
Tae-bo = self-defense?
Please, give me a break! Great for fitness all right ... but self-defense...?
What's next, rose-gardening, pot smoking, coin collecting or tap-dancing for self-defense? Jeez!
"Jessica Alba has told how martial arts training helped her get in shape for hit movies Sin City and The Fantastic Four. The 25-year-old loves tae-bo - a mix of self-defense, dance and boxing."
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What's next, rose-gardening, pot smoking, coin collecting or tap-dancing for self-defense? Jeez!
"Jessica Alba has told how martial arts training helped her get in shape for hit movies Sin City and The Fantastic Four. The 25-year-old loves tae-bo - a mix of self-defense, dance and boxing."
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