I totally agree with Bob J. Kunkel Jr. in this article, saying he believes disabilities don't matter when it comes to self defense.
The way I see it we all have limitations and advantages - stronger sides and weaker sides - be it physical, emotional, mental, verbal, tactical or otherwise.
And it is so easy to see any limitations that a given person has. Let us look at what we can achieve rather than what we can not do!
Story:
Kenkel is different from most peer visitors. Instead of only visiting to talk and offer encouragement to recovering war wounded, Kenkel possesses a unique skill which he believes every disable veteran should have -- the ability to defend themselves regardless of disability.
Kenkel said he feels these skills are important because, besides targeting an average person on the street, thieves are also likely to choose victims in wheelchairs or those using crutches.
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Friday, April 07, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Cell (phone) defense
One of the growing identity-theft scams involves the use of camera cell phones.
Beware of people with cell phones standing near you when you use a credit card to pay for a purchase at a department store, grocery store, restaurant or similar business.
That person could be taking a picture of your credit card, which carries your name, number and expiration date.
More about martial arts and self-defense:
http://www.your-martial-arts-resources.com
Beware of people with cell phones standing near you when you use a credit card to pay for a purchase at a department store, grocery store, restaurant or similar business.
That person could be taking a picture of your credit card, which carries your name, number and expiration date.
More about martial arts and self-defense:
http://www.your-martial-arts-resources.com
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Took the law into their own hands
Peter Foster, 38, and Andrew Barbour, 40, armed themselves with "Ninja sticks" and confronted teenagers they blamed for terrorising a neighbourhood at Radcliffe, UK.
They were arrested when a 15-year-old boy complained to police that he had been assaulted with the martial arts weapon.
A judge told the two men they could not take the law into their own hands. But he released them with conditional discharges after telling them: "I understand your position very well indeed. You were probably at the end of your tether."
Source
They were arrested when a 15-year-old boy complained to police that he had been assaulted with the martial arts weapon.
A judge told the two men they could not take the law into their own hands. But he released them with conditional discharges after telling them: "I understand your position very well indeed. You were probably at the end of your tether."
Source
Against a knife
Just get accustomed to the idea - if you defend yourself against a knife attack you will get cut. If it is someone skilled with a knife, then you are in a boatload of trouble! A knife is a dangerous weapon, and if you can run or escape, that must always be your first option.
Story:
A man was arrested yesterday in the stabbing of the owner of a martial-arts center, police and witnesses said.
The fight began with the two men screaming profanities at each other and then escalated.
Source
Story:
A man was arrested yesterday in the stabbing of the owner of a martial-arts center, police and witnesses said.
The fight began with the two men screaming profanities at each other and then escalated.
Source
Don't fight back
Many US parents are worried about the strict rules regarding fighting in the schools.
While the intention of the zero tolerance for fighting is good, it also means that students can not defend themselves against bullies without landing in trouble.
Story:
Weatherly parents concerned about school district's disciplinary policies .
(One woman) said her son was taught to defend himself if he was attacked.
She said her son did fight back after another student initiated a fight after school, and that her son, who is a junior and an honor student, was injured as a result of the fight.
She said her son was disciplined the same as the student who initiated the fight and said it was unfair.
The mother said she was also worried that the demerit her son received will hurt her son’s college acceptances. She said colleges would not look at the reasons why the demerit was received but how many there are.
Source
While the intention of the zero tolerance for fighting is good, it also means that students can not defend themselves against bullies without landing in trouble.
Story:
Weatherly parents concerned about school district's disciplinary policies .
(One woman) said her son was taught to defend himself if he was attacked.
She said her son did fight back after another student initiated a fight after school, and that her son, who is a junior and an honor student, was injured as a result of the fight.
She said her son was disciplined the same as the student who initiated the fight and said it was unfair.
The mother said she was also worried that the demerit her son received will hurt her son’s college acceptances. She said colleges would not look at the reasons why the demerit was received but how many there are.
Source
Sunday, April 02, 2006
"Batman" charged after all
Does the food make you overweight as well as aggressive?
Story:
The Tarrant County district attorney's office has charged a Cresson man accused of threatening a woman with a baseball bat at a Forest Hill McDonald's, reversing an earlier decision by the office.
"He not only walked toward her with the bat, but a witness describes him squaring off in what was considered a batting position and threatening her verbally."
When the man tripped, the woman got the bat away from him and struck him on the top of his head, the spokesman said.
Source
Story:
The Tarrant County district attorney's office has charged a Cresson man accused of threatening a woman with a baseball bat at a Forest Hill McDonald's, reversing an earlier decision by the office.
"He not only walked toward her with the bat, but a witness describes him squaring off in what was considered a batting position and threatening her verbally."
When the man tripped, the woman got the bat away from him and struck him on the top of his head, the spokesman said.
Source
I'm important
...and you're not!
So please be advised that I will attack you if you stand in my way! I will most probably use a cell phone, golf clubs, a hand bag or my car keys, since my hands are far to important to be wasted on you.
Story:
US Congress woman Cynthia McKinney has (of course) a good explanation why she punched that pesky cop who didn't know who she was.
The important person (sorry) very important person - was on her way to a very important meeting with some very important people, to discuss some very important issues.
Source
So please be advised that I will attack you if you stand in my way! I will most probably use a cell phone, golf clubs, a hand bag or my car keys, since my hands are far to important to be wasted on you.
Story:
US Congress woman Cynthia McKinney has (of course) a good explanation why she punched that pesky cop who didn't know who she was.
The important person (sorry) very important person - was on her way to a very important meeting with some very important people, to discuss some very important issues.
Source
A proud mother
And we wonder how someone end up violent and abusive...?
Oh, and please don't go to hard on this poor kid, I'm sure she was only defending herself against brutal police, media and judges.
Read this story, it's funny, but at the same time scary!
14-year-old Leanne Black, up in court in Newbury, Berkshire, over her second drink-driving offence (the first occurred when she was 12), arrived at court and threw eggs at the media and then went completely doolally when told she would be serving four months in a secure training unit, followed by four months under supervision in the community.
Leaping out of the dock she punched Lesley Gilmore, the prosecutor, in the back, threw a jug of water over the magistrates and their clerk, kicked furniture as she ran around probation officers, swept effects off desks and onto the ground, and screamed abuse at the top of her voice until she was dragged off.
Outside court Black’s mother Nora, who has six other children, flashed her considerable backside at photographers, yelling: “Go on then, film this.”
Speaking about her daughter, who has repeatedly been up on charges of burglary, criminal damage, harassment and breaching a curfew, Nora said, “I’m proud of her”, adding that Leanne was “posh” and would make somebody a lovely wife.
Source
Oh, and please don't go to hard on this poor kid, I'm sure she was only defending herself against brutal police, media and judges.
Read this story, it's funny, but at the same time scary!
14-year-old Leanne Black, up in court in Newbury, Berkshire, over her second drink-driving offence (the first occurred when she was 12), arrived at court and threw eggs at the media and then went completely doolally when told she would be serving four months in a secure training unit, followed by four months under supervision in the community.
Leaping out of the dock she punched Lesley Gilmore, the prosecutor, in the back, threw a jug of water over the magistrates and their clerk, kicked furniture as she ran around probation officers, swept effects off desks and onto the ground, and screamed abuse at the top of her voice until she was dragged off.
Outside court Black’s mother Nora, who has six other children, flashed her considerable backside at photographers, yelling: “Go on then, film this.”
Speaking about her daughter, who has repeatedly been up on charges of burglary, criminal damage, harassment and breaching a curfew, Nora said, “I’m proud of her”, adding that Leanne was “posh” and would make somebody a lovely wife.
Source
How brave you all are!
Well, how brave you are to attack a defenseless, disabled teenager.
How tough the three of you must be to attack this kid who has done you no harm.
I am amazed by the degree of courage and outstanding strength and power you all showed in going for this mighty opponent.
You must be really proud of yourselves - another one down!
His mum says:
'Nicky would love to be like a normal 17-year-old but he isn't. I hope these people realise how lucky they are that they have a life.'
I would really like to tell this woman that these "persons" don't have a life. They may walk around like you and I, but they don't live, since they obviously can't think, act and behave like humans are supposed to behave.
I would also like to extend my apology to this kid and his mother. I am ashamed, I am angry and I'm sad.
Rest assured though - sooner or later fate will catch up with "people" like this. You always reap what you sow.
Source
How tough the three of you must be to attack this kid who has done you no harm.
I am amazed by the degree of courage and outstanding strength and power you all showed in going for this mighty opponent.
You must be really proud of yourselves - another one down!
His mum says:
'Nicky would love to be like a normal 17-year-old but he isn't. I hope these people realise how lucky they are that they have a life.'
I would really like to tell this woman that these "persons" don't have a life. They may walk around like you and I, but they don't live, since they obviously can't think, act and behave like humans are supposed to behave.
I would also like to extend my apology to this kid and his mother. I am ashamed, I am angry and I'm sad.
Rest assured though - sooner or later fate will catch up with "people" like this. You always reap what you sow.
Source
Internet "playing" field
Cyber bullying:
The days when a school bully would steal your lunch money or rough you up after dismissal seem almost quaint. Today, the Internet has become a playground where bullies are equally vicious - and far more difficult to detect.
Masked behind the anonymity of a screen name, cyberbullies feel they can say just about anything without getting caught. They post humiliating photographs and spread hateful rumors. They create polls in which classmates are nominated for degrading titles. They even threaten death.
And the beauty - or in this case, the horror - of the Internet is that the messages are right there for the world to see.
Source
The days when a school bully would steal your lunch money or rough you up after dismissal seem almost quaint. Today, the Internet has become a playground where bullies are equally vicious - and far more difficult to detect.
Masked behind the anonymity of a screen name, cyberbullies feel they can say just about anything without getting caught. They post humiliating photographs and spread hateful rumors. They create polls in which classmates are nominated for degrading titles. They even threaten death.
And the beauty - or in this case, the horror - of the Internet is that the messages are right there for the world to see.
Source
A family that fights
A family that fights one another - gets thrown out...
But as the story goes: Keep it in the family!
Story:
When mom lit up her morning cigarette on Friday, her son "became irate," according to a County Sheriff's report.
The 14-year-old hit her about the head and neck, pushed her around, cursed and threatened her then tried to fold her into an open sofabed, the report said.
The boy tends to get violent when angry, the report states.
(not sh.. Shirley!)
Mother and son were living with the teen's grandmother until the elder woman kicked them out of the house.
Source
But as the story goes: Keep it in the family!
Story:
When mom lit up her morning cigarette on Friday, her son "became irate," according to a County Sheriff's report.
The 14-year-old hit her about the head and neck, pushed her around, cursed and threatened her then tried to fold her into an open sofabed, the report said.
The boy tends to get violent when angry, the report states.
(not sh.. Shirley!)
Mother and son were living with the teen's grandmother until the elder woman kicked them out of the house.
Source
Tools of the trade
Fighting unarmed? When you have golf clubs and cutlery?
It seems you don't need an iron fist when you have a 9-iron.
Story:
(The 65-year-old grandmother) threw a handful of silverware at her grandson's friend, the report said, apparently in retaliation for an earlier encounter with a golf club.
It seems the boy at whom all that cutlery was aimed had accidentally struck his friend with the iron.
Source
It seems you don't need an iron fist when you have a 9-iron.
Story:
(The 65-year-old grandmother) threw a handful of silverware at her grandson's friend, the report said, apparently in retaliation for an earlier encounter with a golf club.
It seems the boy at whom all that cutlery was aimed had accidentally struck his friend with the iron.
Source
Attacking the press
Attacking the press with words? Sure, be my guest!
But, please, leave any other means out!
Anyone doing their job like it's supposed to be carried out, should never have to deal with threats, intimidation, harassments or physical violence.
You may be provoked, you may disagree, you may be angry, you may be under influence, confused, bitter, out of bounds and hateful. But that is never, ever an excuse for violence of any kind.
Excuses are for losers anyhow.
Source
But, please, leave any other means out!
Anyone doing their job like it's supposed to be carried out, should never have to deal with threats, intimidation, harassments or physical violence.
You may be provoked, you may disagree, you may be angry, you may be under influence, confused, bitter, out of bounds and hateful. But that is never, ever an excuse for violence of any kind.
Excuses are for losers anyhow.
Source
Self defense training for girls
It's a lesson that proved effective for one Fresno girl, and now police want to make sure other students learn how to fight off a would-be attacker.
(...) said Thursday night's class was a follow-up to one he conducted with the girls back in December. One of the participants in the past session used the lessons she learned in the class to fight off and run away from a would-be attacker.
Source
(...) said Thursday night's class was a follow-up to one he conducted with the girls back in December. One of the participants in the past session used the lessons she learned in the class to fight off and run away from a would-be attacker.
Source
Good job!
UK -- A woman fought off a knife-wielding attacker using only a personal alarm and skills learnt on a self-defence course.
The 48-year-old Italian was confronted by a man with a knife in the backstreets of London.
She kept her head, and, whipping out the personal alarm given to her as part of the course, the deafening noise scared of her assailant, who left empty handed.
She said she had realised he was following her: "We had been taught to notice our surroundings on the course and I realised it was important to take control of the situation.
Source
The 48-year-old Italian was confronted by a man with a knife in the backstreets of London.
She kept her head, and, whipping out the personal alarm given to her as part of the course, the deafening noise scared of her assailant, who left empty handed.
She said she had realised he was following her: "We had been taught to notice our surroundings on the course and I realised it was important to take control of the situation.
Source
That's (not) a big help
Changing your route - now that's a big help...
Story:
(...) power-walked in the center of town, listening to tunes on a CD player. She said she had not heard of the assaults in which two women escaped without serious injury by resisting an attacker.
"I try not to go the same route when I walk," said the 48-year-old nursing assistant who has lived here for 17 years."
Source
Story:
(...) power-walked in the center of town, listening to tunes on a CD player. She said she had not heard of the assaults in which two women escaped without serious injury by resisting an attacker.
"I try not to go the same route when I walk," said the 48-year-old nursing assistant who has lived here for 17 years."
Source
Private security on the rise
UK: Security companies said last night it was not just the famous who were taking on private patrols to guard their streets, and that within months the service would spread across the UK.
The companies have benefited from the fear-factor generated by high-profile attacks, such as the murder of City financier John Monckton in December 2004 in London's Chelsea. He and his wife were stabbed after opening the door to their attackers. The crime was witnessed by their daughter Isobel, aged nine.
Source
The companies have benefited from the fear-factor generated by high-profile attacks, such as the murder of City financier John Monckton in December 2004 in London's Chelsea. He and his wife were stabbed after opening the door to their attackers. The crime was witnessed by their daughter Isobel, aged nine.
Source
Excuse me?
It wasn't me - I was not there - I must have been drunk - it was in self-defense - it was dark - I didn't know what I was doing - - the voices in my head made me do it - I was desperate - she asked for it - he started it - I was only trying to be friendly - I had forgotten to take my medicines - and so on, and so forth.
Yet, this must be the most bizarre and stupid excuse so far. I mean, holly cow!
Story:
China: A 43-year-old man has been arrested after attempting to rape a 75-year-old woman.
The farmer, from Taishan in Guangdong Province, had been feeling unwell for a week, complaining of headaches, but instead of seeing a doctor he went to a shaman. The shaman advised him that the only way to cure the headache was to have sex with an old woman.
Source
Yet, this must be the most bizarre and stupid excuse so far. I mean, holly cow!
Story:
China: A 43-year-old man has been arrested after attempting to rape a 75-year-old woman.
The farmer, from Taishan in Guangdong Province, had been feeling unwell for a week, complaining of headaches, but instead of seeing a doctor he went to a shaman. The shaman advised him that the only way to cure the headache was to have sex with an old woman.
Source
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Safe Delhi Campaign
Seems like the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Delhi government and Jagori, are taking steps to make the city safer.
Story:
India -- "The Safe Delhi Campaign will include lighting up of poorly lit areas, conducting gender sensitisation programmes and self-defence classes for women," says Ankur Bhatia, chairman, Delhi State Council, CII.
The self-defence classes for women would be conducted with the help of Delhi Police and other trainers, adds Bhatia.
Source
Story:
India -- "The Safe Delhi Campaign will include lighting up of poorly lit areas, conducting gender sensitisation programmes and self-defence classes for women," says Ankur Bhatia, chairman, Delhi State Council, CII.
The self-defence classes for women would be conducted with the help of Delhi Police and other trainers, adds Bhatia.
Source
School curriculum self-defense
I really hope more schools eventually put somthing like this this into their curriculum - great idea!
Story:
South Point School has set on a mission of training all its students in self-defence.
The rise in child abuse and kidnapping cases has prompted the authorities to make karate and yoga compulsory for every student.
Courses made compulsory for self-defence & concentration.
Source
Story:
South Point School has set on a mission of training all its students in self-defence.
The rise in child abuse and kidnapping cases has prompted the authorities to make karate and yoga compulsory for every student.
Courses made compulsory for self-defence & concentration.
Source
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