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Post by Gary Steuer on Dec 5, 2007 3:17:49 GMT -5
Been asked to put this up also. Robery Dorman who moved up to Washington was out shopping with his son when he was accosted by a bunch of youths.. Robert pulled some tricks out of his kung fu cap and got away clean. Any other stories out there ? I 'm sure you've all thought about something one time or another and wondered what you would do if something happened... So, either tell us what happened or what would you do if ?
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blackravin
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Post by blackravin on Dec 5, 2007 11:49:49 GMT -5
Got one that happened to me: Well this was back when I was in Junior High and was still attending the Daly Street Wah Que. Well I was on lunch break and their was this guy who belonged to a Korean Gang, he new that I practiced Kung Fu, because he always saw me and my friend David practicing out in the track. So he comes over one day with some of his buddies and tells me that he can kick my butt. I tell him why? What did I do to him and he simple told me he didn't like me and that my kung fu was crap (to put it lightly).. So he got in position and then for some strange reason I remembered Popeye (Yes, Popeye) and remembered that he would stand in a right position and then trick the oponent by hitting him with his left.. Well I got into a right horse stand and pretended I was going to hit him with a right fist and when he moved forward I hit him straight in the nose with my left fist.. Needles to say, it took him by surprise, but believe it or not, it took me by surprise, I didn't think this was going to work and all of a sudden he started crying and I asked him are you okay? Now why in the hell would I ask him if he was okay, but believe it or not we became very good friends after that.. Life is definetely silly at times... hahahahaha  |
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Post by mic on Dec 6, 2007 20:29:19 GMT -5
I am not proud of this story but we cannot always be winners!
This happened in France while I was practicing Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts)... People came from all over Europe for a workshop. I started playing (same as sparring) with a Dutch guy who seemed to move quite fluidly. I saw that he was not protecting his head. As we were playing, I recalled details of a book I had read about Mestre Bimba, a true legend in Capoeira, where Bimba had just left his foot in the air while his opponent did a cartwheel. Since Bimba's opponent did not protect his face while coming out of the cartwheel, it smacked into Bimba's foot.
I, too, left my foot in the air, my opponent's head came smashing into it. Nano-seconds after impact, blood gushed out of his nose and I felt sooooo bad. He had broken his nose into my foot. That is about the only time, I wished we had had a belt system. It would have told me to be more cautious with an almost beginner.
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Post by Gary Steuer on Dec 6, 2007 21:25:54 GMT -5
We were coming back from a karate tournement where we were giving a kung fu demonstration . I was driving a station wagon ( Long time ago !) Master Wong had me carry the QuanDo which is a blade on a 6 ft staff because it would fit in my car. I got back to the school on Ord st. before the others and I didn't have a key to go in so I waited downstairs in the street, with the quan do. I was in my uniform , holding the weapon just as a drunken fellow came around one corner and an older Chinese man came around the other corner. They passed almost in front of me when the drunk stopped the Chinese man and asked him for money. The Chinese man said he had nothing for him and tried to keep walking whan the drunk stuck his hand out and stopped him and tried to reach into the mans pocket.. The Chinese man took a step backwards, jumped into the air and kicked the drunk right on the chin. The drunk fell, hit his head and laid on the concrete while the Chinese man kept walking and went around the corner. I took a step forward and saw that the drunk was unconcious and bleeding. Just at that time a police car drove around the corner and the police did a double take and slammed on the brakes, jumped out with their guns drawn and pointed at me and told me to freeze and drop my weapon.... there was a barber shop across the street from where all this was taking place and the barber came out and ran across the street to us and explained everything to the police... Getting me off the hook.......
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Post by Gary Steuer on Dec 7, 2007 21:26:33 GMT -5
Do you ever watch tv shows or movies where there is some sort of violence happening and you say to yourself " Why don't they do this, or that." or something that you have learned in your training and is simple for you to do . I love it when someone is pointing a gun at someone who is about 2 ft. away with their hands in the air and they are helpless..........
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mic
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Post by mic on Dec 8, 2007 20:45:21 GMT -5
Yes... sometimes... but the thought that occupies my mind most is: what poor shots some of those guys are, in a movie, even with semi-automatic weapons!
On the other hand, lately I have been doing some serious remodeling woodwork with some (up to) 16 foot log boards. It takes dexterity, balance, control of weight distribution, etc. Today, the thought was: This is helping my Kung Fu and my Kung Fu is helping it!
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Post by Gary Steuer on Dec 8, 2007 20:54:22 GMT -5
you're so right ! It's all the little things that we have attained from our practice and that we take for granted ........... Keep up the good work......
Oh, and yeah, they are horrible shots !!
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steeve
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Post by steeve on Dec 8, 2007 21:53:50 GMT -5
Uncle Gary Thank for the support  Mich Keep the log training ;D I like you ...U know  Steeve |
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Post by Gary Steuer on Dec 9, 2007 0:44:09 GMT -5
Thanks Steeve....... We are all in this together and we are in it for our own betterment and that of our style... Many people forget this and are in it strictly for their own ego.... And that is wrong... I'm a firm beleiver of karma ! you're a good guy and hopefully someday we'll meet... Until then I will continue to act as a kung fu policeman and try to keep these other guys honest....
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steeve
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Post by steeve on Dec 9, 2007 1:27:59 GMT -5
Gary The bodyguard Sorry I dont recognize u in the other forum .... We could insult us ....but nobody could insult our our pai we are brothers Steeve |
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mic
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Post by mic on Dec 10, 2007 21:11:32 GMT -5
OK, since I started spilling the beans on Steeve's forum. Here is a stories where you can try to put yourself in my shoes and tell me what I COULD HAVE DONE.
One late night in LA, coming home late as a tour guide driving a limo. I had to park a few blocks from home because of the size of the monster. I walked home fast, quick and quiet, purse strapped to my shoulder, hand on the purse. I saw a man from the corner of my eye. I thought he was taking a leak against a wall so I kept on walking. Within seconds, I felt something was wrong, turned around and found him fist raised over my head, ready to grab the purse, and I did not see if he had a knife or not. 5 bucks was all the $ I had but the big deal to give up was the address book: all my friends all over the world. I screamed, hanging on to the purse, got hit on the head, let go of the purse. He took off with it. I never recovered the address book and since the neighbors didn't come out till the cops showed up... I never looked at them in a friendly way, after that incident. It took me a couple of days to be able to come out of the apartment. No kidding!
I already know some of the things I might do now but that was then and surprise and fear are serious factors to consider. I'm all ears. I did not know Gary then and I could not afford to hire any of you as body guards! ;D
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Post by Gary Steuer on Dec 11, 2007 3:01:22 GMT -5
Don't feel bad, things like this happen all the time. There are many things to do. first, if it is in the streets, look in car or storefront windows for reflections to see if anyone is behind you. I would look for a car that has an antenna and would head for it. Placing your hand on the base of the antenna and pushing it over ( Make sure it is not on a spring . ) will break it off in your hand and then you have a weapon.. or stop and put your back against a wall, then you have leverage and they can't get behind you ... or, start yelling like crazy and look for something to throw..... then again, you can run like Hell ! Don't do like they do it in the movies and start to run and then trip, fall and whimper ! I'll tell you some success stories later.
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Post by Gary Steuer on Dec 11, 2007 3:02:37 GMT -5
Also, good to carry something in your purse that is legal , such as a can opener... A can opener, not a bottle opener....
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Post by jingwah on Dec 11, 2007 14:42:43 GMT -5
..You can use the can opener's cord as a whip! But don't you have to hold it in the other hand??? (LOL) Seriously, I can see using a can opener to pistol whip someone. I was also noticing that the one in my kitchen is sort of like a nunchaku and would be murder if you caught some fingers in it.
My friend Scooby believes in a can of Oven Cleaner or other awful spray
Gary...what do you think about rolled up magazines used to poke and stab soft tissues? Staple guns?
And what is the story with the Monkey Paw?
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Post by Gary Steuer on Dec 11, 2007 23:08:48 GMT -5
Sprays work, if you find one small enough to carry on your person.. There are always the small pepper sprays you can carry...They don't do any good here in Thailand because everyone likes spicy foods... In New York City you could always spot a plainclothes detective because they always carried a newspaper or a magazine . They would roll it up tight and use it as a weapon. Best defense is to be alert and aware of your surroundings and what ever is at hand to be used as a weapon..
there is a weapon called " Monkey paw, or Tiger claw." Used to be an actual claw from an animal, since replaced with something ecologically friendly , and attached to a rope and used to swing and attack, Not unlike the weighted rope. Best example is from the Jackie Chan movie with Owen Wilson and they are in the old west and he fights about 4 or 5 guys with a horse shoe on a rope.
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