@mike-p
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Re: Attacked in front of my own house last night
There is only one way to defend against a squirrel attack:
Kick him in the nuts!
Re: Question: Telling people about your training
So interesting that this thread was started recently, because this exact situation just happened to me. I started a new job last week (I’m a litigator too). My new firm is about six blocks from where I train, so I brought my gear with me to work this morning. Someone came by my office, noticed the giant bag, and said “What’s that?”
I tried to explain what KM is, how it’s different from karate, etc., and why I came to work with a bag full of head gear and boxing gloves. So naturally, his initial response is “So, can you, like, kick everyone’s ass?” What do you say to that? “Yeah, now get me some ****ing coffee NOW!” ?
Re: sparring class
I have always been taught that communication with your partner is key. Before each round, especially if it is a partner I have not worked with before, I establish the ground rules. “How about we start at 50 percent speed, 50 percent power?” or something like that. Then, during the round, if it is apparent that things are moving too slowly, we can bring it up a notch.
But if you’re looking for some aggressive training, pick a partner that you know is better than you. For me, that is the best way to improve sparring skills, especially defenses.
Re: KM in TV and Movies
I saw an interview recently with the actor who plays the new Bionic Woman, and she said that she has been training in KM for her fight scenes.
Re: Amateur MMA
Amazing!!
All of your fighters looked like they were in unbelievable condition. What did their training regimen entail?
Lighten up your kicks. Start at 25% power, and then gradually work your way up until your shins are conditioned.
Thanks Kravjeff. Great advice. Interestingly, La Rev is the one testing us next week. There should also be a #4- I will not get kicked in the liver. 😛
I’m actually looking forward to the test a lot. I love physical challenges like these. I just like hearing people’s experiences and their opinions on what worked and what didn’t work.
I definitely agree on the nail cutting. Control can take some time to learn, and accidents do happen at the beginner stage, but there is no excuse for being scratched by someone with long nails in class.
What age kids do you teach? Being a teacher is a tough, stressful job, and could certainly explain the loss of energy that you feel afterward.
Caffeine could be a reason, but it may also because you are drinking more coffee/soda, your water intake is going down. Now matter how good shape you’re in, if you are dehydrated you will gas out. I certainly understand the need for multiple cups of joe in the morning, but be sure to balance it out with H2O. For every coffee/soda I have, I also have a cup of water.
Hopefully that will help you a bit.
No matter how old you get, you can NEVER have enough Krav. 😛
LOL @ Siayn
I am the same way. In fact, I already know that I am going to be missing my class this Sunday and am already frustrated about it even though I just went last night. 😈
The story would have had a funnier ending if the KM students proceeded to disarm the police officer. 😛
But seriously, in defense of the LEOs, obviously someone was scared enough, when seeing this situation, to call the police. This is probably not something you see every day in Albany, OR. As Turner said, most of these students have never been in a dark alley in their lives. So the officers felt the need to protect the community as best they could. They likely wanted to ensure that people act with care when they go outside and use fake guns on the street, especially when it is not completely obvious to everyone else that it is simply a drill.
That said, I do agree that once they realized what was going on, giving the citations was unnecessary. Legally speaking, they did not commit disorderly conduct. According to the Oregon criminal code, this crime involves:
Disorderly Conduct: If, with an intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating such a risk, a person:
– engages in fighting or in violent, disorderly, or threatening behavior;
– makes unreasonable noise;
– unlawfully disturbs a lawful assembly of persons;
– gathers with other persons in a public place and refuses to comply with a lawful order of the police to disperse;
– initiates or circulates a knowingly false report concerning an alleged or impending fire, explosion, crime, catastrophe, or other emergency; or
– creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act which the person is not licensed or privileged to do.Obviously, the KM folks did not intend to cause any type of inconvenience. Without this specific mindset (or mens rea for the lawyers here), the crime has not been committed. So while this may have been an overreaction by the police, the KM students & instructor should be fine when they go to court. I just hope the school’s rep doesn’t suffer very much.
