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Re: The Defender’s Creed
quote KMyoshi:Troll much?There is a difference between being prepared and just being paranoid.
If you mean having a difference of opinion and voicing my thoughts on concerning issues as “trolling.” Then yes. I do it a fair bit.
And yes, you are correct. There is a difference between being prepard and being paranoid. Very good point!
Re: The Defender’s Creed
quote MDeaneUSCG:Crown, I believe that this creed is simply vocalization of what someone with a certain mindset has. We are not ‘hillbillies’ or ‘paranoid’. We are normal citizens within our communities that see the world differently. We see that the right person (or people) in the right place, with the right skills and tools, can make all the difference in an emergency. We also see that official assistance is not always the most effective/efficient/available means of dealing with the situation, and at that time, it comes down to you and others on scene.This goes beyond defending against acts of violence, but also in helping our fellow man in any emergent situation. When a car accident happens, we are the people that don’t think twice about pulling over to help. When there is a disaster, we’re the going out of our way to help those who need it. Many of us, because of this mindset, also place ourselves into positions that allow us to help in an official capacity. That is what drives police officers, firefighters, EMT’s, and military members to the duty they perform. So, in effect, you are calling anyone that desires to serve his community a ‘paranoid hillbilly’. Thank you for that sir.
What you are saying above is much different from the Hillbillies Creed below. In fact I agree with everything you’ve said above except your foolish assumption that I’ve somehow called anyone who serves his community a paranoid hillbilly. I am also one of those persons who offers a helping hand at any moment, and feels a civil duty to go above and beyond and have put myself in personal danger to assist. But propping up a creed that spews violence, sectarianism, etc. is just silly and I’m sorry but it gives a very different tone and statement that what your saying.
Guys…I get a real kick out of this “Creed.” It is oversimplistic and unrealistic. I don’t want to write an essay on how the “creed” impresses some negative social attitudes and approaches…..and there will always be people who eat this kind of stuff up. I see some very entertaining hypotheticals on this thread in the name of “being prepared.” And I also know there is no arguement against people who drink this cool aid. Fair enough. But I certainly can poke fun at how ridiculous it is…knowing that I won’t pick up my C7 and “stand the line” draped in the flag..or whatever other propoganda gets you off because of things like this…….rofl2
Re: The Defender’s Creed
rofl2 This is classic! I want more!
Preferably something with the flag waving in the background too….thats always better…LMAO! The bible verse…hippie juice and the hypothetical on the daughter being held prisoner……well how can you argue against that? :D:
Re: The Defender’s Creed
“must be met with righteous indignation and superior violence”
Riigghhhttt………thats always worked out….:razz:
Anyone else creeped out by this “creed?” I’d take out the title Defender and replace it with “Paranoid Hillbilly” Seems to fit more appropriately…. 🙂
Sincerely,
An alleged “sheep”
LOL
Re: Triathlon and KM
Sorry, one more thing…if your gonna train in both, make sure you don’t do one or the other on your “rest days” or light w.o. days. You body still needs time to repair itself. If your gonna stick with KM, incorporate it accordingly.
Re: Triathlon and KM
KM Training……if your referring to the fitness aspect (not the fighting aspect) it can help. Interval training we do in Krav Maga is in virtually every high fitness sport now and helps with building your strength/stamina. As for KM training to supplement your triathlon training…it doesn’t hurt, and the fitness aspect will help…but there are other things you could be doing for better results in your triathlon. Cross training exercises/routines specific to Triathlons…and also just getting the miles in on foot, bike and in the pool will show better results.
KM training will not adversley or negatively effect your triathlon training. But be careful. One twisted ankle, bruised rib, or the likes and your Tri training is gonna suffer until your healed.
I would think it also comes down to how much spare time you have and how much time you can dedicate to training. If you have lots of spare time, then doing KM along with your triathlon training there should be no problem. But if your time is limited…like everything else in life, something has to give. Last year I had to stop training in KM until the Tri season was over. Simply because the time just wasn’t there to seriously compete in Tri’s and also maintain KM training. The term: Jack of all trades, master of none kind of sums it up. But…if your looking to enter a Triathlon to wear that badge of honour in finishing (1/2 IM, IM or even an Oly) then sticking with both should be no issue.
If you reverse the situation its the same….asking if Tri training would help in KM. Well the fitness aspect would help….but is it the most optimal form of training for KM? Probably not. But it would definitnely not hurt. But one fall from the bike, trip or sprained ankle…and your high intensity KM training is going to be pooched until your healed! 🙂
Good Luck! And let me know what Tri’s your thinking about.
Also, check out http://www.beginnertriathlete.com A great website, where no question is to stupid…they just jump all over you more for it thats all! 🙂
Re: uniforms
quote Paragon:I love the pants! Cuts down on shaving. 😉 We are wearing the KM t/s. I don’t feel like a dork, really–I like it. Just wish there was an “underarmor” version of the shirt–the t/s gets soaked and takes forever to dry.I have taken to wearing some shorts, but they are adidas, not KM. That’s because of the knee brace. I’d love some KM shorts, but don’t see any in the “official” shop.
I second the underarmour or form fitted shirts. Cotton work out shirts are pretty much obsolete.
Does KMWW have shirts like this, or would they look into it?
Re: Situation in Middle East is rapidly deteriorating
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s…oryId=87860378
Between 2001 and 2007, Gallup conducted tens of thousands of hour-long, face-to-face interviews with residents of more than 35 nations that are predominantly Muslim or have substantial Muslim populations. The sample represents residents young and old, educated and illiterate, female and male, and from urban and rural settings. With the random sampling method that Gallup used, results are statistically valid within a plus or minus 3-point margin of error. In totality, we surveyed a sample representing more than 90% of the world’s 1.3 billion Muslims, making this the largest, most comprehensive study of contemporary Muslims ever done.
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Who speaks for the West?: Muslims around the world do not see the West as monolithic. They criticize or celebrate countries based on their politics, not based on their culture or religion.
Dream jobs: When asked to describe their dreams for the future, Muslims don’t mention fighting in a jihad, but rather getting a better job.
Radical rejection: Muslims and Americans are equally likely to reject attacks on civilians as morally unjustified.
Religious moderates: Those who condone acts of terrorism are a minority and are no more likely to be religious than the rest of the population.
Admiration of the West: What Muslims around the world say they most admire about the West is its technology and its democracy — the same two top responses given by Americans when asked the same question.
Critique of the West: What Muslims around the world say they least admire about the West is its perceived moral decay and breakdown of traditional values — the same responses given by Americans when posed the same question.
Gender justice: Muslim women want equal rights and religion in their societies.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: Muslims around the world say that the one thing the West can do to improve relations with their societies is to moderate their views toward Muslims and respect Islam.
Clerics and constitutions: The majority of those surveyed want religious leaders to have no direct role in crafting a constitution, yet favor religious law as a source of legislation.
Re: Zero Tolerance
quote parishd:The problem is that the zero tolerance policy treats every situation and every party the same, which they seldom are. A better policy would require the teachers/supervisors/administrators to make context-appropriate judgments and mete out consequences based on the actual circumstances of the altercation.There really are two clear sides to the bully/victim dynamic and schools need to take sides and in fact they do. Pretending to not take sides and relying on the zero tolerance nonsense, is just siding with the bullies, plain and simple.
Policies on bullying are mostly regulated/enforced at a school district level in Ontario. My wife is a teacher, and the programs are very comprehensive, and proactive. Your exactly right that the teachers/supervisors/principals are the ones who need to make the decisions in context or else you are sweeping the innocent in with the trouble makers. Bullying, or any type of physical engagement is not black and white.
But…this is all opinion until the exact wording of the “zero tolerance” policy is seen. Can this be posted, or a link to it to see what it says exactly. Education professionals with who know far more about the front line issues in schools and violence in school I”m sure would have already gone through the thoughts posted in this thread…seeing the actual policy will tell us all exactly what is at issue or whats agreeable/disagreeable.
Re: Press, Media & Journalism
Who do you work for? The first step should be talking to your employer? This is out of my expertise but the way it was described to me by a guy at the CBC back in the day is that they get mandatory training before going to any dangerous region, or if they are covering particular types of news that could involved danger ie.-protests, etc. This includes everything from situational awareness, to understanding and respecting the laws of foreign states. Basic self defense, how to talk to people, etc.
The CBC did an interview with a CBS Journalist a few months ago. Laura Hogan. Cannot find the link, but I”m sure a quick google search would turn it up..but she was sexually assaulted in a mob of Egyptians when they were rioting for democracy. They discuss some associations for journalists out there that do have training courses, and programs that give you the tools to minimize your exposure in tough and unsafe situations.
As a journalist, your probably more familiar with the organziations and profressional associations out there, and that might also be a good place to start too. If your contracted out, and on your own perhaps get a hold of your association to get some initial training and understanding before jumping into anything.
Re: Krav Maga and being safe at home
I would also recommend looking into the following if your shopping for a home security system:
-Whats involved in the base package, and how much to add additional motion sensors, door/window contacts, smoke/heat sensors, etc. Quite often the basic just covers the door ways, and a motion….you want coverage on every floor.
-Are they a certified company? At least here, you get a fairly decent break on home insurance if you show your insurer you have a 24hr. monitored system which includes a smoke/heat sensor as well as security.
-Is it connected to your phone line, or is it satellite monitored. This one is important. Companies like ADT, Reliance, etc. will provide satellite coverage in addition to hooking up your system through a land line. If you go with a security sytem that is simply hardwired to your phone line….well…one snip before entering your house and your monitoring company won’t have a clue as no signal will go out. Go satellite. It costs nominally more, but worth it.Re: Private Lessons
quote Charlie1:Can you give me a general idea of a price range for private lessons. I realize that there may be a lot of variables such as level of instructor experience, how many lessons you commit to take, number of students in private lesson, etc. Thank you.I’m probably not helpful to you re: $$$ as I train in Waterloo, ON Canada. I’d hate to tell you I pay x amount of dollars here and you find out it’s more expensive or less expensive where you are. (I’m assuming your in the US, different currency, cost of living in different regions may effect rates, etc. etc.) Call up your centre, and ask what they have to offer for private lessons. That’s all I did, and I found the prices they offered to be very fair and reasonable. It is a bit more if you want the most senior instructor, but hey….you get what you pay for if you hire the Phd., and not the undergraduate! :): Your instructor could also give you some good input on what would work for you in frequency of lessons, etc. The last part of your posts: # of students, I’d think would be 1. You! 🙂 Or else it isn’t a private lesson. I’ve no idea if anyone offers semi private lessons.
Re: Private Lessons
I’ve taken private lessons for over a year just stopping a couple weeks ago but planning to start again in September (it’s triathlon season now, somthing has to give!! 🙂 )
They are worth every penny. You have the sole attention of the instructor. No chance to skimp on effort or form as there attention is solely on you. The feed back is immediate and specific towards you. I would say I’ve picked up more, and have personally seen more progress by private lessons.
That being said, I think the group experience is important to be exposed to a variety of different types of people/opponents. But to supplement group training with private lessons….absolutely invaluable. If you have the $$$ I personally recommend it. You will see the difference.
Re: Have you used KM in real life
quote DKatman:I think I use KM most moments of most days.Last night, I was walking to the restroom in a comedy club. As I walked through, I did visualize how I would kill each person I walked by as I made my way to the restroom if they jumped out at me. Luckily for all of us, we never found out if it would have worked.
This is funny and really happened. I am not sure why the thought crossed my mind at the time, but I am just illustrating that Krav is also about the awareness and preparedness. In that, I truly do feel I actively use it all the time.
Dave
You need help. I’m not joking. If you are visualizing killing people with this type of frequency you could be a danger to yourself or others. It isn’t funny. It’s disturbing. Please, get a check up. It isn’t funny at all….
Re: How to avoid bad situations ?
Don’t go looking for trouble….put your ego in check…..be mindful of whats around you…listen to your instincts…I’d say this prevention tactic will cover 95% of heading off any potential threat. Worked for me, havn’t been in a real fight since grade school….and able to talk and control an environment to ensure I never got in a fight. If you get a strange feeling about someone getting onto the elevator…don’t get on with them. Listen to your instincts. Don’t worry about offending the guy/gal in the elevator. Wait for the next one. Don’t like the look of that alley? Stay on the lit path….etc.
Wherever you see trouble, head the opposite way. Any black belt, or proficient fighter worth knowing is halfway out of the room by the time any problem arises in a bar or wherever…they’ve already guaged the scenario and know the best way to stay unscathed is not to be there. Mitigate your risks….
We all know them…those guys that always seem to get into fights…but they never started it…but trouble seems to follow them around….. 🙂 Don’t get sucked in. Don’t expose yourself to high risk situation with friend like this..specifically bars with “those friends” where they will meet someone else’s “friend” with the same mentality. Those kinds of people are always around. In high school we called them bullies…in real life…they’r just dicks. Again, mitigate your risks by steering clear of the dangers.
I’ve always thought of KM training as that what I needed for the last 5% where prevention didn’t guide me or those around me to safety. Your left with no choice but to use physical means to get to safety. Worse feeling in the world….not knowing what to do or not being able to act in that 5% situation….I”m not the greatest practitioner in KM, but something is better than nothing.
