Self-Defense/Protection website

[Ste11aeres]

I've been enjoying the articles on this website, and wanted to share the link.

http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/index.html

Pyramid of Personal Safety

 

[Judge]

Interesting reading Ste11aeres...thanks for posting. Great criminal profile information....it almost reads like an underwriting manual.

 

[Sparticus]

One of the best authors Marc "Animal" MacYoung I've ever read on self-defense. I recommend his floor fighting and Cheap shots books. Those are the only 2 of his books I've read but he's fantastic, real and funny. Excellent link Ste211aeres! There's an Israeli self-defense system that's good [forgot the name, duh...] plus I always advocate Ju Jitsu. Any combat self-defense system might be good.

A good instructor will teach you street awareness and other things but not as in depth as Marc "Animal" MacYoung teaches.

I've been enjoying the articles on this website, and wanted to share the link.

No Nonsense Self Defense - Reliable information for dangerous situations

Pyramid of Personal Safety

 

[Sparticus]

A friend of mine allegedly trained in Krav Maga but he's overseas right now. I guess it's combat self defense. 1990s MMA-Bas Rutten! Where'd you find him! Amazing...his knees, elbows, chokes, ground and pound and joint holds are scary. I googled him tonight as I do not remember him.

I remember Royce Gracie [Brazilian Ju Jitsu-BJJ] from the early MMA days.
If I was 15 again I'd become a professional MMA fighter. At the end of my training [when I was older] I found out about & joined Ju Jitsu for a short time. But over the years I kept stopping my training when life events interupted.

If only I was younger. The 44 has stopping power. I'd recommend you practice if someone gets inside your guard [past your 44.] Some use a short hand held kubotan-it can fit on a keychain.

I'm not an expert and still learning. You are right about the Bear pepper spray. I think it's 10% pepper spray while most retail pepper spray is 5%? I bought several 10% in the past and gave one to my then girlfriend [my best friend today.] Hey at least you know your stuff. Best wishes.

You're thinking of Krav Maga. It's a no nonsense technique that was developed by the IDF. Bas Rutten has some good training videos. Several are posted on YouTube. Personally, I prefer a .44. However, for those who do not wish to carry something like that, a can of bear spray works great. It has much better range than conventional pepper spray and is a LOT more powerful. It's a great "Get off me" defense weapon.

 

[Ste11aeres]

A friend of mine allegedly trained in Krav Maga but he's overseas right now. I guess it's combat self defense. 1990s MMA-Bas Rutten! Where'd you find him! Amazing...his knees, elbows, chokes, ground and pound and joint holds are scary. I googled him tonight as I do not remember him.

I remember Royce Gracie [Brazilian Ju Jitsu-BJJ] from the early MMA days.
If I was 15 again I'd become a professional MMA fighter. At the end of my training [when I was older] I found out about & joined Ju Jitsu for a short time. But over the years I kept stopping my training when life events interupted.

If only I was younger. The 44 has stopping power. I'd recommend you practice if someone gets inside your guard [past your 44.] Some use a short hand held kubotan-it can fit on a keychain.

I'm not an expert and still learning. You are right about the Bear pepper spray. I think it's 10% pepper spray while most retail pepper spray is 5%? I bought several 10% in the past and gave one to my then girlfriend [my best friend today.] Hey at least you know your stuff. Best wishes.

It's not always necessary to got o such measures for self defense. In many cases, ones own behaviors influence whether or not things ever reach such an extreme situation.

 

[Sparticus]

Outstanding post Ste11aeres. You are correct. The best instructors pass along info
on how to stay alert...mistakes made and how to avoid them. Some people have a natural gift/personality of being able to talk others down from a fight.

One Instructor [NYC Self Defense] a small skinny guy told me how when he was working a full time job, 2 co-workers were going to fight. #1 pulled a knife on #2. He got in between them to protect #2 worker. #2 worker grabbed my friend the Instructor in a bear hug! And used him as a potential pin cushion as worker #1 advanced with the knife.

Lesson learned; it's better to call the police then play peacemaker in a violent situation. Criminals and bullies often pick their victims based on body language or unawareness.

It's not always necessary to got o such measures for self defense. In many cases, ones own behaviors influence whether or not things ever reach such an extreme situation.

 

[Manuheleku]

So true!!! Often times it's best just to avoid places or situations where potential for danger might exist



Well said. I've been told that if walking through a "bad area," one should walk as though they belong there and own the place. Not so much in a way that says, "I'm looking for trouble," but rather, "I don't want trouble, but you will get it if you mess with me." Around here, if someone pulls a knife, they'll most likely get shot. Everyone I know carries a piece.

I agree 100%, but I work in a pretty bad area of Las Vegas, the end of Las Vegas Blvd where the homeless people live and the dealers are "slingin' drugs." The only hookers around are the customers of the crack dealers, not the nice ones. In Nevada it's pretty easy to get a CCW so, needless to say, I feel much safer packing. A 44 magnum is more than I can conceal even though I'm not a small guy, so a 380 or 9mm usually suffices. I also really enjoy going to the range (so does my Aspie son) so I'm probably as good of a shot as most cops. I kind of identify with the author of "Look Me In The Eye," which I highly recommend, John Elder Robison. He actually did carry a 44 I believe.

 

[Manuheleku]

45s are my favorite, I had a Gold Cup I had to sell, then I bought a 1991 after I moved to Vegas. Then last time I visited Hawaii my mom came across my dad's old WWII service sidearm! It was actually made by Ithica, I didn't even know that they made 45 Government models for the war.

 

[Manuheleku]

Wow, that is too cool about your dad's government issue!!! Like you, I didn't know Ithaca made a .45 1911. Since it was your dad's, that makes it even more special. Here's what I just found:

The Ithaca 1911

Thanks for the link, that's a pretty Ithica there!

 

[Manuheleku]

My dad's WWII service sidearm

 

[Sparticus]

Very true. I met a friendly person who was walking in a macho way. He told me how as a child he had been bullied and beat up. So as an adult he had a very strong confident walk. Flexibility to potential danger is key...once when I was walking home [HOT Summer night last year] I met, complimented and was escorted by a Spanish Gang.

Lots of tattooes on them...we had a great time walking a few blocks because I respected them and vice versa. I wanted to call him a Lion based on his eyes. I didnt' but I fear his future might include a jail cell. Muture respect works in an inner city with mixed cultures.

So true!!! Often times it's best just to avoid places or situations where potential for danger might exist



Well said. I've been told that if walking through a "bad area," one should walk as though they belong there and own the place. Not so much in a way that says, "I'm looking for trouble," but rather, "I don't want trouble, but you will get it if you mess with me." Around here, if someone pulls a knife, they'll most likely get shot. Everyone I know carries a piece.

 

[Manuheleku]

Thanks, I have a display that I made of my dad's army memorabilia.

 

[Manuheleku]

Yes, my dad was quite an impressive man. Not the easiest person to grow up with but I had, and still have, a tremendous amount of respect for him. Yes, he came up through the ranks, the dog tag you see was from when he was in the Army Reserves. He volunteered for WWII, fought in the Pacific and was part of the occupation forces in Germany and Japan. He went to officers school, even taught later in his career, and then fought in Korea and Vietnam. Yes, 2 stars on his CIB. You have a really good eye and must know an awfully lot about the military, and no, they don't make men like your uncle and my dad anymore. They were "The Greatest Generation."

 

[Manuheleku]

I don't know if he is or not, I have documentation from NARA confirming his CIB 3rd award and I remember him being quite proud when he picked it up at the uniform store when he was stationed at the Presidio of San Francisco when he returned from Vietnam and the reaction of the clerk behind the counter that gave it to him. I knew it was a big deal. I guess I should contact the National Infantry Museum and find out.

 

[Manuheleku]

Thanks for all the links, Sportster!

 

[Sparticus]

My gun friends believe as you do and that is the ultimate self defense. We all should be allowed to defend ourselves from a violent encounter. In my area gun laws are more stricter.

Another instructor [Aikido, Judo, Jujitsu-near Newark, NJ] said if you sense danger ahead like a potential mugging kneel down and pretend to tie your sneakers. Then decide which direction to proceed...

Guns are part of self defense, but for this thread I limit my comments to self awareness and hand to hand combat. Very few people in my area know about my knowledge of self defense, full contact experience or if/when I carry a weapon. It goes a long way in surprising a potential bully/mugger.

Here if they know you are armed, they might counter that with overwhelming force/buddies. But then again I live in the NYC metro area. There's LOTS of transients here...in your area having a reputation of carrying goes a long way for protection.

What would you do if you were disarmed or caught without a gun on you? I’m not asking because I think I am better or more skilled than you. But because I ask myself questions…what happens if_______ or __________ ? What would I do? Then again I live in a potentially dangerous area.

Here I've heard/read of the insanity where good innocent people who defended themselves with guns were sued by the criminal/attacker/burgler etc.


Sportster said:

"Well said. I've been told that if walking through a "bad area," one should walk as though they belong there and own the place. Not so much in a way that says, "I'm looking for trouble," but rather, "I don't want trouble, but you will get it if you mess with me." Around here, if someone pulls a knife, they'll most likely get shot. Everyone I know carries a piece." [/QUOTE]