Saturday Morning Coffee Break:
Coffee Break:
Coffee Break:
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You’d be surprised, possibly disappointed if I didn’t comment…
There a name for THAT yoga pose?
LOL, it there is, I don’t what it is. I do know this, I never see these women in my life. They must exist somewhere, I just want to see one.
Motivational Monday:
“The world is simply filled with a lot of dangers. What you choose to do with your time is up to you but there are people out there who want to do others harm. Learn a little or learn a lot. Time constraints are something that affect us but don’t let this deter you from finding a way to learn. Some training may cost you thousands of dollars such as advanced firearms certifications that require you to pay for the ammo and the instruction. However, other training, such as self-defense courses taught at local community colleges are freely given. I promise you, one day you will be grateful for the knowledge you took away from a course because you will one day use it to save a life, I really believe that. Those with a certain mentality will always be the first to respond. Make sure you have the skills”
_"Any of the training you get will build those skills to make you useful in your trade, be it infantryman, protective security, woodsman, or armored guard. Anything you learn is likely to save your life or someone else’s life, especially if you spend any time hunting, camping, or as a member of law enforcement or the military. It will also help you in your role as father, son, and brother. Get out there and learn something today."
Thought for the day:
From personal experience: It took me along time to learn this. Don’t you make the same mistake.
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Thought for the day:
For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.”
Dwight Eisenhower
HOW TO AVOID GETTING YOUR FACE SMASHED IN:
I was sent this overnight, my comments are included, welcome yours.
From the last decade or so working law enforcement I have seen the after effects of many a fight that went horribly wrong. In most of these scenes of carnage, the poor bastard lying on the concrete had the opportunity to walk away from the conflict, but for whatever reason they chose not to. More often than not, alcohol was involved in this person’s decision-making; although I sense bravado also had a lot to do with it. ( Alcohol and drugs are the two main factors, but the “bravado” he mentions is usually a by product of alcohol and that stupid male trait of “pride” and the false belief in their on skill system)
Not long ago, I assisted in a case where a 6 foot 4, 250 pound trained Mixed Martial Arts fighter stepped up to a group of subjects. After a very short exchange of words, less than 10 seconds, the MMA fighter had been shot dead. He left a grieving family that included a wife and an infant child. I have seen the after effects of fatal, or crippling shootings, stabbings, bludgeoning or even unarmed beatings. ( sorry, that’s just being stupid, stepping up to a “group of subjects” . Listen, this is the street, your size means nothing to perps familiar to violence)
So here’s a few things to think about before you decide to throw that punch.
Assume that person every person is armed. – Early on in my career making arrests and searching people, I started noticing almost everybody I searched carried at least knife on their person. Not only do you need to worry about guns, knives, pepper spray, or whatever, you need to consider glass bottles, rocks, skateboards, bar stools, or thousands of other things that can be used as an improvised weapon. I worked a homicide case a few years back in which a guy had literally been stoned by a group of suspects. ( agreed, everyone has some type of weapon, even a belt buckle will make a good mace, and the large cowboy belt buckles are especially lethal)
Never assume that a person is alone. – Frequently part of the reason why that person is being so bold is the simple reason they are there with a group of friends who would like nothing better than to gang up on some poor sucker and kick his head in. Very common is the cold cock, where a person’s attention is focused on one opponent while a second, or even third opponent, knocks the person out with a punch they never saw comin_g. ( agreed, man is a pack animal, never forget that especially if you are like me and a loner)
Assume that person is a better fighter than you – If that person is in your face challenging you over something as idiotic as “You were mad dogging me!” chances are that person engages in this type of behavior a lot. Sadly, they have just learned some new technique they are just dying to try out on some poor unsuspecting soul. ( OK, I will give him this one, but, I don’t agree on this for a blanket statement. Sometimes the guy is just an asshole and a bully and never had his ass kicked. This is the classic “I am a badass, with my friends surrounding me” crap. I never assume anything, I really don’t care about your skills. My thinking is : you attack me, I will do everything I can to either stop the attack or kill you. What’s your skill got to do with it? Its my survival.)
Is it really worth it? – Is your wallet, your purse, even your car really worth going to the hospital or even dying for? How about that parking space, or that lane of traffic when someone cuts you off? How about your ego?
Every time you avoid a potential fight by walking, or even running away if needed, you should rejoice in fact that you are alive. Hug a loved one, listen to a good tune, watch a favorite movie or enjoy a satisfying meal: You are still alive. Could you have beaten that person who wronged you in some way? Who knows? Who cares? ( in total agreement here)
That being said, I will now get back to punching. For whatever reason; all other options have been exhausted and/or no longer apply. You are now in a fight. Unless you have trained in some type of martial arts, boxing, MMA, whatever; don’t try to punch the person.
Even a trained fighter, used to punching with gloves on, will often break a hand trying punching somebody in a street fight. Don’t punch – Instead of punching, I recommend Hammer strikes, palm strikes, knees, foot stomps, hair pulls, whatever it takes. Remember, you have no other option at this point, just because you hold yourself to a higher code of ethics doesn’t mean your opponent does. Don’t concern yourself with fighting “dirty”, concern you self with survival. ( agree, after 3 broken wrists and several fingers, I take care of my hands. You cannot operate a weapon with broke fingers, so, if you can ( and the situation will dictate your response) always use an alternate strike)
Simple body mechanics – Keep things simple. Many martial arts / self-defense techniques I have seen are way too complicated. When stressed we tend to lose many of our complex motor skills. ( agree, I am not Bruce Lee and neither are you. There is a reason boxing and MT techniques are so effective, they are simple and with a positive power transference IMO)
Many advanced self-defense techniques also rely on pain compliance that require precise strikes or holds; additionally if your opponent is drunk, crazy or under the influence they often won’t react to pain like a normal person would. Finally, don’t try to throw those high Bruce Lee kicks: Keep them low and make sure you have good footing before throwing one. Knock your opponent down – A good strong hip and shoulder shove, one hand in the area of your opponent’s hip and one hand in the area of your opponent’s shoulder can often send your opponent flying or at least unbalance them. ( Agree, drugs and alcohol changes everything, especially PCP, Acid, Mushrooms. The closest I ever came to dying on the street was fighting a guy on PCP)
If you set the shove up with a low kick or foot stomp to your opponent’s lower legs, this can really increase the effectiveness of this simple technique. Once you opponent has been knocked down or even unbalanced enough, now is the time for a quick re-assessment as to whether or not you should get the hell out of there. ( Unless you are injured or a family member or victim is bleeding out, get the fuck out. You can always call the police from a secure location)
Keep your hands up high and in front of you – This will help you keep your head protected. I have seen people do the typical; chest puffed out, hands balled up down at their sides, trying to intimidate someone, stance get knocked out. I have also seen martial artists drop their hands when throwing kicks which always makes me cringe. ( Agree, seen the same behavior, never ceases to amaze me someone lowers their arms and balls up their fists, just leaving that throat exposed to a punch or knife)
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For everyone, but especially those who serve; It’s suicide season. We all hopefully do all we can to be the hardest son of bitch some poor misguided bastard ever tried to kill. Carry on, but bear in mind that it is far more likely that we will do ourselves than it is that we will get done by some hoodrat.
Know thay no matter how bad it is someone, somewhere loves you and there is another way. Do whatever is necessary to last just one more day and then do it again tomorrow. Reach out. Sorrow shared is sorrow divided as surely as joy shared is joy multiplied.
Take care.
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Well said, brother.
Wednesday’s Weapons: WW11 Classics. America’s Greatest Generation.
M-1 Garand, M1-A1, Colt 1911, .12 gauge trench gun, Thompson Sub-gun or "“Tommygun”
Thought for the day:
“Building warriors does not happen in a classroom or even on the range. Neither of those activities takes personal courage. Warriors are built through physical adversity and activities that demand physical courage”. – Matt Larsen
Anyone have any knowledge or experience with C-4 Combatives?
Thought for the day: _December 07, 1941. _The attack on Pearl Harbor.
Never, Ever, Forget.
December 07, 2017:
Thought for the day (2): I was sent this overnight, thought I would pass it along. Good tip for teachers, students, and office workers in case of an Active Shooter.
No experience with C-4, but I checked out the YouTube channel and I like a lot of what the dude’s saying.
Thought for the day: Those with will, drive, and courage will always make a difference.
All my respect to the firefighters facing unbelievable hell in California.
_Powerpuff:_ You are the only one I know here who lives in California. If you stop by here, let me know you, your family, and home are safe.
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Flashback Friday: SF and Snipers
Taking the shot:
Saturday Morning Coffee Break:
