[magatsu1]

That means I be handin' out the beat down to all you *****es

*jabs his finger at everyone in turn*

actually, that means I'll be in the advanced group tonight (in about an hours time) for the first time, so I'll more-than-likely be too shattered to do anything.

[Falcon]

*performs bullet-time dodge*
*re acts the 'head band thingy' from the Angry Beavers episode*

(forgot the name of the actuall name of that)

[an0n]

I'll remind you that being a Shaolin Monk doesn't make you a good fighter if you've got a glass jaw to begin with.

Regardless of what colour your belt is, a punch to the throat will still kill you.

[Lonestar]

Good Job, i remember when i got my green belt. Had to fight off three of my classmates and then my sensie. I lost to my sensie obviously but afterwords i got some students together to take him down! It almost worked, until a cursed bow smacked me in the head!

[Ashrak]

the gig is ... these "belt" things are over rated .... dont see many monks or anything having belts and yet they can kick the **** out of you :/

[Kazan]

actually the monks _DO_ have ranks ashrak

[Fineus]

Well on the one hand - a green belt in karate isn't exactly the highest rated belt there is. So less of the empty threats please

On the other hand of course - at least you learnt that far - which is better than your average man. Congratulations on the achievment

[Kazan]

depending on what art - even what style (WTF TKD vs ITF TKD --- most US dojangs are ITF) a green belt can be deadly

[Fineus]

Perhaps true - but I have far more respect for the martial arts expert who stays quite but knows their own abilities over the martial arts expert who throws their weight and attitude around.

Granted that they have the skill. That type don't do it for self improvement though - they do it for.. bragging rights. Machoism. I've no time for that.

(not attacking anyone with this - just saying how I feel about it).

[Skullar]

Hmm....

Karate is more about philosophy, physical education and doing something that makes you content.

I think someone who has experience in beating other people up still is superior to a Karateka.
A Karateka has no real knowledge of CLOS INFIGHT, as soon as the opponent gets really close ( ellbow/knee distance ) he is helpless. And forget about all the blocking techniques, they are useless in real combat.

He made the green belt, and that is something he CAN be proud of, no matter if he would prevail in a real combat situation or not.

If you are interested in being able to WIN REAL fighting situations TKD is slightly superior to Karate I think, but still no match to WingTsun.

[Stunaep]

Originally posted by Skullar

If you are interested in being able to WIN REAL fighting situations TKD is slightly superior to Karate I think, but still no match to WingTsun.

I bet none of them stand a chance against a good ol' western 9mm, for that matter.

[Skullar]

No, they asked a WingTsun Master what system is the best. WingTsun ? Shotokan ? Wrestling ? Boxing ?

He said "The best system is Smith & Wesson"

[BlackDove]

"Only a fool trusts his life to a weapon."

[jdjtcagle]

Tell that to a Samuri!

*With no guns in the era*

[magatsu1]

Actually Thunder's right. Green is only the 3rd belt but now I'm in the advanced class, training directly under  the main bloke Dave Breed (5th dan or so) Did some really cool "hook alternatives-into take down" drills tonight.

For the record I've still got (IIRC) 2 blue, 2/3puple, 3 brown ->black (2yrs alone) to go yet

I haven't been this enthusiastic about my Karate for a long time though.

[Da Vinci]

"Know the enemy, and know yourself, and you shall fear no battle"

[Fineus]

*Knows the enemy has guns. Knows he doesn't. Is **** scared of any battle that may arise*

[Da Vinci]

....I must've missed that bit of the book......

[Kamikaze]

Originally posted by jdjtcagle
Tell that to a Samuri!

*With no guns in the era*

Actually many samurai could own the hell out of people even if their katana was taken away. In fact, many samurai practised a hand-to-hand art as well as wielding a set of swords.

I believe one of the kumi (group) leaders in the Shinsengumi (they protected Kyoto in the Meiji Revolution times) was trained in Jiu-jitsu and possibly used it more than his sword.

[Tiara]

Originally posted by an0n

Regardless of what colour your belt is, a punch to the throat will still kill you.

Actually, no. I've seen monks break bamboo sticks with theit throats. It's part of their training. To eliminate as many weaknesses of the body as much as possible.

Besides, I doubt you'll get anywhere near his/her throat if they are that skilled