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AC Dropout,

I agree we all have the potential to kill, but I feel there is difference between the "Killer Instincts" and "Self Preservation". Both can result in a kill, but the kill doesn't result from the same frame of mind. But we all definitely have the potential to kill. I think you know the difference already.

I also know what you mean about the thrill of dominating some one. I've experienced it many times in controlled competitions and in street fights. I really don't like to see people suffer unneccessarily.

I have friends who cage fight because they like to feel that rush. I started laughing when I read what you wrote, because it's almost exactly what one my friends told me when I tried to convince him to stop cage fighting. I don't mean any disrespect to you, it just gave me a flash back of he and I talking.

That darkside is in me, no doubt, but I've kept it buried for some time now. Now a days, I will avoid a fight if I can. When I was younger, I thrived on it.

But no matter what, I just always threw up after I pounded some one.

There is a movie from the early nineties about two american snipers in south america, I think it was titled "Sniper". The older sniper, a vietnam vet, was giving the younger sniper a crash course on sniping. The younger one was a sharp shooter, who won metals at sharp shooting competitions. He was sent to help the older one battle some drug dealers or something. The younger one was a marksman, but had never killed anyone before. At one point they see one of the bad guys riding on river boat. The younger one has him in his cross hairs, but can't pull the trigger. The older one is coaching him, then he yells, "Feel the rush" or something like that. The young one couldn't pull the trigger to kill the bad guy, instead he shoots a warning shot.

I believe people with that darkside do excell in martial arts, including boxing, and even in business. The thrill of the hunt and the ultimate kill.

Have you ever read "Musashi"? If so, do you relate more to Musashi or Kojiro? I was just wondering. If you didn't read it, then just ignore my question.

Thanks for your thoughtful comments. From the little you wrote, you are an intriguing person.

Goodluck on your path.
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Concerned,

You might want to buy your son a cup to protect his groin, while he is still learning.

My friend's brother was teaching his friend to use the nunchucks, and he accidentally took one to the groin.

The other thing I was thinking is maybe you should consult a sensei about maybe teaching your son other things before he starts the nunchucks. I had to learn how to tumble and fall before I could learn how to throw, when my dad taught me Judo. It's just a thought.

Don't forget Martial Arts has a mental aspect. There are techniques that a sensei or sifu won't teach unless the student is ready mentally as well as phyiscally.

There are a lot of grappling techniques and submission holds my father never taught me, because I was too young and probably too immature to know.

I think it's great that your son has such a passion for it. Maybe you can use his passion for it to get him started the right way. Just a thought.

Either way, I'm sure you will keep your eye on it.

By the way, there are a lot of schools that have zero tolerance policies. Weapons brought to school result in immediate suspension,which will likely result in expulsion from the school and sometimes the school district. Maybe you should lock them up and supervise his workouts.

Good luck.
Xie xie Monday, May 13, 2002 at 03:06:52 (PDT)

russian martial art is very effective
me Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 10:35:44 (PDT)

To the Mixed Martial Arts fanatics here,

can anyone tell me this - does Rage in the Cage and King of the Cage compare to Pride and UFC in grappling reverence and viciousness. In the world of MMA/grappling, would RITC and KOTC be up there with Pride and UFC? What are the difference and can anyone tell me more supply more info on RITC and KOTC plz. Is UFC higher than Pride, is KOTC, RITC higher than Pride or the other way round. How do they all stack up in reverence and recognition? Also what are the different rules in these organizations?

Plz your info would be very much appreciated.
New to the game. Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 05:25:06 (PDT)

concerned,

I don't know why you would give an 8 year old boy a real pair of nunchuks, but you can purchase foam or rubber chuks for practice. You should really try to prevent him from taking them to school, or any where outside of your home. There are schools that do teach people how to use traditional weapons, you just have to do some looking around.
bigsquill Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 11:23:39 (PDT)

concerned,
you can buy soft padded nunchucks at a martial arts store for your child. Padded weapons are very common.
lh Friday, May 10, 2002 at 19:14:07 (PDT)

concerned,

You should get your son practice nunchuk. They are like Nerf. They are surrounded by foam and are lighter than the real nunchuk.

Mostly Japanese Karate Schools have nunchuck. Most traditional Chinese Kung Fu school don't study the nunchuck.
AC Dropout Friday, May 10, 2002 at 12:08:43 (PDT)

Xie Xie,

"We don't all have that killer instinct."

Not to digress, but we are all descendents of killers. We wouldn't be here if our anscestors did not kill something or someone.

"I've thrown up everytime after I've pounded some one. I don't like to see people suffer, but if comes down to me or them, self preservation."

I've only thrown up before major fights, due to nerves. I actually enjoy seeing my beautify thrown techniques suceed. I think there is a darkside to all great fighters, or those who choose to fight. We wouldn't fight and excel in martial arts if we didn't enjoy it. I get a thrill controlling my opponents without touching them, slowly setting them up or wearing them down, seeing the fear in their eyes, and eliminating them.

AC Dropout Friday, May 10, 2002 at 12:04:03 (PDT)

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