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 guitarmonkus
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 Let's say you're about to get stabbed..
#6971889 - 05/27/07 12:02 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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You see it coming, you have time to prepare for the blow. Doesn't it make sense that your brain would be able to stop it? It's entire mission at that point is survival, so wouldn't it use all of it's resources successfully defend itself? If our brains are so powerful, shouldn't we be able to do this?
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 jewunit
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: guitarmonkus]
#6971901 - 05/27/07 12:03 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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[quote]Madtowntripper said:
It's common knowledge that Jewunit is an umemployed drain on society, supposedly attending some university that nobodies ever heard of.
He may in fact, be a literal bum, only able to make himself known to us here by occasionally stopping into dark internet cafes to make a few quick, frantic posts before the owners force him to leave because of the stench of rotting vegetables and desperation wafting forth from his pores. [/quote]
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TurntableJunky
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: guitarmonkus]
#6971903 - 05/27/07 12:04 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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uh what
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guitarmonkus
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: TurntableJunky]
#6971911 - 05/27/07 12:06 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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if your body is in mortal danger, you should be able to devote all your resources to fight back. Block, dodge, whatever.
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: guitarmonkus]
#6971916 - 05/27/07 12:06 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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Uh.
Yeah.
I thought you were trying to go on some stupid ass chi theory.
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[quote]Madtowntripper said:
It's common knowledge that Jewunit is an umemployed drain on society, supposedly attending some university that nobodies ever heard of.
He may in fact, be a literal bum, only able to make himself known to us here by occasionally stopping into dark internet cafes to make a few quick, frantic posts before the owners force him to leave because of the stench of rotting vegetables and desperation wafting forth from his pores. [/quote]
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guitarmonkus
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: jewunit]
#6971920 - 05/27/07 12:08 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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I don't even know what chi is.
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: guitarmonkus]
#6971921 - 05/27/07 12:08 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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Fight or flight resopnse would kick in.
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guitarmonkus
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: TurntableJunky]
#6971936 - 05/27/07 12:10 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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yes.
let's say you fight. there's a blade or something coming for your chest, and you're too slow to stop it. I was just thinking about that earlier, and maybe that doesn't make sense to me. Your brain had better respond faster, or it will perish. You figure your brain would be able to make up the time somehow and defend the blow.
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jewunit
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: guitarmonkus]
#6971944 - 05/27/07 12:12 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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I can't even come close to comprehending what the fuck you are trying to say.
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[quote]Madtowntripper said:
It's common knowledge that Jewunit is an umemployed drain on society, supposedly attending some university that nobodies ever heard of.
He may in fact, be a literal bum, only able to make himself known to us here by occasionally stopping into dark internet cafes to make a few quick, frantic posts before the owners force him to leave because of the stench of rotting vegetables and desperation wafting forth from his pores. [/quote]
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: guitarmonkus]
#6971951 - 05/27/07 12:13 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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So... you're basically asking whether or not a human being is capable of defending him or herself?
I mean... I've been lucky enough to avoid most violence, but I've always fancied the idea that I'd be able to defend myself if I had to.
Realistically, this is probably not very accurate, as I don't have much training. (I don't necessarily mean in fighting, either) While I may think I understand the mechanics of motion and physics, it's pretty silly of me to think that I have more of such an understanding than my opponent, especially considering my own lack of training. And it's even more silly if I should think that understanding alone is enough to enable oneself.
I think it all comes down to levels of awareness. One who has spent a considerable amount of time cultivating awareness and quietting the mind will be more likely to find themselves in a state of calm and focus when this moment comes. With less distraction on a subconscious level, reaction speeds--both in mind and physically--should improve.
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: guitarmonkus]
#6971959 - 05/27/07 12:15 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
guitarmonkus said:
You see it coming, you have time to prepare for the blow. Doesn't it make sense that your brain would be able to stop it? It's entire mission at that point is survival, so wouldn't it use all of it's resources successfully defend itself? If our brains are so powerful, shouldn't we be able to do this?
theoretically, yes. we have the potential to in all of us, but like anything else in life, ability is nothing without practice and mindfulness.
which is why martial arts/weapons handling classes exist. anybody can at any moment do something astounding with no practice by accident, but not everybody can do it purposefully at any given moment, and thus practice and mindfulness are everything. no chi necessary.
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guitarmonkus
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: HB]
#6971976 - 05/27/07 12:20 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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You're right.
We hear about how powerful and advanced in evolution our brains are. If our sole purpose is survival to procreate, then I had to wonder why people allow themselves to be murdered or killed. No doubt it's an evolution detail, but I just thought I'd bring it up to get some more thoughts. Thanks.
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: guitarmonkus]
#6971979 - 05/27/07 12:21 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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ok here what i did when some drunk dude tried to fight me witha knife is i said out so we are having a knife fight lets talk about therules and as i talked i walked closer to hiom and kicked him in the nuts and beat the shit outa him with a pool stick
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jewunit
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: guitarmonkus]
#6971988 - 05/27/07 12:22 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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It shouldn't be that hard to figure out. There is a brain on the other end controlling the attack. Actions are faster than reactions in general.
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[quote]Madtowntripper said:
It's common knowledge that Jewunit is an umemployed drain on society, supposedly attending some university that nobodies ever heard of.
He may in fact, be a literal bum, only able to make himself known to us here by occasionally stopping into dark internet cafes to make a few quick, frantic posts before the owners force him to leave because of the stench of rotting vegetables and desperation wafting forth from his pores. [/quote]
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Bigrichshrooms
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: jewunit]
#6972387 - 05/27/07 02:52 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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Um as it is natural for us to survive it is to kill. The strong shall survive.
Also little tip, if someone has a knife, take your shirt off, while holding one end of the shirt, you can lasso a knife out of someone's hand, a knife is sharp so it will entangle easily with a shirt. Worst case scenerio the knife will get wrapped completely and instead of taking their knife away atleast it is now wrapped so you can crab onto it to pull it away.
Another tip .. if it's to late to use a shirt drop your self on your back. Hopefully if done in time you avoid the initial stab blow. Now that your on the ground, maintain your back on the ground at all times. Keep your legs upward as a barrier between you and the attacker. Legs age stronger than arms. Kicks delivered from the ground can be devestating. Kick whenever theattacker is within reach. Don't worry about the attacker running around you to avoid your legs. As long as your rotate on a pivot on your back your can turn to any side to keep your legs in front of your attacker before the attacker can run around. Your movements are way more faster.
Hope this helps a little.
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: Bigrichshrooms]
#6972436 - 05/27/07 03:40 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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The Breakdance Stabstop, lol.
I am just picturing someone spinning on their back kicking up in the air 
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: Bigrichshrooms]
#6972480 - 05/27/07 04:48 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
Bigrichshrooms said:
Also little tip, if someone has a knife, take your shirt off
if someone comes at you with a knife, you'll most likely get cut, I have an 8 inch
scar from pulling a Steven Segal in someone with a knife, attempting to take your
shirt off just gives him more time to poke your pancreas , if you are in a
confrontation and the guy goes for his pocket, it's usualy a guarantee that he's
retrieving a weapon, that's the only time you have to react, get him while he's
got a hand in his pocket, secure that hand and start working on his sight and
breathing, take those away and he cant fight
if he wasnt going for a knife, legal defense is easy "I had reason to fear for my life"
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: Prisoner#1]
#6972492 - 05/27/07 04:59 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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All I know is that I DO NOT WANT TO GET STABBED lol
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Ego Death
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: guitarmonkus]
#6972522 - 05/27/07 05:21 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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Strange you say that. Someone went for my friend with a knife on Friday.
My friend grabbed his arm that had the knife and headbutted him at the same time. The guy dropped the knife and stumbled back a bit and my friend gave him a jab to the head and the dude didn't want to fight any more after that!
I remember another time it happened before here. This guy was going at someone with a knife. The unarmed guy called his bluff and said "go on then fucking stab me and you'd better kill me!". The other guy went to stab him and the unarmed guy punched him and avoided the stab but it got him in his arm. That just made the unarmed guy madder, he carried on punching him, knocked him over and stamped on his head!
I don't think a knifes a good weapon! It makes you seem scared because your hiding behind a weapon. Also, anybody with a small amount of commen sense can see that all they are thinking about is using the knife therefore they are mentally resticted. The other person is thinking about having both arms, a head and feet to block and attack with.
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Re: Let's say you're about to get stabbed.. [Re: Ego Death]
#6972895 - 05/27/07 08:54 AM (1 year, 6 months ago) |
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Knives are a real mans weapon.
The thing is that very few people over here know how to use them correctly. I've had knives pulled on me before; most of the time you can talk the person out of it.. they don't want to stab you.. its an instrument of fear...
But say you're the one weilding the knife. The best thing to do is keep it concealed. Take some beating, and if the dude(s) (in my case) don't lay off slash the biggest mother fucker across the chest. Not in a fatal way.. simply to draw blood and cut his clothes. Just to show you are capable.
Obviously there are times where its not wise to pull a weapon. One time I got jacked by some guy with a gun. He put it to my head and told me to hand over all my shit (about 300 pills). If I had pulled a knife in that situation I would of had to of seriously wound the guy or possibly get killed.
If you are good with a knife its certainly a better weapon than a gun or something similar; but the situation dictates its use.
I wish I had ninja skillz 
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