Please take a look at Articles on self-defense/conflict/violence for introductions to the references found in the bibliography page.

Please take a look at my bibliography if you do not see a proper reference to a post.

Please take a look at my Notable Quotes

Hey, Attention on Deck!

Hey, NOTHING here is PERSONAL, get over it - Teach Me and I will Learn!


When you begin to feel like you are a tough guy, a warrior, a master of the martial arts or that you have lived a tough life, just take a moment and get some perspective with the following:


I've stopped knives that were coming to disembowel me

I've clawed for my gun while bullets ripped past me

I've dodged as someone tried to put an ax in my skull

I've fought screaming steel and left rubber on the road to avoid death

I've clawed broken glass out of my body after their opening attack failed

I've spit blood and body parts and broke strangle holds before gouging eyes

I've charged into fires, fought through blizzards and run from tornados

I've survived being hunted by gangs, killers and contract killers

The streets were my home, I hunted in the night and was hunted in turn


Please don't brag to me that you're a survivor because someone hit you. And don't tell me how 'tough' you are because of your training. As much as I've been through I know people who have survived much, much worse. - Marc MacYoung

WARNING, CAVEAT AND NOTE

The postings on this blog are my interpretation of readings, studies and experiences therefore errors and omissions are mine and mine alone. The content surrounding the extracts of books, see bibliography on this blog site, are also mine and mine alone therefore errors and omissions are also mine and mine alone and therefore why I highly recommended one read, study, research and fact find the material for clarity. My effort here is self-clarity toward a fuller understanding of the subject matter. See the bibliography for information on the books. Please make note that this article/post is my personal analysis of the subject and the information used was chosen or picked by me. It is not an analysis piece because it lacks complete and comprehensive research, it was not adequately and completely investigated and it is not balanced, i.e., it is my personal view without the views of others including subject experts, etc. Look at this as “Infotainment rather then expert research.” This is an opinion/editorial article/post meant to persuade the reader to think, decide and accept or reject my premise. It is an attempt to cause change or reinforce attitudes, beliefs and values as they apply to martial arts and/or self-defense. It is merely a commentary on the subject in the particular article presented.


Note: I will endevor to provide a bibliography and italicize any direct quotes from the materials I use for this blog. If there are mistakes, errors, and/or omissions, I take full responsibility for them as they are mine and mine alone. If you find any mistakes, errors, and/or omissions please comment and let me know along with the correct information and/or sources.



“What you are reading right now is a blog. It’s written and posted by me, because I want to. I get no financial remuneration for writing it. I don’t have to meet anyone’s criteria in order to post it. Not only I don’t have an employer or publisher, but I’m not even constrained by having to please an audience. If people won’t like it, they won’t read it, but I won’t lose anything by it. Provided I don’t break any laws (libel, incitement to violence, etc.), I can post whatever I want. This means that I can write openly and honestly, however controversial my opinions may be. It also means that I could write total bullshit; there is no quality control. I could be biased. I could be insane. I could be trolling. … not all sources are equivalent, and all sources have their pros and cons. These needs to be taken into account when evaluating information, and all information should be evaluated.” - God’s Bastard, Sourcing Sources (this applies to this and other blogs by me as well; if you follow the idea's, advice or information you are on your own, don't come crying to me, it is all on you do do the work to make sure it works for you!)



“You should prepare yourself to dedicate at least five or six years to your training and practice to understand the philosophy and physiokinetics of martial arts and karate so that you can understand the true spirit of everything and dedicate your mind, body and spirit to the discipline of the art.” - cejames (note: you are on your own, make sure you get expert hands-on guidance in all things martial and self-defense)



“All I say is by way of discourse, and nothing by way of advice. I should not speak so boldly if it were my due to be believed.” - Montaigne


I am not a leading authority on any one discipline that I write about and teach, it is my hope and wish that with all the subjects I have studied it provides me an advantage point that I offer in as clear and cohesive writings as possible in introducing the matters in my materials. I hope to serve as one who inspires direction in the practitioner so they can go on to discover greater teachers and professionals that will build on this fundamental foundation. Find the authorities and synthesize a wholehearted and holistic concept, perception and belief that will not drive your practices but rather inspire them to evolve, grow and prosper. My efforts are born of those who are more experienced and knowledgable than I. I hope you find that path! See the bibliography I provide for an initial list of experts, professionals and masters of the subjects.

Following the Scripts

Blog Article/Post Caveat (Read First Please: Click the Link)

In self-defense, in conflicts and in violence there are certain scripts that control such things as robbery, fights and other violent conflicts, etc. If an armed robber confronts you, points the weapon at you and says, “Give me your wallet, watch and any other valuables or ai will shoot you!” The robber is giving you specific instructions to follow to remain safe and alive. The script is how he does his part and how you do your part. If you simply follow the script:

Robber: “Give me your wallet, watch and any other valuables or ai will shoot you!”

You: “Ok, I am going to reach to my back pocket, remove my wallet and hand it over to you. Ok?” 

Robber: “Ok.”

Action: You slowly reach back, pull out your wallet, hand it over by extending your arm straight out and completely so that the robber can retrieve it without worry. As you pull back your hand slowly raise both arms up in front of your chest with open palms facing away from you. 

Action: Walks away watching you and once some distance is attained turns and runs off.

You: You pull out your cell phone, if he didn’t take it that is, you call the authorities and report the robbery. You follow their instructions and you find a safe and secure place, with lots of people, to wait for their arrival. 

After Action Report: You followed the script, he followed the script and you both lived. You may be a bit short of cash but - you are alive and get to go home to your family. 

You must note that in almost all case similar to this there is a script that rarely fails to achieve its goals and in those other cases it may be because you, as the target, let your monkey brain run the show. In rare cases the robber just might shoot you anyway but remember, following the script makes that rare - mostly.

This is just one way to look at guns and gun self-defense, replace the gun with a knife but pretty much the same thing. Yes, there are rare situations and circumstances that mean you are going to get hurt and you are going to use self-defense but all things considered and being equal you should go your entire life without encountering those kind of guys. 

Want to know more details?

Primary Bibliography of Self-Defense (Some titles have RBC drills included):
MacYoung, Marc. "In the Name of Self-Defense: What It Costs. When It’s Worth It." Marc MacYoung. 2014.
Miller, Rory Sgt. "Meditations of Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence" YMAA Publishing. 2008.

This is only a start point, learning about self-defense as a complete and comprehensive discipline is a huge task. This reading will get the thought into your mind that most of the K&MA self-defense is inadequate and sorely incomplete. Don’t get me wrong, due to the efforts of a few professionals out there this is changing but there are still a lot of changes to go to make it correct. 

Bibliography (Click the link)



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1 comment:

Rick Matz said...

The best self defense story that I've heard recently was told to me at the MMA gym I had been training at.

One of the regulars (<30 years old) had a friend who ran track in college on a scholarship. He was traveling around Europe and in Rome, a guy came up to him with a knife and wanted his stuff.

The college friend turned around and RAN.

After 100 yards or so, he turned to see where the stickup man was. He was way back there with his hands on his knees, sucking wind.

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