Comments on: Seniors Self-Defense? Does it Make Sense? /seniors-self-defense-does-it-make-sense/ Reviews of common self-defense, karate, and MMA issues Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:25:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: John W. Zimmer /seniors-self-defense-does-it-make-sense/comment-page-1/#comment-1171 John W. Zimmer Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:35:50 +0000 /?p=208#comment-1171 Hi TKDFan, I checked out your site and noted it was a well organized TKD school website. I especially like that it has space devoted to kids dealing with bullies! I added the link. Take care, John W. Zimmer Hi TKDFan,
I checked out your site and noted it was a well organized TKD school website. I especially like that it has space devoted to kids dealing with bullies! I added the link.
Take care,
John W. Zimmer

]]> By: TKDFan /seniors-self-defense-does-it-make-sense/comment-page-1/#comment-1170 TKDFan Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:04:28 +0000 /?p=208#comment-1170 very good info...thx very good info…thx

]]> By: Matt Klein /seniors-self-defense-does-it-make-sense/comment-page-1/#comment-1127 Matt Klein Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:37:37 +0000 /?p=208#comment-1127 Interesting insights about dogs John. As a paper boy years ago I learned that a rolled up paper jabbed straight at the dogs nose (their noses are sensitive just like ours) was pretty effective. Most dogs would not challenge but would try to take a chunk if you tried to run away, so yeah, the best course of action is to try to show no fear. Nevertheless, I would not want to take on a pit bull, martial arts skills or not. You are going to get bit, just as you are going to get cut tangling with a knife attacker. Cheers, Matt Interesting insights about dogs John. As a paper boy years ago I learned that a rolled up paper jabbed straight at the dogs nose (their noses are sensitive just like ours) was pretty effective. Most dogs would not challenge but would try to take a chunk if you tried to run away, so yeah, the best course of action is to try to show no fear. Nevertheless, I would not want to take on a pit bull, martial arts skills or not. You are going to get bit, just as you are going to get cut tangling with a knife attacker. Cheers, Matt

]]> By: Sly /seniors-self-defense-does-it-make-sense/comment-page-1/#comment-1126 Sly Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:49:44 +0000 /?p=208#comment-1126 I watched that news story too and just about fell off of my chair laughing. Sorry, no disrespect, but it seemed more like a social gathering than a real self defense class. I am all for seniors protecting themselves if their life is in danger, but it's hard to see a frail seventy-five year-old woman beating off a young whipper-snapper with an elbow to his face, that she could barely raise above her head, all for a stupid purse. I'm for fanny packs that slip under a full fitting blouse. Senior women with big purses are targets for those scum-bag purse-snatchers. A word of advice:Walk tall and carry a big cane...and beat the ..ll out of those creeps! God bless our seniors. I watched that news story too and just about fell off of my chair laughing. Sorry, no disrespect, but it seemed more like a social gathering than a real self defense class.

I am all for seniors protecting themselves if their life is in danger, but it’s hard to see a frail seventy-five year-old woman beating off a young whipper-snapper with an elbow to his face, that she could barely raise above her head, all for a stupid purse.

I’m for fanny packs that slip under a full fitting blouse. Senior women with big purses are targets for those scum-bag purse-snatchers.

A word of advice:Walk tall and carry a big cane…and beat the ..ll out of those creeps!

God bless our seniors.

]]> By: John W. Zimmer /seniors-self-defense-does-it-make-sense/comment-page-1/#comment-1124 John W. Zimmer Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:55:52 +0000 /?p=208#comment-1124 Good point Matt... I took a look at them (the canes) and even saw some video of how the hook might be used. Looks interesting. . Now as far as dogs... I've never been worried about any one dog... weapon or not. I remember Larry McCraw telling me about a dog biting his hand and he grabbed the dog’s tongue and the dog just opened it mouth (I don't know that I would really try that but it makes sense). . What a trained fighter can do with one dog is punch or kick through the target - breaking ribs and taking the fight out of the dog... if the fight gets to the ground - the dog does not have a good defense for a choke. . If there are two or more dogs... one would have to climb something or have a good weapon to come out ok. Once I was in the desert stopping to ask directions and had just gotten out of my car. I look across the street to see two large pit-bulls starting to run at me. I had just time to jump into my car and roll up with windows before the dog’s paws hit the side window! . As far as the stare -you are right as far as the dogs thinking goes but like I said... if there was just one dog - I might have to educate him. I was working as a temp for UPS about 20 years ago around Christmas as a package runner. I came up against many dogs but as I was unafraid of them - the dogs that were barking at me at first - all turn tailed and ran as I approached them. I just held out my front arm's fist (as bait) and stared them down - daring them to lunge at me. Had that happened I would have taken them out with a back hand or back foot. The threat was enough as most dogs sense fear and then get aggressive. Conversely dogs fear confidence. . I don't want anyone to think I am a nut but I just want to point out that all dogs have going for them are their teeth as well as it fast paw work on all fours. . People have hands, feet, weight, wrestling, weapons, pepper spray and a superior intellect (hopefully) so even people that cannot fight - can figure out a way to defend themselves. . I also agree even after stating my attitude with animals (not just dogs) that it is always better to avoid confrontation if possible because once you are in a fight - there is not guarantee of the outcome! . Take care, . John Good point Matt… I took a look at them (the canes) and even saw some video of how the hook might be used. Looks interesting.
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Now as far as dogs… I’ve never been worried about any one dog… weapon or not. I remember Larry McCraw telling me about a dog biting his hand and he grabbed the dog’s tongue and the dog just opened it mouth (I don’t know that I would really try that but it makes sense).
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What a trained fighter can do with one dog is punch or kick through the target – breaking ribs and taking the fight out of the dog… if the fight gets to the ground – the dog does not have a good defense for a choke.
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If there are two or more dogs… one would have to climb something or have a good weapon to come out ok. Once I was in the desert stopping to ask directions and had just gotten out of my car. I look across the street to see two large pit-bulls starting to run at me. I had just time to jump into my car and roll up with windows before the dog’s paws hit the side window!
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As far as the stare -you are right as far as the dogs thinking goes but like I said… if there was just one dog – I might have to educate him. I was working as a temp for UPS about 20 years ago around Christmas as a package runner. I came up against many dogs but as I was unafraid of them – the dogs that were barking at me at first – all turn tailed and ran as I approached them. I just held out my front arm’s fist (as bait) and stared them down – daring them to lunge at me. Had that happened I would have taken them out with a back hand or back foot. The threat was enough as most dogs sense fear and then get aggressive. Conversely dogs fear confidence.
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I don’t want anyone to think I am a nut but I just want to point out that all dogs have going for them are their teeth as well as it fast paw work on all fours.
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People have hands, feet, weight, wrestling, weapons, pepper spray and a superior intellect (hopefully) so even people that cannot fight – can figure out a way to defend themselves.
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I also agree even after stating my attitude with animals (not just dogs) that it is always better to avoid confrontation if possible because once you are in a fight – there is not guarantee of the outcome!
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Take care,
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John

]]> By: Matt Klein /seniors-self-defense-does-it-make-sense/comment-page-1/#comment-1113 Matt Klein Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:55:35 +0000 /?p=208#comment-1113 Don't forget the combat cane. Any cane can be a lethal weapon if handled correctly, and whats more you can legally carry it around with you. There is a whole art of using the combat cane, even Katas for competition. John, you did the right thing by only glancing at the dog. If you stare them down, dogs will look at you as a challenge on their turf and be more likely to attack. I would favor your odds with the staff but no need to fight unnecessarily. Cats, even lions, will back down with a stare but I am not sure I would like to try this. Don’t forget the combat cane. Any cane can be a lethal weapon if handled correctly, and whats more you can legally carry it around with you. There is a whole art of using the combat cane, even Katas for competition. John, you did the right thing by only glancing at the dog. If you stare them down, dogs will look at you as a challenge on their turf and be more likely to attack. I would favor your odds with the staff but no need to fight unnecessarily. Cats, even lions, will back down with a stare but I am not sure I would like to try this.

]]> By: John W. Zimmer /seniors-self-defense-does-it-make-sense/comment-page-1/#comment-1101 John W. Zimmer Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:47:35 +0000 /?p=208#comment-1101 I have always endorsed non-lethal weapons for anyone. I believe that a layered strategy is best. Sunday I was walking home from a hike and happened to have my walking-stick/5' staff with me when a large dog circled me growling. I just glanced at the dog and he moved away. Had the dog came at me I would have had no problem using my staff in my defense. One never knows when you might need to defend yourself. I have always endorsed non-lethal weapons for anyone. I believe that a layered strategy is best. Sunday I was walking home from a hike and happened to have my walking-stick/5′ staff with me when a large dog circled me growling. I just glanced at the dog and he moved away. Had the dog came at me I would have had no problem using my staff in my defense. One never knows when you might need to defend yourself.

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