Quote:That is the ethos I instilled in my children.... both do just that... same as I did in my security guy days.... in other circumstances of confrontation, I would walk away giving the other person one chance.... they follow and continue at their peril...
BTW I have been described by a Commando officer as 'gentle' - correct - gentle does not mean weak, it means measured response when necessary.
I dislike violence myself, but I do not fear it.
18 years of martial arts, 12 as an instructor and 8 fighting competitively has given me an insight into human nature.
Fear, this is why most fights start.
One man pushes another, hevfears that he will seem weak or simply that he has to prove he can fight so as not to be attacked.
Like a dog getting his hackes up and growling.
I simply say.."you win" and back away.
They call me names, but the fight goes out of them.
They see I am not frightened, and that I am giving them an out.
In nearly every xase they take it.
But if they push it, I dont play, I hit hard to take them down.
There are no rules on the street and a groin kick is as good as any.
If I see a weapon, they will be lucky if they ever walk straight again, I go straight for the CL
Fighting is nnot good for either party.
But if one has to fight, fight like its your life on the line.......it just may be that it is.