Feather merchant MA'ist subdues Heavyweight burglar

[Bill Mattocks]

http://www.theacorn.com/news/2010-08-26/Front_Page/Residents_foil_Agoura_house_burglary_attempt.html

But prior to fleeing, Karlsen reportedly was knocked to the floor inside the home by the resident's nephew.
A neighbor with information told The Acorn that the homeowner and his nephew were having dinner when Karlsen slipped inside the house through an open garage door. A scuffle ensued and the nephew, who was only about 5 feet 8 inches tall and 140 pounds, used martial arts to subdue the much larger intruder, said to be over 6 feet and 200 pounds.
Although held briefly in a choke hold, Karlsen managed to escape and run away. He soon was apprehended by deputies.

The burglar did get caught, however. Kudos to the unknown martial artist; 140 pounds against 200 is a great job.

 

[Balrog]

He's definitely not a feather merchant!

feather merchant

 
–noun Older Slang . a person who avoids responsibility and effort; loafer.

 

[Big Don]

He's definitely not a feather merchant!

feather merchant

 
–noun Older Slang . a person who avoids responsibility and effort; loafer.

I think Bill's USMC past remembered that before it remembered feather weight

 

[Bill Mattocks]

I think Bill's USMC past remembered that before it remembered feather weight

Correct. In my day, a feather merchant was indeed someone who was slight of stature:

http://www.answers.com/topic/feather-merchant

A person short or of slight build or a person in a comfortable or easy assignment such as headquarters duty or some staff billet. Often used for all civilians working for the military.

 

[Big Don]

Correct. In my day, a feather merchant was indeed someone who was slight of stature:

http://www.answers.com/topic/feather-merchant

I could think of a few other synonyms, but, somehow, none the censorware would let fly...

 

[MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE]

I love stories like this.

It constantly reaffirms my belief that even knowing a tiny bit of the MA can make you a wolverine against the countless dogs out there.