Ninjutsu Instructor Killed.

[arnisador]

Seen at http://abudokan.com/:

Ninjutsu practitioner Jaco Zwanepoel of S. Africa was killed while trying to protect his finacee.

It appears he successfully disarmed and took down the first assailant but was unaware of a second assailiant. Follow-up story here. He is listed as a Bujinkan instructor here.

 

[theletch1]

This tragic story re-inforces two very important factors in self defense... 1) situational awareness, make sure you know whether or not there is back-up for the bad guy. 2) if it's something material that the attacker is asking for give it to them. I understand from the story that the fiancee said that they didn't understand what the guy wanted as he repeated cell phone over and over, but she hid the cell behind her back. I can't help but wonder if there might have been a different outcome if she had simply handed over the phone. Ah, well, hindsight is indeed 20/20. It is truly tragic that he is dead. I applaud him for doing what most of us hope we can do in a similar situation... react with good technique to defend others without regard to our own safety.:asian:

 

[blood shadow]

whoa that really sucks.

 

[BrandiJo]

this thread is from 2003 why was it brought back to life?

 

[Cryozombie]

this thread is from 2003 why was it brought back to life?

Obviously because someone new to the board wanted to comment on it.

 

[MA-Caver]

Obviously because someone new to the board wanted to comment on it.

Isn't that why we have search engines? (all due respect to the new poster :asian At least they used it.

It is tragic indeed and yes letch is right on about situational awareness and giving them what they wanted.

 

[Kichigai-no-Okami]

Isn't that why we have search engines? (all due respect to the new poster :asian At least they used it.

It is tragic indeed and yes letch is right on about situational awareness and giving them what they wanted.

I agree. Certain situations in the past, no matter how old, can serve as "reminders" of how we train today. Good response on the "situational awareness", too.

 

[Cruentus]

I agree. Certain situations in the past, no matter how old, can serve as "reminders" of how we train today. Good response on the "situational awareness", too.

It should also serve as a reminder that we are human, not invincible, and can die at anytime. It behooves a person to be comfortable with that when facing a dangerous situation.

 

[theletch1]

It should also serve as a reminder that we are human, not invincible, and can die at anytime. It behooves a person to be comfortable with that when facing a dangerous situation.

Yes, indeed. I believe the concept is "heijoshin". The way I understand it is if you knew that you were going to die tomorrow what would you do differently today than you would normally do. If your answer is that you'd do nothing different than any other day then you have reached a state of "heijoshin." I, sadly, haven't reached that point yet but am working toward that end.