Woman karate black belt teaches Australian muggers a lesson
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Gordon Nore
Senior Master
Shuto! Kind of a punch, kind of a chop, depending on how you use it. Maybe?
No, that sounds more like a Judo Chop to me. :boing2:
ralphmcpherson
Senior Master
If it was the same story that I heard over here recently then she does zendokai. Ive known a few people over the years who have done zendokai and it is a very bad idea for a mugger to go anywhere near someone who is profficient in that art.
Karate chop... mein gott are people STILL using that age old terminology? :lol: About as bad as Judo Chop.
Now I can understand the idea using a sword hand or axe or something like that but the terminology is ... well geez I remember using that when I was a kid.
Kudos to the woman for standing up and defending herself.
Now I can understand the idea using a sword hand or axe or something like that but the terminology is ... well geez I remember using that when I was a kid.
Kudos to the woman for standing up and defending herself.
Chris Parker
Grandmaster
Yeah, apart from the absolutely deplorable reporting style, this is a fun story. One thing, though, the guys were hardly "muggers". Here's another version of the same story http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=920412
As you can see, what these guys did was try to get a cigarette, albeit in a rather tiny pitiful way, and for hitting her for not giving them one, they thoroughly deserved what they got, no question. Oh, and Ralph, as she's a German tourist, I'm doubting she was Zendokai. But I agree those guys can be tough. I've trained with a few, and my personal instructor was originally a Zendokai guy back in the day... and I have no intention of taking him on!
As you can see, what these guys did was try to get a cigarette, albeit in a rather tiny pitiful way, and for hitting her for not giving them one, they thoroughly deserved what they got, no question. Oh, and Ralph, as she's a German tourist, I'm doubting she was Zendokai. But I agree those guys can be tough. I've trained with a few, and my personal instructor was originally a Zendokai guy back in the day... and I have no intention of taking him on!
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Things may be different in Australia, but in the USA, asking for a cigarette is pretext for a mugging. It's just a common distraction; so common that if a stranger asks you for a cigarette or a light (or the time) and he has a partner who keeps walking past you whilst he's asking, you're about to get jacked. Respond immediately or get choked out.
http://www.macon.com/198/story/871464.html
Do a google search - it's so common you can find a couple every day for the past year or so. If a stranger asks you for a cigarette, you're about to be mugged.
A glass raised to a failed mission.
ralphmcpherson
Senior Master
yeah , you're right. The zendokai one was in brisbane and the girl was a nurse not a tourist. Good to see some of these "muggers" getting a bit of their own back.
prokarateshop
Orange Belt
Another example of how martial arts is effective for everyone.. Kudos.. I wish there was a posted video..
Chris Parker
Grandmaster
Hi Bill,
Yeah, I am familiar with those type of set-ups, but fortunately you're right, it just isn't as prevalent here in Australia. Usually a guy asking for a cigarette is just a guy asking for a cigarette... does pay to stay aware, though.
Milt G.
Purple Belt
Hello,
Congratulations to her! I support her spirit and her willingness to act when necessary.
I agree with Bill M. Never give a cigarette, light, or the time without first checking your surroundings, if at all. I do not do those things, as I do not smoke. (unless I am working hard
) I would not, even if I did. I will give the time if I feel it is safe to do so and can easily see my watch.
I enjoy hearing of stories such as these. Perhaps there is hope for all of the potential, and REAL, "victims" in this world...
Thank you,
Milt G.
Congratulations to her! I support her spirit and her willingness to act when necessary.
I agree with Bill M. Never give a cigarette, light, or the time without first checking your surroundings, if at all. I do not do those things, as I do not smoke. (unless I am working hard
) I would not, even if I did. I will give the time if I feel it is safe to do so and can easily see my watch.I enjoy hearing of stories such as these. Perhaps there is hope for all of the potential, and REAL, "victims" in this world...
Thank you,
Milt G.
I must have been very very lucky, as giving out time of day, light, or smokes, has never gotten me mugged. Ever. Granted, I'm situationally aware, and I stringintly follow the 3 stupids rule. But wow. such a bleak view on life.
Live True
Brown Belt
pardon my ignorance..."3 stupids rule"?
Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people and do stupid things.
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