01-06-2017, 05:00 PM
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Re: Self-defence for the older person
Originally Posted by Older git
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How old is `old` and what defines self defence?.. I reminded of someone I met on the internet,and then met in `real life` He was ex army and walked with a stick,due to a couple of bullets he took.He did not look `scary`quite the opposite,a very quiet and polite man in his then 50s. One day three youths picked on him. 3-1 and them much younger and ostensibly fitter. The police gave him a hard time,accused him of assault. Well he did train with the SAS.
01-06-2017, 07:56 PM
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I remember reading once that ladies should pee on a would be rapist as it seems to put them off...Although I have read that shouting 'fire' raises more attention than help as people want to check it isnt their property thats being damaged!
01-06-2017, 08:25 PM
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Re: Self-defence for the older person
Originally Posted by Muddy
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Hmm there was the case of the old chap who was mugged in the train he was collecting for some charity.He drew his walking stick ( it was in fact a sword stick ) and defended himself.
The mugger was injured and the old chap was taken to court for GBH.
Yes, of course I don't know all the details of these instances, but it definitely sounds like some have more 'human rights' than others.
01-06-2017, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Muddy
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Hmm there was the case of the old chap who was mugged in the train he was collecting for some charity.He drew his walking stick ( it was in fact a sword stick ) and defended himself.
The mugger was injured and the old chap was taken to court for GBH.
However, you can legally carry a tub of pepper or a nice aerosol of hair spray!
01-06-2017, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Nom
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I was taught a lot of techniques by a Aikido /Judo sansei as part of a warm down after training.
I may have mentioned that on here before, but it is really based on 'timing'.
01-06-2017, 08:46 PM
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No way would I attempt to retaliate, even if I was taught what to do.Possibly, if you spend a lifetime learning martial arts, you MIGHT be able to respond usefully but how many of us would be ready ?
Years ago, when I was dragged down an alley at night, I was so shocked I just went with it and when I gathered myself together let out an amazingly deep, long yell ... he wasn't expecting that (neither was I) no idea where it came from but that produced a result.
01-06-2017, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Rachel
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No way would I attempt to retaliate, even if I was taught what to do.Possibly, if you spend a lifetime learning martial arts, you MIGHT be able to respond usefully but how many of us would be ready ?
Years ago, when I was dragged down an alley at night, I was so shocked I just went with it and when I gathered myself together let out an amazingly deep, long yell ... he wasn't expecting that (neither was I) no idea where it came from but that produced a result.
I'm inclined to agree with that Rachel. Not sure I could think and act quick enough anyway, because we'd be in shock I should imagine.
Let's just hope we never have to find out ey.
01-06-2017, 11:09 PM
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There's no flippin' way anyone is going to get away with taking things that are mine or trying to do anything to my body!I'll bite, scratch and kick 'em! It'll probably hurt me more than it does them but, I will fight if I have to! Grrrr!
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