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Can you defend yourself?

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Look guys I could take you both on at same time..... I just can't remember if the left hook is ctrl  tab   or is it Space bar shift.....................:w00t:

 

 

 

 

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  • I'm allergic to fighting, I break out in cuts and bruises!

  • Last fight I got into I actually hurt the guy pretty bad.  I think I broke his fist with my left eye socket, broke his foot with my balls, broke his elbow with just my chin.  He's never gonna try that

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    Yes, 11 years of martial arts training 14 hours a week. 

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1 minute ago, bignok said:

Off topic. Try discussing the topic.

 

12 minutes ago, bignok said:

Bob isnt a real person.

 

1 minute ago, transam said:

Hey, it's me giving you "laughs"...........🤣

Well I can just look at those photos. Plenty of humour there. You look exactly as I thought.

2 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

And carry a bar a soap in your back pocket. When they demand your wallet, take the soap out of your back pocket (like it's a wallet) and holler: I left my wallet in the room with your mother, but I have this mother-trucker and rub it in their eyes! 

I often use this tactic. I then find the nearest water source, froth up some suds, throw them on the floor and they are on their arse in no time. Then beat a hasty retreat after robbing them of all their worldly belongings. It works for me. 👍

1 minute ago, Bkk Brian said:

 

 

Self defense is the topic Brian. Guess you can't fight then. Go join a gym.

Just now, bignok said:

Self defense is the topic Brian. Guess you can't fight then. Go join a gym.

First line of self defense is not to have to fight............hows Bob?

24 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

First line of self defense is not to have to fight............hows Bob?

Your uncle? 

57 minutes ago, observer90210 said:

Avoid eye contact with the unruly.

 

You will almost never need then to defend yourself.

 

Keep them of course under your watch from the corner of the eye.

 

If on the street, use the windows of shops to keep an eye if you feel they are to close. 

 

Make yourself invisible by seeing them but with no looks.

 

Wheather one knows how to fight or not, I dare the best tatami champion fighter,  to deal in the street with a bunch of drunk-drugged hoodlums who won't even feel the pain on all the fancy Hon-Gesa Gatame one may consider mastering,.

 

The only battle you may win, in the one you never had to fight (Sun Tzu - the art of War).

well said bravo my dear co-worker poster !!

10 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Your uncle? 

Not got an uncle, do you know something I don't?

Like many thing, those who brag or show the most are the ones who got the least.

"Them what bite, gonna get bit, them what don't bite? Gonna damn sure get ate up!"

i would never be in this situation because i would see them acting stupid beforehand and avoid it

In that type of situation the person already put their hands on you.  And you need to get away from the threat.  Your only choice is to do what is necessary to attempt to neutralize the situation . Using your hands or what ever is at your disposal. 

17 hours ago, 2baht said:

 

    Won your last fight by 50 metres, right? 😏

Discretion is the better part of valour😉.

11 hours ago, bignok said:

You look exactly as I thought.

He looks like a young James Taylor!

 

You can defend yourself only with absolute minimum force, otherwise you’ll easily end up as the accused in a lawsuit.

In your example a shove and escape would be reasonable. 

I don't know how old you are but as an old guy I tried very successful to avoid any physical fights for the last 50 years. 

My experience tells me:

If you want to have a fight you'll get it.👍

My wife is usually with me.  She has a couple of bodyguards, Smith & Wesson.

8 hours ago, JimTripper said:

i would never be in this situation because i would see them acting stupid beforehand and avoid it

They're generally not acting. 

'Self-Defense' does not necessarily mean 'fighting.'
It means taking control of a situation so the outcome is NOT getting hurt or having to hurt the other person.

Most of us are older. VERY few of us have had a real 'fight' since junior high school. Perhaps some pushing and chest bumping, but no 'real' fight. However, many of us still think we've 'got it.'  Fact is, we don't.


Fighting is a skill, and just like any other skill, it needs to be practiced regularly to be effective. But 'self-defense' doesn't mean long hours in the gym. There are things one learns in a 'good' self-defense class that a person of any age can master in a few minutes that can put you in control of a situation, especially when being grabbed by another person. And THAT is the goal of self-defense... you controlling the situation. Being in control means you have choices.

 

6 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

'Self-Defense' does not necessarily mean 'fighting.'
It means taking control of a situation so the outcome is NOT getting hurt or having to hurt the other person.

Most of us are older. VERY few of us have had a real 'fight' since junior high school. Perhaps some pushing and chest bumping, but no 'real' fight. However, many of us still think we've 'got it.'  Fact is, we don't.


Fighting is a skill, and just like any other skill, it needs to be practiced regularly to be effective. But 'self-defense' doesn't mean long hours in the gym. There are things one learns in a 'good' self-defense class that a person of any age can master in a few minutes that can put you in control of a situation, especially when being grabbed by another person. And THAT is the goal of self-defense... you controlling the situation. Being in control means you have choices.

 

Your great at saying absolutely nothing. Next time just give a simple pointer for self-defense.

20 hours ago, grain said:

Too old for any type of fighting now, age 76, in such a situation all I could do is try get away, if I tried to hit a 20 yo he could hit or push me and I'd be flat on my back in a second. I had my fair share of punch ups in my younger days but they're way behind me now, I used to be able to bang 4-5-6 times a night too, and those days are way behind me too. 😄

Same age, I can only hope I have my walking stick with me! Quick deep jab and "scurry" like hell (since the best I can do is a fast walk).

If I were attacked here at home, I could always throw books.

19 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

I'll knock you into next week. 

 

I'll knock the taste outta your mouth

 

I'll hit you so hard your mom will fall down

You missed this classic

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come to my house at night. I will hold and aim my Infrared Thermometer at you. A red laser spot will appear on your chest. 

 

From a distance in the dark can you tell a tazer from an Infrared Thermometer 🤔

15 hours ago, Keeps said:

Wise words indeed Mr Miyagi👍

 

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