GJEC
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Post by GJEC on Mar 16, 2011 4:54:00 GMT -5
I'm just reading a book about the Charge of the Light Brigade. After the 600 odd horsemen had advanced through round shot and grapeshot for seven minutes at a trot (SOP was to only order a gallop at 250 yards and full charge at 40 yards) the survivors quickly cut down the Russian gunners. As the smoke cleared two officers rallied who they could and formed into two groups of about twenty men. They soon realised that two regiments of Russian Hussars and Cossack Cavalry stood waiting for them.
"The Russian Cavalry had lined up about 100 yards behind the guns and, believing that no one could survive the firepower they had faced, were as surprised to see the British emerge from the smoke as the British were to see the Russian Cavalry waiting for them. Morris seized the initiative and immediately plunged his small force directly into the enemy. The shock of an attack by this small band of apparent madmen created a psychological impact out of all proportion to the size of the force. The Russians scattered."
Lesson for self-defence? A determined and ferocious attack creates a psychological blow on the opponent that 'defending' alone cannot match. When you're up against it, massive aggression works best.
Gary
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wullie
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Post by wullie on Mar 16, 2011 5:32:56 GMT -5
Great stuff Gary!
I found, when faced with a group that dropping the mouth of the group and the next closest used to scatter the rest. Or maybe it was me foaming at the mouth lol!
Big fan of the shock factor.
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Post by monty on Mar 16, 2011 5:58:24 GMT -5
I had read (possibly in the little black book of violence) that you should go for the one you believe to be the most dangerous first and if you can't get to that one go for the nearest. Someone else  suggested that the first one you deal with should be bloody(possibly going for the nosey) as this adds to the fear factor for the rest of the group. |
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Post by MMX on Mar 16, 2011 11:33:44 GMT -5
Thanks Gary. Something to keep in mind for sure.
Osu!
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Post by evergrey on Mar 19, 2011 3:51:37 GMT -5
OSU,
I try taking the hyper-aggressive approach, often to good effect given that I don't have a whole lot going for me yet other than that and my mass, but I think people at school are starting to catch on, heh!
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Post by GJEC on Mar 19, 2011 8:00:39 GMT -5
It's not always the best in a controlled environment, but I know from experience that when things are getting tricky hitting the psycho switch works well.
Your worst opponent in the dojo is the one who has an answer to everything you do and never looks ruffled. Outside it's the one who genuinely looks and acts like he wants to kill you.
We need to train against both types if we want a good transfer from dojo to reality, so we're not shocked by massive aggression.
Gary
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Post by kyofighter on Mar 19, 2011 9:18:37 GMT -5
When I was a teen around 14 years old ,something awesome happened to me : I was out in the country side near to a forest going to visit some relatives . It was about a 4 km walk, so I was just enjoying the view and let myself to relax. The road was going between some steep hills , sometimes the hills would block my view. Suddenly 4 really big and aggresive sheep dogs surrounded me , barking and trying to bite me. I got very scared and immediately I started screaming and to my suprise the dogs got scared too and run away. I had no idea what did I do , how I managed to scare away those huge dogs.
After many years , when I was about a brown belt in kyokushin , I realized that what I did with those dogs it was something special. The kiai that I used it was pure aggresiveness, just raw determination and survival instinct. The dogs did not know how to react to that , I out-powered them , pure and simple.
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Post by MMX on Mar 19, 2011 11:08:45 GMT -5
That is a good lesson Kyofighter. |
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Post by meguro on Mar 19, 2011 12:05:35 GMT -5
Great stuff Gary! I found, when faced with a group that dropping the mouth of the group and the next closest used to scatter the rest. Or maybe it was me foaming at the mouth lol! Big fan of the shock factor. Reminds me of a Chuck Norris story. Chuck's alone at the bar when a group of tough guys sidle up to him. The leader says, "So, you think you can take all of us?" Chuck looks the leader in the eye and says,"Maybe not all, but you'll never know." Tasering is reputed to have shock value. ;D |
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Post by powerof0ne on Mar 19, 2011 17:33:05 GMT -5
Different situations call for different tools. I think the best answer is to know how to recognize not putting yourself in risky situations to begin with but you can't always help it, neither.
Having a loud mouthed obnoxious friend tag along with you to a pub isn't smart...
Going to a shady part of town by yourself at night isn't smart...
Taking a knife into a gun fight isn't smart...
I'm also not too proud to run, crawl, or hobble off if I need to.
Osu!
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suggested that the first one you deal with should be bloody(possibly going for the nosey) as this adds to the fear factor for the rest of the group.
