The questions and comments that I'd rather NOT answer...
My job has it's amusing moments... I'm not sure if this is one of them. Here are some of the emails/questions that force me to take moments of quiet reflection.
1. If a person was to take you up for a slam what is the safest position to hit the floor?
Me: If you could ask him nicely to just put you down on your feet, that would be great.
In the event that you find yourself unable to control your path when flying through the air, search google for "Judo Break Fall". A little Judo in the mix won't hurt, but your fall still probably will.
2. Hey I'm about to be a freshman and I heard that you get jumped on Friday the 13th is it true?? And second how should I defend or attack?? Thanks
This is a tough one, because I don't remember school very well. I seem to remember a scary movie called Friday the 13th... but I'm pretty sure that was at summer camp.
I would suggest influenza... or strep. Strep throat is a great way to defend against school.
With respect to your "attack", I would suggest first identifying the guy who you want to jump in class on Friday the 13th. Then call him to make sure he goes to school. An attack wearing a hockey mask with a machete seems oddly appropriate... so go with that.
3. (I'm not sure this one is a question, but please stop yelling at me.)
TRAV WITHOUT A DOUBT THE THAI CLINCH WOULD BE VERY EFFECTIVE WHEN FACING A COUPLE OF SLOPPY DRUNK PUNKS, BUT HONESTLY IF YOUR UP AGAINST A COUPLE OF BOYS THAT HAVE GROWN UP BRAWLING IN AND JUST GET BUCK WILD IN BEEFS LOL ( MY BOYS AND MYSELF ) THAT THAI CLINCH WILL GET NEUTRALIZED QUICKLY. IF I WERE THE 2ND MAN, MY IS SET ON GRABBING MY BOY WHO IS CLINCHED, DRIVING MY FOREHEAD DOWN ON HIS BACK AND CHARGING WITH ALL MY WEIGHT AGAINST THE GUY THAT HAS HIM IN A THAI CLINCH IN ORDER TO KNOCK HIM ON THE GROUND. IM ALMOST CERTAIN THAT ANY ONE OF MY BOYS ( THE ONES THAT GOT BEEF, NOT THE PRETTY BOYS LOL ) ONCE THEIR GRABBED IN A THAI CLINCHED THEIR THROWING DICK SHOTS AND AND TRYING TO GRAB A LEG. I'VE DONE IT AND I'VE SEEN IT. AS MATTER OF FACT WHEN I GOT GRABBED IN A THAI CLINCH I INSTANTLY REACHED FOR THE TOP OF HIS JEANS WHERE HIS BELT IS AND PULLED HIM TOWARDS ME. ONCE HE WAS CLOSE, I WRAPPED HIM UP AND SLAMMED THE FUCK OUT OF HIM LMAO ( GREAT TIMES ). I TOOK A KNEE TO THE GUT BUT AFTER YEARS OF AB EXERCISES AND EXPECTING TO GET A KNEE I WAS READY TO ABSORB THE HIT. NOTHING FOR NOTHING BUT I THINK YOUR BOYS DEONTE AND NOAH WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM GETTING THAT TAKEDOWN, THEN IT'S STOMP CENTRAL LOL. WITH A COUPLE OF DRUNK GUYS THIS WOULD WORK LOVELY, BUT WITH GUYS THAT ARE USE TO BEEFIN, IT MAY BE AN EASY GRAB AND DROP. NOT TRYING TO SOUND LIKE A PUNK BUT I WOULD MUCH RATHER USE THE DROP AND RUN TECHNIQUE. DROP THE CLOSEST TO YOU WITH A RIGHT AND BOOGEY ON OUT LOL. MY CARDIO IS PRETTY GOOD
Me: I suppose I should feel lucky that my pants fit perfectly, and I never need to wear a belt.
I suppose I'm also on the fortunate side of things whenever I stuff a good double leg takedown... you know... the move where a guy actually has his arms locking my legs... and I don't already have complete control of his head... and I don't already have my forearms fully blocking his ability to grab any part of my hips or legs.
While I'm sure your firm grip on my non-existent belt, with one hand, would undoubtedly hyperextend my feeble back (the strongest part of my otherwise meager body), you sir, do not have my luck.
Your 'boy' seems to be more fortunate. I'm sure he will appreciate the encouraging forehead butt to his back (apparently designed to knock him to the ground), while he's already being cremated with knees. I think that will work well for you guys.
4. Trav would it be strange to ask for ur assistance , got some bully this 37 year old hit my mom in the eye now I'm pissed and have to pay him a visit
If you need a ride, I'm pretty sure I live 3,000 miles away from you...
If you need help with techniques or something, I could try to type them out... but I seem to remember making some videos that could help....... where the heck did I put those?
5. Master Harun
Master Harun: Stop sending me
Me: Unsubscribe, master.
Master Harun: How
Me: Bottom of the email
Master Harun: Do you want a fight?
Me: I'm scared of anyone who uses the word "Master" in their name.
Master Harun: Can I be in your video?
Me: I'll think about it... Hey, did you find that link?
- Master Trav
6. I'd rather use the head clinch to execute a head throw into the other assailants and use JKD straight blasts and knife/ridge hands to he throat along w/eye pokes.
Two guys can stop ur lateral movement very easily by flanking you when u have dude in clinch and hook the shit out of u from behind.
I seem to remember a video about the effectiveness of throat punches... maybe I'm imagining things.
On the bright side, once you've strategically thrown one opponent into the other's legs (by his head), you can stab your fingers into their eyes when they can't move as much.
I'm sure that based on your unquestioning ability to throw people by their heads that you are a highly skilled martial artist. As such, I have no doubt that you will accurately strike an eye 100% of the time, without hitting a forehead, or cheekbone, or anything else that might break your finger.
Practice makes perfect.
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