Fighting with Kung Fu

[Fighting_Lad]

Hi everyone,
I live in a pretty rough neibourhood and there are lots of gangs etc. so i really want to take up martial arts so i can fight them.

In my area there is - Zendo Kickboxing, Tae Bo, Boxing and Kendo. I think there might some other styles too but I can't be bothered to look.

Which of these styles is the best for fighting lots of people?
Thanx

[unkokusai]

Contact a moving company at once.

[NJM]

Which of these styles is the best for fighting lots of people?
That's like asking which style would help you survive a plane crash.
You're playing to chance and will probably get ****ed anyway.

If you're going to take one of those take the Tae Bo or the kickboxing, you don't want the Kendo, unless you'll be carrying a katana to and from work every day.

[sanjuro_ronin]

Uzi-jitsu is quite effective for multipe attacker scenarios.
Glock-fu is also highly regarded.

Its a bit more advanced, and in my view a bit of an overkill but, C4-do and its more "street version" cousin, Semtex-kwon-do, are also an option.

[bodhitree]

Contact a moving company at once.

+987654321

[banditshaw]

Unkokusai makes a valid point. But I have to ask why the heck you want to go out and fight the gangs?
Take up a Martial Art that has has a good cardio program and learn how to run and evade. Cause no Martial Art whether it's Kung Fu or whatever is going to save you from a pack of thugs. Especially if your only starting out in something.

Also like Sanjuro says Glock Fu will get you through. Just make sure you know the LAW.

I personally would try and avoid them at all costs. The last thing you want is them following you around to F you up. And worse following you home to mess with your housemembers.

[Fighting_Lad]

None of u have really given me a good reply. I want to fight the gangs because they are always rude and shouting things etc. so I'd like to beat them up.

I thought the same thing about Kendo, but then I saw Kill Bill and the girl fights loads of people with a sword (PART 1) and then without (PART 2), so I guess Kendo has unarmed fighting in it too.

I guess I'm just asking, of Zendo, Tae Bo, Boxing and Kendo which is the best for fighting up to 10 people at one time?

[sanjuro_ronin]

None of u have really given me a good reply. I want to fight the gangs because they are always rude and shouting things etc. so I'd like to beat them up.

I thought the same thing about Kendo, but then I saw Kill Bill and the girl fights loads of people with a sword (PART 1) and then without (PART 2), so I guess Kendo has unarmed fighting in it too.

I guess I'm just asking, of Zendo, Tae Bo, Boxing and Kendo which is the best for fighting up to 10 people at one time?

Well why didn't you say you were serious.
kendo is the way to go, it was created so that 1 person can slaughter a dozen with a piece of split bamboo, how can you go wrong ?

[The Xia]

Wudang Shaolin Ninjitsu is great for fighting a single attacker, mutliple attackers, demons (you know, the usual), and many other types of opponants.
http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showpost.php?p=783724&postcount=9
Judo Grandmaster Andy once told me, "The average attacker is easily vanquished with a Judo butterfly kick fueled with the mind of the tiger spiritual. The walrus may frolic in the ocean, but the feeding of the chicken reflects the spiritual."
If you do not wish to join the Wudang Shaolin Ninja Do Pai, Tae Bo is deadly, especially when combined with Pilates.

[sanjuro_ronin]

Tae Bo is deadly, especially when combined with Pilates.


I know that every time I see the Gluteus on some of those Babes that do that stuff, I die a little bit.
:cool:

[bodhitree]

I suggest you learn judo horse stance scorpion kicks, everytime one of those thugs comes at you keep kicking in a circle. I believe they also do them in Zendo and possibly even tae bo

[Fighting_Lad]

*sigh* I just asked for some friendly help and all I get is sarcasm and obvious lies. Is there anyone here who''ll take my question seriously; I just wanted to learn a martial art to help my confidence and fitness so I don't need to walk around frightened the whole time.

[bodhitree]

Do a search: Takeshi Shaolin Ninjitsu Commune.


They will teach you all you need to know.

[sanjuro_ronin]

Do a search: Takeshi Shaolin Ninjitsu Commune.


They will teach you all you need to know.

BYOL

( Bring Your Own Lube)

[BruceSteveRoy]

that all fine and well but the truth is if you are living somewhere that is infested with gangs you are just asking to get beat down if you plan to go out and fight them. martial arts arent magic. its not like "i study a style and now i can go mix it up with like 10 dudes and i will hit them each once and they will be knocked out and then they will leave me alone". thats reserved soully for bad movies and awesome video games. seriously bro, either move, or do the wise thing and keep your head down and your mouth shut. if you study MA bc you want to go confront a gang you will most likely get your ass kicked. unless of course by gang you mean a girl scout troop .

[BruceSteveRoy]

BYOL

( Bring Your Own Lube)

seriously. sanjuro had to learn that one the hard way. :p:eek:

[Fighting_Lad]

that all fine and well but the truth is if you are living somewhere that is infested with gangs you are just asking to get beat down if you plan to go out and fight them. martial arts arent magic. its not like "i study a style and now i can go mix it up with like 10 dudes and i will hit them each once and they will be knocked out and then they will leave me alone". thats reserved soully for bad movies and awesome video games. seriously bro, either move, or do the wise thing and keep your head down and your mouth shut. if you study MA bc you want to go confront a gang you will most likely get your ass kicked. unless of course by gang you mean a girl scout troop .

I understand what you are saying, but I think it's time someone sorted out these people. I know that I have it in me but just don't have the training (yet). I just want to walk in my area, and when I see trouble - I deal with it. End of story. You may call me foolhardy, but I know that I can beat them, and I'm willing to train really hard.

[sanjuro_ronin]

seriously. sanjuro had to learn that one the hard way. :p:eek:

LIES !!! LIES I TELL YOU !!!!

[sanjuro_ronin]

I understand what you are saying, but I think it's time someone sorted out these people. I know that I have it in me but just don't have the training (yet). I just want to walk in my area, and when I see trouble - I deal with it. End of story. You may call me foolhardy, but I know that I can beat them, and I'm willing to train really hard.

Dude, that is what Batman is for, just be patient, he'll get to your neighbourhood soon enough.

[BruceSteveRoy]

but in case batman doesnt realize your plight i would suggest building a giant bat signal on your roof. it will be less time consuming than studying MA to the level of proficiency required to beat up ll those people. batman has already trained. the work is done. all you have to do is call on him. but from personal experience when you put up the bat signal make sure its a cloudy night. last time i sat there waiting for him to see and i hafd to settle for aquaman. and he sucks.

[CLFNole]

Who is going to answer you seriously? You are asking about non-kung fu styles in the Southern Chinese Kung Fu forum. Maybe trying asking in the General forum and people who do Tae Bo or Kendo will answer you. We all do southern chinese styles, which don't appear to be your options, if in fact you are not a troll, which I think is the case.

[Mano Mano]

Fighting_Lad, How old are you.

[CLFNole]

Mano:

Maybe he is the 13-year old kid I was talking about. ;)

[Mano Mano]

Nole I'm not surprised he wants to fight; Leeds is about 2 hours drive from Tyneside where I live have a read here (http://www.chavtowns.co.uk/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=651)

[CLFNole]

Sounds like the guy really does need to move.

[banditshaw]

Nole I'm not surprised he wants to fight; Leeds is about 2 hours drive from Tyneside where I live have a read here (http://www.chavtowns.co.uk/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=651)

That's brutal.

I guess neighborhood watch is out of the question.

[Mano Mano]

Banditshaw If you think that’s brutal have read about my home town where I grew up,

http://www.chavtowns.co.uk/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=449

http://www.chavtowns.co.uk/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=639

[banditshaw]

Yeah that's a whole different kind of sub culture I'm used to. I'm in LA and the streets are a different ballgame out here(Compton,Watts, and East LA for example). But poverty will spawn similar results I suppose and the same would apply to many inner cities across the globe.
It seems the Chavs have a raised the bar in their level of viciousness on innocents. Unlike a lot of the Gangsters out here who restrict their violence to their own kind. Unless a stray bullet hits a little kid(happens often). Methinks the LAPD has a lot to do with pressuring the Gangs to not F with the general public.

[David Jamieson]

You live in a rough neighbourhood that has a zendo school and a kendo school in it?

Those are hardly the culprits in who's making that a rough community. :p

anyway, there si no such thing as magic martial arts that will make you the bad ass.

every single one of us is susceptible to ass kciking and even death at the hands of another no matter what we train in or for how long.

if you're in the states, just buy a gun and learn how to use it because if you're not training already, you aren't going to. :)

[Mano Mano]

He is either young or with user name like Fighting_Lad he’s a troll.
Why come on to the southern kung fu form to ask
Hi everyone,
I live in a pretty rough neibourhood and there are lots of gangs etc. so i really want to take up martial arts so i can fight them.

In my area there is - Zendo Kickboxing, Tae Bo, Boxing and Kendo. I think there might some other styles too but I can't be bothered to look.

Which of these styles is the best for fighting lots of people?
Thanx

[Fighting_Lad]

I don't know much about martial arts, but I just want peoples' advice. I live in a suburb of Leeds that has seen a lot of unecessary violence in its time; the police don't seem to be interested and just keep well away.

I love my town, but I just hate what it's become, and just think enough is enough. I'm not saying I think I can be Batman or Spiderman or whatever, I just think that with some training I could put an end to the gangland violence where I live. You might not believe me, but I know I'm good - I just need some training. I think I put this in the wrong forum, but what does it matter? If there are any southern martial arts similar to Tae Bo or whatever then I'll do that too. Whatever it takes...

[unkokusai]

None of u have really given me a good reply.

Ask a stupid question...

[unkokusai]

I just think that with some training I could put an end to the gangland violence where I live. ...

You'll put an end to something alright...

[The Xia]

A new member of the Wudang Shaolin Ninja Do Pai recently asked General Tso what he does if a gang jeers at him. He replied, “I stare at them. If I stare at them with one eye, they are drained of all their testosterone. If I stare at them with both eyes, they become permanently sterile. If I stare at them with both eyes and the mind's eye, their crotches fall off.”
I think that should demonstrate how powerful the Judo Fist is!

[HOKPAIWES]

So far the tae bo lessons look WAAAAAY better than any MA school I have ever come across. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHgNqCMb04o


:D:D:D

[Fighting_Lad]

A new member of the Wudang Shaolin Ninja Do Pai recently asked General Tso what he does if a gang jeers at him. He replied, “I stare at them. If I stare at them with one eye, they are drained of all their testosterone. If I stare at them with both eyes, they become permanently sterile. If I stare at them with both eyes and the mind's eye, their crotches fall off.”
I think that should demonstrate how powerful the Judo Fist is!

You made this lame incomprehensible joke already on page 2, and I failed to laugh the first time. I'm not having a go, but I think most of you would have a tricky time up in Leeds. Due to the nature of my work, I'm often out late at night, and not crotch related jokes will help you out there. What I need is some training, and you'll see just what I do with it.

[Fighting_Lad]

Thanks for that clip HOKPAIWES, that looked really cool. That's the kind of group I'd like to form up where I am, although it would have to be all male. I can picture myself as the main one in that video as the boss of my gang. Does Tae Bo teach weapons at all? O didn't see any in that clip.

[Mano Mano]

Troll Alert Up To Defcon 2

[ginosifu]

I don't know much about martial arts, but I just want peoples' advice. I live in a suburb of Leeds that has seen a lot of unecessary violence in its time; the police don't seem to be interested and just keep well away.

I love my town, but I just hate what it's become, and just think enough is enough. I'm not saying I think I can be Batman or Spiderman or whatever, I just think that with some training I could put an end to the gangland violence where I live. You might not believe me, but I know I'm good - I just need some training. I think I put this in the wrong forum, but what does it matter? If there are any southern martial arts similar to Tae Bo or whatever then I'll do that too. Whatever it takes...

Fighting_Lad, I learned a while ago these guys on this forum are nothing but a bunch of arse holes. go over to the WLE forums and ask your questions...

BTW - The 3 styles you metioned are not for fighting. Do not train with them (unless you enjoy getting hurt). You need a real Martial arts school (Karate/Kung Fu/BJJ).

Ginosifu :p

[Fighting_Lad]

OKay thanks for your reply. Do you think it's a good idea to train acrobatics and flips too? I was thinking if I was being chased I could use flips etc. to quickly jump over fences? Do you know of any good martial arts in Leeds? Is Ninjitsu a good style to learn for fighting gangs?

[bodhitree]

OKay thanks for your reply. Do you think it's a good idea to train acrobatics and flips too? I was thinking if I was being chased I could use flips etc. to quickly jump over fences? Do you know of any good martial arts in Leeds? Is Ninjitsu a good style to learn for fighting gangs?


There are three ways to view a statement like this


1 You are too young to comprehend reality

2 You are out of touch with reality

3 You are a troll (maybe a new takeshi identity) that is being obviously foolish


if you are serious, well, hopefully in your next life things will turn out better.

[Fighting_Lad]

There are three ways to view a statement like this


1 You are too young to comprehend reality

2 You are out of touch with reality

3 You are a troll (maybe a new takeshi identity) that is being obviously foolish


if you are serious, well, hopefully in your next life things will turn out better.

Firstly bodhitree, I am 47 so I don't think I'm "too young to comprehend reality", secondly I know what I'm capable of, and thirdly I think you are a very rude young lad. If you were to act that way over here in Leeds then you'd be in big trouble. I'm getting a little benny on you I have to say

[bodhitree]

well then

either

A: you're not very bright

B: you're a troll

C: you're mega_fist/John Takeshi/mega-foot back with yet another screen name


I'm guessing B or C

[unkokusai]

Due to the nature of my work, I'm often out late at night.


Rooooooooxxxxxxxanne...

[ginosifu]

Fighting_Lad,

Flips, Cartwheels and such things we see only in movies. I teach the local police here in Cleveland and they jump fences and climb garages... etc etc. No back flips, However, athletisizm and cardio vascular training is neccessary for running and chasing or fleeing gang members.

Oh... and one other thing. If you intend on fighting (defending yourself), Fight smart ! You will never win against 5 or more so pick your fights carefully. One on one fights (if at all possible) is the only if you want to send them a message. You are treading on very dangerous ground here. Defending your self against an attack is WAY different then trying clean up a neighborhood. You may not like guns, but it might be the safest way because gangs and street thugs nowadays carry heavy duty stuff.
Try becoming a police officer... maybe join a gang task force? That would atleast give you the opportunity to shoot some bad guys?

Ginosifu :p

[Fighting_Lad]

I thought that flips etc. were a waste of time too, but it turns out they're not - watch this clip

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_3eA4_taNh0&mode=related&search=

In this example the man notices his surroundings at the last minute, and uses them to his advantage. The flip allowed him to carry on without having to stop. Imagine if a gang were chasing him he would have escaped unharmed.

I used to think flips were really gai, but I now HAVE to be able to do them to carry out my cause.

[bodhitree]

I thought that flips etc. were a waste of time too, but it turns out they're not - watch this clip

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_3eA4_taNh0&mode=related&search=

In this example the man notices his surroundings at the last minute, and uses them to his advantage. The flip allowed him to carry on without having to stop. Imagine if a gang were chasing him he would have escaped unharmed.

I used to think flips were really gai, but I now HAVE to be able to do them to carry out my cause.

Give it up man, we know who you are. Your other account isn't banned, but this multiple account stuff will get you banned.

[ginosifu]

I thought that flips etc. were a waste of time too, but it turns out they're not - watch this clip

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_3eA4_taNh0&mode=related&search=

In this example the man notices his surroundings at the last minute, and uses them to his advantage. The flip allowed him to carry on without having to stop. Imagine if a gang were chasing him he would have escaped unharmed.

I used to think flips were really gai, but I now HAVE to be able to do them to carry out my cause.

you are seriously miss-informed. Flips, acrobatic stuff will only get you killed. If you want sound advise... I was giving it.

If you want to do any real martial arts then screw the flips and train in something real.

Ginosifu :(

[bodhitree]

you are seriously miss-informed. Flips, acrobatic stuff will only get you killed. If you want sound advise... I was giving it.

If you want to do any real martial arts then screw the flips and train in something real.

Ginosifu :(


Geno, he is not serious. He has multiple identities here, and nothing he writes is true.

[Mano Mano]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fighting_Lad
Due to the nature of my work, I'm often out late at night.


Rooooooooxxxxxxxanne...

More like, they say he changes when the sun goes down.

[brothernumber9]

dude, you're from Leeds. Why not just get in with the local firm? Leeds SC or whoever, and you got instant back. Who needs kungfu when you can get a mob of mates to kick 'em in the head. And if these thugs you talk about are part of the same crew, you just sabotage 'em, get them drunk, throw a bunch of Arsenal gear, with a F! LU sign on them and toss them into the pub.

problem gone.

[banditshaw]

Here's an old one I learned from a mate of mine who's a Man U supporter........

''Stretford enders went to leeds,
smacked those b astards on their knees,
what a bunch of facking weeds,
we're the stretford enders.''

:p

[The Xia]

You made this lame incomprehensible joke already on page 2, and I failed to laugh the first time. I'm not having a go, but I think most of you would have a tricky time up in Leeds. Due to the nature of my work, I'm often out late at night, and not crotch related jokes will help you out there. What I need is some training, and you'll see just what I do with it.
The joke is not intended for you. :rolleyes:
bodhitree,
You know that this is Takeshi? His talk reminds me of JetLi'sFearless, but I think he types too well for that.

[SIFU RON]

Geno, he is not serious. He has multiple identities here, and nothing he writes is true.


The answer is simple.....learn the Invisible Style...........

everyone knows of it.............:D

[Jim Anestasi]

Why not include the Shadow Style? No need for flips in that style!.
Regards,
Uncle Jim:D

[Fighting_Lad]

Every single time I've been online, so has bodhitree. I think that says a lot about how he spends his time. I'm not one of these online folk who talk endlessly about martial arts - I'm a hands on person. Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach (or go online etc.)

[SIFU RON]

Why not include the Shadow Style? No need for flips in that style!.
Regards,
Uncle Jim:D

AWWWWWWW.......Yes...............the Shadow Style..........one of our hidden ones.....best to not let the Cat out of the bag...........the Shadow knows.....

Same to you my friend, Uncle Ron ;)

[Paul T England]

Go for JKD, eskrima or Wing Chun. All should be available in Leeds. Also take up running and get a good job so you can buy a car and don't have to walk!!!

[Fighting_Lad]

Go for JKD, eskrima or Wing Chun. All should be available in Leeds. Also take up running and get a good job so you can buy a car and don't have to walk!!!

Best advice I've heard, thank you. However, I'm also interested in becoming a real warrior, and I don't think JKD or Eskrima produce top warriors. I'm not saying they don't make good fighters, but not good warriors.

[Shaolin Wookie]

Rent "Warriors" from blocbuster. Then go get a blue jean jumpsuit, a pair of nunchucks, and a garbage can lid. Drive out to your nearest ghetto, and challenge the biggest man you can find. If you've considered this, and realized I just gave you directions to your mom, just drive out to Wales and challenge a gypsy.

[Mano Mano]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul T England
Go for JKD, eskrima or Wing Chun. All should be available in Leeds. Also take up running and get a good job so you can buy a car and don't have to walk!!!

Best advice I've heard, thank you. However, I'm also interested in becoming a real warrior, and I don't think JKD or Eskrima produce top warriors. I'm not saying they don't make good fighters, but not good warriors.
if you want to become a real warrior join the armed forces & put you life on the line for real.
TROLL

[Fighting_Lad]

No I'm a pacifist.

[David Jamieson]

No I'm a pacifist.


me too. if you p me o enough, ill attempt to pacifist through your head. :D

[Wong Ying Home]

Ha Ha I like that one...I will use that in future... cool :D

[Fighting_Lad]

I don't understand the joke.

[Shaolin Wookie]

I can't believe these guys with regular names are better at trolling me than I am at trolling them.

I know. Life just ain't fair.:(

[bodhitree]

Fighting Lad

to be serious

go with tae bo, train for about 6 weeks, then fight the gang. You will be doing all of us a favor and we will be forever in debt.

[Fighting_Lad]

Thank you for being serious and not trolling for a change.

I am still tempted by Taebo. I'm guessing from the name it's a sort of mix between Taekwondo (which is cool for kicks) and Bo staff (which is good for weapons etc.)

I was sort of thinking of starting my own style based on the research I've done as well. I know you'll all probably laugh at this (just like people laughed at B. Lee to begin with), but I was thinking of creating my own style that has...

1. Speed of Wing Chun
2. Weapons of Kendo
3. Scaling/special techniques of Ninjutsu
4. Arms of Shaolin

[BruceSteveRoy]

Thank you for being serious and not trolling for a change.

I am still tempted by Taebo. I'm guessing from the name it's a sort of mix between Taekwondo (which is cool for kicks) and Bo staff (which is good for weapons etc.)

I was sort of thinking of starting my own style based on the research I've done as well. I know you'll all probably laugh at this (just like people laughed at B. Lee to begin with), but I was thinking of creating my own style that has...

1. Speed of Wing Chun
2. Weapons of Kendo
3. Scaling/special techniques of Ninjutsu
4. Arms of Shaolin

what about the flips? or will that be covered in the ninjutsu?

[blackmantis]

Did you ever take on that gang in the end?

[TenTigers]

evidently, he did.
That's why we don't see him here anymore.;)

[TenTigers]

He should've bought Billy Blanck's new tape; "MMAerobics"

[blackmantis]

evidently, he did.
That's why we don't see him here anymore.;)

Man I'm worried about poor fighting lad. He said he was 45 and pretty out of condition, but "knew" he could be a true warrior...

I'm seriously concerned he took on some Leeds chav gang and didn't live to tell the tale...

Fighting Lad, if you read this do tell us what happened!!

[TenTigers]

fourty-five, you say?
(sigh) I remember when I was that young....

[David Jamieson]

OKay thanks for your reply. Do you think it's a good idea to train acrobatics and flips too? I was thinking if I was being chased I could use flips etc. to quickly jump over fences? Do you know of any good martial arts in Leeds? Is Ninjitsu a good style to learn for fighting gangs?

Slowly, your posts degrade into further idiocy.

anyway, you are only asking how to become one more of the chavs you think is a problem. You are in fact the problem because you are demonstrating a critical error in thinking, not only with your request, in that you think we're stupid, but in your intention, which is stupid.

[Drake]

I found this thread is infinitely more enjoyable when I just pretend this is a real person with a serious problem.

[Fighting_Lad]

Hi lads,

I havnt got round to learning martial arts from a teacher yet, but ive been preparing to take on the gang for quite a while now by training from videos.

For those of you that don't know much about leeds, I'm from an area called "Gipton" ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gipton ) that's long had an history of young louts causing trouble.

I finally found out about a style that would satisfy all my needs in terms of taking on multiple opponents. It's called Budokan and it's a mix of old ninja techniques like doing flips and stuff known as "ninpo" - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=id85vIDvdGc&feature=related - and modern kicking techniques - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=jU1bTSpV5dk .

I've been teaching myself by watching this show "Human Weapon" and analysing the techniques in the bit of the show where they slow everything down. So far I've mastered the Savate, Kung Fu, Pankration and Muay Thai techniques from the show, so I'm getting pretty good now.

I've been working on my fitness too - I've dropped out of the obese category finally, and soon will be really fit I guess. Trying to quit smoking too, but it's not easy.

I estimate that in about a month I'll be ready.

Anyway, take care lads.

[TenTigers]

I think you should look into a good grappling style such as Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu and then modify it for multiple opponents. You can then add in the flips later to bring it to a higher level. You can base it on how a pair of dice rolls and tumbles, due to the fact that it isn't round, it changes directions and angles constantly, while remaining mobile. When ground fighting against multiple opponents trying to kick and stomp you, you would need this deceptive movement, constantly changing and attacking or defending another person.
You can call it, Crappling.

[wiz cool c]

Dude don't fight them head on. Get yourself a ninja suit. Wait till night fall. Get yourself some blow dart, swords and throwing stars. All that kind of stuff. If you can't use them try reading some of ASHIDA KIM'S books. May the force be with you.

[Fighting_Lad]

Thanks lads, I got a copy of "Ninja Mind Tricks" by Ashida Kim which could definitely come in handy.

I've always had the idea that you should make your own martial art based on combination of the others. So I'm making a style that has...

Internal from Tai Chi
Stealth from Ninjitsu
Kicks from Savate
Punches from Tae Bo and
Flips and stuff from Wushu and Ninjitsu,

I've mostly finished making the style now using various documentaries (mostly Mind, Body and Kickass Moves) to imitate the techniques, and doing research on wikipedia etc.

I've decided that i need a persona to help protect those i care about, so I'm working on a costume with body armour and ropes etc.

The main guy in the gang lives pretty close to me on the estate, so my plan is to infiltrate his flat and tell him his days of terror are over. I'll probably use internal to finish him off like a tai chi punch or something. Hopefully when he wakes up the gang will know they can't mess with locals anymore.

What do you guys think?

[Drake]

I think when you are on your knees with the pistol at the back of your head, you should go gracefully, and not give them the pleasure of hearing you cry.

[Lucas]

Poison.

all different gauges. from those meant to incapacitate to kill. employ their use

[Fighting_Lad]

Poison is for cowards.

I'm going to do it the old fashioned way. I'm working on my suit at the moment - managed to get an old hockey mask which i've glued black paper on to to disguise it.

As soon as i'm ready i'll take them on.

[TenTigers]

remember, a ninja blends in with his surroundings. That is the secret to invisibilty. If you glue black paper, on your hockey mask, you will only be able to use it in darkness. I reccommend havings different types of coverings, for use in different types of enviornments. Tree bark camo, also called realtree, is sold in sporting goods stores, and makes one invisible in the forest. You can also glue newspaper on your mask, say, if you were in the underground trains, and wanted to look like you were reading the paper, but were actually looking through it-your face becomes the papaer, and you would blend in. You can also use a greyish dusty outfit to blend in with urban street trash, or depending on the people in the vicinity, you could dress like them in order not to be seen.
That would probably be the best idea-dress exactly like the gang kids you are trying to attack, this way, they will never see it coming, and you can eliminate them one by one without arrousing suspicion. If there is a line of them walking down the street, you take out the guy at the end and work your way up to the front of the line, etc
I have a ninja outfit that looks like an el slavadorean landscaper.

[Fighting_Lad]

Hi lads, I finally got my my mask sorted out. The hockey mask didn't really feel quite right so I've managed to get hold of this blue scarf. I'm probably going to use a black board pen to make it look black. Anyway, what do you think?

[TenTigers]

looks great, especially if you want to blend in with those nasty Disney Terrorists.

[bakxierboxer]

looks great, especially if you want to blend in with those nasty Disney Terrorists.

NOT to be confused with the ones from whatever Power Rangers series is current.

[Lama Pai Sifu]

Hi lads,

I estimate that in about a month I'll be ready.

Anyway, take care lads.

Pffsst! A month? Why so long?? If you've been watching an entire season of "Human Weapon" you should have been ready way before the finale. Are you a slow learner??

Just get out there and take them on. Try using a hidden camera, so that if you don't defeat them at first, you may be able to learn their weaknesses and defeat them at a later date. This is key.

Good luck, laddy

Oh yeah, don't forget your ninja weapons. Ashida Kim's book is good, if you meditate on it, it will get warm and sweaty.

[Drake]

Hi lads, I finally got my my mask sorted out. The hockey mask didn't really feel quite right so I've managed to get hold of this blue scarf. I'm probably going to use a black board pen to make it look black. Anyway, what do you think?

Make sure you aren't mistaken for a Crip. You might be causing more problems than you fix.

[Lucas]

if you denounce poison it is clear you know nothing of the ninja.

good luck on dying quickly

[banditshaw]

Make sure you aren't mistaken for a Crip. You might be causing more problems than you fix.

Dude..no crips and bloods in leeds mate!

However dressing like Ali G. could get him in trouble...don't forget the doo rag.

[KC Elbows]

Have you considered making a costume that strikes revulsion into your foes, like a silverfish or a leech?

[TenTigers]

or Paulie Zink

[KC Elbows]

or Paulie Zink

A silverfish costume might be easier.

[bodhitree]

It's great to know that mega_fist will always come back like clockwork....

[Steeeve]

For U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64VZv8zueP0&feature=related

Steeve

[Kevin Huang]

Fighting_Lad, it actually doesn't matter which martial art you train.

As long as you train hard and regularly, you'll become less of a target.

The training itself IS the self defense. The sooner you realize that, the better off you'll be.

[Steeeve]

Kevin

two thumbs up ;)

Steeve