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twoblink · December 26, 2002, 02:40 AM

I think real competition and training is needed; otherwise, it's like just reading about a gun and never shooting it.

The Taiwanese men who like guns are great at that; they know everything about every gun; except how it feels in your hands..

I think I want to train and dicipline my body and my mind; more then just learn to fight. That's just the added bonus; and why I am choosing this vs. like say swimming with my gf (although, trust me, women in bathing suits are more attractive then sweaty guys in gi's)

But I have come to some conclusions; I really want to learn to defend myself; I would rather brandish a gun and have the perp leave; but sometimes, that's not an option..

December 26, 2002, 02:40 AM	#20
twoblink Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 1999 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 2,025	I think real competition and training is needed; otherwise, it's like just reading about a gun and never shooting it. The Taiwanese men who like guns are great at that; they know everything about every gun; except how it feels in your hands.. I think I want to train and dicipline my body and my mind; more then just learn to fight. That's just the added bonus; and why I am choosing this vs. like say swimming with my gf (although, trust me, women in bathing suits are more attractive then sweaty guys in gi's) But I have come to some conclusions; I really want to learn to defend myself; I would rather brandish a gun and have the perp leave; but sometimes, that's not an option.. __________________ "An unarmed society is one that's ripe for tyranny and oppression."