Thugs pick wrong target - a karate instructor

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnewsstory.cfm?storyID=3589662&thesection=news&thesubsection=general ^ | 9/7/04

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[Lunatic Fringe]

Nordstrand tried to give his attackers a warning. "Do you want karate?" he asked.

This is like a bad martial arts film. LOL.

[2banana]

Tomorrow's Headline:

Thugs sue for damages. May never work again.

[ConservativeBamaFan]

Best thing for an urban terrorist -- a kick in the throat!

[Puppage]

"Do you want karate?"

Thanks, but I'll take my Kimber Ultra Carry II .45acp

[aruanan]

Crushed larynx BUMP

[Conservative_boy_in_Bangkok]

I heard one of the muggers was puppy! ;-p

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Rush Hour: "You go this way and I go that way."

[OKSooner]

So, they didn't apprehend any of the guys? Does anyone know if there was any physical evidence like teeth on the ground, etc?

Not to imply anything, mind you, just asking...

[Rick.Donaldson]

They ought to ban that damned karate stuff. It's dangerous in the wrong hands. (snicker)

[bankwalker]

Nordstrand tried to give his attackers a warning. "Do you want karate?" he asked.

The element of surprise is a very valuable weapon in a fighter's arsenal. This action by the 'martial artist' tells me alot about him.

[Ingtar]

The incident last week had followed what had been a pleasant evening of a meal and drinks.

The legend of the Drunken Master?

[dljordan]

I think you're right. I did kickboxing for several years and when you fight you're going to get hurt. The most amazing system I saw was a demonstration by this guy who taught special forces and executives. This guy would SLAP his opponent on the side of the face and they would drop like a pole-axed steer. Very effective.

[Michael Goldsberry]

"Kimber Ultra Carry II .45acp"

Ching-Ching-Pow. You got it. That's My black belt.

[jrg]

Best thing for an urban terrorist -- a kick in the throat!

Or, if you can't kick that high anymore (old age), a good, hard kick to the side of the knee will usually bring 'em down!

[Paloma_55]

I saw a video a few years ago where some pimp was beating on one of his girls across the street from a karate school. While students videotaped from the 2nd story, the instructor goes down and yells from across the street for the pimp to stop.

The pimp tells him to mind his business or he will come over and kick the guy's butt. The guy keeps telling the pimp to stop so the pimp walks over threateningly.

The instructor raises his arms in a feigned move to protect himself as the pimp approaches and when the pimp gets within reach just brings one hand down across the jaw/neck of the pimp like an axe.

The guy hits the ground like a sack of potatoes.

The part I liked best was the feign move. It gave the pimp a sense of confidence as this guy was pulling his hands over his head... that confidence opened him up for a solid shot.

Seems like if there are 6 attackers, the best way to warn them that you know karate is to pull a Steven Segal move and break an elbow on the 1st guy you can. The rest will figure it out.

[William Martel]

I agree with that. Knowledge of martial arts isn't exactly something one who studies them goes around blabbing about.

Plus it's such a cheesy line. "Do you want ka-ra-te?"

[jrg]

Just noticed your ID....From an ex 'Bama alumni....ROLLLLLL TIDE!

[William Martel]

Plus it's such a cheesy line. "Do you want ka-ra-te?"

Note to self... that sounds like a line John Kerry would use...