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The first thing they taught me in Combatives (then known as Hand to Hand) were the 3 rules of fighting:
1. It's either you or him
2. There are no rules
3. see rule 1
They work. I was put down in Hand to Hand by an errant punch to the throat - effective, fast and deadly if it hadn't been blocked a little. It took me about 2 minutes to fully recover - it could have cost me my life. Make your mistakes early in training - and then get it right forever after - what you do in training you will do in the world.
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In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times.
Sun-Tzu, "The Art of Warfare"
Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb
Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR
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