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I couldn't believe it the first twenty times you told us, but it's starting to sink in now.
Riley ,'Lessons'
Natter 36: But We Digress...
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Glamcookie - Jun 14, 2005 7:33:00 pm PDT #1991 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
P.M. Marc - Jun 14, 2005 8:33:34 pm PDT #1992 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
coming in late, Viggo and Angelina.
Allyson - Jun 14, 2005 8:56:45 pm PDT #1993 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Hey ita, are you around? I have a Krav question.
§ ita § - Jun 14, 2005 9:18:38 pm PDT #1994 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I'm around for a couple more minutes, Allyson.
Allyson - Jun 14, 2005 9:24:32 pm PDT #1995 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Hooray! Typing.
Allyson - Jun 14, 2005 9:26:43 pm PDT #1996 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
I'm not sure if I remember this correctly, but in Krav, is it typical to match opponents of ridiculously uneven size? I ask, because I'm writing about women v. men in law enforcement. I figure if you're a woman, an attacker is likely to be male, and much bigger than you are, and was wondering if you specifically matched up women with bigger, stronger men.
§ ita § - Jun 14, 2005 9:33:01 pm PDT #1997 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
is it typical to match opponents of ridiculously uneven size?
Not always right away, no. Depends on the level of confidence of both parties. Especially for combatives -- the kicking and punching. Below a certain size, you just don't want to be holding repetitively for strikes from a big person.
However, for the self defense, the escapes from chokes etc, it's very important to try them against a lot of different people, of very different sizes and shapes, because no two people attack the same way. Groundfighting and sparring are also very different with different sizes.
At about level 2 (4 or more months in) I have told women to mix it up and work with bigger people. By green belt, it's official -- if it's safe, they'll have you sparring with anyone in the room.
Unrelatedly:
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman star Lane Smith has lost his battle with neuromuscular disease ALS and died in California, according to internet reports. The actor, 69, played Perry White in the hit TV series. In a posting on Superman fansite Kryptonsite.Com, a family statement reads, "Thanks for your concern and good wishes and prayers. We are sorry to tell you that my uncle Lane Smith died yesterday, a blessed relief from his ALS. Thank you so much for your support." Smith's other credits include roles in Red Dawn, Air America and The Mighty Ducks.
Allyson - Jun 14, 2005 9:41:30 pm PDT #1998 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Thanks ita. To follow up, when you wake up tomorrow:
Have you found any differences between the sexes in terms of competitiveness? I'm wondering if there's any sort of GI Janeness amongst women to be better, stronger faster in terms of competing with men.
NoiseDesign - Jun 14, 2005 9:44:14 pm PDT #1999 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
Hey folks.
How's everyone? It's been a while since I've had any time to poke my head into natter.
I've just been dealing with contract stuff for a show tonight and need a break.
Trudy Booth - Jun 14, 2005 9:51:23 pm PDT #2000 of 10001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
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