-
You never really know how you will react to a situation, until you have been put in that situation. If you are in a park, in a city, at 2:30 AM ; something like this is very likely to happen. I think you got lucky. I'm glad you didn't get hurt. Self defence classes and a concealed weapons permit are certainly a good idea. I've taken martial arts for a very long time. Its good for your mind and your body. I also have a concealed weapons permit. Its just good to have.
The best advice I can give you is to not put yourself in a dangerous situation to begin with. The next time you wake up hungry at 2:30 AM, make yourself a sandwich and go back to bed.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com06-02-10 10:16 PM - He's a Canuck like me, no concealed anything permit. Here we can't carry guns or knives for self defense.You never really know how you will react to a situation, until you have been put in that situation. If you are in a park, in a city, at 2:30 AM ; something like this is very likely to happen. I think you got lucky. I'm glad you didn't get hurt. Self defence classes and a concealed weapons permit are certainly a good idea. I've taken martial arts for a very long time. Its good for your mind and your body. I also have a concealed weapons permit. Its just good to have. The best advice I can give you is to not put yourself in a dangerous situation to begin with. The next time you wake up hungry at 2:30 AM, make yourself a sandwich and go back to bed.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
And ya, I know you Yanks are different and I don't want to start a debate on that. Suffice it to say we know our guns and we have more than you do per household. Anyhow, it's not an option here.
I know a few people informally here (bus stop pals, etc) who have been robbed in my area and it's actually pretty much the same MO. They give a bit and the guy things they should give more. As you say, best not to put yourself in that situation.
12MaNy: Us non-fat arses need to stick together and protect these people. I say we get us some guns and go to work.
06-02-10 10:44 PM - Somehow I missed the Toronto part.He's a Canuck like me, no concealed anything permit. Here we can't carry guns or knives for self defense.
And ya, I know you Yanks are different and I don't want to start a debate on that. Suffice it to say we know our guns and we have more than you do per household. Anyhow, it's not an option here.
I know a few people informally here (bus stop pals, etc) who have been robbed in my area and it's actually pretty much the same MO. They give a bit and the guy things they should give more. As you say, best not to put yourself in that situation.
12MaNy: Us non-fat arses need to stick together and protect these people. I say we get us some guns and go to work.
So a concealed weapon is out of the question. I'm sure you guys are well armed, but I'm from Virginia. The average household in my area has a small armoury. Lol. I agree that the different gun laws are not worth debating. I hate to hear about all of the robberies in your area. These are difficult times for everyone, no matter where you are from.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com06-02-10 11:10 PM - Well, the first obvious thing I'd say that you did wrong was, walk alone, late at night in a city. Especially given that you stated you were "smaller".
Predatory people normally seek out those who seem more "prey-like", or who are easier "targets".
Not saying that since you're a smaller guy, there's anything wrong, but we're talking about seizing up people here.
Would you pick out a big guy? Or the smaller guy?
Ideally we would always avoid dark alleyways, and poorly lit parking lots, but this is life and seldom do we get to play in ideal situations.
Next thing I would think you did wrong was give the man anything.
If a person approaches me for money, I automatically either apologize and tell them I have none, or in an ideal situation avoid eye contact and pretend I didn't hear them and keep walking. (Normally in crowded public places)
It's a common ploy for someone to ask for money simply to get a person to take out their wallet. Then BLAM snatches it and runs off.
I don't care what anyone says, a person can be a black belt, but when they are confronted by a mugger, it is often by surprise.
Adrenaline kicks in, their focus narrows, their body tenses.
No karate at that point will save them. The brain turns into a clenched muscle with limited thought activity.
This is why much more realistic martial arts styles aim to condition a person to aim their kicks at knees, shins, palms to the nose, and eye socket.
If a person approaches you with a weapon, comply and negotiate.
If thats not possible, and they have a knife, accept that you will be stabbed.
Palm them in the nose or throat, and run.
I don't care how big a man is, you palm him in the nose, his eyes will tear ferociously and he will be preoccupied with his face for a few moments.
Its much more difficult to be killed in real life than they make it seem in the movies.
If a person has a gun, run like the wind! Statistically speaking, the likelihood of being shot will running away is very low.
So to answer your question, you apparently did what was best in that situation.
Solely because you survived unscathed. Don't be stupid again
Survival is the highest law!Last edited by xxxxpradaxxxx; 06-03-10 at 01:04 AM.
06-03-10 01:00 AM - @ Undisputed: You got yourself into that situation, and you got yourself out of it. I think you're lucky the guy you were dealing with was not too bright, or maybe a few fries short of a happy meal.
Overall, Toronto is still a fairly safe city, but, **** happens.
You were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Also, NEVER pull your wallet out for these people.
If you give them anything, make it pocket change, a buck, maybe two.
When I've gone out for walks late at night, I put a screwdriver in my pocket.
'cause I was fixing something at home, and must have forgot it in my coat pocket. 06-03-10 06:17 AM
