Sickly thoughts...

The cold, flu or whatever the heck it is, is still holding on. This particular virus just seems to... "linger". I went back to work on Thursday still feelin gwhiped out. Friady was better but I fell like doing a very little bit of nothing this weekend. The cough & nassle congestion are still hanging out.

So I thougth I'd just drop some general thoughts in there since I'm unable to do any weight training or much of anything else.


These are the basic rules of close-combat as discussed by Prof. Bradley J. Steiner.


1) Never agree to fight.

Agreeing to fight eliminates any legal defense you may have had & warns your opponent of potential action from you. Act with surprise & preemptively when at all possible.

2) Develop an Either\Or philosophy to close-combat!

Either go ALL IN!!! NOW!!! Or resign yourself to do nothing at all & except the repercussions of your inaction.

3) Attack the Attacker!

Do not wait to be attacked. Use preemptive strikes whenever possible. Do not attempt to trade blows or block attacks. Attack your attacker.

4) Always use Follow Up!

Launch a barrage of blows, strikes & attacks. Keep the assailant off balance & keep the on the defensive. Do not stop until the threat is gone

5) The Only Objective Is To Win!

Your goal must be to win at all costs! Do whatever you must to win.

6) Expect To Get Hurt!

Have the understanding & expectation of injury. When it comes you will not be surprised or shocked. Such shock will not short circuit your attack.

7) Never Fight Fairly!

Since your only goal is to win, use every dirty trick in the book. Carry objects like gravel or small change to throw in the assailants face. Hit them high & low. Spit, gouge eyes or toss a newspaper in their face.

8) The Enemy Is Not Human!

The walking pile of detritus that is assaulting you does not deserve ANY compassion. They are a feral animal.

9) Develop Good “Radar”!

Keep you level of environmental awareness activated. Be aware of individuals & activities that are around you. Do not be surprised.

10) “Defense” is a Last Ditch Option!

“Defense” is not the primary goal. It is what you will be forced to resort to if you are surprised. Such techniques are not the optimum in combat & are a last resort.