I agree with everyone here, and want to post a little more in depth, but got caught up replying to another message here that was kind of lengthy.
Dwayne, I like to use my shoe in the same manner you use the mitts. You guys should try actually using the shoe instead of the mitts. Of course, I may not fully understand exactly what you guys are doing. Can you explain a little more? Another thing that happens w empty hand vs knife, if you pull your shoe off and someone has a knife approaching you, you may be able to use it as a psychological advantage and change his mind set to a "duelling" mindset, which most muggers don't want a duel, but weak easy prey. Key words being MAY, but don't count on it.
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Chad W. Getz
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The grappling arts imply most fights end up on the ground. The striking arts imply all fights start standing up. The clinching arts imply the clinch can stop the striker from striking, and the grappler from taking it to the ground. The weapon arts imply the they can stop the unarmed man. A complete martial art implies any fight can go anywhere...be ready and able to go everywhere.
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