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Karen Sanchez19 said:Jamie Cox48 is out here claiming they aren't banned, while the engine guys swear they totally are.🤔

Personally, I’m leaning toward them being banned too.🤔

But how would they even enforce a ban on those? Do they have some kind of energy sensor for that?😁

I'd love to see where that's actually written down...

Karen Sanchez19 said:I’m still a believer when it comes to various energy techniques... I’ve even seen it in documentaries.😁

It wasn't fighters, but healers—people who could just touch you, disrupt an energy flow, and you'd go straight to the floor.😁

Hey, Ravan, what's your take on this??

I bet you're gonna say, "I won't believe it until I see it with my own eyes," right?? 🙄 😁 ??

And get this—apparently, there are people out there who can actually kill you from halfway across the globe using nothing but pure mental focus. Sure, you could call that a martial art, but honestly, it feels like it's heading into some other territory entirely. It's kind of like calling Isuzu a kung fu master just because he can walk on water like that guy from *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*.😂

I don't doubt it's possible, but I question how practical it actually is. There's a massive difference between working on someone who is willingly "submitting" to a treatment or watching a demonstration, versus facing a trained, high-adrenaline, fast, and powerful opponent in a real fight. It's a fact that Oyama (the founder of Kyokushin) only lost to Garcia (the BJJ founder) and some elderly Chinese master (I heard it might have been Tai Chi, but maybe Wing Chun, I can't quite remember).

But it's also true that in most cases, kung fu practitioners struggle against full-contact fighters. It simply takes way more time and effort to develop those skills, and frankly, I'd say they rarely ever reach a level of practical utility in a real fight, especially against that kind of opponent.

Balkanijan Pig said:I mean, yeah, it kind of feels like you're heading to some old-school folk festival or something.😁

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Balkanijan Pig said:Wrestling, I’m telling you—pure wrestling!😁

In the mud?! 😲 😁

Karen Sanchez19 said:Haha... there's a massive difference between what's illegal and what people actually go out and do.

I highly doubt you can't find plenty of originals on the black market if you look hard enough.

Man, you say anything is possible, but I remember reading about this student of a Japanese master who struggled like crazy to get his hands on a top-tier katana, even with all his teacher's help—basically trying to figure out how to smuggle it out of Japan somehow.

Quentin Tarantino:

It’s weird though... what makes it "masterwork" level? It's not like this one can't be just as good. Maybe it doesn't have some fancy ivory inlay on the handle, but the Japanese aren't the only ones capable of making high-quality steel and crafting a solid katana.

Look, I'm telling you, for any regular person, those pola Chen blades are more than enough. We're talking about a specific crowd here—people who are seriously into swords and train hard. It's like buying a supercar that costs as much as two houses, but realistically, it doesn't offer that much more utility than a much cheaper model. As you move up the ladder, the price gap grows exponentially while the actual quality differences become tiny nuances. For example, the jump from $100 to $1,000 is night and day. But the jump from $10,000 to $20,000? That's just a nuance. Now, those nuances might matter to some, but personally, I wouldn't bother with anything over $1,000. If I ever feel like splurging and happen to have the cash, I'd maybe grab a donor pola Chen or a Cold Steel imperial model.

Balkanijan Pig said:I mean, it’s definitely not as pricey as buying a whole steel mill; just grab one and get to work. 😍

I tried it myself and practically beat myself to death. 🤣 You really have to know what you're doing. 😢 😁

Enchantress said:It’s definitely easier to stay low-profile and slip away than if you were some big, clumsy brute. 😁

A relative of mine once told me Aikido is the best choice for women since it doesn't rely heavily on raw strength.

Yeah, honestly, sometimes it feels more like joining a folk dance troupe than training for a fight. 😁

But hey, it gets the job done just as well. 😳

🤣

If you want real results, I'm telling you—stick to wrestling. 😁

Jack Harris3 said:I just gave them a flat "no". 😁

Honestly, I'd much rather:

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Gaudrath said:Nunchucks are illegal here

But honestly, they're way easier to conceal and carry around than something like a baseball bat. 😁

Gaudrath said:Just stick to practicing kung fu.

A cousin of mine actually told me that aikido is the best option for women since it doesn't rely as heavily on raw physical strength.

Karen Sanchez19 said:Honestly, what’s the deal with kitchen knives? I don't see much of a difference.😕

It really depends on how you carry them. Under US law, if you're bringing something like that to a public protest or a football game, it’s classified as a weapon and falls under different legal restrictions.

Enchantress said:😁
I’ve been obsessed with nunchucks forever. I mean, watching Bruce Lee spin them around in "Dragon's Nest" was everything! Pure magic. 😍 🤣

Look, they aren't nearly as pricey as buying a whole steel mill. Just grab a pair and start practicing. 😍

Gaudrath said:The thread title mentions "love for humanity," right? 🤔

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Honestly, I was just thinking the exact same thing a moment ago. 🤣

Karen Sanchez19 said:Look, it’s not about the specific style, it’s about the energy behind it.

😂🙂

I honestly don't get why nobody in the UFC even touches Kung Fu or any of those energy-based techniques... is it because the "traditions" of Kung Fu strictly forbid it or something?

The reality is there aren't cameras circling them just to make sure they look pretty; they're paid to be effective. 🤣

Or are you one of those people who thinks a 130-pound Bruce Lee could actually take down Filipovica back in his prime? 🤣

Karen Sanchez19 said:Then it’s not even a real katana—it’s just a wall hanger...

How are they even allowed to sell those in Chinese gift shops without the cops busting them??

What does "real" even mean? Everything is real; it’s just a massive gap in quality. If you’re hunting for a "real" hand-forged masterpiece, you’ll either have to sell your house first, or you won't be able to bring it back home because I'm pretty sure there are strict laws in Japan about exporting those kinds of blades.😉

If you want something actually functional for training, stick to Chena or Cold Steel. Budget at least $600 and call it a day. For top-tier stuff (still not quite museum grade), you're looking at over $5,000. Honestly, why drop that kind of cash just to swing it around and hack at branches? Especially if you're a beginner—you'll probably just end up ruining it anyway.😁

Karen Sanchez19 said:Can someone please explain what’s going on here? What kind of nonsense is this about not being allowed to carry "long knives" like katanas?

I mean, you probably shouldn't be walking around downtown with a sword strapped to your waist, a mace, and a shield. 😁 (Probably. 🤔 ) 🤣

Mr. Pes said:Personally, I think the butterfly sword looks way better. 😁

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I’ve been obsessed with nunchucks since forever. Especially when Bruce Lee was spinning them in "Dragon's Nest"! Man, that was awesome. 😍 🤣

Gaudrath said:Nunchucks are totally illegal, and the longest blade you can legally carry is Six inches. I don't know if you have a permit to walk down the street swinging a battle axe around... 😁

But honestly, that's all nonsense. Your body is the best weapon you've got. Just stick to practicing Shaolin Kung Fu. 😛

Lol, I'll "Kung Fu" you right into the ground if my opponent actually has a weapon—unless you're some grandmaster with 40 years of training (and even then, it's debatable). Honestly, it's better to just run. 🤣

Anyway, jokes aside, I don't really care about clubs or blades. I have a fetish 😍 for cold weapons, but it's not because I plan on using them. 😁

When it comes down to it, Six inches is plenty of blade for anything. Long live Americans when it comes to gun laws and self-defense rights. Over here, you could end up behind bars just for being too aggressive while defending yourself. 🙄

hollowviper72 said:The thread title mentions "love for humanity," right? 🤔

😁

🤣 That actually says a lot, doesn't it? 😁

Honestly, it’s way easier to bond with a good Cat than it is with people. 😳

hollowviper72 said:I honestly don't know how you claim to have such strong hands... 😛

Ever actually tried swinging a battle hammer against an Easterner in a duel? One on one!? 😁

Nope, and I don't plan to. 🙂

I'm moving on to high-caliber firearms instead. 🤣

Jack Harris3 said:Personally, I think the buckthorn looks better. 😁

And hey, you can always make that happen if you really want to 🙂

Porky Pig said:Look, they're basically toys. Honestly, swords are great for exercise, and the "feel" is incredible (okay, full disclosure: I have a massive thing for cold weapons, so I’m clearly biased 😍). I’d even go as far as calling it spiritual. 😁

But let's be real—ever since the handgun was invented, swords haven't really had a practical purpose. Plus, actual usable weaponry is pricey. These stainless steel ones look pretty and are fun to swing around, but if you actually want to cut anything or get into a Fight, they'll just snap. You need high-carbon steel for that, which bumps up the price. You're looking at anywhere from $500 to $1,000 for the budget stuff. Quality ranges from a few thousand to tens of thousands, and don't even get me started on top-tier custom hand-forged pieces.

At the end of the day, unless some apocalypse hits and we all head back to living in caves, swords are more of a novelty than a tool. You're much better off learning how to use a solid knife, a hunting blade, a machete, or a heavy-duty kukri—especially if your grand plan involves starting some militant cult and hacking away at enemies. Even then, you'll still drop a couple hundred bucks per piece for something decent.

I highly doubt people today are buying cold weapons or training in swordplay just for the sake of fighting. It’s either a collector's hobby or just pure entertainment. 🙂