Loving humanity

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

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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? 🤣

Are we even talking about swords here? Truly?

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Nunchucks are strictly illegal, and the longest blade you can legally carry is barely two inches.

And what about kitchen knives? I fail to see the distinction.😕

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. 🤣

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. 😍

Karen Sanchez19 said:I seriously don't get why nobody in the UFC is actually using kung fu or any of those energy-based techniques. Is it like, some ancient tradition of kung fu that forbids it or something?

I'm pretty sure those whole Shaolin-style energy moves are just banned from competition. 😉

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.

Gaudrath said:"Love for humanity," that's what the thread title says... 🤔

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My answer was "no." 😁

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.

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

Honestly, I'd much rather:

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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. 😳

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

Quentin Tarantino:

What does "authentic" even mean? It’s a semantic trap. Everything is "authentic." The real issue isn't authenticity; it's just the massive gap in quality between junk and craftsmanship. If you actually want a legitimate, hand-forged katana, you’re looking at two insurmountable hurdles. First, you'll have to sell your house just to afford the damn thing. Second, good luck getting it through customs. As far as I know, Japan has strict laws against exporting those blades. It's a logistical nightmare.

Ha. There is a vast, yawning chasm between what is strictly forbidden by the law and what people actually choose to do when they think nobody is looking. It's one thing to follow the rules; it's an entirely different matter to act with any shred of integrity.

I have my doubts. I suspect there isn't a single genuine article left to be found on the black market.

Quentin Tarantino:

If you’re actually looking to get serious about combat training, you might want to look at Chen or Cold Steel. Just be prepared to shell out at least $600. You can find some top-tier options north of $5,000, too—high quality, though still lacking that true master-level craftsmanship. But honestly? Why drop that kind of cash just to swing a blade through thin air or prune some hedges? Especially if you're a beginner; you'll likely just end up ruining a perfectly good tool.

It’s strange. This supposed "masterpiece"... how can we claim this one isn't just as capable? Sure, maybe it lacks that ornate, artistic flair you'd see in an ivory carving from some exotic locale. But let's be realistic—are the Japanese really the only ones on this planet with the know-how to forge high-grade steel and craft a proper katana? Hardly.

Or perhaps the manufacturing process is being kept under lock and key?

Perhaps there were secrets kept under lock and key once upon a time. Maybe back then, things stayed hidden. But look at us now. With the technology we have today? Nothing stays buried. Everything can be cloned, scraped, or copied. It’s all just data waiting to be duplicated.

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Hmm.

Way too many spikes. 😁
But I wouldn't mind if mine was a bit longer and bolder, maybe with a shorter chain... 😁

You’re clearly one of those people who thinks a 130-pound Bruce Lee could actually take down Filipovica.

I still hold some faith in various energy-based techniques... I've even seen it documented in films.😁

It isn't about fighters. It's about healers—people who can disrupt an energy flow with a single touch and watch a man collapse.😁

So, Ravana, what’s your take on this?

I bet you'll just say you won't believe it until you see it with your own eyes.🙄 😁 ??

Quentin Tarantino:

I suspect certain Shaolin-style energy techniques have been strictly outlawed.

This shadow healer claims they’re banned, yet he simultaneously argues they don't even exist 🤔

And frankly, I'm inclined to agree; they've likely been suppressed. 🤔

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. 😢 😁

Quentin Tarantino:

It all depends on how you define "intent." According to the law, if you’re carrying something to a massive public protest or a stadium game, it’s classified as a weapon. Then you're looking at legal trouble.

That’s absolute nonsense...

If a cop catches you with a kitchen knife? You just play it off: "Oh, I just bought this for dinner." But if they find you with a small pocketknife? You're headed straight to jail.🤔

When someone gets stabbed in the middle of a city square in the dead of night... that doesn't exactly strike me as one of those "public demonstrations" the law talks about.🙂 🙂 😁

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, 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: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.

Karen Sanchez19 said:I’m still a believer when it comes to all that energy work stuff... I’ve even seen it in documentaries😁

It’s not about fighters, it’s about healers—people who can just touch you, disrupt some kind of energy flow, and boom, you're out cold.😁

So, Ravan, what’s your take on this??

Let me guess, you’re gonna give me that "I won't believe it until I see it with my own eyes" routine, right?? 🙄 😁 ??

Like, I heard the US Special Forces have this energy technique—don't ask me the name, but one hit and it's lights out for you.🙂 🙂