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  1. #16
    (More importantly, why must everyone who doesnt fight get butt-hurt when they are told they need to?)

    why do all the people who compete feel like they are fighting? Why is winning in a competition equal to fighting?

    Different strokes for different folks, to mistake ring fighting for fighting is a mistake, or do you think it’s the same?

    The are plenty of accounts of people who never competed and survived an encounter with a street person, there are plenty of badasses out there just waiting to make your day who don't compet, and can to think not is a mistake.
    enjoy life

  2. #17
    Originally posted by bamboo_ leaf
    why do all the people who compete feel like they are fighting? Why is winning in a competition equal to fighting?
    To answer dumb ass questions like that from people who have never competed in full contact competitions. Of course competing full contact is fighting. What do you think it is?

  3. #18
    haha, had to laugh. i think its competition for people who like to compete.

    (I have recently taken to the analogy of playing blackjack. Any serious blackjack player will hit on a 16 if the dealer has a 10 or face card- you have to assume they outgun you. If you move against someone without taking that into account, you're an idiot who could soon be parted with his life, or physical health)

    from another thread, posted by someone whos views i agree with. lets see, weigh in, rankings, ect, ect. need to have a good match up for ahmm the fight?

    read it and really undestand what he is saying.

    oh yes i am here because i enjoy reading the post, and reading differnt veiw points, not much more then that.
    Last edited by bamboo_ leaf; 10-25-2004 at 08:11 PM.
    enjoy life

  4. #19
    Originally posted by bamboo_ leaf
    Different strokes for different folks, to mistake ring fighting for fighting is a mistake, or do you think it’s the same?
    A single ring fight is different from all others. One street fight is different from all others. One ring fight is different from all other street fights. It's all fighting, though- two guys (or more) trying to inflict a significant amount of hurt on each other.

  5. #20
    Originally posted by bamboo_ leaf
    ... lets see, weigh in, rankings, ect, ect. need to have a good match up for ahmm the fight?
    ahum...not all ring fights are even match ups. Many street fights are even matchups.

  6. they come here to bash kung fu and make fun of various styles to make themselves feel superior.

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    I have no idea why I am here, it's been so long. According to my profile I have been here since 1969 though
    Those that are the most sucessful are also the biggest failures. The difference between them and the rest of the failures is they keep getting up over and over again, until they finally succeed.


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  8. #23
    But one is chosen the other happens and in some cases is chosen also.

    My advice to anyone in the street is not to fight if possible.
    A week or so ago here in the bay area, a guy lost a fight. The guy who lost shot the other guy after he lost, so I guess he won.

    (If you move against someone without taking that into account, you're an idiot who could soon be parted with his life, or physical health)
    Last edited by bamboo_ leaf; 10-25-2004 at 08:36 PM.
    enjoy life

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    As usual I agree with what points bamboo leaf brings up.

    I feel that people have something to prove to make up for other things lacking in thier life, the same way a bully, picks on other people for attention not given by his parents.

    While some mma may very well be in it for the pure sport, again I say sport of fighting it is not a measure like street fighting.

    I bounced for many years in some really tough NY bars and while I was confident in my abilities and usually calm during fights there was always the steroid induced hulk who was always looking to fcuk somebody up, I was looking to get them to stop fighting, throw them out and sit back down and talk to girls.

    Becuse kung fu practioners can be in control of themselves people tend to think this is a sign of weakness.

    When all we can do measure how much of a man someone is beacuse they can beat another in a controlled fight with a refere is a warped and shallow sense of manhod.

    Competition is good for a lot of things, but to put yourself up on a pedastal becuse you entered a ring while others choose not to does not make you any better, stronger, or more of a man.

    If anything it is the humble man who walks away that impresses me............
    Last edited by EarthDragon; 10-26-2004 at 06:08 AM.
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    "When all we can do measure how much of a man someone is beacuse they can beat another in a controlled fight with a refere is a warped and shallow sense of manhod."

    When all we can do is measure how much of a man someone is because they can beat another man in a controlled environment with a ball, with gloves, with a ball and stick, with a ball they kick, with a ball they throw through a hole... Men measure each other by being better than one another. The entire world loves a winner. No one cares about the loser. Its mankind. Call it sad if you will, but in doing so realize your expression of lack of faith in mankind.

    "While some mma may very well be in it for the pure sport, again I say sport of fighting it is not a measure like street fighting."

    No one said its a measure like street fighting, everyone just says its better than NOT FIGHTING.

    "but to put yourself up on a pedastal becuse you entered a ring while others choose not to does not make you any better, stronger, or more of a man."

    But to be proud of your accomplishments is normal behavior. The average ring fighter trains 3x as much as your average TCMAer, and this dedication deserves attention as well. The fact that they step in the ring and put themselves and their reputation on the line needs to be recognized. Lack of personal gains tends to lead to jealousy and the attempted belittling of the accomplishments of others....

    "If anything it is the humble man who walks away that impresses me.."

    Big words from someone who just finished bragging about his UFC fighter.
    "i would show them 8 hours of animal porn and beheadings in a single sitting then make them write a paper about italy." -GDA
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    water dragon, ok dude thats really getting old like as in 5 years ago give it up and find something differnt that amuses you.

    Meatshake, you bring up very good points all of which hold thier valu. however not everything is a competition. And no everyone thinks the way you do. which is OK, thats why everyone is entitled to thier opionon and makes us individuals.. allow me to comment......

    you said........ "Men measure each other by being better than one another. The entire world loves a winner. No one cares about the loser. Its mankind. Call it sad if you will, but in doing so realize your expression of lack of faith in mankind".

    not at all actually more of a man thinks he is no better than the next man. that is being a man.

    you said.......... "But to be proud of your accomplishments is normal behavior"

    agreed nothing wrong with that. be proud of what you have achived. as I do agree with the rest of that paragraph.

    you said...........Big words from someone who just finished bragging about his UFC fighter.

    again I am proud of my acomplishments, you told me to be proud! you jus said it was OK right? I can brag about someone else cant I?
    I think its arrogant to brag about oneself. I would rather let other people toot my horn it can be heard much louder.
    again people are different other wise we would all say vanilla ice cream is our favorite..............
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    Teacher always told his students, "You need to have Wude, patient, tolerance, humble, ..." When he died, his last words to his students was, "Remember that the true meaning of TCMA is fierce, poison, and kill."

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    Originally posted by Water Dragon
    You mean over there?
    That was funny.

    I was totally unprepared for that pic which shouldn't have had anything funny about it. How the hell did you think of that in context?

    Who cares. This time I really did lol.

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    Being proud is one thing, but repeatedly stating your accomplishments in a dick contest hardly sounds like simply being proud.

    I agree that coach ross can be cross at times, but he has the track record to back up what he says.
    I think the problem is that coach ross is making broad statements while the TCMA crowd is taking a narrow view at them. Not a good combination for communication.
    This means that both parties are at fault.
    "i would show them 8 hours of animal porn and beheadings in a single sitting then make them write a paper about italy." -GDA
    "he said there were tons of mantids fornicating everywhere. While he was there, he was sending me photos of mantis porn regularly." - Gene Ching

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    Originally posted by EarthDragon
    water dragon, ok dude thats really getting old like as in 5 years ago give it up and find something differnt that amuses you.
    Oh ****....I never saw it before. I didn't realize he had a follow up. It brightened my evening and is VERY relevent to why I am here.

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