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Author Topic: Keith Smith, do you think it would be a......  (Read 20698 times)
Aaron
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« on: December 06, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
....good idea to sport a Kangol on my next trip to Cali Huh?? I'm checking out hats on the web !!!!!!!!!!!!!! =0)

ROTFLMAO

Aaron
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Keith Smith
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« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Keith Smith, do you think it would be a...., posted by Aaron on Dec 6, 2001

Hi, Aaron. Sorry for not getting back with you. I've been busy these past two days (with work and Christmas shopping). YES!!!! You should wear a Kangol when you return to Cali. The folks there will look at you and would say "WHOA!" Later.
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Aaron
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« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Keith Smith, do you think it would be a...., posted by Aaron on Dec 6, 2001

...idea to wear a Kangol on my next trip? I think I might wear a red soft cloth, just like LL Cool J's.

Or I could stroll with a badge color dome top, like my uncle Charlie wears !!!!!!!!!!!!! A pair of Fendi glasses wouldn't hurt, with white shorts, high red church socks, and some sandles.

Ha Haaaaaaaaaa !!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going crazy.

Aaron
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Keith Smith
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« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to And what about my...., posted by Aaron on Dec 7, 2001

"Let's take a trip down memory lane. Back in public school with my partner, Kane" (Biz Markie, "Pickin'B!@#$%s", Fall 1987). Aaron, those were the days. Yes, you are definitely OFF THE CHAIN!!!! Later.
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Pete E
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« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to And what about my...., posted by Aaron on Dec 7, 2001

Aaron,
I hope you are just joking.Its not smart to wear clothes that brand you as a foreigner a block away.Its best to blend in the best you can.Not the place to strut your stuff.The more obvious you are the bigger target you become.
Colombians don't wear shorts in public.Shorts=foreigner.
Foreigner = guy with money.Highlight it with some other accessories not worn in Cali and every street criminal will know you are in town.Put that together with going in to a questionable area and you are in big trouble.
And for all you big strong guys and martial arts students,Hoda said it best"I'm not bulletproof."

Pete
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Aaron
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« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: And what about my...., posted by Pete E on Dec 7, 2001

Hey Pete,

It's a joke !!!! I would never wear anything like that even if I didn't have anything else to wear.

I know how to blend in when I'm in Colombia.

Thanks,
Aaron
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Pete E
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« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Pete, it's a joke...., posted by Aaron on Dec 7, 2001

Aaron,
I thought you were joking but wanted to speak up just in case.Actually I had a funny impression of you strutting down the street in your garb.I didn't think you would really do it.Its not Beverly Hills.

Pete
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JunFan
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« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: And what about my...., posted by Pete E on Dec 7, 2001

Pete,
I imagine you are referring to me, the only other martial artist on here that I know of is Doug Y...whatever...you also made that wise crack about someone being able to hire a hit for a $100 bucks in a thread awhile back.  Sure seems you like taking shots at me when you can.

What in the h#ll does martial arts or being big have anything to do with it?  I take it you don't...that's cool.  You think I go down there and try to pick fights in the alleys? If I were a Colombian, I would certainly rather pick an older, smaller gringo like you to attack rather than me.

And you are right, we are not bulletproof.  If someone wants to kill you down there, there is not much you could do about it outside of staying in your room.  But let me tell you something, I'm sure glad I know how to defend myself against an empty-hand attacker.  Maybe that lightning fast finger jab to the eyes or the ability to blow someones knee out will save my butt someday, but I hope I never find out.  If your number is up, it is up down there...I don't care if you are Sgt. Rock or Mike Tyson.

I am 6'3, white, brown hair and blue eyes...I don't care what I wear down there, I will stick out like a sore thumb!  So why walk around trying to blend in when it is physically impossible?  I could wear a pancho,sombrerro, and ride a donkey in Mexico and I would be made just as quick.

So what is my solution?  I wear what I want to, and yes that means shorts and sandals during the daytime.  I go there to enjoy my vacation time, and I want to be comfortable. I also try to walk around like I know what I am doing, with a healthy awareness of my surroundings.  I do usually like to get a haircut before I go, for some reason I usually get a few people asking me if I am US Military.

As Paul 'Bear' Bryant used to say:  "..act like you have been in the endzone before"

Just don't wear a bunch of jewelry, carry a COPY of your passport, and make sure to leave at least one credit or debit card in the room, in case you do get mugged or pick-pocketed.

Oh yeah, I'm sure now you will say you were in no way talking about me....yeah right!

Later,
Mike
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Dean
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« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: And what about my...., posted by JunFan on Dec 7, 2001

I am also a martial artist....black belt in Shotokan....6'2,
225 lbs, red haired, florid Irishman.

For me also...blending in is impossible.

They taught us fighting is always the last option.

Its always better to avoid a fight, because when martial arts enter the picture someone gets seriously hurt....

However, it is comforting to have options to fall back on if necessary...

My thoughts of my first trip to Bogota were I'd have felt much more comfortable with my Mossberg and my Dobermans with me.

It is much better to be wary and aware...

Dean
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pack
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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: And what about my...., posted by Dean on Dec 8, 2001

o-o a big irishman with a black belt in a japanese style( hard style) karate
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jim c
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« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: And what about my...., posted by Dean on Dec 8, 2001

shotokan !! My first instructor was an air force captain named Salter he was taught by Hidetaka Nishiyama who came to the us to visit two times while I was studying. Nishiyama wrote the first book in english for americans Karate ,the art of empty handed fighting. I also went to shingiku and met Mas Oyama the guy that used to kill bulls bare handed. JIM C
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pack
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« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: And what about my...., posted by JunFan on Dec 7, 2001

im retired martial arts...way to much work! easier to run or throw rocks!
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jim c
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« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: And what about my...., posted by pack on Dec 7, 2001

I got my first black at kimpo korea in Mu Duck kwan Tang soo do in 1963. I was also a cop undercover for ten years. Forget the fancy stuff. Have you ever heard of defensive driving. I have had guns put to my head. It ain't fun. Just don't go there, keep your eyes open and don't let anyone get too close. JIM C
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pack
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« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: And what about my...., posted by jim c on Dec 8, 2001

6 years chinese kenpo karate,3 years wing chun gung fu,iron palm , mook jon ,and about a year of sholin 5 animals style. end result/advice...kick em in the jewels run like hell!
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stefang
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« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2001, 05:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: And what about my......, posted by pack on Dec 8, 2001

If it's your life you kick gouge bite do whatever you have to this is not the movies. Instead of punching in the face go for the throat people can't chase you if they can't breath. You could always point behind them and say police ha ha ha
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