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Takeda Shingen · 03-30-07, 03:27 PM

I hold a black belt of the second degree in Aikido. However, I abhor physical violence, and have never been interested in competition. I was 'mugged' once, although I was not harmed. The thief wanted my wallet, and pulled a large bowie knife from his jacket. He was holding the knife too close to his body, and I could have disarmed him easily, but I, instead, handed the wallet over and went home to cancel my cards. He was caught later as he tried to use my debit card to buy cigarettes.

Had it been my life that he wanted, rather than my money, I would have reacted differently.

03-30-07, 03:27 PM	#2
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I hold a black belt of the second degree in Aikido. However, I abhor physical violence, and have never been interested in competition. I was 'mugged' once, although I was not harmed. The thief wanted my wallet, and pulled a large bowie knife from his jacket. He was holding the knife too close to his body, and I could have disarmed him easily, but I, instead, handed the wallet over and went home to cancel my cards. He was caught later as he tried to use my debit card to buy cigarettes. Had it been my life that he wanted, rather than my money, I would have reacted differently.