So, then, which one?

[etsisk]

Over the years I've studied a number of different arts and enjoyed most of them. I got up to brown belt in 2 styles of TKD, taught by a man who didn't teach for tournaments. I studied a style of gung fu in the 70s. I studied, briefly, Tai Chi with a master from Taiwan who was simply amazing. If I still lived in Chicago I'd be studying with him.

But that was then, this is now. I'm 66 with an unstable back (grappling is out) and erosive arthritis in my hands (reconsider some of those punching exercises, ya'll).

Y'all aren't shy with opinions and you don't tolerate bullshit, so what do you folks suggest? I quit carrying a gun when I put down the badge and I don't always have a cane. Suggestions?

[Dr. Gonzo]

Over the years I've studied a number of different arts and enjoyed most of them. I got up to brown belt in 2 styles of TKD, taught by a man who didn't teach for tournaments. I studied a style of gung fu in the 70s. I studied, briefly, Tai Chi with a master from Taiwan who was simply amazing. If I still lived in Chicago I'd be studying with him.

But that was then, this is now. I'm 66 with an unstable back (grappling is out) and erosive arthritis in my hands (reconsider some of those punching exercises, ya'll).

Y'all aren't shy with opinions and you don't tolerate bullshit, so what do you folks suggest? I quit carrying a gun when I put down the badge and I don't always have a cane. Suggestions?

You have posted an unworthy question in MABs.

Soon, the Gods of Bullshido will move your post to YMAS.

You have insulted the honor of the Shaolin Temple.

[ghost55]

Over the years I've studied a number of different arts and enjoyed most of them. I got up to brown belt in 2 styles of TKD, taught by a man who didn't teach for tournaments. I studied a style of gung fu in the 70s. I studied, briefly, Tai Chi with a master from Taiwan who was simply amazing. If I still lived in Chicago I'd be studying with him.

But that was then, this is now. I'm 66 with an unstable back (grappling is out) and erosive arthritis in my hands (reconsider some of those punching exercises, ya'll).

Y'all aren't shy with opinions and you don't tolerate bullshit, so what do you folks suggest? I quit carrying a gun when I put down the badge and I don't always have a cane. Suggestions?

Pick the gun back up. Go shoot USPSA or something.

[Diesel_tke]

Over the years I've studied a number of different arts and enjoyed most of them. I got up to brown belt in 2 styles of TKD, taught by a man who didn't teach for tournaments. I studied a style of gung fu in the 70s. I studied, briefly, Tai Chi with a master from Taiwan who was simply amazing. If I still lived in Chicago I'd be studying with him.

But that was then, this is now. I'm 66 with an unstable back (grappling is out) and erosive arthritis in my hands (reconsider some of those punching exercises, ya'll).

Y'all aren't shy with opinions and you don't tolerate bullshit, so what do you folks suggest? I quit carrying a gun when I put down the badge and I don't always have a cane. Suggestions?

I would recommend elliptical training two or three times a week and limit your sodium and sugar intake.

[submessenger]

You have posted an unworthy question in MABs.

Soon, the Gods of Bullshido will move your post to YMAS.

You have insulted the honor of the Shaolin Temple.

Wish granted, my trusty and faithful servant (muahahahahaha).

Also, to OP, get thee some Tai Chi. You already have experience, you can do 42 forms on your own... it's like yoga, only slightly less deadly.

[hungryjoe]

Yay! An old fart. I feel young. Kick his ass!

Welcome to the site.

Vote for Tai Chi or yoga. Without the goats.

+ gun fu.

[Lily]

Aqua aerobics

[gregaquaman]

Boxing. You don't have to smash hard on a heavy bag. And you can wrap and glove up your hands.

[BackFistMonkey]

Over the years I've studied a number of different arts and enjoyed most of them. I got up to brown belt in 2 styles of TKD, taught by a man who didn't teach for tournaments. I studied a style of gung fu in the 70s. I studied, briefly, Tai Chi with a master from Taiwan who was simply amazing. If I still lived in Chicago I'd be studying with him.

But that was then, this is now. I'm 66 with an unstable back (grappling is out) and erosive arthritis in my hands (reconsider some of those punching exercises, ya'll).

Y'all aren't shy with opinions and you don't tolerate bullshit, so what do you folks suggest? I quit carrying a gun when I put down the badge and I don't always have a cane. Suggestions?

I would suggest you not talk shit, not start shit, not step up, not worry about self defense in general. Just use environmental awareness and stay the fuck out of situations where a frail, unarmed, basically untrained person could get hurt.

Seriously.

But if you are worried about self defense and insist on training them, in your situation, I would focus on easily concealable bang bangs with a heavy emphasis on the legal aspects and live tactical shooting drills and practice some serious weapon retention strategies using small small blades along side your pistol.

[Lily]

Greg - could he box with the arthritic hands?

Aqua aerobics with a gun?

[BKR]

I would suggest you not talk shit, not start shit, not step up, not worry about self defense in general. Just use environmental awareness and stay the fuck out of situations where a frail, unarmed, basically untrained person could get hurt.

Seriously.

But if you are worried about self defense and insist on training them, in your situation, I would focus on easily concealable bang bangs with a heavy emphasis on the legal aspects and live tactical shooting drills and practice some serious weapon retention strategies using small small blades along side your pistol.

OC (pepper) spray is a good idea as well. Need less than lethal too.

[BackFistMonkey]

OC (pepper) spray is a good idea as well. Need less than lethal too.

Why tho?

De-escalation and hierarchy of force are just fantasy concepts when it comes to immigrant rapist invasions and minority attack death panels.

*edit *
Liberal, Soros, Socialist, Antifa
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ISIS, Drugs, Satan, Islam

[BKR]

Why tho?

De-escalation and hierarchy of force are just fantasy concepts when it comes to immigrant rapist invasions and minority attack death panels.

*edit *
Liberal, Soros, Socialist, Antifa
*edit edit*
ISIS, Drugs, Satan, Islam

Ok, move to the great American redoubt then...

[submessenger]

Ok, move to the great American redoubt then...

I'm guessing this is a pet name for the place where nobody but you lives?
(googles)
OIC. Nifty. Cold, but nifty.

I committed to Free State Project a ways back. Nothing ever happened (the fucking wikipedia count hasn't been updated in nearly 3 years). People want a temperate climate in which to exercise their freedom to stand in their front yard, naked and unafraid, pissing in wind.

[BKR]

I'm guessing this is a pet name for the place where nobody but you lives?
(googles)
OIC. Nifty. Cold, but nifty.

I committed to Free State Project a ways back. Nothing ever happened (the fucking wikipedia count hasn't been updated in nearly 3 years). People want a temperate climate in which to exercise their freedom to stand in their front yard, naked and unafraid, pissing in wind.

Just checkout Redout Realty, among others.

It is yet another fear-based industry, seriously. The whole thing....

I moved here before the idea was hatched.