Retaking The Streets

We call this a time of progress. A time in which we have made leaps and bounds both socially and techniclogically. Yet, in the dark ages peasants lived in constant fear of rogue knights, bandits and the elements. Now, the modern civilian takes place of the peasant caste, but do they live in a sense of safety? Rogue knights and bandits fell, but we have let rise thugs, gangs, violent offenders, etc. Change the name all you want, but we still live in a time of fear. Fear of those who have no qualms with pulling the innocent apart with superior weaponry, savagery born of lackadaisical morals, and easy access to their tools of oppression and fear.

Should the modern civilian stand by and allow this? I most certainly think not. Now is the time to rise up, becoming more than the average modern man. We must rekindle our courage and arm ourselves justly and appropriately to the daily threats that beset us. Our solutions are simple, really.

Martial Arts and Self-Defense classes are as readily available as they were in times of old. This is a very simple method of gaining not only the skills and techniques that could save your or the life of another less capable than yourself. Also it allows one to build the confidence and stability that marks a strong individual. The difference between a thug and a hero is simple. Aside from their difference in moral stance, thugs are cowards. It is easy to judge and gauge the strength of individual on sight, and holding yourself with a confident and strong air can deter attacks on you. Yes, simply the aura of one who is confident in their strength can stop an attack!

We must also look to being better prepared in a material sense. Self defense tools are everywhere and easy to access. The kubaton, a popular and very effective self-defense tool is a mere few clicks away from your internet browser. Or more intensive defense may be in order, such as a taser or stun baton. They even make clothing that looks completely normal in every way; aside from the fact that it holds within a material hard enough to stop bullets and knives! That is right, we now have open access to bulletproof clothing!

We must act fast to arm ourselves better! We must retake our streets and stop this timeless madness that threatens ours and the lives of our loved ones!

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Modern Defense Self Preservation for the Stylin

We live in a feral and dangerous world. Kids are no longer armed with the slingshot from Grandpas attic, but now wield knives and guns. Gangs are in full form, completely disregarding all law, and in fact get off on spitting in the face of innocence and justice. Desperate men are getting more desperate by the day, and civilian options are getting sparse in the way of self-defense in these times. Whether you are a socially important man, working for the goals of society, or an everyman just trying to get through day to day living, we are all concerned for our own well being and the truth is we have few ways to feel safe.

Unfortunately we would look undoubtedly foolish, not to mention extremely suspicious if we walked about town geared to the teeth in a full set of body armor. In fact, one would doubt that it would be allowed, really. Thankfully, we do have an option or two in this regard. There are companies that use technology not to craft weapons, but craft armors. Things to protect ourselves with and keep ourselves safe from our ferocious brethren. There are companies offering bulletproof safety in the form of day-to-day wear.

One can now garb himself in tangible safety without drawing attention to yourself, or wandering into the eyes of suspicious lawmen. Bulletproof clothing has improved in leaps and bounds, offering seemingly normal garments that provide protection from standard gunfire, and even high powered armor-piercing rounds! Not to mention, the clothing offered up is rather snazzy to boot! Prefer to keep your wardrobe as it is, but still want to better defend yourself? There are shockingly conceal able vests offered as well, easily slipped under your day to day wear and still providing superior defense.

Garments are custom-fitted, assuring comfort and style and avoiding the “bulky” look that most armored gear boasts. And the armored plates are removable, and replaceable if you decide you need to upgrade the plates to a higher armor level. Armor levels vary from knife-proof, to AP ammo proof! Thats some serious defense!

You could assume that this type of technology would be extremely expensive, however, this uses pre-existing technology that and is rather affordable even to the average citizen.

Take the first step in becoming a safer and more confident individual by taking the time to look into this quickly growing phenomenon!

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Defensive Power What happened to armor?

Craftsmen spent hours upon hours pouring their sweat, blood and time into the creation of tools used to protect, conquer and project the will of strong men to great heights. To this day even the everyman pays homage to this craft; however the focus has shifted to shine light on those who create weapons. A noble craft indeed, but we neglect those that focus on saving others, those that create armor or defensive tools.

How has armor fallen out of the limelight? When was it decided that the tool used to destroy was the far superior side of the coin? One could say that with the creation of firepower armor became obsolete, but then we still created Kevlar and other forms of bulletproof gears. Also, we still see those that purchase swords, knives, axes and other “old world” or forged weapons. So why not armors as well? Armor was a source of pride for owners, often displaying a family coat of arms, or an insignia of their lord, boasting beautiful designs and brilliant decorum.

We must preserve and honor this dying craft. Once again find our hearts drawn to the splendor and glory of man-made armors, crafted with a deft hand and a careful eye. No warrior is complete without proper gear, and this extends beyond the sword he carries to the cuirass he trusts to stop a deathblow, the greaves he shod so as to tread uncaring across a torn battlefield, the helm that he dons so he can face the might of his opponent unfettered by fear.

Even the collectors of today have trained their eye onto weaponry, forsaking armor. Unfortunately this leaves their collections lacking, for no collection can shine fully without a full set. Collecting weapons only can be said to be akin to buying a car without the engine, or a horse with no legs. The collector is missing out on the full picture, only taking care to notice the more media-fueled portions of the craft they pay homage to.

I would encourage any who count themselves among those who fight, whether it be in the ways of the old, or the ways of the new, to be the proud owner of his own armor. Take pride in it; allow it to house his soul just as he does so with his weapon. Even the collector should take care to flesh out his collection, painting the full picture of the art of war and not just a half vision.

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Something from Ryan

Laymans Dojo
Article II (Japanese)


We have so far covered the basics of a Japanese sword, getting to know the parts and what type of metal to look for in reference to your use of the weapon. Now we will delve further and take a look at the next step. Where do you find a weapon best suited for you and your needs. I will split this up into two parts, one for collectors and one for warriors or those who plan to train with their weapon.

Collectors:

Allright guys, here we go. There is a rather large variety of locations to scope out for some really top-notch, beautiful weaponry. Starting with the first and most obvious: the internet.

We are using it right now. Pretty easy, fast, and unparalleled in its range and versatility, the internet is a goldmine when looking for good weapons. You can find weapons on multiple sites. I usually do not reccomend Ebay. There is always a chance that you will end up with something less than what you want, and it all turns into a large hassle. However, if the user is reliable (Check their status and the comments other buyers have posted concerning them extensively) then you may have a green light. But mostly I prefer sites that feature weaponry exclusively. Just toss out a google search for swords and you will most likely come up with a few sites. Using the previous article, you know that Stainless is the steel for you, so keep an eye out for the material used in forging (Go 440-C if possible!).

The good thing about collecting: your price range is very flexible. If you have lots of money to pour into your collection, you can really go for gold and rock out some fine pieces. But on the flipside, if you are a collector just starting out, or one working on a budget you can really still find some fine pieces. Just have to dig deeper. Always keep an eye on swords that the maker is willing to give its history. When it was forged, where, how; the whole nine yards. These will more often prove to be a treasure amongst your collection rather than a piece you end up throwing in the miscellaneous pile.

Also, keep your eye out for Renaissance Fairs and functions. This is an amazing place that offers hands on buying and direct discussion with the artist that made the weapons.

Fighters and Martial Artists:

Now for you guys I have this to say: Be prepared to spend some money. You can use the same guidelines of where to buy as stated above in the Collector section, but you have to keep in mind that Stainless Steel is NOT for you. The metal is too brittle for the day to day wear and tear. You will need to scope out for Carbon or Damascus steels which are a much more valuable metal. If you are working on a budget I would recommend looking up Bokken, or wooden Katana. These are durable, afford a relatively good feel when compared with a real sword and are inexpensive. Come back to looking for a real battle-ready sword when you can afford it, and for now practice with a bokken until that time comes. These are a pretty acceptable substitute (Not to mention safer!). Now, when buying a sword geared for training or battle, keep an eye on the swords tang. It MUST be full tang. Anything less is going to fall apart on you! With the steel and tang in mind, you should be armed with the knowledge to get a decent weapon. Price ranges will vary from two hundred to thousands of dollars. Nothing wrong with a cheaper one. Get what you can afford, be proud of it and care for it diligently. This weapon is an extension of yourself, so find something you can bond with as a Martial Artist.

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WTF? Anthony strikes again.

Cookies are fucking delicious. I’m going to ramble for four hundred words, and I’m going to do my best to make each sentence a fucking wordy as humanly possible. Actually, I won’t. I’m rather lazy.

Should you find yourself confronted by a bear, give the fuck up, bears kill for fun. Either that or the skins, I hear that the buffalo buy skins. The Walrus is truly nature’s most majestic animal. I’ve eventually got to start writing properly on vibrators and the like, but until then (then being when I’ve finally sat down and studied on them) I’ll be kind of ranting and rambling from one topic to the next.

Delicious tea and delicious ice cream and delicious chicken are all good things. One should try to be a decent person, because perfection is impossible. At least, perfection is such an abstract term the closer one comes to it the less one is who they were when they started, and they’ve developed entirely new personality traits and with them a whole new set of problems. Listening to music may soothe the soul, but death metal does not. Does that mean it isn’t music…?

It’s only a matter of time until the end of the world, but it’s a ridiculous concept. For starters, what people refer to as the end of the world is more than likely not actually the end of the world but of the human race. Humans are important and all that. Even what we think of as the end of the world will most likely end up being the end of one civilization and the beginnings of another.

War is terrible for morale and morals but make for great economic stimulation. Self stimulation is healthy, and people who think otherwise are either sheltered or fucking retarded. Even if someone goes by the teachings of the Bible and its followers it’s still stated time and time again things are only bad when taken to the limit. It’s fine to do the things you want within reason, within moderation.

If you’re going to do things that might be considered wrong by others the best choice when confronted is to be as forward as possible, state why what you’re doing isn’t wrong in your eyes. Unless it involves thing that are universally wrong; rape and murder without cause.

Do thing that amuse you and you’ll live a happier life. Live without compromise only if you intend to die alone and wealthy. Compromise is a beautiful thing because if you start out with outrageous demands you can end up with what you want and you don’t have to back down too far.

I’m so ballin’.

Also, make sure you buy some vibraters. I need the money.



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Public Masterbation ;o

Proper etiquette for masturbating in public is not quite what you’d think. Half of doing it is being so very jumpy and paranoid that you aren’t going to get caught because you’re stopping every time someone comes within 10 paces, and the other half comes from being charismatic in the event you are caught.

The trick to not getting caught is to try standing someplace out of sight, or at least where half of you is hidden. Once you have this it’s only a matter of how long it takes you personally to finish. A good point to bring up is what you’ll actually be doing with… your finished product, but to each his own. The three options are: tissue, letting it go wherever, and eating it. Again, do whatever you feel you should, personal preference taking priority here.

As for the charisma, there are a few ways you can chalk it up. You can lie about whatever you’re doing; you can be honest and go for shock factor. It’s actually a matter of how well you reacted to being found out. If you’re caught with your dick in your hand it’s over man. If, however, you’re merely caught with a flushed face and heavy breaths claim some sort of illness. Either way, getting away as quickly as possible is the best idea from this point.

All in all, masturbation in public is a terrible idea. I’m honestly saying you shouldn’t do it. In fact, if the urge strikes you so badly, the only place proper for such an act is the bathroom, stall preferred. Its one thing to have sex in public, where it’s frowned upon but not creepy, but masturbation in public is just downright nasty. Keep things clean, bro.

Though, the idea of impromptu masturbation can make for some amusing situations for everyone but you. Imagine walking in on your college professor with his dick in his hand and a cucumber up his ass. Hilarity ensues. I think this article is a winner. It has directions for prison worthy offences and it doesn’t afraid of anything. I think I should rant and rant and rant until I hit 400 words, or until I decide to rewrite it. I sure hope I don’t have to rewrite this, that wouldn’t be very fun. Tea is pretty fucking delicious. Shitfucker is now a word in my Microsoft Word. I’m so ballin’.



For those of you too cowardly to McGuyver up your sex life, I guess you can might find it more useful to just read this review of some sites that sell vibraters.



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Anthony Travis' Weird Ramblings 2

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