Do you have to register your hands as lethal weapons if your a black belt?
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The answer is yes, no and sort of.\n\nFirst of all, you never have to register your hands as lethal weapons aywhere.  You never have to register anything as a lethal weapon.  That's all just some sort of movie myth.\n\nSecond, there is no difference between being unskilled and skilled when it comes to combat.  Skilled people are allowed to defend themselves just like the unskilled.\n\nThat being said, there is some difference.  In self defense, you are basically only allowed to use an amount of force reasonably calculated to save you from the threatened harm.  So, if you are shooting a gun at me, you are using a great deal of force and I can probably shoot back at you to try to repel you even if it kills you.  But if you are chasing me with a feather duster, I can't shoot at you.  A feather duster can't kill me so I can't kill you to save myself from your feather dusting attack.  I could punch you in the nose, maybe.\n\nThe skilled fighter must follow the same rules.  If you are capable of using your body to inflict deadly force, you may only do so to repel deadly force.  You can't snap my neck for coming at you with a feather duster.  But you probably can throw me to the floor and disarm me. \n\nAlso be aware that in many states, you have a duty to try to escape before defending yourself.  If there's a way to just get out and avoid the confrontation, you may be required to take it.
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depends on if a weapon was involved. If you hit your spouse with an open/empty hand it's ussually considered simple assault, which in most jurisdictions is a misdemeanor with a fine involved. If you use any sort of object then it's aggrevated assault and it's a felony. Also if you live in a jurisdiction with a three-strikes law, even your third simple assault charge can be judicated as a felony.
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most often if it is cased and locked, and in the trunk, also known as the 3 step rule (would take 3 steps to get a hold of the weapon) you are legal. the bugger issue is what kind of weapon is it? some places have outlawed posetion of classes of weapons. there is Federal law about transporting weapons across state lines (peaceable journey laws), but they have been ignored by some LEO's (NJ comes to mind).
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No. Officers use what is referred to as the +1 (Plus One) Force Continuum. That means that whatever level of force a suspect is using, the officer can go one step above that to contain the situation or make the arrest.\n\nIf a suspect is yelling, shouting, cursing, etc., the officer can use physical force to restrain the suspect with his hands and handcuffs. If the suspect attempts to physically resist by fighting, pushing, running, etc., the officer can go up to the next level of force by using non-lethal weapons, such as batons, mace/pepper spray, taser, etc. If the suspect is using any object as a weapon to attack the officer, like a stick, bat, pipe, etc., then the officer is allowed to use deadly force. If the suspect is using a real weapon, like a gun or knife, then the officer is still using deadly force, because there is no step up from that.\n\nAs an extra note, an officer can only truly use deadly force if they can articulate that at that moment, they feel that the suspect has the ability (he's got a weapon) and opportunity (he's right in front of me) to kill the officer or some other person, and there is jeopardy (this guy's gonna kill me!). But if you put an average adult in front of me with a pipe, who's running at me and yelling, "F*** the police!" (it's happened), that fits the +1 level of force and I can articulate that my life was in imminent danger. Deadly force is justified.
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Depends on the situation. In self defense, any can use deadly force, as long as they do not become the aggressor. If you are being attacked, or, someone is threatening you, they take this so called " reasonable and prudent person" out of the closet. If the R and P person would, in the same situation, be in fear of their life or grave injury, then yes, self defense can be claimed. NOW, if you use a weapon, and stop the attack, then back off, all is well. but if you continue, by say, standing over the prone attacker and empty the gun, or beat them into a bloody pulp, no, you have crossed the line.\n\nMost of its common sense and as long as you stay on the defense in any situation, use the force necessary to stop an assault, you are OK.
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No, you shouldn't be able to knock someone out striking that area, as it's more a strike to the body and not the head, you won't KO someone from it.\n\nIf you really hit hard, as said before, there's a danger of killing or paralizing, given the proximity to the vertabrae. Not to mention the damage to the neck muscles you're gonna be striking, oh and the collar bone is thereabouts too. \n\nIn short - don't do it lol\n\nIt is actually a real move tho, katana sword-masters would make their fatal strike my slicing across and down through that same area.\n\nFrom my rather limited knowledge of karate, a lot of the moves appear to be 'translated' versions of a swordsmans attacks. Imagine a 'tanto' (dagger) in each hand when you make any striking move in karate, and it this is quite clear.
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I am a first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, but it is not with that association.\n\nI can say, however,that it is the thing I am most proud of doing in my life, up to this day. I'm 17, and i took me about 4 years to recieve my belt. I worked very hard, and what makes it so rewarding is that its worth it!
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Hood_12, you have escaped the cult with your common sense still intact. awesome. TaeKwon Doughnut... ROFLMAO. that art is true BULLSHIDO\n\ngiving black belts to kids shows that it isnt a realistic thing. a black belt only shows you that they are good at TKD, not of reality. I ask parents to think about the illusions they will be feeding their kids if they put them into TKD. as a competitive sport, sure. as a self defence, no. we all need hobbies, but I prefer mine to include elbows and knees, throat chops and joint manipulation. not only punches and kicks. \n\nto limit yourself is to limit your potential. believing that a limited number of moves can be better than more is dumb, and I dont mean more moves, like kung fu animals, I mean other body tools like elbows, knees, and other target areas like knees. if you laugh at knee kicks, get one. \n\nstay safe in the McDojo, for that is the limit of your limitations power.\nno mystery there.
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Yes, They are a weapon used to inflict injury to another person, they are not considered a toy or a collectible therefore the only reason to have them is to hurt someone.\nYou can't get a permit for them like you can a gun. Its the same as walking around with a big knife in your pocket. But if your going to beat someone up you are probably going to go to jail anyways so whats the big deal right?\nWrong, if you used your fist, it would be assault and battery, which is a misdemeanor offense, if you an object such as brass knuckles it is considered a felonious assault, which means you could go to prison . Felonies are hardly ever given probation for and usually carry stiff fines. And convicted felons are never aloud to vote again or join the military, live in federal or public assisted housing (HUD) or own a handgun.And in the state of new york not aloud to be a garbage collector (lol, strange law!!) \n.. Usually misdemeanors if convicted means probation and or fines or serve time in the local jail. Therefore it is wise not to ever uses a object to fight with. Big house,verses, little house....
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I am going to say this... Keep in mind I don't advocate this!!! I am NOT telling you to and the following is not in any way shape or form any responsiblity for your own  actions.  I don't think backhands are out of the question... you can't do it back because they will probably just take YOU to court... that is how it goes and talking is just that...
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Jared,\nYour question is an awesome one. I am a black belt in Tomiki Ryu Aikido and I'm from NC. I have often thought the same thing while watching every single MMA fight. I worked out with Rich Franklin on June 10th and even asked him why MMA fighters didnt use Aikido. He told me that if I wanted to seriously enter MMA fights that I needed to give up Kung Fu and Aikido, then get a Muai Thai and Boxing coach. I love Rich Franklin and I totally respect him, but I dont think he understood my question. Before utilizing Aikido, (most effectively) your opponent needs to be commited in his attack. In MMA it seems that everyone now are really good with the jab (none commited attacks) and use them effectively until damage is done to set up for the commited attack, or of course they go in for the take down.  This then puts an Akido practitioner at the disadvantage. It can still of course work, but when your paired up with a world class athelete who attacks like one, it would take a Highly trained Aikidoist to stay in total control.\nWhen I ask that same question I am wondering about the "TONS" of close quarters jpint lock techniques that I have learned. Like all the million finger and wrist locks that hurt really bad and can easily make anyone tap out or break there arm. \n\nThe next time I watch a MMA fight when to opponents are in the clinch or even grappling on the ground, I want to see one of them grab a finger or a wrist and wrench it back in a lock. even if they dont tap out they will have a hard time punching with a finger thats flopping around or a hand that cant be bent. \n\nAlso I saw something the other day I had been wondering about, why dont you see anyone stomping feet?  A well placed stomp to the instep could easily break the foot bones making it almost impossible to walk. \nSo my answer is Aikido could easily be applied in a MMA but it would require a person of years of skills and of course some other training as well.\nIm mebriansmith@yahoo.com hit me up and we could chat
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What are you on about? Hand 2 hand? Simple dont teach it any more. Causes 2 many injuries in pubs and clubs, and is never really used operationally. Basic restraint techniques are taught now. Hand to hand was taught to commando's in WW2 when they had the special forces role they dont anymore. And was a neccesaty due to the unreliability of weapons then.
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I guess "well fought, sir/madam" wouldn't be bad; but I understood that the traditional salute was supposed to say it all.  Fencing is a kind of substitute for real fighting, so you want to do anything you can to avoid giving offense or even hinting at anything offensive.  I'd stick with the salute, and learn to do it perfectly, as a mark of respect for both your opponent and the sport.  Good luck!
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I will refer you to a jury instruction on self-defense.  It states the law in West Virgina in simple and clear term, and includes legal citations in support.\n\nThe central part is this:  \n\n"if the Defendant was not the aggressor, and had reasonable grounds to believe and actually did believe that he was in imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm from which he could save himself only by using deadly force against his assailant, then he had the right to employ deadly force in order to defend himself. By deadly force is meant force which is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm."\n\nBut there is more to it, and you should refer to the instruction.  It is not long.
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It is one of the best martial arts in the world it will come in handy if you get mugged in a dark alley in NewYorkCity in 4 in the morning.You yourself will be the ulitmate weapon not a whipy 9 millimeter guns are for pussies.
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I like it! You learn self-defense, you gain flexibility and stamina, belts provide short term goals with Black Belt and beyond providing a long term goal. You become a more respectful person, you become more aware of your surroundings. You gain confidence and self-esteem. Do I need to say more?
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They will call on you if they need you. For now, get a college degree and a black belt in as many different fighting techniques as possible.