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#1821 Re: Guns N' Roses » GNR Sued For Copying Songs » 866 weeks ago

Whoose bashing Axl????

A couple of people (myself included) simply pointed out that the intro doesn't really add anything to the song or at the least is not an integral part of it, so if they were aware it might cause some issues then they probably should have steered clear of it.

BTW me saying I don't like 2 songs on the album, means that I also like 12 songs off the album.  But hey we're just bashing Axl.

Yeah James I think that vocal of Axl's "Ooohooo" is the sole reason I don't like that song.  If it wasn't in there I think I would probably like it a lot more.

#1822 Re: Guns N' Roses » GNR Sued For Copying Songs » 866 weeks ago

Personally I never liked this song, I always skip it along with Scraped.  Leaving that electronic shit out of it wouldn't have made a lick of difference to the song as a whole (it would still be a crap song to me with or without those sounds) and might have saved some hassle for em.

At the same time $1M compensation good fucken luck getting even a fraction of that!

What would have been embarassing if it was copyright for Axl's vocals "Oooohooo Oooohooo".    16  Those vocals are equivalent to dragging your fingernails down a blackboard.

#1823 Re: The Garden » Self-defence/martial arts for women - tips or links? » 866 weeks ago

I'm not too sure what's local for you in London that might offer a scenario based type of training.  There doesn't appear to be any one singular method or organisation that I know of that does it on a global scale.  There just seems to be individual organisations that I come accross in different countries/states etc that seem to teach broadly those concepts, albeit each in there own slightly different manner.

So all I can suggest is when you do check out any local places try and find ones that teach with a scenario/reality based type of style and concept.

Testing the stuff taught under stress, with the adrenal response etc is the best way to find out if you have learnt what they showed you and it helps to build confidence once you find the techniques actually working and coming out under stress.  As you pointed out, when the real thing happens you get tunnel vision, you also get auditory exclusion (i.e. you can't hear things), you lose depth perception (that's why you see guys throwing punches when they're still way out of range of the opponent) plus your fine motor skills start to deteriote as your heart rate goes up etc.  So a system that uses just a handful of techniques that build on natural flinch responses that are effective under stress would be ideal for what your girlfriend wants.

As I said I can't think of any one place to recommend but just keep these concepts in mind when checking out any places.

#1824 Re: The Garden » Self-defence/martial arts for women - tips or links? » 866 weeks ago

I've done "martial arts" / "self defence" now for about 10 years.  What I do is actually a reality based/scenario based self defence.  Bascially I believe you need to find something similar.  I am not wrting off any particular martial arts style but you have to be aware when studying a martial art that it could take years to actually become proficient at it.  Plus these arts were invented many years ago and some aspects of them aren't necessarily practical in today's street environment. 

If people love a particular style and want to study that, I think it's excellent.  But it may not necessarily be the best thing to learn if you want to survive a street fight.

If you were to pick one "art" Krav Maga" (that you mentioned) which is obviously used by the Israeli military is very good, practical and efficient art.  We have some ex-Israeli military guys that train with us (they now live in Oz and work for my mates security business) that have obviously done it and think it's pretty practial.

If she purely wants to learn something quickly that will give her half a chance if she finds herself in a "situation" then whatever it is has to be VERY practical.  There needs to be only a small number of techniques that are gross motor skill actions - in other words nothing fancy (fine motor skill).  Under stress as your heart rate goes up the first thing you lose is fine motor skills.  So big gross actions not fiddly manipulation stuff is important. 

The other crucial aspect is it MUST be scenario based.  This is where you are actually put under pressure - in real life scenarios and have to use the stuff.  There is just as much to learn here as the physical confrontation itself.  Everything from the confident "talking" when being "interviewed" by attackers down to body positioning etc.  This also helps you prepare mentally for where you are going to draw a line in the sand in an esculating confrontation and actually go physical. 

Also have a look at their training facilities and the sort of gear they have, e.g. do they have "Fist Suits" or Tony Blauer "Highgear Suits" etc, this stuff is desirable as it enables you to train more realistically - i.e. actually hit people instead of pulling punches etc. (Actually what Tony Blauer teaches is excellent stuff, although he's based in the US).

Here is something I randomly googled which kinda sums up what I am trying to say about reality/scenario based stuff:

What Reality-Based Self-Defense Is and Is Not

According to Jim Wagner, "reality-based" is defined as training and survival skills based on modern conflict situations that practitioners are likely to encounter in their environments (their "reality").

Reality-based self-defense eliminates the unnecessary from martial arts, such as tradition, ceremony, formality, and forms/kata. Techniques are not fancy or impractical such as spinning kicks, high kicks to the head, complicated joint locks. It does not take years of training to be proficient.

Reality-based self-defense is also not mixed martial arts (MMA), which is a sport with defined rules and controlled environments.

This system is based on a few simple techniques based on gross motor skills, practiced in a realistic environment with actors and props. Adrenal stress is introduced. The focus is on the few skills that you are most likely to use in a conflict.

Reality-based is now very popular, as more people learn the difference between martial arts and self-defense. Jim Wagner coined the term, developed his system for law enforcement, military, and civilians. He popularized it through his monthly column in Black Belt magazine.

Components
Some common aspects of reality-based self-defense are:

•Realistic Scenario-Based Training. Scenarios include attackers shouting or threatening you, confined spaces, uneven terrain, objects and debris on the ground, clothing you normally would wear, weapon props, and adrenal stress.

•3 Stages of Conflict – Pre-Conflict, Conflict, Post-Conflict.
◦Pre-conflict includes training, conflict cues, and indicators of danger.
◦Conflict includes the confrontation and response to attack.
◦Post-conflict includes escape, first aid, police contact, litigation, and learning from the experiences.

•Graduated Response. Different levels of threat demand different levels of response. Do not use excessive force from a legal standpoint.

•Techniques. Hybrid of techniques from martial arts and other fighting disciplines. They are instinct based and simple, and can include striking, blocks, takedowns and throws, ground fighting, defending against holds, knives, guns, multiple assailants, and terrorism.

#1825 Re: Guns N' Roses » Great Duff Interview on Axl » 866 weeks ago

The 'hair rockers' of the 80s got a pretty hard time from grunge bands like Nirvana. Coming from Seattle, did that get under your skin?

In one aspect, we weren't included in that. We were such a big band that, sticks and stones can break your bones... you know? But the other aspect was, 'God, I could have stayed in Seattle and been in Soundgarden or Alice in Chains'. I wouldn't even have had to move. I probably wouldn't have had to become a drug addict. Of course, you always want what you don't have. I was in the biggest band in the world at the time. That's not half bad.

I found this comment interesting.  You would never think that being in the biggest band in the world that you would even have flashings of envy or regret the way things panned out.  But I spose we're all human and subject to the same emotions.

#1827 Re: The Sunset Strip » The Poor - kickass Aussie rock n' roll! » 866 weeks ago

Yeah it was probably one of my first real Aussie rock gigs too.  That song More Wine Waiter Please - I really liked that one!!

You got me thinking of Aussie bands from that era now.  Metallex do you remember a band called Horsehead?  I could only find one youtube vid, but I've got their self titled album, you may recall the song "Oil and Water"?

#1828 Re: The Sunset Strip » The Poor - kickass Aussie rock n' roll! » 866 weeks ago

Wow are they still around?  I remember seeing them play at the Barbed Wire Ball back in the 90's.  The show consisted of The Poor, The Angels and The Screaming Jets.

I actually own their first album "Who Cares".  lol

#1829 Re: Guns N' Roses » Some cool RIR 3 pics I have never seen before » 866 weeks ago

Handsome B. Wonderful wrote:

Awesome photo of Paul Tobias:

Thanks for posting!

Yeah there doesn't appear to be many clear photos of him floating around.

#1830 Guns N' Roses » Some cool RIR 3 pics I have never seen before » 866 weeks ago

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Just saw these posted at mygnr, don't believe they have been seen before.  I presume the poster "DyDy" was the girl in the pic, full credit to her 15

http://www.mygnrforum.com/index.php?sho … 54974&st=0

Edit - to save people having to click thru the link here they all are:
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