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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 14 2012, 03:32 PM

Hey guys... did you know about this book called "The Game" by Neil Strauss?
I know him because he wrote some music biographies, and that's how I found that this is his most popular book...
I wonder it this works

Posted by: PosterBoy Nov 14 2012, 04:40 PM

Awlful just awlful.


Now saying that there is a guy featured in the book Wayne Elise, AKA Juggler, who does teaching in a much better way, teaching more on the art of conversation and social skills.

Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 17 2012, 07:30 PM

That's how you do that!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 17 2012, 11:34 PM

hahahaha he did it!! but I couldn't do it... any other way???

Posted by: jstcrsn Nov 18 2012, 12:23 AM

didn't have time to waste watching , but most guys are such dogs that if you listen and just respond in the conversation instead of thinking about sex, you will have no trouble at all

Posted by: Qenzoz Nov 18 2012, 12:32 AM

People always stares at me whenever I do that at the bar

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 18 2012, 06:33 AM

does this work everywhere???

Posted by: mroberts70 Nov 18 2012, 06:51 AM

That's how I met my wife... Then we took turns trading punches... LOL!!

Posted by: Patrik Berg Nov 18 2012, 08:44 AM

Could just play some guitar for them I got a job teaching guitar soon after I left school, thats when I met my wife, the rest is 17 years of history.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 18 2012, 03:54 PM

Picking up is easy Keeping a fresh interesting and beautiful bond is the real deal

Posted by: Alex Feather Nov 18 2012, 06:51 PM

I am sure it does! Just pick her up! LOL

Posted by: mroberts70 Nov 21 2012, 06:38 PM

Yes it works everywhere, head, gut... pretty much where ever you're not blocking can be punched!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 22 2012, 09:15 AM

That sounds rather violent...

Posted by: PosterBoy Nov 22 2012, 10:13 AM

Some people like that sort of thing, I think they call it 'nice hurt'

What might be kinky for you might be totally normal for someone else!

Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 22 2012, 10:49 AM

I think there's no need to go out to try and pick up girls. Just be the best version of yourself in your life and you'll meet the right person at the right time when it's meant to happen.

But of course, this isn't about meeting the right person, just about picking up girls which isn't something I know about so this thread needs the expert advice of a certain German.....

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 24 2012, 10:05 AM

Picking up girls can be a wonderful game - if you have the right time for it

I find it particularly interesting because it's A GAME - you need wits, focus, charm, good timing, manners, adapting your language to the right situation - in fewer words, Bruce Lee's words of wisdom apply here as well - 'Be like water, my friend'

But then again, there are some people that never think like that .... All they do, is walk around and women follow them as enchanted by a magical tune... right Guitarrero?

Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 24 2012, 11:04 AM

The Pied Piper of The Ladies

Just don't lead them into the river, Christian.... (as if we need to remind him of that..)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 24 2012, 01:52 PM

Ben.... how thoughtless of you - don't you know that 'River' is Christian's mansion?

Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 24 2012, 03:38 PM

Oh I see what he's done.... the crafty man

Posted by: mroberts70 Nov 24 2012, 04:25 PM

Nah, we were only sparring...

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 24 2012, 06:52 PM

Well, to be honest I'd love to be able to spar with my significant other, using bokkens

Posted by: mroberts70 Nov 25 2012, 12:13 AM

If you whack em with it one good time I'm sure they'd catch on...

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 26 2012, 12:43 AM

I actually spoke to her about teaching her some basic moves so that I may be able to spar at home without my kenjutsu mates

Posted by: mroberts70 Nov 26 2012, 01:07 AM

That would work, teach her some basics for self defense would be good too.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 26 2012, 10:43 AM

Why certainly In the world we live in, everybody should know a bit about self defense..

Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 26 2012, 11:10 AM

The best self defence starts with not being there !!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 26 2012, 11:12 AM

There where? You mean running? Hmmm, unfortunately, that's not always working..

Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 26 2012, 11:22 AM

Well, yes running works but I mean even before that. Most people teach self defence as just a physical response to a problem but self defence should really incorporate everything about how you live your life.

Self defence as a subject is a lot bigger than physical action. Defence is avoiding harm, so in that spirit self defence starts before a confrontation even happens. When you leave your house, is your Zanshin working ?

The places you go.. do you lock your car doors immediately when you get inside if you're in an urban area, things like that. If you see you a dark alley in front of you, do you take it or do you go the long way around knowing that it's well lit ? If you see a load of rowdy people on your side of the street do you cross over and keep walking, remaining inconspicuous ? Self defence is really all about avoidance. If you're trading blows then you're in a fight. Unfortunately, most people only see the 'fight' as self defence.. in reality it's the one aspect of self defence you don't want to be in. I only view stuff this way because I did a lot of reading and research when I started karate because I'm one of those guys who really gets into something properly.. as a result I probably have a better attitude towards self defence than most people who have practised MA for years because they don't bother to keep educating themselves.. that's the great thing about being a beginner, you've got an open mind. I recommend reading around on this site.. this is the stuff that MA school should teach but don't teach because they don't know it..

http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/AreMASD.htm

I'm not saying there's anything wrong with MA but a school should openly say exactly what it is teaching.. if it's to learn an 'art' and get the benefit of enjoyment, fitness and personal fulfilment out of it, then that's excellent. But if a school makes a claim to teach self defence then they should be teaching you the type of stuff in that article above.

Posted by: PosterBoy Nov 26 2012, 01:04 PM

I agree with Ben, I've never had a fight in my life (there have been a few incidents due to my own stupidity when younger but nothing serious and I have only been hit once). I just make sure I'm aware of my environment, avoid any possible dodgy areas, or at least carry myself in a confident manner and aware where all the roads lead.

I've managed to talk a few situations down too

Sometime things happen and they are unavoidable due to no fault of your own, I've been lucky in that respect. With the gun and knife culture nowadays it's a very worrying situation if it occurs