Self-defence in the News - No. 33

Teen praised for bravery after daylight attack 

 Teen praised for bravery after daylight attack

Wednesday Sep 12, 2012

A 15-year-old girl has been hailed for her bravery after fighting off a man who attacked her in daylight on a rural Bay of Plenty road.

 Police said the girl was dropped off by her school bus at the corner of Gulliver Rd and State Highway 2 at about 4.00pm yesterday. She was walking along Gulliver Road when she was attacked from behind by an offender described as a tall, skinny Indian man who was about 20 years old.

 The girl fought off her attacker after a short struggle, police said. He ran off in the direction of State Highway 2. Detective Sergeant Ryan Yardley praised the victim for fighting off her attacker. "The actions of the girl were brave and she is recovering with her family" "This is a concerning incident and we are treating it seriously."

 Mr Yardley called on parents to be vigilant while police hunted the offender. "Whilst we don't want the community to be unduly alarmed it is clearly important that we identify this offender. "Parents can tell their children to immediately report anything suspicious to police or a trusted adult and look out for each other if they out walking with a friend."

Someone may have given the offender a ride to an area near where the attack took place, Mr Yardley said. He appealed for anyone who had seen someone who matched the description of the offender to come forward to police.

YOU CAN HELP:

 To give information on the case call Te Puke police on 07 573 9147 or the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.

- nzherald.co.nz

SHAOLIN BURNING by Ant Sang

Shaolin Burning is a graphic novel by 

New Zealand creator/writer/artist Ant Sang.

It features appearances by kung fu legends Ng Mui and
Yim Wing Chun, plus Deadly Plum Blossom, elders of the Shaolin Temple, and a bloodthirsty monk who has embraced his dark side.

It's a good comic.

The fittest kung fu man in Dunedin

Daniel McKinlay

Saturday training

Click here for full-size version.

Left to right:

Ange (senior student) - Chris (visiting ronin) - Hadrian (up-and-coming wing chun man) - Mike and Steve (heavy hitters from way back)

Photographed by me today.

Wooden Man: Glenfalloch-style.

Self-defence in the News - No. 32

Father beats daughter's abuser to death

 Father beats daughter's abuser to death 

  NINO BUCCI

 12/06/2012

 US authorities say a father who caught a man sexually assaulting his four-year-old daughter and beat him to death may not face charges.

The father, from Texas, punched the man repeatedly in the head, killing him, Lavaca County Sheriff Micah Harmon said.

 The girl had been left inside the family's house during a social gathering on Saturday while other members of her family were tending to horses, Sheriff Harmon told CNN. He said the father returned to the house and caught the man abusing his daughter before unleashing his attack. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

 The girl was taken to a local hospital for examination before being released and was "OK besides the obvious mental trauma," Harmon said.

He said the father was ''very remorseful'' and did not know the other man was going to die. "You have a right to defend your daughter," Harmon said after being asked whether police would press charges against the girl's father. ''He acted in defence of [of her]. Once the investigation is completed we will submit it to the district attorney who then submits it to the grand jury, who will decide if they will indict him.''

Neither man has been publicly identified.


 - Sydney Morning Herald

SIFU NET AND THE WING CHUN RIDDLE

 An article. 

"The internet is a goldmine of information about various kung-fu systems including Wing Chun kung-Fu, each promoting their own particular theories over the internet and through other media. With so much information now freely available surely, logic would suggest, it should be easier to learn kung-fu....."

Follow the link: 

WING CHUN NZ - OFFICIAL WEBSITE - Sifu Net

As discussed at training yesterday.

'Twas the class before Christmas... 2

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Left to right:

Lois - Mike - Anthony - Steve

22 Dec 2011 - Photographer: Daniel

'Twas the class before Christmas... 1

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Left to right:

Daniel, Mike, Jasper, Sam, Kezz, and Steve.

22 Dec 2011 - Photographer: me

Self-defence in the News - No. 31

Woman fights off knife attacker

Woman fights off knife attacker

Amelia Harris
From: Herald Sun
January 06, 2012 7:20AM

A FRENCH student managed to escape a man who stabbed her on a street in Melbourne's north after hitting him several times in the face.

The 26-year-old woman suffered a deep cut to her arm and needed eight stitches after the confrontation in North Fitzroy on Monday.

Investigators have been told the man approached the woman from behind as she walked along Brunswick St, near Freeman St, about 4.20am.

It's believed the man grabbed her left arm, prompting a struggle.

He was forced to let the woman go after being hit several times in the face.

The man, believed to be aged in his late 30s to early 40s, fled the scene and was last seen walking north along Brunswick St.

The woman then realised she had received a cut to her arm.

A local resident heard the woman’s screams for help.

The victim was taken to St Vincent's Hospital with serious injuries.

She will speak about her ordeal this morning in a bid to help catch the attacker.

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to.

He is described as Caucasian with a thin build and short blond hair.

He wore a grey T-shirt and jeans or possibly shorts.


Police want to speak to this man. Digital image / Victoria Police Supplied