Martial arts master arrested after beating

[Bill Mattocks]

http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_13474150

Martial arts master arrested after beating
The Associated Press
Posted: 10/02/2009 07:27:17 PM PDT
Updated: 10/02/2009 07:27:18 PM PDT

MENLO PARK, Calif.—A martial arts master is facing charges after authorities say some horseplay at a train station turned into a beating.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/10/02/BA8N1A086N.DTL&tsp=1

 

[grydth]

There's no cure for stupid, and with this much of it concentrated in a small area, the result is to be expected. A losing result for all 4 men.

 

[Phoenix44]

I wonder if substances were involved.

 

[Zero]

Bad news all around and definitely can't condone that. That said, if you want to try yourself out, even "friendly" on an in shape 275 pound guy, do it in a dojo/controlled environment, not a railway station.

 

[geezer]

Bad news all around and definitely can't condone that. That said, if you want to try yourself out, even "friendly" on an in shape 275 pound guy, do it in a dojo/controlled environment, not a railway station.

I'd say, "Be careful who you play with!" I know several guys that got into "friendly" conversations about their love of the martial arts and had things turn nasty.

One of these guys was a technically quite superior to the "buddy" he met at a bar, so after their "little practice session" he turned to leave and his new "buddy" sucker punched him so hard it shattered the bones in the side of his face. Not surprising though, as they were both at least half drunk.

 

[celtic_crippler]

I have often engaged in conversation with those that obviously practice an art (due to t-shirts, where they were, etc...) but I never "play" with anyone outside the dojo.

...that's asking for trouble and violates basic common sense.

 

[still learning]

Hello, It would be nice to hear both sides of the story, and get the real facts....

...sometime we got a "break" a leg to get to the truths!

Aloha, ......Nothing but the truth!

 

[David43515]

I just find it frustrating that because this guy won his weight class in a national tournament, they feel they have to reffer to him as a master martial artist.

 

[TigerLove]

Sorry, but i don't understand the text clearly (english is not my basic language). They attacked him and hi defended? Or he attacked them? Or...i don't get it. If somebody can explain..thanks!!

 

[David43515]

Sorry, but i don't understand the text clearly (english is not my basic language). They attacked him and hi defended? Or he attacked them? Or...i don't get it. If somebody can explain..thanks!!

It sounded like they began some friendly practice at the train station. Then the Judo 'master' didn`t want to stop. He went too far and then he and his friend beat up the other two men.