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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-28 | AJ | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks. |
| 2009-10-27 | clayton | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-16 | gigaman | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for prompt replies! |
| 2009-10-16 | gigaman | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the great training advice. My only complaint is that you made me feel like having a hamburger :p |
| 2009-10-11 | Steven | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much, sir. Your knowledge of psychology and brain physiology is very impressive. I've read a lot about this topic in other sources, but you outdid them all. Your response was informative, yet succinct. Did you ever consider becoming a college prof? I think you'd be great at it. You're also a good writer, thus your communication skills are tailor made for this forum. Thanks again; may you live long and prosper! |
| 2009-10-04 | Sara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the bibliography suggestion! |
| 2009-10-01 | Sara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-20 | Joshua | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you again mark! You're answer to my follow up question has really clarified some things for me better! |
| 2009-09-19 | Joshua | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very quick detailed response with examples. |
| 2009-05-14 | Wina | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Marc, in a world of promising gurus, lethal system and tactical masters you help the average women like me understand the depth and complications of self defense in real life GBU |
| 2009-04-25 | Arthur | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you kindly for taking time to help. I will follow your advice. Take care. |
| 2009-03-18 | N.D | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-02-22 | raul | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | really smart guy no nonsense when it comes to what he thinks about the subject of self defense he doesnt wanna sell you anything but he does want you to do whats right for you really smart guy, and very informative |
| 2009-02-19 | green jade | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-10-15 | Douglas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, Marc. You are a busy man. I appreciate you taking the time to help with my education. |
| 2008-10-15 | Douglas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Yeah, you weren't kidding. That's a ton of info in those few words. Now I have a starting point. Thanks. |
| 2008-10-10 | Douglas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Marc. I didn't want to seem as if I had any kind of agenda or bias. It just seemed so different in the way they seemed to completely lose control. I had to change the way I looked at and dealt with women from that point on. Peace. |
| 2008-10-08 | Douglas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-10-03 | Douglas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Marc. That helps to clarify, and of course to give me even more thoughts to work on. Well, it never ends I guess. Good luck and God bless. |
| 2008-09-28 | Douglas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-09-27 | Art | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the extensive answer. I have decided to take this weekend and study the website. I made a few calls and have decided to take tae kwon do and boxing (more boxing though). Thank you for the brutal honesty, its what I needed to hear. |
| 2008-09-27 | Paul | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-07-23 | steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks very much for the answers.. steve |
| 2008-06-22 | Doug | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Marc! |
| 2008-05-09 | ternero | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your time and answer. I guess we both agree on the fact that "running away" and "strategic withdraval" can save anyone's life...and that would be useful to develop those skills... Only miscellenous: I have seen only 1 "wicked trick" . I was under the impression that there was no "chi na-like diving forward roll, scissoring leg trap and takedown" and the girl in black basically did nothing (maybe she was about to launch a faint kick, but I am really not sure). On the other hand, the pink one started with a fake head-kick in order to divert attention, and then immediately she grabbed her opponent's leg in bjj/sambo style which finally resulted a broken angle. I have heard from bjj people anyway that this is a common technic in bjj but also a very risky one, the attacker himself can get stomped easily unless the technic is propely done in the right time AND within the right range. here is something similair applied unsuccessfully: http://youtube.com/watch?v=JjAeAhTEVBE&feature=related |
| 2008-04-26 | Nick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank You Marc. |
| 2008-03-26 | steve | 10 | 10 | 5 | 9 | No | hi thanks for the answer steve... |
| 2008-03-25 | Aravind | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for your help. I am very happy that I encountered your site. |
| 2008-03-04 | pete | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, I've been still digesting it. For certain words, idioms I need a dictionary. But overall it looks deep and useful. Thanks again. |
| 2008-02-20 | Uli | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks a lot, for your detailed answer! Uli |
Answers by Expert:
Marc MacYoung
Expertise
Street self-defense, crime avoidance and personal safety
Experience
I grew up in the streets of Los Angeles in 'situational poverty.' I have dealt with criminals and violent people all my life -- both personally and professionally. I have written 15 books and 6 videos on surviving street violence. I was originally published under the name Marc Animal MacYoung. (Animal was my street name). I've taught police and military both internationally and within the US. I've lectured at universities, academies and done countless TV, radio, newspaper and magazine interviews. I'm a professional speaker on crime avoidance and personal safety. And I am an expert witness recognized by the US court system.
My bio is at
www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/marcmacyoung.html
My abridged CV (Curriculum Vitae) is at
http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/seminarEW.htm
Organizations
See CV
Publications
Too numerous to list here. My CV (for my expert witness work in court) is at
http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/seminarEW.htm
Awards and Honors
See CV
Past/Present Clients
See CV
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