Brickbat: The Best Defense
Martial arts expert Tim Larkin trains military and law enforcement officials, including the U.S. Navy SEALs, in self defense. But he won't be passing on his knowledge in the United Kingdom. The Border Agency barred him from entering the U.K. to speak at a martial arts conference, saying "his presence here was not conducive to the public good." Larkin says he was banned because he has criticized British self defense laws.
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If done correctly, no can defend.
You did an image search of "groin.jpg" and only came up with that? And no alt text about Radley publishing another article? U suck.
Brickbats never get alt text.
Also something about the American taxpayer would work.
Brickbats never get alt text.
They did when Postell was in charge.
Drink!
These are the worst type of excuses.
"Ekins never uses alt-text" just means she's always wrong.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMMKjoW5vPs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bCyIAsSid8
The UK has become a nation of pussies.
Why does Dark Helmet need self-defense training? Isn't the schwartz enough?
Say good-bye to your two best friends.
From The Agitator's website. Three-year-old deaf boy named Hunter told he can't sign his name because of zero tolerance anti-violence policy.
http://goo.gl/5NQbf