h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Difficult position...

Where are you anyway, im sure there must be a kung fu school around, in Bristol we've got more than I can count and we're not a *big* city...

not everyone lives in a city.

there are other things i can think of that are frowned upon to do by yourself - medicine, therapy, giving birth, electrical repairs ....

take yourself out of the main infrastructures of civilisation and it becomes a whole new ballgame. but really, what do you do if the 'expert' isn't around ?

i know this isn't for everyone, but some people live in a world where they have to figure stuff out another way other than being taught formally.

i just looked up the population of bristol - 400,000 - does that sound right ?

i'm in new zealand. there's probably only 4 cities here with populations that big or bigger. lots of small towns and rural areas which tend to be conservative, though martial arts are quite popular here.

there is a kiwi (nz) tradition of being able to fix anything with #8 fencing wire. it comes from being a relatively recent colonialist culture. you make do with what you've got and make up the rest


kea

so kea, are you inventing your own martial art? Could be route to millionaire status and a lucrative film contract

Learn kea-do and leap tall(ish) buildings! Or specialise in in learning how to disarm multiple opponents using only #8 fencing wire

Well, im not saying dont do it... Im saying that in my case, I could have injured myself if I had. But yeah, anything is acheivable. But if after learning some at any time you can get your technique checked by someone in the know then this will help.

And I have a reputation for fixing everything with Duck Tape and WD-40...

What's hard about solo electrical repairs?

Oh, it can be very hard if you dont have the right equipment and skill. I myself have a black lycra electricians suit, with a belt for me tools. I break into buildings that are highly alarmed, find faults and fix them!!!

It's just nice to have someone else there to turn the power off when you start to convulse...

wear rubber soled shoes at least!

Pah, I laugh in the face of rubber and assistance. I liev on the edge of electrical repairs, and if I start to become mainstream, I might as well just start poking holes in plaster and drinking excessive cups of tea...

perhaps you should read your horoscope every morning

Long experience tells me that the human body is pretty good at withdrawing from electrical shocks.

that explains the sparks that come off Potholer's page! ,

I'm worried now...

"Learn kea-do and leap tall(ish) buildings! Or specialise in in learning how to disarm multiple opponents using only #8 fencing wire "



kea generally prefer hopping away sideways and laughing at their opponents. though they have been known to disarm window wiper blades when provoked (if you don't know what a kea is have a look at this A306866)


"kea-do"

hmm, i like this. *wanders off with new found aspirations...*

There are teachers around, I just can't afford the cash or time to go to one.
This yoga book has step-by-step pictures etc. and instructions. That is all... I have a fairly good knowledge of what not to do with my limbs, lumbar region etc. (most websites are full of dire warnings) and this book in particular is very strict about what you can't do, after meals for example.