box-news

2010-01-03T14:51:00.000-08:00

1
00:03:29,520 --> 00:03:31,272
Jesus!

2
00:03:36,600 --> 00:03:38,318
I need to fix that.

3
00:03:38,400 --> 00:03:40,356
Don't make a mess.

4
00:04:08,520 --> 00:04:09,999
I've found a couple of, um...

5
00:04:10,080 --> 00:04:12,469
marble fireplaces.

6
00:04:12,560 --> 00:04:18,476
Nice stained glass window,
you know. It's really nice.

7
00:04:18,560 --> 00:04:21,870
God, this beautiful...
this beautiful chandelier.

8
00:04:23,880 --> 00:04:26,713
Late '20s, early '30s,
you know. A bit deco.

9
00:04:26,800 --> 00:04:31,590
I might keep hold of that.
I've got a private for that.

10
00:04:37,680 --> 00:04:39,830
0h, God, I'm aching.

11
00:04:39,920 --> 00:04:42,195
How much?

12
00:04:44,360 --> 00:04:46,112
Well, make us an offer.

13
00:04:47,360 --> 00:04:49,510
Give us a price, Vince.

14
00:04:52,160 --> 00:04:54,958
That's what I paid for it.

15
00:04:55,040 --> 00:04:57,110
Well, I've got to earn a living.

16
00:04:59,080 --> 00:05:01,310
It's a nice piece, Vince.

17
00:05:03,640 --> 00:05:05,676
Hold on.

18
00:05:07,080 --> 00:05:08,559
Leave it, darling, I'll do that.

19
00:05:13,040 --> 00:05:14,189
Four hundred quid, Vince.

20
00:05:15,680 --> 00:05:17,318
In the book,
they're twelve hundred quid.

21
00:05:17,400 --> 00:05:18,799
We can all get
a living out of this.

22
00:05:18,880 --> 00:05:20,359
Mum?

23
00:05:20,440 --> 00:05:24,399
Well, see the piece.

24
00:05:24,480 --> 00:05:27,119
Well, give us
four hundred quid.

25
00:05:49,440 --> 00:05:51,431
Shh...shh.

26
00:05:56,280 --> 00:05:58,919
Sit down, Tom.

27
00:05:59,000 --> 00:06:01,275
Sit down and shut the roof.

28
00:06:04,320 --> 00:06:06,914
- Are you having fun?
- Yeah.

29
00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:08,592
It's freezing.

30
00:06:10,360 --> 00:06:12,749
Want me to stop?
Do you want me to stop?

31
00:06:14,240 --> 00:06:15,389
Don't stop, keep going.

32
00:06:29,560 --> 00:06:30,754
Sit down, the pair of ya!

33
00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,149
0h, shit!

34
00:07:15,320 --> 00:07:18,756
0K, you lot...
you lot try and get out.

35
00:07:21,560 --> 00:07:22,834
Help me out!

36
00:07:22,920 --> 00:07:24,148
All right, all right.

37
00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:37,678
Help...me!
Help me out of here!

38
00:07:47,640 --> 00:07:51,679
All right, darling.
All right, you're 0K.

39
00:08:02,480 --> 00:08:04,675
Come here.

40
00:08:42,960 --> 00:08:44,359
Come on.

41
00:09:04,600 --> 00:09:06,636
I'll get the kids some tea.

42
00:09:06,720 --> 00:09:08,790
Yeah, good.

43
00:09:08,880 --> 00:09:11,314
Let Mummy get some rest now.

44
00:09:13,200 --> 00:09:15,634
- Can I stay?
- Yeah, yeah.

45
00:09:15,720 --> 00:09:17,039
You all right?

46
00:09:17,120 --> 00:09:19,429
Just bring him
something back, will you?

47
00:09:23,000 --> 00:09:25,514
What do you think of her?

48
00:09:25,600 --> 00:09:27,318
She smells funny.

49
00:09:35,200 --> 00:09:36,713
How are you doing?

50
00:09:36,800 --> 00:09:39,917
I feel terrible.

51
00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,592
Do you want a cuddle?

52
00:09:42,640 --> 00:09:43,868
Yeah.

53
00:10:47,160 --> 00:10:50,596
She's all right, I guess.
Bit tired and that.

54
00:10:52,400 --> 00:10:53,833
Beautiful.

55
00:10:56,680 --> 00:10:59,831
So sweet and... Hang on a sec.

56
00:11:01,720 --> 00:11:03,915
Don't tie up the phone, Jess.

57
00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,877
Some nice tomatoes
on toast, Tom?

58
00:11:05,960 --> 00:11:09,589
Some lovely tomatoes on toast.

59
00:11:09,680 --> 00:11:11,636
She's so sweet, honestly.

60
00:11:11,720 --> 00:11:14,109
It's like,
the tiniest little thing.

61
00:11:14,200 --> 00:11:17,272
I mean, like Sammy was
when he was little.

62
00:11:19,920 --> 00:11:23,708
I don't know. Mum says so,
but...looks more like her.

63
00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,433
In the kitchen.

64
00:11:28,720 --> 00:11:31,109
Yeah, I know. I can't wait.

65
00:11:31,200 --> 00:11:32,599
All right, then.

66
00:11:32,680 --> 00:11:34,238
Miss you too.

67
00:11:34,320 --> 00:11:36,231
Try.

68
00:11:36,320 --> 00:11:37,673
Right, bye.

69
00:11:47,200 --> 00:11:50,351
Do you feel older or different
having a new daughter?

70
00:11:50,440 --> 00:11:54,479
Don't know -
I feel a bit...scared, you know.

71
00:11:54,560 --> 00:11:56,278
Get your feet off the table.

72
00:11:56,360 --> 00:11:59,670
At the same time,
I feel very happy.

73
00:12:01,160 --> 00:12:02,912
Nosey!

74
00:12:04,160 --> 00:12:05,912
Was it like that with us?

75
00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,274
Was it? Um...

76
00:12:07,360 --> 00:12:11,592
No, well, you changed...
..everything, you know?

77
00:12:11,680 --> 00:12:14,831
I mean, I become a man.
I got one in.

78
00:12:18,400 --> 00:12:20,868
Now, him...he was forceps.

79
00:12:20,960 --> 00:12:25,954
Can tell, he's got a long head.
Face like a well-slapped arse.

80
00:12:26,040 --> 00:12:29,555
I knew he was trouble
from the start.

81
00:12:29,640 --> 00:12:33,838
Is it more difficult having us,
if one of you wanted to leave?

82
00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:35,069
What, me or your mother?

83
00:12:36,280 --> 00:12:37,759
Either.

84
00:12:39,120 --> 00:12:40,519
You want a straight answer?

85
00:12:40,600 --> 00:12:42,238
Yeah.

86
00:12:45,000 --> 00:12:48,629
Well, it depends
how selfish you feel.

87
00:12:48,720 --> 00:12:50,631
You wouldn't last
a minute without us, Dad.

88
00:12:50,720 --> 00:12:51,948
0h, he's awake.

89
00:12:52,040 --> 00:12:53,951
When I was a little boy,

90
00:12:54,040 --> 00:12:56,838
I was sitting on this wall
waiting for me grandad, right.

91
00:12:56,920 --> 00:12:59,559
I was watching
this car coming towards me,

92
00:12:59,640 --> 00:13:02,632
and it swerved,
and as it swerved, it took off.

93
00:13:02,720 --> 00:13:05,951
The boot opened
and the spare wheel fell out.

94
00:13:06,040 --> 00:13:08,395
Then it hit a wall.

95
00:13:08,480 --> 00:13:10,675
As it hit the wall,
the passenger door opened.

96
00:13:10,760 --> 00:13:13,194
This woman got thrown out.

97
00:13:13,280 --> 00:13:17,114
Her arm was up her back, caught
in her coat, as she fell out.

98
00:13:18,440 --> 00:13:19,668
As she hit the floor -

99
00:13:19,760 --> 00:13:21,591
this was all in slow motion...

100
00:13:21,680 --> 00:13:24,877
Could you hold the line, please?

101
00:13:24,960 --> 00:13:28,635
As she hits the floor,
the car hits the floor, right?

102
00:13:28,720 --> 00:13:31,792
And rolls right over
on top of her.

103
00:13:31,880 --> 00:13:35,839
The geezer who's driving
is screaming his head off.

104
00:13:35,920 --> 00:13:37,876
I wanna help,
but I'm only seven.

105
00:13:37,960 --> 00:13:39,552
I'm sitting there in shock.

106
00:13:39,640 --> 00:13:43,155
So he goes round
and lifts the car off the woman.

107
00:13:43,240 --> 00:13:45,549
Strength... It's amazing, innit?

108
00:13:45,640 --> 00:13:46,834
Hello?

109
00:13:46,920 --> 00:13:48,353
Hello, Vince.

110
00:13:48,440 --> 00:13:50,670
No, I'm just making
the kids some tea.

111
00:13:50,760 --> 00:13:52,079
Pheasant.

112
00:13:52,160 --> 00:13:53,991
Yeah,
I've got a nice pheasant pie.

113
00:13:54,080 --> 00:13:56,640
You never go hungry
in the country.

114
00:14:05,680 --> 00:14:07,113
They're here!

115
00:14:42,040 --> 00:14:43,837
Jessie, take care of Mum.

116
00:14:43,920 --> 00:14:45,035
0K.

117
00:14:45,120 --> 00:14:46,314
Warm enough?

118
00:14:46,400 --> 00:14:48,118
Yes, thanks, darling.

119
00:14:48,200 --> 00:14:50,998
Ah, she's fast asleep,
little baby.

120
00:14:51,080 --> 00:14:53,878
She reminds me so much of you.

121
00:14:53,960 --> 00:14:56,349
0h, Mum.

122
00:14:56,440 --> 00:14:58,829
She's so gorgeous.

123
00:14:58,920 --> 00:15:01,309
How come her head's
askew like that?

124
00:15:01,400 --> 00:15:03,675
That's how it is
when they're first born...

125
00:15:03,760 --> 00:15:06,320
- Are they always like that?
- Yeah.

126
00:15:40,560 --> 00:15:41,788
Hello, Tom.

127
00:15:57,320 --> 00:15:59,038
Hi, Lucy.

128
00:15:59,120 --> 00:16:00,553
Don't you all look a picture.

129
00:16:00,640 --> 00:16:02,471
Hi, Lucy.

130
00:16:06,160 --> 00:16:07,878
Not around the baby.

131
00:16:07,960 --> 00:16:09,313
Thank you very much, Lucy.

132
00:16:09,400 --> 00:16:10,628
Sorry.

133
00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:16,878
Ah, doesn't she look like you?

134
00:16:25,840 --> 00:16:27,956
I thought
you'd left the country.

135
00:16:30,880 --> 00:16:35,635
Lucy, you're soaked,
take your things off.

136
00:16:35,720 --> 00:16:37,392
Here, darling.

137
00:16:38,440 --> 00:16:40,874
It's a write-off.

138
00:16:40,960 --> 00:16:42,598
Well, you insured it!

139
00:16:48,440 --> 00:16:50,510
Can I speak
to the manager, then?

140
00:16:50,600 --> 00:16:52,192
He's not there.

141
00:16:52,280 --> 00:16:54,635
I ain't waiting six months
for my premium.

142
00:16:54,720 --> 00:16:56,472
Going to dry off.

143
00:16:56,560 --> 00:16:59,313
0n my premium,
it says hired car.

144
00:17:04,320 --> 00:17:05,514
You too, Tom.

145
00:17:05,600 --> 00:17:08,034
You're stopping me
from going to work.

146
00:17:08,120 --> 00:17:09,269
No, you listen.

147
00:17:09,360 --> 00:17:11,954
You're stopping me
from going to work.

148
00:17:27,640 --> 00:17:29,676
Someone's got a filthy mind.

149
00:17:45,440 --> 00:17:47,556
Your hair's still wet.

150
00:18:09,120 --> 00:18:10,758
You've got to get it.

151
00:18:10,840 --> 00:18:12,068
Let it ring.

152
00:18:12,160 --> 00:18:13,718
You've got to get it,

153
00:18:13,800 --> 00:18:17,236
because it'll wake the baby
and I have to get up in an hour.

154
00:18:17,320 --> 00:18:18,878
Please, sweetheart.

155
00:18:18,960 --> 00:18:22,839
Just tell them
to ring back tomorrow.

156
00:18:22,920 --> 00:18:25,388
Careful.

157
00:18:25,480 --> 00:18:27,118
All right. All right.

158
00:18:42,720 --> 00:18:43,914
Tom.

159
00:18:44,960 --> 00:18:46,313
Is everything all right?

160
00:18:46,400 --> 00:18:48,118
Yeah.

161
00:18:48,200 --> 00:18:51,192
Couldn't you get that?

162
00:18:51,280 --> 00:18:53,794
He's gotta
liven himself up, him.

163
00:18:54,920 --> 00:18:58,390
I took the phone off the hook.

164
00:18:58,480 --> 00:18:59,993
Get some sleep.

165
00:19:04,120 --> 00:19:05,792
Who was it?

166
00:19:09,200 --> 00:19:11,430
You should get a corset.

167
00:19:11,520 --> 00:19:15,957
I should get a corset.

168
00:19:16,040 --> 00:19:18,110
Missed you.

169
00:19:18,200 --> 00:19:19,633
Yeah, me, too.

170
00:19:19,720 --> 00:19:23,269
I missed you so much.
You're so cuddly.

171
00:19:42,480 --> 00:19:44,198
It's not so bad.

172
00:19:44,280 --> 00:19:45,508
What?

173
00:19:45,600 --> 00:19:47,238
Devon.

174
00:19:47,320 --> 00:19:51,233
They forget how to speak English
when the tourists leave.

175
00:19:53,240 --> 00:19:56,312
It'll be better after Easter
when you start your new school.

176
00:19:58,280 --> 00:20:00,669
Maybe you'll like
this one.

177
00:20:00,760 --> 00:20:02,876
I miss my friends.

178
00:20:02,960 --> 00:20:06,191
You'll see them again.
You'll make some new ones.

179
00:20:08,120 --> 00:20:10,714
Down here they all
have giant foreheads

180
00:20:10,800 --> 00:20:13,030
and fingers sprouting
from their shoulders.

181
00:20:13,120 --> 00:20:15,714
And that's a sick remark.

182
00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:18,756
It's a sick world.

183
00:21:44,720 --> 00:21:46,790
No,
he's just being greedy.

184
00:21:46,880 --> 00:21:48,438
No, I'm not...

185
00:21:50,160 --> 00:21:53,835
I'm not coming all the way
to London on spec, Francesca.

186
00:21:55,480 --> 00:21:58,119
You know what happens,
I'll get up there...

187
00:21:58,200 --> 00:22:00,475
and he'll offer me...
yeah, he will.

188
00:22:00,560 --> 00:22:02,551
- How's she been, Jess?
- Quiet.

189
00:22:02,640 --> 00:22:04,676
No. I got it
for another customer now.

190
00:22:07,600 --> 00:22:09,556
Put him on to talk to me.

191
00:22:09,640 --> 00:22:11,232
Well, get him.

192
00:22:11,320 --> 00:22:14,710
Water's gone -
unbelievable in the morning.

193
00:22:16,520 --> 00:22:19,034
Well, why can't he come
to the phone?

194
00:22:19,120 --> 00:22:23,432
I've got to sell it. What d'you
think, I do it for me health?

195
00:22:23,520 --> 00:22:26,557
Why should I come to London,
if I can sell it here?

196
00:22:27,600 --> 00:22:29,113
Well, what's the logic in that?

197
00:22:31,480 --> 00:22:33,152
No, just put him on.

198
00:22:33,240 --> 00:22:35,834
He's there counting his money,
ain't he?

199
00:22:37,040 --> 00:22:41,511
I'd like to be
half a quid behind him.

200
00:22:41,600 --> 00:22:44,478
Put him on...put him on.

201
00:22:51,760 --> 00:22:52,909
How's Mum?

202
00:23:00,400 --> 00:23:02,630
What's the matter?

203
00:23:11,160 --> 00:23:13,116
What is it?

204
00:23:13,200 --> 00:23:15,919
- I saw you.
- Saw me what?

205
00:23:17,000 --> 00:23:18,718
In the bath with Dad.

206
00:23:20,040 --> 00:23:21,189
Yeah?

207
00:23:23,440 --> 00:23:26,512
- What were you doing?
- What do you think?

208
00:23:27,640 --> 00:23:30,029
I got in and he got out.

209
00:23:30,120 --> 00:23:31,633
That's not what I saw.

210
00:23:33,080 --> 00:23:35,548
Well, that's all it was.

211
00:23:35,640 --> 00:23:37,278
Where were you?

212
00:23:41,720 --> 00:23:44,029
It's a pretty weird thing
you're suggesting,

213
00:23:44,120 --> 00:23:47,749
if you're saying
what I think you're saying.

214
00:23:51,960 --> 00:23:54,838
I haven't told you
to fuck off or anything,

215
00:23:54,920 --> 00:23:57,434
which I probably should've.

216
00:23:57,520 --> 00:23:59,476
Nothing happened, 0K?

217
00:23:59,560 --> 00:24:01,949
I'd tell you.

218
00:24:03,320 --> 00:24:05,914
- You couldn't.
- Yes, I could.

219
00:24:11,680 --> 00:24:13,113
You 0K now?

220
00:24:53,040 --> 00:24:55,110
Imagine this
on a quiet night, Tom.

221
00:24:56,960 --> 00:24:58,109
There we go.

222
00:25:00,720 --> 00:25:02,119
Is she asleep?

223
00:25:02,200 --> 00:25:03,918
Put her down and relax.

224
00:25:26,080 --> 00:25:28,435
Do you want me to take her?

225
00:25:37,640 --> 00:25:41,235
Get a drink, Tom. Get Mummy one.

226
00:25:41,320 --> 00:25:43,993
I'll have a Rex.
What do you want?

227
00:25:44,080 --> 00:25:45,798
Just water, please.

228
00:26:02,840 --> 00:26:04,159
What's he doing?

229
00:26:13,040 --> 00:26:17,477
Yes, please, mate.
Yes, please.

230
00:26:17,560 --> 00:26:20,836
I'll have a pint of bitter,
a glass of water

231
00:26:20,920 --> 00:26:22,672
and a lime and soda, please.

232
00:26:22,760 --> 00:26:25,035
Ask your sister
what she wants, Tom.

233
00:26:32,120 --> 00:26:34,634
- Do you want a drink?
- No.

234
00:26:34,720 --> 00:26:38,554
- This is my little brother.
- Hello.

235
00:26:38,640 --> 00:26:43,191
- We're going to the beach.
- Can I come?

236
00:26:43,280 --> 00:26:45,794
All right...but
you'll have to ask Mum and Dad.

237
00:26:45,880 --> 00:26:47,393
Why?

238
00:26:47,480 --> 00:26:50,950
Why do you think?

239
00:26:51,040 --> 00:26:52,758
Come on.

240
00:27:03,560 --> 00:27:04,709
This is Nick.

241
00:27:04,800 --> 00:27:05,915
Hello.

242
00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:09,436
- Hello, son.
- Hello, Nick.

243
00:27:10,520 --> 00:27:12,476
We're going to the beach.

244
00:27:12,560 --> 00:27:14,312
It's a bit late, innit?

245
00:27:14,400 --> 00:27:15,958
You driving, Nick?

246
00:27:16,040 --> 00:27:17,598
Yeah.

247
00:27:17,680 --> 00:27:19,113
That's your first, is it?

248
00:27:19,200 --> 00:27:20,713
Yeah.

249
00:27:20,800 --> 00:27:22,199
Can I go?

250
00:27:24,760 --> 00:27:28,116
- Will you bring them home?
- 0f course.

251
00:27:30,440 --> 00:27:31,714
Don't be late, Jess.

252
00:27:31,800 --> 00:27:34,109
- Night.
- Night.

253
00:27:35,720 --> 00:27:37,119
Tom, Tom.

254
00:27:37,200 --> 00:27:38,758
Come here.

255
00:27:40,880 --> 00:27:42,757
Who is he?

256
00:27:42,840 --> 00:27:44,478
I don't know.

257
00:27:46,360 --> 00:27:48,874
Just make sure
they don't go mad, right?

258
00:27:48,960 --> 00:27:51,474
- Here, take that.
- No, thanks.

259
00:27:51,560 --> 00:27:55,269
- You might get stuck.
- It's all right.

260
00:27:55,360 --> 00:27:57,271
'Night, Tom.

261
00:28:11,800 --> 00:28:14,758
Is this where
you bring your girlfriends?

262
00:28:14,840 --> 00:28:16,193
All of them.

263
00:28:32,040 --> 00:28:33,598
Fancy a swim?

264
00:28:34,760 --> 00:28:36,193
That water'd kill you.

265
00:28:37,920 --> 00:28:39,512
Might be worth it.

266
00:28:40,920 --> 00:28:44,196
- Ever seen anybody die?
- No.

267
00:28:45,400 --> 00:28:47,231
I saw my grandad die.

268
00:29:08,240 --> 00:29:11,630
- Say something.
- What?

269
00:29:11,720 --> 00:29:14,678
Anything. I like your accent.

270
00:29:14,760 --> 00:29:17,320
- You're taking the piss.
- I'm not.

271
00:29:19,360 --> 00:29:21,351
Don't you like his accent, Tom?

272
00:29:40,360 --> 00:29:42,032
We won't be long.

273
00:29:42,120 --> 00:29:43,269
Keep warm.

274
00:30:12,840 --> 00:30:14,068
Tom!

275
00:30:15,920 --> 00:30:17,148
Tom?

276
00:30:26,280 --> 00:30:28,111
I'm sorry we left you.

277
00:30:29,360 --> 00:30:31,396
You're doing it together,
aren't you?

278
00:30:31,480 --> 00:30:35,917
Not just what I saw
in the bathroom...everything.

279
00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,955
You and Dad.

280
00:30:38,320 --> 00:30:41,630
- What do you want me to say?
- What happened?

281
00:30:41,720 --> 00:30:43,597
Nothing happened.

282
00:31:51,200 --> 00:31:53,509
I told you be home by 12.

283
00:31:53,600 --> 00:31:57,309
The last thing I said was be
home by 12. Where you been?

284
00:31:57,400 --> 00:32:00,233
- 0n the beach.
- It's 7 in the fucking morning!

285
00:32:00,320 --> 00:32:02,390
We lost track of time.

286
00:32:02,480 --> 00:32:04,232
The police were looking for you.

287
00:32:04,320 --> 00:32:05,833
Your mother hasn't slept

288
00:32:05,920 --> 00:32:09,674
since the baby's been born and
you're on the fucking beach?!

289
00:32:09,760 --> 00:32:12,638
You! Go to fucking bed
and stay there!

290
00:32:12,720 --> 00:32:15,518
What are you doing to me, Jess?

291
00:32:15,600 --> 00:32:18,558
What's the matter with your
face? Did he fucking do that?

292
00:32:18,640 --> 00:32:20,551
- Who?
- You fucking know who.

293
00:32:20,640 --> 00:32:22,119
There was a branch...

294
00:32:22,200 --> 00:32:25,033
Don't take the fucking piss!

295
00:32:25,120 --> 00:32:26,473
Don't hurt her!

296
00:32:26,560 --> 00:32:27,675
Leave it!

297
00:32:27,760 --> 00:32:28,829
That's enough.

298
00:32:28,920 --> 00:32:30,319
Leave it.

299
00:32:30,400 --> 00:32:34,029
We've been worried sick,
waiting for you. Look at me.

300
00:32:34,120 --> 00:32:37,112
You can't come in here
behaving like this, Jess.

301
00:32:37,200 --> 00:32:39,794
I was worried.
You could be fucking dead.

302
00:32:39,880 --> 00:32:43,156
No, I'm all right.
I don't wanna go to bed.

303
00:32:43,240 --> 00:32:45,276
Come on, let's go to bed now.

304
00:32:45,360 --> 00:32:46,839
Come on. Finished.

305
00:32:46,920 --> 00:32:50,117
I'm all right.
Hey, I'm cool.

306
00:32:50,200 --> 00:32:52,509
No fucking respect
for me whatsoever.

307
00:32:52,600 --> 00:32:55,592
- To bed, now!
- I don't wanna.

308
00:32:56,600 --> 00:32:58,113
I'm sorry, Jess...

309
00:32:58,200 --> 00:33:01,272
if you hadn't raised your
hands, I wouldn't have done it.

310
00:33:01,360 --> 00:33:02,634
Up, now!

311
00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,831
Excuse me, Tom.

312
00:33:14,080 --> 00:33:15,229
I'm hungry.

313
00:33:16,280 --> 00:33:17,429
What?!

314
00:33:18,480 --> 00:33:19,833
I'm hungry.

315
00:33:23,880 --> 00:33:25,108
Go to bed.

316
00:33:29,680 --> 00:33:32,638
It's 0K.
It's all right. There we go.

317
00:35:09,080 --> 00:35:10,798
I can see you.

318
00:35:15,880 --> 00:35:17,996
No, I've just got the message.

319
00:35:20,200 --> 00:35:24,113
No, that's fine.
The valuation seems fine to me.

320
00:35:24,200 --> 00:35:25,474
0f course.

321
00:35:27,120 --> 00:35:31,193
And does the fittings...the
fittings all come with it, yes?

322
00:35:31,280 --> 00:35:32,429
That's super.

323
00:35:34,320 --> 00:35:36,390
I particularly liked the bath.

324
00:35:38,600 --> 00:35:39,874
No.

325
00:35:39,960 --> 00:35:43,748
Victorian border...
When can I come and see you?

326
00:35:45,640 --> 00:35:49,679
I see, you're away
for a week. Hm-mm.

327
00:35:49,760 --> 00:35:51,830
No, that's fine. I'll...

328
00:35:51,920 --> 00:35:55,469
0K, super. Thank you very much.

329
00:35:55,560 --> 00:35:57,198
See you then. Bye.

330
00:36:05,680 --> 00:36:07,033
Bastard.

331
00:37:48,200 --> 00:37:50,475
It's not what you think.

332
00:37:50,560 --> 00:37:51,709
I'll tell Mum.

333
00:37:53,680 --> 00:37:54,999
Don't.

334
00:37:55,080 --> 00:37:58,709
It must be better than love.
Better than anything.

335
00:38:01,120 --> 00:38:02,951
How could you let him?

336
00:38:05,640 --> 00:38:07,073
You're acting like a child.

337
00:38:07,160 --> 00:38:08,309
He's our dad.

338
00:38:08,400 --> 00:38:11,437
Why would I want Dad
when I can have Nick?

339
00:38:11,520 --> 00:38:12,635
He's old.

340
00:38:12,720 --> 00:38:15,518
He's a prick. He's nothing.

341
00:38:26,920 --> 00:38:30,276
This isn't about
me and Dad, is it?

342
00:38:30,360 --> 00:38:33,750
You just want to know
about fucking, don't you?

343
00:38:33,840 --> 00:38:35,717
You want to do it.

344
00:38:40,440 --> 00:38:44,228
Do you want to do it with Lucy?

345
00:38:44,320 --> 00:38:47,756
Do you want me
to have a word with her?

346
00:38:47,840 --> 00:38:50,308
I've got this.

347
00:38:50,400 --> 00:38:52,152
I'm keeping it.

348
00:38:52,240 --> 00:38:54,913
Do you think Lucy
wanks on the toilet

349
00:38:55,000 --> 00:38:56,479
when she's feeling neglected?

350
00:38:56,560 --> 00:38:57,709
What?

351
00:39:00,520 --> 00:39:02,112
Because I do.

352
00:40:02,200 --> 00:40:04,794
You drink too much.

353
00:40:04,880 --> 00:40:06,871
You shouldn't drink
with the baby.

354
00:40:09,280 --> 00:40:11,555
Well, that is parenthood.

355
00:40:11,640 --> 00:40:13,073
You should try it.

356
00:40:13,160 --> 00:40:14,388
No, thanks.

357
00:40:17,000 --> 00:40:19,594
Jessie'll get there first,
the rate she's going.

358
00:40:22,680 --> 00:40:24,910
Now, what's that
supposed to mean?

359
00:40:34,520 --> 00:40:35,919
Is it the baby?

360
00:40:38,200 --> 00:40:40,794
Is it just so different
having Alice?

361
00:40:42,720 --> 00:40:45,188
No... I like London.

362
00:40:45,280 --> 00:40:48,750
Well, I like London, too,
but we're HERE now.

363
00:40:51,440 --> 00:40:53,749
We've got to make a go of this.

364
00:40:53,840 --> 00:40:57,150
It's not easy for any of us.

365
00:40:57,240 --> 00:41:01,313
I have to get working again.

366
00:41:01,400 --> 00:41:03,311
We don't know anybody here.

367
00:41:06,640 --> 00:41:11,839
Well, maybe we will go back to
London, if it doesn't work out.

368
00:41:15,280 --> 00:41:19,478
Gotta take
your boots off, Jess.

369
00:41:19,560 --> 00:41:22,950
- Is she all right?
- Yeah, she's fine.

370
00:41:25,880 --> 00:41:28,678
So hungry! 0h!

371
00:41:28,760 --> 00:41:32,389
- Want a cup of tea?
- I'd love a cup of tea.

372
00:41:32,480 --> 00:41:35,074
Want a cup of tea, Tom?

373
00:41:35,160 --> 00:41:38,118
Jess, want a cup of tea?

374
00:41:38,200 --> 00:41:42,478
Are you hungry, my cherub?

375
00:41:47,880 --> 00:41:50,110
It's none
of your fucking business!

376
00:42:27,520 --> 00:42:28,669
Tom!

377
00:45:05,000 --> 00:45:08,390
Which of those
shall I send Granny... Tom?

378
00:45:14,960 --> 00:45:18,999
This time next week you'll be
getting ready to start school.

379
00:45:19,080 --> 00:45:22,038
I want to go to London,
to sort out college.

380
00:45:22,120 --> 00:45:25,351
I got to go and see Vince.
I could take her.

381
00:45:25,440 --> 00:45:27,396
That's a good idea.

382
00:45:30,680 --> 00:45:35,879
That's such a lovely one of you.
I'm going to send that to Mary.

383
00:45:39,880 --> 00:45:43,350
0h, that's lovely, innit?
Look at the face on that.

384
00:45:43,440 --> 00:45:45,192
0h, that's beautiful.

385
00:45:45,280 --> 00:45:48,590
- Look nice in here, that.
- How much?

386
00:45:48,680 --> 00:45:51,069
About
six and a half grand.

387
00:45:51,160 --> 00:45:52,479
- 1710.
- Yeah.

388
00:45:52,560 --> 00:45:54,630
They're auctioning it
at Sotheby's.

389
00:45:54,720 --> 00:45:57,598
Well, they've been making them
for years, ain't they?

390
00:45:57,680 --> 00:45:59,636
Imagine that on your wrist.

391
00:46:13,720 --> 00:46:15,312
..beautiful girl...

392
00:46:15,400 --> 00:46:16,719
Hello?

393
00:46:20,360 --> 00:46:22,351
Yeah, yeah, it's fine.

394
00:46:22,440 --> 00:46:26,035
The house is a tip,
but we're getting there.

395
00:46:26,120 --> 00:46:27,553
They're fine.

396
00:46:27,640 --> 00:46:29,870
She is just so gorgeous.

397
00:46:29,960 --> 00:46:33,077
Round and round the garden,
like a teddy bear...

398
00:46:34,480 --> 00:46:37,040
He's um...he's a baby
himself, you know.

399
00:46:38,960 --> 00:46:41,269
When are you coming?

400
00:46:41,360 --> 00:46:47,151
Yeah? Yeah, any time, really.

401
00:46:47,240 --> 00:46:49,913
Guess
who's coming down to see us?

402
00:46:50,000 --> 00:46:53,390
The wicked witch of the north.

403
00:46:53,480 --> 00:46:57,075
Well, just phone us, tell us
what train you're on...

404
00:46:57,160 --> 00:46:59,799
...and we'll blow it up.

405
00:46:59,880 --> 00:47:02,838
0K, good. Call soon.
Come soon, please.

406
00:47:02,920 --> 00:47:04,672
I can't wait, darling.

407
00:47:04,760 --> 00:47:07,718
Yeah... We miss you.
Yeah... Come soon, good.

408
00:47:09,480 --> 00:47:12,870
- Who was that?
- Mary. She's coming down.

409
00:47:12,960 --> 00:47:14,234
0h, good.

410
00:47:14,320 --> 00:47:16,117
God, those stairs, my feet...

411
00:47:16,200 --> 00:47:18,998
Do you want your mum?
Do you want your mum?

412
00:47:21,320 --> 00:47:22,958
She's done a number two.

413
00:47:23,040 --> 00:47:25,508
0h, yeah? Come on, then...

414
00:47:25,600 --> 00:47:28,990
..let's change you.

415
00:47:29,080 --> 00:47:30,354
You're beautiful.

416
00:47:30,440 --> 00:47:33,079
None of my shoes fit any more.

417
00:47:34,520 --> 00:47:37,432
Beautiful little baba.

418
00:47:37,520 --> 00:47:40,557
I'll get you one of those, um...

419
00:47:40,640 --> 00:47:43,791
..those, eh...foot massage,
bubble bath things.

420
00:47:43,880 --> 00:47:46,599
The electric ones,
that the bubbles come up

421
00:47:46,680 --> 00:47:48,636
- and massage your little toes.
- Good.

422
00:47:49,960 --> 00:47:52,758
I'll run you
a hot bath in a minute.

423
00:47:52,840 --> 00:47:55,035
You could do with a nice bath.

424
00:47:56,520 --> 00:47:59,114
Have you done something
in your nappy?

425
00:48:09,160 --> 00:48:11,151
I'm going for a run.

426
00:48:11,240 --> 00:48:13,470
Aren't you waiting for a call?

427
00:48:13,560 --> 00:48:16,916
Nah,
I can't stay in here all day.

428
00:48:17,000 --> 00:48:19,798
If Vince calls,
tell him I'll ring later.

429
00:48:19,880 --> 00:48:22,952
- Shall I take a message?
- No. You staying here?

430
00:48:23,040 --> 00:48:24,234
Yeah, I'll be here.

431
00:48:27,200 --> 00:48:29,839
Ta-ta, Tom.

432
00:48:29,920 --> 00:48:33,595
He doesn't know.
He doesn't know about nappies.

433
00:51:35,840 --> 00:51:37,068
Shh...

434
00:51:56,360 --> 00:51:57,793
It's all right.

435
00:52:05,200 --> 00:52:06,428
Turn over.

436
00:52:09,120 --> 00:52:11,873
I'm not a boy.

437
00:52:11,960 --> 00:52:13,393
I know, turn over.

438
00:52:16,480 --> 00:52:17,629
No.

439
00:52:21,720 --> 00:52:28,068
Why don't you do it
like you do it with Mum?

440
00:52:28,160 --> 00:52:29,479
I mustn't do that.

441
00:52:33,080 --> 00:52:34,672
Turn over.

442
00:54:20,320 --> 00:54:21,833
Here, come here. Shh.

443
00:54:24,600 --> 00:54:25,749
I love you.

444
00:56:42,280 --> 00:56:44,874
Put the kettle on,
will you, Tom?

445
00:58:22,480 --> 00:58:23,833
I'm finished.

446
00:58:57,720 --> 00:58:58,869
Get out, Tom.

447
00:59:09,600 --> 00:59:11,670
You lied to me.

448
00:59:11,760 --> 00:59:13,478
You're still fuckin' him.

449
00:59:13,560 --> 00:59:16,996
I saw you together
in that shelter.

450
00:59:17,080 --> 00:59:18,877
I saw everything.

451
00:59:30,760 --> 00:59:33,320
Do you get off on all this?

452
00:59:33,400 --> 00:59:34,799
I fucking hate you.

453
01:00:04,160 --> 01:00:05,957
Do you wanna hurt me?

454
01:00:07,000 --> 01:00:08,991
Do it...you'll feel better.

455
01:00:50,520 --> 01:00:51,669
That's bollocks!

456
01:00:54,520 --> 01:00:56,431
It's got to stop.

457
01:01:07,440 --> 01:01:09,510
I mean it...or I'll tell Mum.

458
01:01:21,840 --> 01:01:23,319
We're going to London tomorrow.

459
01:01:23,400 --> 01:01:24,913
Who is?

460
01:01:25,000 --> 01:01:27,150
Me and Dad.

461
01:01:27,240 --> 01:01:29,276
Will you come with us?

462
01:01:31,680 --> 01:01:33,511
You might enjoy it.

463
01:01:37,680 --> 01:01:39,955
Maybe I can get you laid.

464
01:01:56,840 --> 01:01:59,798
Got to be up early
tomorrow, got a big day.

465
01:01:59,880 --> 01:02:02,235
If you're having
a bath, have it tonight.

466
01:02:02,320 --> 01:02:04,390
Same to you, Tom.

467
01:02:04,480 --> 01:02:08,598
You gonna help
me tomorrow, yeah?

468
01:02:08,680 --> 01:02:10,272
What are you doing?

469
01:02:10,360 --> 01:02:11,918
Just seeing some people.

470
01:02:12,000 --> 01:02:14,992
- Want a sweet?
- No.

471
01:02:17,760 --> 01:02:19,273
Anything else?

472
01:02:20,920 --> 01:02:23,434
Vodka and tonic
with ice, please, and ah...

473
01:02:23,520 --> 01:02:24,748
Red wine?

474
01:02:24,840 --> 01:02:27,718
Red wine and a coke for him.

475
01:02:27,800 --> 01:02:29,870
- Right.
- Thank you.

476
01:02:29,960 --> 01:02:32,030
0h, I forgot,
Mummy phoned today.

477
01:02:32,120 --> 01:02:34,588
Alice gave her first smile.

478
01:02:35,840 --> 01:02:39,071
0h don't start.
Don't start fighting.

479
01:02:44,160 --> 01:02:46,037
Let's go to a club.

480
01:02:46,120 --> 01:02:47,872
No, not a club, I'm tired.

481
01:02:50,160 --> 01:02:51,593
Let us go, then.

482
01:02:51,680 --> 01:02:53,989
I'm not having him in a club.

483
01:02:54,080 --> 01:02:56,469
- It'll be fun.
- No.

484
01:02:56,560 --> 01:03:00,155
You can stare
at all the dancers.

485
01:03:00,240 --> 01:03:03,118
Make me sit
at the bar and protect me.

486
01:03:04,760 --> 01:03:07,354
Shut up, you're drunk.

487
01:03:45,720 --> 01:03:46,914
Hello?

488
01:03:52,280 --> 01:03:53,713
Sit down, Tom.

489
01:04:38,440 --> 01:04:40,032
Jess?

490
01:04:44,640 --> 01:04:46,790
- Hiya.
- Hiya.

491
01:04:49,560 --> 01:04:51,073
How are you?

492
01:04:51,160 --> 01:04:53,674
- 0K, how are you?
- All right.

493
01:04:53,760 --> 01:04:55,591
Better now.

494
01:05:04,440 --> 01:05:05,555
Where's Sammy?

495
01:05:05,640 --> 01:05:08,518
Down at Monica's.

496
01:05:08,600 --> 01:05:10,318
This is my baby brother.

497
01:05:10,400 --> 01:05:13,836
- Tom, this is Carol.
- Hello.

498
01:05:15,520 --> 01:05:17,511
Can I talk to you?

499
01:05:17,600 --> 01:05:18,953
Yeah, sure.

500
01:05:56,040 --> 01:05:57,996
I could be your mother.

501
01:05:59,040 --> 01:06:00,792
No, you couldn't.

502
01:08:31,400 --> 01:08:32,753
Carol?

503
01:09:30,520 --> 01:09:32,636
Tom? Tom?

504
01:09:32,720 --> 01:09:34,551
Come on, come on, Tom.

505
01:09:34,640 --> 01:09:38,030
Come on, come on, love.
I need you to wake up.

506
01:09:38,120 --> 01:09:39,872
- Are you awake?
- Yeah.

507
01:09:39,960 --> 01:09:41,951
I need you to help me.

508
01:09:42,040 --> 01:09:44,918
We have to go to hospital.
Alice is ill.

509
01:09:48,520 --> 01:09:50,112
I'll warm the car up.

510
01:09:50,200 --> 01:09:52,634
I'll go and ring
the hospital again.

511
01:09:58,400 --> 01:10:01,631
You take the baby, please, Tom.
You get dressed.

512
01:10:10,200 --> 01:10:11,792
It's all right.

513
01:10:37,440 --> 01:10:38,759
What's happened?

514
01:10:38,840 --> 01:10:41,070
Nothing, they're just
keeping Alice in overnight.

515
01:10:41,160 --> 01:10:43,674
I'll stay with Mum.
You 0K driving home?

516
01:10:43,760 --> 01:10:45,034
Yeah.

517
01:10:46,840 --> 01:10:51,038
Pick me up in the morning -
pick us all up, hopefully, eh?

518
01:10:52,080 --> 01:10:53,798
0K.

519
01:10:53,880 --> 01:10:55,518
Go on, Tom.

520
01:10:59,800 --> 01:11:01,438
Drive carefully.

521
01:11:12,320 --> 01:11:13,719
All right?

522
01:11:23,680 --> 01:11:27,195
Does he do it
up your arse all the time?

523
01:11:29,520 --> 01:11:31,750
Is that the only way
you like it?

524
01:11:31,840 --> 01:11:33,637
Just shut up, all right.

525
01:11:38,520 --> 01:11:40,078
You're sick.

526
01:11:41,960 --> 01:11:43,393
You, him...

527
01:11:43,480 --> 01:11:47,837
your girlfriend in London.

528
01:11:47,920 --> 01:11:50,070
Is that what you think?

529
01:11:50,160 --> 01:11:53,391
As predictable as that?

530
01:11:53,480 --> 01:11:58,156
You just want everything to be
nice and sweet, but it isn't.

531
01:12:00,680 --> 01:12:02,477
Does Nick know?

532
01:12:02,560 --> 01:12:06,394
What does he think?

533
01:12:06,480 --> 01:12:09,438
It's none of his business.

534
01:12:09,520 --> 01:12:11,715
I don't care what he thinks.

535
01:12:34,040 --> 01:12:35,314
Tom?

536
01:12:43,880 --> 01:12:46,519
Your mum sounded awful.

537
01:12:46,600 --> 01:12:48,113
How's she doing?

538
01:12:48,200 --> 01:12:49,713
She's scared.

539
01:12:49,800 --> 01:12:52,234
I bet. Is your dad with her?

540
01:12:53,760 --> 01:12:56,991
- Yeah.
- Good.

541
01:12:57,080 --> 01:12:59,275
Call me if you need me, 0K?

542
01:12:59,360 --> 01:13:01,316
0K. Thanks.

543
01:13:01,400 --> 01:13:03,709
Promise?

544
01:13:03,800 --> 01:13:07,315
Yeah.

545
01:13:07,400 --> 01:13:10,233
- Take care.
- And you.

546
01:14:06,800 --> 01:14:07,994
Tom.

547
01:14:10,280 --> 01:14:11,474
Where's Dad?

548
01:14:11,560 --> 01:14:15,030
He's gone. He had
to take a taxi home.

549
01:14:21,600 --> 01:14:23,397
Have you eaten, love?

550
01:14:24,440 --> 01:14:25,793
Is something wrong?

551
01:14:25,880 --> 01:14:27,199
No.

552
01:14:28,560 --> 01:14:31,199
- What is it?
- Nothing.

553
01:14:48,360 --> 01:14:49,918
Sorry, Tom.

554
01:14:52,080 --> 01:14:53,832
- Again?
- Yes.

555
01:14:57,320 --> 01:14:59,072
I'll call Dr Phillips.

556
01:15:09,040 --> 01:15:10,189
Mum?

557
01:15:11,760 --> 01:15:14,228
Have you ever
fancied anyone besides Dad?

558
01:15:14,320 --> 01:15:15,514
What?

559
01:15:23,040 --> 01:15:25,110
Is it something I've done?

560
01:15:28,440 --> 01:15:29,998
It's not you.

561
01:15:31,360 --> 01:15:34,591
Don't trust him.
Keep him away from the baby.

562
01:15:40,200 --> 01:15:41,315
What?

563
01:16:26,680 --> 01:16:28,671
No, I don't understand, Sister.

564
01:16:28,760 --> 01:16:31,354
I have my rights.
I'm her husband.

565
01:16:31,440 --> 01:16:35,877
Just put her back on the phone
so I can talk to her, please.

566
01:16:35,960 --> 01:16:37,712
I'm, I'm not shouting.

567
01:16:40,280 --> 01:16:44,671
Yeah, but I have the right
to ask about my Alice.

568
01:16:44,760 --> 01:16:47,149
No, I understand.

569
01:16:47,240 --> 01:16:48,434
No.

570
01:16:50,160 --> 01:16:51,878
Thanks, Tom.

571
01:16:53,320 --> 01:16:56,312
No, we'll be here...
I'd be very grateful.

572
01:16:58,400 --> 01:17:01,472
And thank you...
God bless you, bye.

573
01:17:04,600 --> 01:17:06,591
I've had your mother
on the phone,

574
01:17:06,680 --> 01:17:07,829
screaming about the police,

575
01:17:07,920 --> 01:17:10,150
asking me to leave.
What's going on, Tom?

576
01:17:10,240 --> 01:17:12,356
- You know.
- No, I don't.

577
01:17:12,440 --> 01:17:14,317
She won't talk to me.
What you been saying?

578
01:17:14,400 --> 01:17:16,311
What do you think?

579
01:17:16,400 --> 01:17:20,279
I don't know. You tell me.
What did you say to her?

580
01:17:20,360 --> 01:17:23,033
- I saw you.
- What do you mean?

581
01:17:23,120 --> 01:17:25,429
I saw you with Jessie.

582
01:17:25,520 --> 01:17:29,354
I'm always with Jessie, I'm
always with you, I'm your dad.

583
01:17:30,480 --> 01:17:32,118
I wish you weren't.

584
01:17:32,200 --> 01:17:34,998
How can you say that?
I'm your dad.

585
01:17:35,080 --> 01:17:38,470
No, you're not. I hate you.

586
01:17:38,560 --> 01:17:40,391
What have I done to you?

587
01:17:40,480 --> 01:17:41,595
You're sick.

588
01:17:41,680 --> 01:17:44,638
No, you're sick.
You're making me ill.

589
01:17:46,160 --> 01:17:49,550
I saw you fucking my sister
and you've been fucking...

590
01:17:53,520 --> 01:17:56,956
Don't you fucking talk to me!
Get to fucking bed!

591
01:17:57,040 --> 01:18:00,555
How can you fucking say that
to me?! You're fucking sick!

592
01:18:00,640 --> 01:18:03,837
You talk to me like that
in front of your sister?!

593
01:18:03,920 --> 01:18:07,708
You're ill! You go behind my
fucking back to your mother.

594
01:18:07,800 --> 01:18:11,839
You break this family up
and I'll kill you.

595
01:18:11,920 --> 01:18:14,753
You're so fucking sick,
you're going into care, Son!

596
01:18:14,840 --> 01:18:17,957
You're fucking going, you shit!

597
01:18:18,040 --> 01:18:21,749
You tell me things like that?!
You're a fucking animal.

598
01:18:21,840 --> 01:18:25,071
Who the fucking hell are you?!
You fucking talk like that?

599
01:18:25,160 --> 01:18:28,436
You're fucking ill.
You're going to a fucking home.

600
01:18:28,520 --> 01:18:30,431
You're fucking scum!

601
01:18:30,520 --> 01:18:32,431
What are you doing to me?!

602
01:18:32,520 --> 01:18:35,876
What are you fucking doing?!
You're fucking killing me.

603
01:18:35,960 --> 01:18:40,112
Fucking kid. Fucking animal.
How can you talk like that?

604
01:18:40,200 --> 01:18:43,590
You go to your mother
behind my back and talk shit?!

605
01:18:43,680 --> 01:18:45,432
You're fucking sick in the head.

606
01:18:45,520 --> 01:18:47,078
Something fucking wrong
with you.

607
01:18:47,160 --> 01:18:49,958
Two years! Two years
I've had this fucking kid.

608
01:18:50,040 --> 01:18:53,510
Two schools I've pulled
him out of. Fucking trouble.

609
01:18:53,600 --> 01:18:57,513
You're breaking my family up,
breaking this fucking family up.

610
01:18:57,600 --> 01:19:01,559
You break this family up and
I swear, I'll fucking kill you.

611
01:19:01,640 --> 01:19:03,278
I'll fucking kill you.

612
01:19:03,360 --> 01:19:05,476
What are you doing to me?

613
01:19:07,440 --> 01:19:08,873
What are you doing to me?

614
01:19:08,960 --> 01:19:12,669
I'm going to the hospital...
talk to your mother.

615
01:19:12,760 --> 01:19:16,389
He's filth.
You're going into fucking care.

616
01:19:16,480 --> 01:19:18,994
I'll fucking sort this out.
Getting fucking paranoid.

617
01:19:19,080 --> 01:19:20,718
Everyone's getting
fucking paranoid.

618
01:19:20,800 --> 01:19:22,950
I can't fucking deal with this.

619
01:20:07,920 --> 01:20:09,239
Tom?

620
01:20:30,080 --> 01:20:31,911
Are you all right?

621
01:20:45,040 --> 01:20:47,315
Did he hurt you?

622
01:20:47,400 --> 01:20:48,594
Yeah.

623
01:20:50,640 --> 01:20:51,834
He's gone.

624
01:20:57,080 --> 01:20:58,911
What did you tell her?

625
01:21:13,680 --> 01:21:16,194
Do you want me to stay?

626
01:21:16,280 --> 01:21:17,474
Yeah.

627
01:22:55,960 --> 01:22:57,518
Jess?

628
01:22:58,720 --> 01:23:00,278
Go away.

629
01:24:19,000 --> 01:24:21,639
I don't fucking need this, Tom.

630
01:24:23,360 --> 01:24:26,033
I don't understand this.
You know it hurts us.

631
01:24:26,120 --> 01:24:30,511
Are you just Iying or do you
believe it? It's gotta stop.

632
01:24:30,600 --> 01:24:32,989
Can't have it, mate.

633
01:24:34,760 --> 01:24:38,639
Sorry I smacked you,
but you hurt me.

634
01:24:38,720 --> 01:24:40,676
You don't know how I feel.

635
01:24:41,760 --> 01:24:43,398
Mummy's all upset...

636
01:24:47,400 --> 01:24:51,598
Is it an attention thing.
Alice...is that what it is?

637
01:24:51,680 --> 01:24:54,274
Sometimes it happens
when a baby comes along.

638
01:24:54,360 --> 01:24:57,397
You know,
it's the facts of life.

639
01:25:01,120 --> 01:25:04,999
I'd never put you in a home.
I love you, I'd never put...

640
01:25:05,080 --> 01:25:08,550
You fuck me up my arse...
you fuck me...

641
01:25:09,840 --> 01:25:12,274
Why would you do that? It hurts.

642
01:25:12,360 --> 01:25:15,989
See what happens when you put
things into people's heads?

643
01:25:16,080 --> 01:25:21,234
It steam-rollers on... and other
people start to believe it.

644
01:25:21,320 --> 01:25:24,153
You gotta get rid
of these thoughts, Tom.

645
01:25:24,240 --> 01:25:27,118
You gotta stop it. They're
wrong, you know they're wrong.

646
01:25:28,520 --> 01:25:31,592
You're not sick,
you're just, erm...

647
01:25:31,680 --> 01:25:34,478
just going through
your teens. It happened to me.

648
01:25:36,960 --> 01:25:38,313
Are you pregnant?

649
01:25:38,400 --> 01:25:40,675
Is that what it is?

650
01:25:40,760 --> 01:25:42,079
Is it?

651
01:25:43,600 --> 01:25:46,592
See how you can put things
into people's heads?

652
01:25:46,680 --> 01:25:49,717
I suppose I'll be
doing it with him next.

653
01:25:49,800 --> 01:25:52,758
You can't keep saying
these things, darling.

654
01:26:07,520 --> 01:26:08,953
God!

655
01:26:29,360 --> 01:26:31,078
Jess!

656
01:27:33,480 --> 01:27:34,674
Mum?

657
01:28:18,800 --> 01:28:20,358
Is he dead?

658
01:28:28,240 --> 01:28:30,151
Is Mum 0K?

659
01:28:38,480 --> 01:28:41,358
What are we gonna do?

2008-10-09T00:33:00.000-07:00

If you’ve ever wondered…
“HOW TO START AND RUN A BOXING GYM”
Your answers are here!
Thousands of hours,
countless dollars and
painstaking research
have gone into compiling
this unprecedented
promotional tool!
Information this valuable
would normally cost
hundreds of dollars, but
for you, hardworking
coaches, promoters and
gym owners, we at
RINGSIDE are providing
it at no charge.
IT’S ABSOLUTELY
FREE!
Call now for this
unequaled package,
along with a 180-page
RINGSIDE Boxing
Equipment Catalog
COMPLETE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
call for a free catalog: 1-877-4-boxing (877-426-

2008-10-07T00:00:00.001-07:00

THE FIRST-EVER, MOST COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE ON ALL IT TAKES TO START, RUN,
MAINTAIN AND PROMOTE A BOXING PROGRAM, THIS MULTI-PIECE PACKET IS AN IDEAL
RESOURCE FOR ANSWERING PROSPECTIVE BOXER’S QUESTIONS, CAUTIOUS PARENT’S
FEARS AND HESITANT SUPPORTERS DOUBTS.
1.) Manual One—How to Start a Boxing Program: Includes a step by
step guide to building a club from the ground up, how to attract new boxers
and coaches and how to run a successful program.
2.) Manual Two—Funding and Running a Boxing Program: Covers the
basic economics of building a gym, ideas on how to finance your athletes,
team activities and special tips for fundraising.
3.) Manual Three—USA Boxing’s Fundraising Program: This booklet
focuses on raising money, generating funds for travel and managing gym
expenses. It also provided a general outline that includes several informative
concepts and valuable ideas.
4.) Manual Four—Amateur Boxing IS Safe: Provides a myriad of facts
and statistics that demonstrate the safe nature of boxing and how it compares
to more popular, scholastically supported sports.
5.) Manual Five—Ringside Boxing Manual: The ideal guidebook for coaches
and boxers. From the beginning fundamentals to proper use of equipment,
this complete manual has been compiled from years of research. It is an
invaluable booklet for anyone with an interest in the sport of boxing.
6.) Flyer One—Why Boxing?: The psychological and social benefits of boxing
are enormous. Why all youth should look to boxing as a athletic outlet is
explained in this informational brochure.
7.) Flyer Two—A Guide for the Beginning Boxer: A handout for parents
and prospective athletes that provides answers to the most often asked
questions and what to expect from participating in the sport

2008-08-11T03:38:00.000-07:00

USA BOXING
1750 East Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
Phone: 719-578-4506
NATIONAL JUNIOR
OLYMPICS
Sonny Duncan 719-520-6507
NATIONAL SILVER GLOVES
Ray Rodgers 501-225-7998
NATIONAL GOLDEN GLOVES
Jim Beasley 316-663-6942
THE REAL
“SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS”
Ringside offers an extensive library of
educational video programs for
coaches and boxers.
RINGSIDE
TRAINING
INSTRUCTIONAL
VIDEOS
Beginning with the
first tape in the
series, Ringside
covers the basics
and moves into
advances boxing
techniques.
This is a multi-tape
series that will help anyone interested
in the fight game to gain a good
foundation and full understanding of
the principles of boxing. #RTV
JOHN BROWN’S RINGSIDE
TRAINING SERIES
John Brown, President of
Ringside, draws on over
40 years of experience
in the sport to share
n u m e r o u s ,
cutting-edge
approaches to
training.
Expanding
on traditional
routines and
entirely new techniques, the John
Brown/Ringside Training Series is
undoubtedly the most innovative
boxing instruction program in the
industry. Each of the 10 John Brown
Ringside Training videos concentrates
on one aspect of training that is
essential to building a complete boxer.
ALSO AVAILABLE FROM RINGSIDE
ARE THESE AND OTHER
OUTSTANDING TITLES:
1. Great Trainers Video Series
2. Weight Training for the Boxer
3. Ringside Conditioning Video
Call 1-877-4-BOXING or go online at
www.ringside.com to order or request
a 180-page catalog full of boxingrelated
instructional videos and books.

2008-08-07T05:57:00.000-07:00

HOW TO MOTIVATE YOUR BOXERS
Fortunately there are many
programs in this country that allow
boxer participation at many
different levels.
The national governing body of
amateur boxing is USA Boxing
which is responsible for the rules
and regulations of the sport. USA
Boxing sponsors the annual
National Boxing Championships,
National Junior Olympics, National
Sports Festival, Olympic and Pan-
American Game Trials and
Operation Gold and offers
scholarships to deserving boxers.
USA Boxing is headquartered at
the Olympic Training Center in
Colorado Springs and has a staff
of professionals that are supported
by a large national network of
volunteers. The country is divided
into 18 regions, each with a
chairman and are further dissected
into 60 associations each also with
a chairman. It is these volunteers
ESTABLISHED BOXING PROGRAMS
and their love of the sport which are
the backbone of the program.
The Silver Gloves Program is the
premiere event for 10-15 year-old
boxers. It is a superlative program
focused on developing young talent.
The following is a list of programs
with people to contact in reference
to these and other amateur boxing
programs.

2008-08-01T12:27:00.001-07:00

MOUTHPIECES
Also very important to the safety of the boxer is a
properly fitted and protective mouthpiece. The
assortment of mouthpieces available today is
overwhelming, so don’t rush into a mouthpiece
purchase until you are sure it provides the protection
you need. You may want to consult your dentist for
some advice. Talking to more experienced boxers can
give you some good input on the subject, too.
Make club T-shirts available for all members to
purchase. It creates pride and is good advertising
for the program. Set up a program
in which your boxers receive a free club jacket
or warm-up after participating in a required
number of bouts—ten to fifteen is a good number
to strive for.
Boxers, like any other athletes, need goals and
objectives to aim for, so consequently it is
necessary to set up a schedule of matches for
your competitive boxers to motivate them to stay
in shape. How long would football players
practice if there were no games scheduled?
Another good idea, especially if you have a good size team, is to support
several local charities such as Muscular Dystrophy, March of Dimes, Etc.
It is good for your boxers to appreciate the fact that there are many who
are less fortunate and need help. It is also great public relations for the
club. Have your team run collectively in some benefit 10K races all wearing
team T-shirts and running as a group.
All of these activities are geared to instill in your boxers the fact that through
work, persistence, diligence and pride, all goals and objectives can be
attained—a very important lesson to learn.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT HANDWRAPS

2008-07-30T01:52:00.000-07:00

This is probably the most important piece of equipment
any boxer ever uses. The number one health reason
that a boxer quits boxing is a hand injury. As indicated
earlier, there are 26 small, delicate bones in every
human hand, and they take a huge amount of impact
during every workout. Handwraps are the first line of
defense against injury. There are several styles available.
Some are slightly elastic. Others are for smaller hands.
Your personal needs will determine what works best
for you.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
FROM RINGSIDE
Classic Handwraps—Ultimate Handwraps
Mexican Handwraps—Junior Handwraps

2008-07-17T20:34:00.000-07:00

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
FROM RINGSIDE
WIPSS Jaw Joint Protector—Super Guard
The Shock Doctor—Black Beauty
Double Guard—Single Guard
GROIN PROTECTOR
The “cup” is another vital
piece of equipment. Many
styles and designs provide
a large variety of personal
protection needs. Some
of the larger designs not
only protect the groin
and the lower abdomen,
but also the hips and
upper abdomen. Ringside
also offers specific protectors
for women. The Female Groin-
Abdominal Protector provides
additional coverage for women’s hips and kidneys.
There are also chest protectors that aid in the defense
against chest blows and help protect the sternum.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
FROM RINGSIDE
Ultimate Classic No Foul Protector—No Foul
Protector—Groin Abdominal Protector—Mexican Style
No Foul Protector—Female No Foul Protector
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
As you become more
proficient in this sport, you
will probably want to expand
on your personal gear as well
as your competition gear.
Things like shoes, trunks,
competition headgear and
robes are some of the things
you may consider as you
progress. Ringside offers a
complete line of personal
equipment in our latest
catalog.

2008-07-08T04:27:00.000-07:00

PUNCH MITTS
As we mentioned in an earlier section of the manual,
punch mitts are a very effective and necessary tool
for any gym. They are used to work on offensive
17
techniques and conditioning. They should have a thick,
foam padded target area with a secure glove on the
back to provide stability. It is also important that they
be long enough to protect the wrist.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
FROM RINGSIDE
Traditional Punch Mitts—Panther Punch Mitts—Ultra
Light Punch Mitts—Air Mitts
COACH SPAR MITTS
We discussed the advantages of Coach Spar Mitts for
your workout. The added option of teaching defense
makes these mitts a real plus for your gym.
SUPER BODY PROTECTOR
This piece of equipment is very helpful for teaching
body punching without the coach suffering the
consequences. This product gives your athlete the
ability to actually throw body punches at the body. The
use of the Heavy Hitter Pad will help protect you from
even the biggest punches.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
Some additional equipment that you will find very
helpful includes the Maize Ball for learning to slip
punches, the Slip Stick for mobility and defense, and
the Heavybag Attachment for more punching options.
There are many more great tools that are all explained
in detail in our catalog.

2008-06-23T00:49:00.001-07:00

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
FROM RINGSIDE
Pro-Swivel—Super Swivel—Traditional Pro-Swivel
3. Speed Bag Platforms: The most important feature
of a speed bag platform is stability. Make sure that you
have a stable wall to mount it on. Because there is
a lot of vibration that occurs during the normal use of
this piece of equipment, it is a good idea to check
your platform often for loose nuts and bolts. Another
important feature of a good platform is the ability to
adjust the height easily. This is very important if you
have a gym with a large number of boxers.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
FROM RINGSIDE
Professional Model Speed Bag Platform
Middleweight Model Speed Bag Platform
Economical Model Speed Bag Platform
Ultimate Classic Speed Bag Platform

2008-06-19T02:51:00.001-07:00

SPEED BAGS
1. Speed Bags: Here again, there are a large variety
of brands and sizes available so you
will need to decide on the one that
is best for you. The smaller the
bag, the faster it moves, so you
will want to start out with a larger
bag and then as you get the
hang of it, you can go to a
smaller size.
RECOMMENDED
EQUIPMENT FROM
RINGSIDE
X-Small Speed Bag (5”x8”)
Small Speed Bag (6”x9”)
Medium Speed Bag (7”x10”)
Large Speed Bag (7”x11”)
2. Speed Bag Swivels: The selection of swivels
on the market provide for many different specific needs
and jobs. Some are designed for speed while others
are made to change bags or platforms easier. Try to
find the best design for you that will provide for speed,
durability and proper action.

2008-06-15T01:24:00.001-07:00

DOUBLE END BAGS
This bag is great for developing hand/eye coordination,
hand speed, combinations, and accuracy. Because
the bag bounces back when you hit it, you can also
practice your defensive techniques with this bag.
All in all, this is probably one
of the most effective teaching
tools in any gym. Here again,
there are a variety of sizes
and shapes available to cater
to your workout. The smaller
double end bags are faster
and more difficult to hit, so
start out with the larger one.
Even after your athletes
graduate to the smaller bags,
they will still get a great
workout on the original
bag.
If you aren’t able to drill into
your floor to mount a double
end bag, Ringside has a
great product that you can
use to anchor the bottom of
the bag. It’s called “The Rock”. It provides a very solid,
stable mount for your double end bag without having
to be mounted to anything.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
FROM RINGSIDE
Double End Bag—Double Double End Bag—Filled
Double End Bag

2008-06-09T23:12:00.001-07:00

HEAVYBAGS
You can find many different heavybags in an assortment
of weights, sizes and materials. Try to remember
that they all do the same job. The idea that buying
quality is best applies here just as it did with the
personal gear. Make sure that you get a bag that will
hold up to your workout
needs. Most gyms use
canvas heavybags because
they are less expensive. A
good canvas heavybag is
usually tough enough for
the normal workout. Many
of the bigger (or better
funded) gyms use leather
heavybags. The leather bag
represents a larger initial
investment, but in the long
run it will last much longer.
It is also possible to get
heavybags from Ringside
that are custom filled to
your preference. You can
get them with the regular
firm fill or with a soft fill that
provides a two-inch foam
liner in the bag to reduce
wear and tear on your
hands. Again, this is a
matter of preference. You
can also custom order bags
to different weights. In
addition, heavybags can be
ordered unfilled so that you can save money and fill
the bag to your own specifications.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
FROM RINGSIDE
Canvas Heavybag—Leather Heavybag—Powerhide
Heavybag—Water Bags—Headhunter Bag
Free Standing Heavybag

GYM EQUIPMENT

2008-06-08T00:02:00.001-07:00

The ideal combination of equipment that you need for
your gym will depend on your own specific program,
but we will try to give you a general idea of the basics
found in most gyms. There are large assortments of
different bags on the market today, and it can be
confusing. Try to stick to the basics in the beginning,
and then you can look to specialized bags as you
identify your individual training needs.

2008-05-22T02:40:00.000-07:00

FROM RINGSIDE
Ultimate Classic Training Gloves (lace or elastic)
Safety Training Gloves (lace or elastic)
International Style Training Gloves (lace or elastic)
Heavy-Hitter Gloves
Contender Training Gloves (lace or elastic)
Junior Safety Training Gloves
TRAINING HEADGEAR
This is a VITAL piece of personal equipment! The entire
purpose of the headgear is to protect that fragile little
computer that sits on your shoulders. Be sure that you
get the most protective headgear you possible can.
There are several brands and designs on the market,
so be sure to try to find the best protection, visibility
and fit for you. The best headgear is constructed of
leather. The headgear should fit snug so that it doesn’t
shift on your head
during your workout.
It should also be
designed for good
visibility without
compromising
protection.

2008-05-19T04:02:00.000-07:00

HOW TO WIN AN
AMATEUR BOUT
Generally speaking, it is more economical in the long
run to buy the best equipment that will provide both
safety and durability. Compare products and talk to
other boxers and coaches before you spend your
money. An intelligent coach will always recommend
Ringside.
TRAINING GLOVES
1. BAG GLOVES: It is important that the gloves you
use to hit the bags or work punch mitts will provide
you with optimal protection for your hands.
They should also be comparable in weight to the
gloves that you compete in. That way you will
condition your arms to handle the weight of
competition gloves.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
FROM RINGSIDE
Ultimate Bag Gloves—Super Bag Gloves—Power Bag
Gloves—Contender Super Bag Gloves
2. SPARRING GLOVES: Sparring Gloves come in
many different sizes and designs. The sizes usually
range from 14 oz. to 18 oz. The heavier gloves
will naturally provide a greater level of protection,
and at the same time will force the arms to work
harder because of the added weight. The different
designs are basically divided into two distinct
groups—lace-up and elastic. This difference
refers to the way the glove is put on the boxer.
The lace-up design is the traditional glove design
that requires someone to lace the glove and tie it
on the boxer. The elastic wrist design is much

PROPER EQUIPMENT FOR AMATEUR BOXING
simpler and quicker for a coach to put on the athlete.
Someone with a lot of boxers or a limited number of
sparring gloves should consider this time saver. The
other design differences are just a matter of preference.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

2008-05-15T07:43:00.000-07:00

BASIC RULES
1. No hitting below the
belt or behind the head.
2. No kidney punches.
3. No holding.
4. No hitting with the
open glove.
5. No hitting on the break
6. Never talk to the referee
of your opponent during
the bout.
7. Protect yourself at
all times.
8. No holding and hitting.
9. No moving in on an
opponent unless your
hands are in front of
your head.
10. No intentional spitting
out of your mouthpiece.
11. An eight second rest
is given when a boxer
appears hurt.
12. When an opponent
is knocked down,
proceed to the furthest
neutral corner.
13. Remember that points
are scored on boxing
ability, not on the
power of the punches.
DIET

LOSING WEIGHT

2008-05-02T03:42:00.000-07:00

Generally speaking, you will be better off boxing in the lowest possible
weight class so that you might have a power and strength advantage.
There is a limit to how far you can go, and your body will usually
tell you that limit.Bringing your weight down must be done gradually,
not in one week. Do not fast. Eat fruits, vegetables and low
calorie meats.
Amateur bouts are judged by trained officials who are counting the
number of effective blows that are landed, but the factor of human
nature should still be considered. Judges will look for certain things
that can influence their vote. The following are a few of these things.
1. When you come into the ring, appear confident, but never cocky.
Act like you know what you’re doing and try to achieve eye contact
with the judges. Smile and nod to them.
2. Always exercise sportsman-like conduct even if your opponent
calls your mother a name. Your opponent wants you to display
bad sportsmanship for his advantage.
3. Never, EVER showboat, such as talking to your opponent, shuffling
your feet or dropping your hands, etc. The judges do not like it
and will vote against you. Judges like and favor boxers who have
a classic style of keeping their hands up and moving gracefully.
4. If you have been assigned to the red corner, wear a predominantly
red uniform. If you are boxing out of the blue corner, wear
predominantly blue. This will make you and your punches easier
for the judge to identify.

RING GENERALSHIP

2008-04-25T23:16:00.000-07:00

The proper diet for a boxer would be much like the proper diet for
a wrestler or sprinter. A high carbohydrate diet with a fair amount of
protein and low fat is a real plus. A boxer should eat balanced meals
of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits and whole grain breads and
cereals.
Try to avoid eating large amounts of red meat. Eat more fish, chicken
and turkey. Avoid processed foods that are full of chemicals such as
potato chips, most snacks, ice cream, etc. Sugar is a poison to the
body. Keep its use to a minimum level. Because boxing is so vigorous,
it is advisable that a daily vitamin supplement be used. Drink a large
amount of water to replenish lost liquids and to clean out your system.
Adelle Davis, a famous nutritionist said it best, “You are what you
eat”.

2008-04-19T01:23:00.001-07:00

11. IF A BLOW IS MISSED OR
YOU ARE OFF-BALANCE,
COVER UP AND PROTECT
YOURSELF.
12. PUZZLE THE OPPONENT BY
A VARIETY OF MANEUVERS.
Rarely do the same thing
twice in succession.
13. WHENEVER YOUR
OPPONENT GETS
SET TO HIT, MOVE.

2008-04-09T03:00:00.000-07:00

RING STRATEGY
1. USE YOUR HEAD. Fight with
your head, not your hands. Outthink
your opponent, and you will
out-box him.
2. BE IN CONDITION. Nothing
makes up for good physical
conditioning.
3. RELAX.
If you are tense, you expend energy.
4. KNOW THE FUNDAMENTALS.
There will be many chances to
use them.
5. APPEAR CONFIDENT AT
ALL TIMES. If you are hurt,
don’t show it.
6. NEVER FORGET THAT YOUR
OPPONENT IS AS TIRED AS
YOU ARE.
7. THE LEFT HAND IS THE
SAFEST LEAD. Use it often.
8. KEEP MOVING. To stand in one
spot means you are an easy target.
However, don’t jump around and
make unnecessary movements.
9. CARRY YOUR HANDS
HIGH AT ALL TIMES.
10. PUNCH WHEN YOUR
OPPONENT IS IN RANGE.
If you wait, you will be punched.

2008-04-07T04:23:00.000-07:00

HOW TO BOX A TALL OPPONENT
1. A tall opponent is probably accustomed to having opponents
come to him. Make him come to you
2. If he won’t come to you, move in fast and hit. Remain there if you
are successful, otherwise move out quickly.
HOW TO BOX A RUSHER
1. Sidestep and stick with the left
jab followed by a right when
possible.
2. If the rusher gets close, shell up
and move in, giving him no
punching room.
HOW TO BOX A JABBER
1. Keep your right hand in proper
defensive position to catch
the jab.
2. Slip or duck the jab and move in
to counter to the body or head.
3. Continually force your opponent
and try to corner him on the ropes
so that close range can be
attained.
HOW TO BOX A SLUGGER
1. Keep moving. Don’t let your opponent get set.
2. Move in quickly and launch a sudden attack.
3. Move out quickly and don’t slug.
HOW TO BOX A SOUTH-PAW
(LEFT HANDED BOXER)
1. Don’t lead. Make the south-paw come to you.
2. All south-paws have very powerful straight left hands. Always circle
to your left, away from the left hand. Keep your right hand (catcher’s
mitt) ready to catch his big left hand if he throws it.
3. When the south-paw throws a jab, slip to his left and counter
with a left hook.
4. Remember the left hook is the most effective weapon against
a south-paw.

2008-04-02T04:12:00.000-07:00

INFIGHTING
This is the art of boxing at close
range. To obtain the inside position,
it is necessary to advance quickly,
slip, weave, duck, draw, or feint.
COMBINATIONS
This is a series of blows delivered in a
natural sequence so that an opening
may result. As a combination is thrown,
the punches should increase in
intensity so that the later blows have
more power.
BASIC COMBINATIONS
1. Double or triple left jab to
the chin.
2. Left jab to the chin followed
by a left jab to the body.
3. Left jab to the body followed
by a left jab to the chin.
4. Left jab to the chin, straight
right to the chin (the old
one-two).
5. Left jab to the chin and a
straight right to the body.
6. Left jab to the body and a
straight right to the chin.
7. Left jab to the chin, straight
right to the chin and a left hook
to the chin.
8. Left jab to the body and a
straight right to the body.
9. Hooking off the jab—left jab
to the chin and a left hook to
the chin.
10. Left jab to the chin, straight
right to the body and a left
hook to the chin.
11. Straight right to the body and
a left hook to the chin.
12. Straight right to chin and a
left hook to the chin.
13. Straight right to the chin and
a left hook to the body.
Ring generalship is a general plan of strategy thought out in advance
of the bout which attempts to nullify the opponent’s strength and
take advantage of his weakness. It also means having the ability to
adapt one’s style to that of the opponent.

2008-03-27T04:23:00.001-07:00

Block with your hands and
forearms, kept in front of your
head and body.

FEINTING, DRAWING,
SHELLING-UP AND
INFIGHTING
FEINTING
Feinting is a characteristic of the advanced boxer. It requires using the
eyes, hands, body and legs in a single effort to deceive the opponent,
to create openings.
1. ARM FEINTS: This includes simply appearing to punch a specific
area with one hand and then doing the opposite.
2.BODY FEINTS: This includes making various movements with the
body to check your opponent’s reaction, such as advancing quickly,
dropping your knees or pivoting your shoulders.
DRAWING
Drawing is similar to feinting. In feinting, an opening is created, while
in drawing, some part of the body or head is left unprotected in order to
entice the opponent into throwing a specific blow, so that a counter attack
can be executed.
SHELLING UP
This simply means to completely
cover your head and body so that no
vulnerable area is exposed. It is
especially effective when moving
an opponent to work off his chest
and cut off the punching room.
Your hands must be kept in front
of your head or a foul for butting
will be called.

2008-03-25T04:26:00.000-07:00

BASIC DEFENSE
INSIDE SLIP: This involves bending at
the knees and dropping the upper body
forward to the left, inside of the opponent’s
left jab. Your head should end up directly
over your left knee. This is a somewhat
dangerous move because you are moving
into your opponent’s right hand.
11
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
THE LEFT HOOK
The left hook is the most difficult punch to learn correctly. It should never
be used as a lead punch, only when actual openings are present.
1. This is usually thrown from a close position after a
left jab or a right hand.
2. Use the left foot and hip to pivot or turn your body while
bringing up the elbow to a horizontal position.
3. The forearm should be parallel to the ground when
the hook lands.
4. The hook is most often thrown with:
• Palm In: With this hook, the palm of the hand faces your body.
This is somewhat difficult to master, but when thrown
correctly it can be extremely effective.
5. Keep your left knee bent for balance.
6. Return to the “on guard” position.
DEFENSE TO THE LEFT HOOK
1. Forearm Block: Cover the right side of your head with your right
arm and touch your ear with your right glove.
2. Ducking: Bend your upper body forward from the waist and dip both
knees allowing your head to drop underneath the hook. While ducking,
be sure not to take your eyes off your opponent.
UPPERCUTS
1. These are usually thrown from the inside with the right after closing
the distance with a left jab or hook. Your arm should be in a half-bent
position and should not dip below the waistline.
DEFENSE AGAINST
UPPERCUTS
1. The most effective defense is
merely stepping back out of range.

2008-03-19T05:47:00.000-07:00

STRAIGHT RIGHT
For the beginner, this will be your power punch because
it is delivered with the weight of the body.
1. The right is normally thrown after the left jab.
2. Throw the right from the face and bring the
right elbow up to about shoulder level.
3. The left knee should be bent for balance.
4. Your power will be derived by pushing and
pivoting the right foot, whipping your right
shoulder forward and pivoting the hips.
5. Return the right immediately to the head.
DEFENSE AGAINST THE STRAIGHT RIGHT
1. Keeping the left hand in proper position in front of the head should
block most rights.
2. DUCK OR SLIP: Drop the upper body and head forward and to the
left, allowing the right to pass safely by. Be sure to keep your hands in front
of your head as a backup system and also that you will not be cautioned
for head-butting.
2. SLIPPING: This involves avoiding a blow without actually moving
the body out of range. The purpose of slipping is to avoid the blow and
maintain the position to counter. It calls for exact timing and judgment.
To be effective, it must be executed so that the blow is escaped by only
the smallest margin. The two basic slips are outside and inside.
OUTSIDE SLIP: This involves bending at the knees and dropping
the upper body forward and to the right, outside of your opponent’s
left hand. The outside slip is relatively safe because you are slipping
away from the right hand. Always take your catcher’s mitt with you when
you slip as a backup system
These basic defensive maneuvers should be practiced over and over
with a teammate so that they eventually become a reflex action. Have
your partner throw punches in slow motion while you block them. After
the technique is mastered, have him pick up the pace to simulate the
real thing.
DEFENSE AGAINST THE LEFT JAB
1. THE CATCH: The left jab is caught in the palm of the open right
glove (catcher’s mitt). Do not reach out for the jab. Let it come to you.
Be sure to keep up resistance in your right hand so you don’t hit
yourself.

2008-03-17T03:10:00.000-07:00

A good technique for raising the left shoulder is to bend the right knee. This actually lowers the right shoulder,
which should then make the left higher.
2.ELBOWS IN FRONT OF BODY: This will
protect your body against body punches, but
more importantly, it will cause your hands to be
positioned in front of your head. This is the ideal
defensive position. Also having the elbows in
front of the body is the proper position from
which to throw punches and also to block
uppercuts.
3.HANDS IN FRONT OF HEAD: Your
hands should always be held at cheek level
to protect the head against your opponent’s
blows. The arms from the elbow to the fist
must be in a vertical (straight up and down)
position at all times.
4.THROW PUNCHES STRAIGHT OUT AND
BRING STRAIGHT BACK TO HEAD: When
punches are thrown, the hands should be
returned to their on-guard position as quickly
as possible to protect the head.
8
BASIC FUNDAMENTALS
BASIC OFFENSE
9
THE KEYS TO THE LEFT JAB ARE:
1. Throw it from the head.
2. Keep your elbow down.
3. Snap the arm forward at the elbow joint.
4. Push the left shoulder forward by pushing
from the floor with the right foot.
5. Return the jab back to the head as quickly
as you throw it out.
6. Dot not move your right elbow when throwing the left.
How to jab is as important as knowing when to jab. Unless you are using the
jab for probing purposes, it should not be used unless your opponent is within
punching range. Don’t throw it just to be doing something. Doing so will afford
your opponent the opportunity to gauge your speed and time your punches.
Work on the jab until your left arm almost falls off. Take a whole week in the
gym and throw only this punch. If you can develop a solid left jab, you will be
a good boxer.

EXERCISES

2008-03-13T05:37:00.000-07:00

This is the most important punch in boxing. The
purpose of the left jab is to keep your opponent on the defense and to accumulate points. If you are keeping a jab in
your opponents face, he will have to concern himself with defense which will afford him less time to work on his offense
(hitting you in the nose). You can use the jab to disrupt your opponent’s rhythm and timing, in addition to using it to
control the bout.
The left jab is thrown by extending the left hand and arm fully, keeping to left elbow down and turning the forearm so
that the knuckles land in a horizontal position. Speed is derived by keeping the elbow down and snapping the arm
forward at the elbow joint. Power is possible by slightly pushing the body, particularly your left shoulder, forward with
your right foot and leg when the jab is thrown.
In order to be a competent boxer, you must master the basic fundamentals. Every advanced move or technique
is based on having solid fundamentals. Take your time and learn them well. This is the most important step in
amateur boxing.
1. FOOTWORK: Place your left foot and left shoulder out front. Your feet should be the length of a normal
step apart. Your left knee should be bent for balance, and your feet should be pointing toward your opponent.
Your feet must also remain apart for purpose of balance. If you move forward, move the left leg first and pick
up the distance with the right foot. If you move backward, move the right foot back and then move the left foot
after. Moving left or right is accomplished by stepping sideways with the foot of the direction you wish to move.
For instance, if you want to move left, move the left foot to the left and then bring over the right foot. Do the
opposite to move right. Do not get into the bad habit of bringing your feet together after you throw punches.
It is a waste of energy. Plus, whenever your feet are together, you’re susceptible to being either hit or pushed
off balance. Also, when you move forward, don’t drag your right foot. Use it. Make it work so that your weight
is evenly distributed.
It is extremely important that your left shoulder is “out front” or pointing towards your opponent. This will allow
for full rotation of the shoulders and hips when throwing the right hand. It also puts you in the proper defensive
position to guard against the right hand.
Make sure the left shoulder is always higher than the right. If not, you will be susceptible to right hands.

NECK

2008-03-11T02:26:00.000-07:00

NECK
This is the most under-worked area on a boxer’s body and must be strengthened to protect a boxer’s head from rotating
in a violent nature when hit with a good shot. Exercising the neck is of extreme importance. Do the following exercises
religiously.
1. The Wrap Around Neck Strengthener is convenient and very effective. This weighted training device is used
by laying flat on the floor. Begin on your back and bend your head forward until your chin touches your chest.
Slowly return your head to its starting position. Next, roll over to your side and lift your head to touch your ear.
Do this on both sides and then lay face down. Lift your head until it is vertical to the floor, then return it to a
horizontal position. Each exercise should be performed in a controlled, deliberate fashion with 15-20 repetitions
per side.
2. The Ringside Neck Strengthener incorporates cables to utilize resistance training which has proven to be
extremely effective. This unique cable-system can be attached to a door knob, a ring post or any hook.
The exercises it employs are the same as the Wrap Around Neck Strengthener only they’re done from a
standing position.
An instruction guide is included with each of these neck-strengthening devices when ordered from Ringside.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
As previously stated, to become proficient, a boxer needs to train more than three days a week.Running is an excellent
means of conditioning for boxing, if done properly. Keep in mind that you are training for amateur boxing, not crosscountry
running or marathon racing. Roadwork should be done as follows:
1. Warm-up by stretching out. 2. Jog a mile or so to warm-up.
3. Now comes the workout—Sprint for the same amount of time you will be boxing.
• Junior Division Age 10-11 1 Minute • Intermediate Division Age 12-13 1 ½ Minutes
• Senior Division Age 14-15 2 Minutes • Novice Division Age 16-20 2 Minutes
• Open Division Age 21 or over, 2 Minutes
Novice Champ
Then rest for one minute and repeat this process three times. When you start to get in shape, you should be covering
more ground during your sprint. Bring a stopwatch or watch with a second hand to time yourself.
After you have completed your intense sprint program, it is a good idea to finish up with a jog of any length you desire,
but remember that your real amateur boxing workout is the sprint routine. Again, the key is training your body for quick,
explosive, intensive action.
For a more comprehensive running program, USA Boxing has produced a book called “Coaching Olympic-Style
Boxing”. This details, among other aspects of training, an intense interval running program. “Coaching Olympic-Style
Boxing” is available from Ringside and should be a part of every coach and boxer’s library.

SPARRING STOMACH

2008-03-04T05:40:00.000-08:00

Most boxers look like they have strong stomach muscles, but in reality
they are very weak in this area. Below are a few brief abdominal exercises.
DO ALL UNTIL YOU GET A GOOD BURN!
1. Lay on back, knees up, hands behind head, alternate elbows to knees.
2. Lay on back, knees up, put ankle of one foot on opposite knee, hands behind head, alternate elbows to knee.
Switch ankle and knee positions.
3. Lay flat on back with legs in air at right angle to upper body, alternate elbows to knees.
4. Lay flat on back, bring knees up to chest, legs back to floor.
5. Lay flat on back, elbows behind head, pump legs in bicycle fashion touching elbow to opposite knee.
The medicine ball is a valuable tool in conditioning the stomach. A couple of basic drills follow.
1. Stand back to back with a partner. Plant your legs firmly and rapidly hand the medicine ball off to each other
in a circular fashion. Focus on rotating and twisting at the waist to gain torque in your punches.
2. Hold the medicine ball against your chest while lying on your back. Bend your legs and lie directly in front of
a partner. Sit-up and at the top of the movement throw the medicine ball to your partner. He will mimic your
movement and throw it back.
A more complete guide to medicine ball workouts is provided free of charge with any Ringside Medicine Ball purchase.
Ringside also offers books and videos that expand on the different workouts you can do with the medicine ball.

PUNCH MITTS AND DRILL

2008-02-22T14:21:00.000-08:00

EQUIPMENT FOR COACHES
When you commence sparring, always
try to work on a new punch, a different
move or defense technique. Never
spar just to be sparring. Learn to love to spar. Boxing can only be learned through
boxing. If you’re sparring with someone of lesser ability, you can still work on a
variety of techniques such as body attack, defense or even offense by making
your punches slightly miss their mark (your sparring partner). By missing punches
you can evaluate if you are exercising proper balance. Missing punches also
takes more energy and consequently will aid in your conditioning.

2008-01-31T22:36:00.001-08:00

SUPER BODY PROTECTOR
The Super Body Protector provides the coach with a whole new training option.
Now his athlete can work on body punches during punch mitt drills. The protection
provided to the coach by the Super Body Protector means you can work on the
forgotten art of body punching without worrying about taking a pounding.
PUNCH SHIELD
This device is a great way to work on
offensive techniques with even the heaviest hitter. It provides a heavily padded
target that the coach can move and adjust to fit the specific techniques he is
working on.
There are many other great training devices available from Ringside that a coach
can use to give just the right look to any particular workout.

DRILL WORK PUNCH MITTS

2008-01-23T01:05:00.001-08:00

There is a large selection of punch mitts available today. Many of the mitts have
specific uses, while others do the basic job of providing the boxer with a target.
Basically, the punch mitts are an offensive target that the coach or trainer can
control to help a boxer work on different offensive skills. Ringside has a complete
line of punch mitts to help you come up with the mitt that best fits your program.
COACH SPAR MITTS
These mitts were designed specifically by
Ringside to give the coach the ability to teach both offense and defense at the
same time. These mitts are padded so that the coach can “catch” the punches
just like regular punch mitts. The aspect that makes these mitts different is that
they also give the coach the ability to “tap” the boxer back when he makes a
mistake. This much more effectively stimulates a real opponent. This ability to
work on defense and offense at the same time makes these mitts a must for
every gym.

BASIC PROGRAM

2008-01-12T10:37:00.001-08:00

Ringside offers a complete
line of both heavybags
and double end bags.
Drill work is a great way to work on specific techniques in a controlled
situation. Punch mitts can be used to work on certain combinations,
to learn proper footwork and even defense. Start your new boxers
with basic left/right combinations. As they improve, add more punches. When they master this, try moving a little.
Continue to add punches and movement as they improve. With some of the mitts available (Coach Spar Mitts), you
can also help your boxers work on defense. Start by throwing a jab at about half speed at your athlete. He/she should
slip the punch or catch the punch and counter with a jab or straight right. As the boxer gets better at this, increase the
speed until you are imitating an actual punch.
6

2008-01-07T01:32:00.000-08:00

JUMP ROPE
A quality speed rope is necessary to condition the legs and develop the cardiovascular
endurance. Always jump on a padded surface. Jumping on concrete is too easy and bad
for your legs. You should complete three rounds of rope jumping.
SPEED BAG
This light bag does wonders to improve arm endurance
and hand-eye coordination. Don’t just hit the bag. Work it.
Learn the double hit movement. Hit it once with each hand.
Hit it 25 times with each hand. Alternate these routines, work
hard and the speed bag can be a valuable tool. For a variation,
remove some air (about 25%) from the bag and hit it. It will
force you to punch harder.
5
All new boxers should have their program
laid out for them so that they have
guidelines to follow and know what to do
each day they get to the gym.
— Warm-up 5 minutes
— Stretching 10 minutes
— 3 Rounds of Shadowboxing
— 3-4 Rounds of Sparring
(twice a week)
— 3 Rounds of the Heavybag
— 3 Rounds of the Double End Bag
— 3 Rounds of the Jump Rope
— 3 Rounds on the Punch Mitts
or Coach Spar Mitts
— 3 Rounds on the Speed Bag
— Abdominal Exercises and
Stretching 20 minutes
Each round should last two minutes with
up to one minute rest in between.

DOUBLE END BAG

2007-12-29T02:32:00.001-08:00

The primary purpose of this bag is to work on your jabs and quick combinations. It can
also be used to practice slipping punches. Again, as with the heavybag, you must pretend
that the double end bag can hit back, so don’t forget your defense. Make your jab work
like a well-oiled piston and throw combinations in bunches of five to seven punches.

HEAVYBAG

2007-12-17T13:40:00.000-08:00

Before you begin any bag work, be sure you have a good
pair of gloves. The heavybag and double end bag should
be hit with large bag gloves for two reasons:
1. To protect the 26 small, delicate bones of the hand.
One hand injury can end a career.
2. In competition, 10 or 12 ounce gloves will be used. It
does not make sense to train with lighter gloves than that. Your arms need to be conditioned for what will be used in
competition.
The heavybag develops punching power and speed. Don’t just go through the motions
of hitting the bag. Act like the bag can hit back. Slip these imaginary punches and counter.
At most clubs, they have a variety of heavybags: 70 lb. bags, 40 lb. bags, water bags
and uppercut bags. Each one responds differently when punched just like each of your
opponents will box differently. Rotate on your bags.
As the boxer’s level of ability improves with each bag, increase the intensity of the workout
until the athlete can go non-stop for three rounds. At that point, you’ll know that your
boxer is in shape!

SHADOWBOXING

2007-12-15T04:41:00.000-08:00

This is a great way to begin your workout. The idea is to
spar against an imaginary opponent. You can work on
different styles and opponents. Imagine that you are
working against Ali the first round, Frazier the second
round and then work on the “In and Out” in the third.

CONDITIONING THROUGH TRAINING

2007-12-13T03:18:00.000-08:00

CONDITIONING IS 80% OF AMATEUR BOXING WARM-UP
It is very important that all athletes take at least 10 to 15
minutes to thoroughly stretch ALL of the major muscle
groups (arms, legs, back, abdomen, etc.) before working
out. A flexible muscle is less likely to cramp or pull.
Remember that flexibility is just as important as power.

2007-12-11T03:32:00.001-08:00

The following list of exercise programs and cross-training sports will greatly increase the conditioning and cardiovascular
levels of your athletes, and should be encouraged as additional methods of training for your boxers:
Boxing Swimming Weight Lifting,
Aerobics Circuit Training Nautilus
*Ringside offers several videotapes, books and programs that cover these and many other topics.

2007-12-08T06:34:00.000-08:00

Training is essential preparation for providing the strength and endurance needed for boxing. Success in competition
is directly proportionate to the amount of effort that is put into training. Training should be conducted at a rapid
pace to train the body, particularly the cardiovascular system, for quick, explosive action. Currently, in amateur
boxing, bouts are four rounds in duration, which does not leave time for “feeling out” your opponent or pacing
yourself. A boxer should train for the same duration in which he is going to compete. Both open and novice boxers
(an athlete who has less than 10 bouts), should be working on no more than a two minute clock and working at
100% effort. All too often a boxer working longer than two minute rounds conditions his body to work at 80% of
its physical potential. Unfortunately, when 100% is needed in competition, he is not prepared for it. The key is to
train at the same duration as competition and at 100% intensity. Most gyms are open only three nights a week,
which is adequate and keeps the coach and boxers from getting burned out. To complement the gym work, an
aspiring champion must workout two or three additional days of the week. Your better, more dedicated boxers
should have their own heavybag at home so that shadowboxing, heavybag work and running can be conducted
when the gym is closed.

Champion:

2007-12-04T08:58:00.000-08:00

If a boxer is coachable, in condition and concentrates on his boxing,
he will be a champion.
The following is a recommended workout schedule. Remember, don’t just go
through the motions. Work on your fundamentals. Each boxer, depending on
physical makeup, temperament and agility, will develop a style which he feels
comfortable with. Unfortunately, in amateur boxing, due to its short duration, you
may not have time to make your opponent “fight your fight”. In this case, it would
be to your advantage to do what may not normally be your style. In order to be
prepared for this situation, you must work on all three of the following styles when
you are shadowboxing, working the heavybag or the double end bag.
1. Joe Frazier: Going after your opponent, keeping constant pressure on him,
moving in with hands held high, bobbing, weaving and slipping punches. This
style is necessary to develop the skills of a good stick-and-move boxer. DO NOT
punch while you are moving in. This is what the boxer wants you to do so that he
can step back out of your punching range and stick you in the nose with his
educated left jab. Move in, get close and then unleash a barrage of punches.
Constant pressure and not hitting until you are very close to your opponent is key.
2. Muhammad Ali: Boxing, sticking and moving. When your opponent gets set to punch, step back or sidestep
and throw your left jab. His punches should land short and your jab should connect. When your opponent leaves
himself open, fire a quick combination and then get out of his punching range.
3. In and Out: This is probably the most effective of all styles because of the way amateur bouts are judged.
The idea is simple—move in, hit and move out before you get hit. When your opponent moves in, step out of
his punching range and then slide in and hit.

THE PROPER WAY TO COACH AMATEUR BOXING

2007-12-02T06:07:00.001-08:00

TEACH YOUR BOXERS THE FOUR C’S OF AMATEUR BOXING:
– Coachability: A boxer must have the mental discipline to take instruction that
he receives and incorporate it into his boxing style. Otherwise, he
will never improve.
– Conditioning: It is impossible to learn if a boxer is too tired to concentrate on
new techniques. Most amateur bouts are won and lost due
to conditioning.
– Concentration: If a boxer has the ability to block out everything and concentrate
on the task at hand, he will improve rapidly.

The experienced boxer

2007-11-26T15:48:00.001-08:00

should lightly strike the new boxer when he makes mistakes. He should encourage the
new boxer to work on his left jab and mobility.
If you put two new boxers together, you’ll have a brawl on your hands. No one will learn anything, and someone could
get hurt. Remember boxing is supposed to be fun—fighting for your life isn’t.
As your new boxer progresses, advanced offensive and defensive techniques can be taught and sparring can be
adjusted to meet his needs.

2007-11-24T02:52:00.001-08:00

3
In order for the sport of boxing to thrive in the future, all attention
and effort has to be dedicated to the safety of the boxer.
Any coach that puts a new or inexperienced boxer in the ring
to spar before teaching him the fundamentals of offense and
defense has no business coaching. Sparring is practice boxing.
There is nothing to practice if you haven’t been taught anything.
Putting inexperienced youngsters in the ring before they’re ready
will harm a novice boxer, either physically or psychologically.
Either way, you’ve lost the boxer. To put new kids in the ring
to “see how tough they are” is insane and is an injustice to
the sport.
Teach them offense and defense and require them to attain a
level of proper conditioning before putting them in the ring. You’ll
have better developed boxers and a higher number of participants
by taking this approach. Teach and make your boxers work on defense. Although much of the available equipment is
geared towards offense, this is only half the game. Defense should be practiced each workout session just like hitting
the heavybag. The less you get hit, the more fun boxing is. Learn from other coaches, their tricks of coaching and
conditioning, and implement them into your program. The worst coach is one that thinks he knows all there is to know.
Beginning fundamentals should include proper stance, delivery of a left jab and straight right hand. Attention should
be given to the proper position of hands and elbows. These basics should be practiced nightly while going through
the normal workout routine: shadowboxing, heavybag, speed bag and double end bag.
After the offensive fundamentals are learned, move on to the basic defensive fundamentals. Offense and defense should
be taught hand-in-hand. If a club has too many boxers for the coaches to work with individually, assign each boxer a
partner to practice on each other’s defense.
After your boxers have a working knowledge of offense and defense, have attained a desirable level of conditioning
and are able to go three rounds, it is time to start sparring. Sparring means instructive boxing. The purpose of sparring
is to work on fundamentals. This cannot be accomplished unless the sparring session is properly controlled. First of
all, each new boxer should spar with a more experienced boxer who can control both himself and the action.

The safety

2007-11-13T09:35:00.001-08:00

of amateur boxing has been well documented. The
1998 National Safety Council ranked boxing 71st in sports injuries,
well below mainstream sports like wrestling, football, baseball,
soccer and even bowling. Most of the negative publicity about
the sport centers around professional boxing, when, in fact
professional boxing is much different than amateur boxing.
No other amateur sport takes more precautions, in regard to safety,
than amateur boxing. Amateur boxers must receive a physical
examination before and after each competition. Special protective
equipment is mandatory for each competition. The primary directive
of all amateur referees is the safety of the boxers. In addition,
all competition gloves and headgear contain exact combinations
of shock-absorbing foams to reduce the impact of a blow. Every
possible precaution is taken to keep amateur boxing safe.

2007-11-12T03:57:00.001-08:00

Amateur boxing is a very positive sport as well as a terrific way
to combat juvenile delinquency. It is completely different from
professional boxing in its goals, objectives, scoring and
equipment.
Amateur boxing can be an excellent source of conditioning for
the high school athlete during the off-season. It also provides
the option for a youngster who is not involved in school sports
programs or does not desire to participate in team sports.
Amateur boxing can also provide a young person with the
opportunity to satisfy the basic human need of recognition in a
positive manner. All too often this need is met through delinquent
behavior.
In amateur boxing, points are scored by landing clean blows, regardless of their power. A power punch that knocks
an opponent down scores the same as a left jab. Consequently, a boxer’s goal should be to outbox his opponent by
landing numerous clean, effective blows rather than going for a knockout that may not happen.
When properly coached and supervised, amateur boxing can be an extremely fulfilling and beneficial experience for
young people. It can be used as a vehicle to instruct sportsmanship, the value of conditioning and a positive release
of frustrations and energies, in addition to building self-confidence and character.

2007-11-07T00:44:00.000-08:00

The purpose of this manual is to give a brief, but inclusive introductory course to the great sport of amateur boxing.
Amateur boxing parallels life in many respects. It’s important that you learn and grow every day. The coach or
boxer who thinks he knows all there is to know or doesn’t want to take the time to learn, will never achieve his
full potential. Even we do not claim to have all of the answers.
In order for amateur boxing to become more popular, it is the job of all coaches to stress fundamentals, particularly
those pertaining to defense. A boxing match is meant to be a contest of skill rather than power, brute force or
toughness.
It is extremely important to remember that amateur boxing should be fun. The more fun you can make it, the more
participants you will have and the more frequently they will workout. The surest way to make boxing fun is to keep
it safe. This can be accomplished by teaching the fundamentals depicted in this manual and by using proper
safety equipment.

Hints For Ranking Up

2007-11-03T03:00:00.001-07:00

This is a hint to help you rank up easier. Make sure to accumulate enough coins though. When rankings come up, get only attack boosters and health boosters. After 2 or three rank ups, learn at least 1 new move. Moves that will help you deal with multiple enemies is a great move. Get moves with multiples like hurricane kick, hook kick, jump kick, and low spin kick which greatly helps you. Multiples forward and backward fist spins you can get later. When you have ranked up higher like purple or dragon, moves like grabbing and countering you should get first. !REMEMBER! Always get all of the health and attack boosters possible in the current rank before moving in the next rank. Believe me these things really help... even though Mr. Lee is already a powerful fighter.

Hints During Battles

2007-11-02T07:22:00.000-07:00

In order to use Bruce Lee efficiently is by taking out the other enemies and then when they are stunned and knocked out, concentrate on one of them. When you have defeated him go back to the other enemies and use multiple enemy attacks such as Multiple Jump Kick, Multiple Hurricane Kick and Multiple Low Spin Kick. If you have trouble getting close to an enemy he/she might be backing up, so lock on to someone else ( I call this taking turns) it seems as though the enemies are taking turns, some of them back up and you see the others get close to you. In later levels though this dissappears and you deal with all of them at the same time. When it comes to sub-bosses and bosses use moves like Counters and Throws. Early in the game these attacks won't be available so always be prepared to block. !REMEMBER! I started the game accidentally on HARD and you have to constantly use the Block. On EASY on the other hand blocks are always helpful too considering that taking on nume!rous foes can chip away at your health meter. When fighting sub-bosses and bosses always use the block if you anticipate an attack. This will greatly help you to Counter and Throw when he/she is near you after a blocked attack. Using these strategies in unison with the Dragon Tokens can have devastating effects!

Easy Dragon Tokens

2007-10-29T06:58:00.001-07:00

A good way of getting Dragon Tokens is by doing combos (i.e ->A A A B) which gives you double multipliers, and it also makes the enemies drop more tokens than usual and sometimes peices of the dragon. Another way to find Dragon Tokens is by finding boxes, fruit containers, barrels, chairs, and other destroyable objects, by kicking them, sometimes they will reveal all kinds of items.

Using Dragon Tokens Efficiently

2007-10-25T14:26:00.000-07:00

message: Dragon Tokens are special tokens that boost power, speed (slightly), ability to break most blocks. In order to use them correctly, you have to time them right when they are all close to you, that way you don't waste precious time. It is also helpful against sub-bosses and the harder fighter guys (i.e red ninjas, guys with leadership coloring, big fat guys). It also helps to save a bunch during the boss fights where you will need them at times.

Advanced Battle Moves

2007-10-24T13:44:00.001-07:00

When locked on you can concentrate on one foe right? Well, if you move the right stick in different directions you can attack enemies around you in different directions depending on where you point the right stick. This can help you when you lock on and a few guy try to sneak up on you. Oh yea, ps. this is another great Bruce Lee Move, anybody tries to sneak up on you just give em' a backhand or elbow and send them to the floor. Another great Adv. Tactic is to run a good distance away from the battle (which is highly unlikely for Bruce Lee to do...) then lock on to the nearest enemy, run up to him and give him a flying kick or run a short distance away hold Block and after the attack tap the Kick button and Bruce Lee should do a very quick and strong kick. Also if you are already a good distance try these attacks. Also try blocking then after the foe attacks use a Counter or Throw Move and after he/she gets up use a Multiple Low Spin Kick and if he/she gets up ! use a combo or a fast power attack. When a foe is crouching using sweep attacks is a good idea also

Bruce Lee Classical Moves

2007-10-23T08:23:00.001-07:00

This will be fun if you have time and want to mess around with Mr. Lee. When facing a single opponent, use cinema moves like the Dragon Punch and send them flying for a nice classical Bruce Lee move! Try this, use Fast Punches or Fast Kicks, then when he/she is on the ground use the Power Drive and there goes another classical Bruce Lee finisher. If you didn't know Dragon Punch is the variation of the One-Inch Punch which is a single very powerful backhand that sends you flying (depending on how long you hold the action), the Power Drive is when Bruce Lee hops up in the air and lands on the opponent, abdominal region or on neck region, and stomps (if on stomach) or crushes neck then snaps it (if on neck). These moves were some of the famous moves of Bruce Lee and can be fun to use when playing! It is also fun to try these in training mode! Popcorn anybody?

Bruce Lee: Quest of the Dragon

2007-10-21T04:05:00.001-07:00

Bruce Challenges
To unlock the challenges you must beat the game one time

Unlock Hard Mode
To unlock Hard Mode you must beat the game one time

Easier Beating
If enemies are near you all attacking at the same time, crouch and hit them. It is more effective than standing and hitting them. When you fight against bosses this Strategy is easier. It is also easier to destroy enemies with Multiple Attacks, like the Multiple Kick, or the Multiple Punch.

Power Crystal

2007-10-19T04:04:00.000-07:00

When you first enter the alley way from previous battles, there is a small are way in ther back right hand corner. Back there you will find a power crystal. At the end of the level take it to Willow and she will give you full strength!! Pretty convienient I would say!

Extra Stake And The Mission Key

2007-10-17T00:50:00.001-07:00

When you first start the game you have to go through and obstacle course and battle 2 bad guys. When Giles opens the door for you, you need to go thourgh and open the first to doors. After the 2nd door is a room with hay. Climb up the hay barrels to your left and look to your right. There should be a chair there. Kick it and it will break showing a glowing object. Pick the object up with your Y button, and you have an extra stake then to your right(not down from the loft) is a table with another glowing object on it. That is your mission key that will open all doors. Then just continue to the end!

2 Stakes, 2 Demons, And A Mop!

2007-10-15T23:34:00.001-07:00

After your first mission (which was a dream by the way) you are at sunnydale. You have to go to the door all the way down the hall to the right. If you turn to your left there is a stake and a door. Don't go through the door just yet, there is also a shower go around it and there is another stake. When you open the door there is a vamp. Kill him then go through and try to save the girl from the vamp in the room to your right. After you kill him, there is another shower to your right and in it is a whoop-butt mop!!! Use it to stake your enemies. You mop them with the floor, litterally!

Elixers

2007-10-15T00:45:00.001-07:00

Pretty much everybody you save will give you an elixer, so save as many people as you can to get a lot of elixers! The all pretty much give you elixers except for the wimpy guy that decides to cry in a corner! Glad I'm not him!
The Girl With The Elixer
Once you go through the door after(hopefully) saving the first girl, there is another girl you must save up the hall. Kill this vamp then go to the girl and press Y. She will talk to you and hand you an elixer. Make sure you say thank you!

Mausoleum, The Catacombs: Sinders And Ashes

2007-10-12T00:29:00.001-07:00

In this level you have to battle monsters and icky spiders! When you first walk in and down the stairs, there is an elixer and a hellfire refiller for your gun. When you get to the spiders nest you battle them, then blast the web with the gun Xander gave you. After you torch the web there are two skelotens. Here is where my title kicks in. At the end of the hall is a big bowl. Walk up to it and Buffy will say sinders and ash. Take out your gun(make sure it is full, if not get it refilled)and light the bowl which will open the door on the right hand side.

2007-10-10T00:55:00.001-07:00

2nd Sunken Church: East Wing; The First Secret
When you first enter run through the hall and on your left is a broken wall leading to another room, but don't go in there just yet. Keep running down the hall and you will turn left the rest of the way down the stairs. On your left is a door. It doesn't open so don't even try it. On the right hand side, however, is an abnormal looking wall. Kick it down and in it lies your first secret.

Sunkern Church:tunnels; The First Jump

2007-10-08T23:22:00.001-07:00

When you make it past the sequence fans, you have to pull the switch in between the fans and open the door. Kill the two vamps that come for you. One of them is killed to save a guy so don't forget to go up to him and talk to him and he will give you a holy vial. After that there is a big hole, but don't jump it you will fall and die. Look over to your right and you will see a skinnier pipe than the others. Jump to it and shimmy across and you will have made a safe way across!

Sunken Church:

2007-10-07T01:16:00.001-07:00

Tunnels; The Secret!
When you first walk in, go down the stairs and to your right. There is a holy water bowl. Fill up your gun, then open the door, battle the monster, and get rid of the phantoms blocking you. Walk through the door and battle the next two dudes. On your right is an open wall with a hellfire vail in it. Then go down the ladder and here is the secret. Go down the stairs on the right then go around the corner to he right and look at the wall. You will see something glowing in the wall. If the vamp comes out first, defeat him then go to the wall, have your reaper out from the vamp(if he came out) and smash the wall where the glowing object is. It will be the only secret in here and it is a holy water vail just for you!

Level: Docks, Shipping

2007-10-03T00:42:00.001-07:00

The first thing abviously is to kill all the spiders. Now, when you go down stairs and into the room don't break the tables and chairs, there is nothing in them. Kill the spider that comes from the ventalation shaft. In the next room, DO NOT open the refrigerator because the only thing in it is a spider, but in the bottom cabinet, all the way on the left hand side, is a health crystal. Before you take it there is a spider to kill, after killing it you have to kick the door open to get the crystal. Open the door and save the guy being chased by... you guessed it, a vamp. But don't leave just yet because another vamp is coming for the same guy. Beat that vamp then talk to the man and he will give you a holy water vail. After that go around the corner and turn on the switch to activate the crane, yep... you have to jump onto the crane and ride it across. If that is too hard you can try the boxes, but I wouldn't recommend it because there is a very big chance that you will fall in the water. When you activate the switch run around to the left then up and to the left again. Hit the boards in your way by just running into them, then jump to the the crane and it should take you across. If at first you don't succed try, try again!

How to defeat scylla

2007-10-02T01:04:00.001-07:00

When trying to save angel scylla will challenge you (again).but this time she will not run away .first locate the three colored keys(red,blue,green).when you have found all of them go into the training room scylla will tranform into a demonic snake ,first,hit until she is knocked down real good ,to make sure of that do a power kick,then find a rectangle shaped button,it will have small blue rectangles inside it ,press it ,when demonic snake scylla wakes up run towards the center of the room ,she will burn and turn to dust.then after that a short movie will start,if not open the door opposite to where you came in.if you want a surprise don't skip through the movie.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

2007-09-30T04:36:00.001-07:00

More Arenas for Arena Mode
Go to the EXTRAS menu and press Y, Y, White, Black, Black, Y, Y, Y, Y, Y, White, Black.
Infinite Slayer Power
While in the extras menu press yyy, bbb, ywb, bwy. This code works for single player as well as arena mode.
Infinite Health
While in the extras menu press ywb, bwy, bbb, yyy. This code works for single player as well as arena mode.
Dark Buffy
While in the extras menu press bwy, ybb,wbb, wbb,wbb,bww. This code works for arena mode.

BOXER

2007-09-29T03:45:00.001-07:00

I’m just a poor boy,
though my story’s seldom told
I have squandered my resistance
for a pocketful of mumbles
Such are promises
All lies and jest
Still the man hears what he wants to hear
and disregards the rest…

When I left my home and my family
I was no more than a boy
In the company of strangers
In the quiet of the railway station
Running scared
Laying low
Seeking out the poorer quarters
where the reagged people go
Looking for the places only they would know
Lie – la – lie…
Asking only workman’s wages
I come looking for a job But I get no offers

Just a come on from the whores on 7-th avenue
I do declare
There were times when I was so lonesome
I took some comfort there
Lie – la – lie…
Then I’m laying out my winter clothes
and wishing I was gone
going home
where the New York City winters
aren’t bleeding me Leading me
Going home
In the clearing stands a boxer
And the fighter by his trade
And he carries the remainders
of ev’ry glove that laid him down
or cut him till he cried out
In his anger in his shame
I am leaving, I am leaving
But the fighter still remains…
Lie – la – lie

2007-09-26T11:08:00.001-07:00

Nedávno jsem dostal dotaz, kam až bych byl schopen v podobném případě zajít. A odpověď? Kam až bude potřeba. Jako určité vysvětlení musím připustit, že se při svém jednání řídím zejména svým svědomím, což nemusí vždy bezprostředně tupě kopírovat české zákony.

2007-09-24T00:48:00.001-07:00

právě mezi sběrateli, kteří si láskou ke zbraním kompenzovali vlastní pocit méněcennosti.
Je pravda, že násilí považuji za jednu z krajních, ale legitimních metod jednání s lidmi. Ať se to komukoli líbí nebo ne, tento svět tak v mnoha případech stále funguje. Jednou bude třeba všechno jinak a lidé se bez násilí obejdou. Myslím, že osobně se toho ještě nedožiji.
Pokládám se za velmi férového člověka, který plní dohody a dané sliby. Férovost a přímé jednání požaduji i od ostatních. Když mě někdo nemá rád a řekne mi to přímo, dokážu to ocenit. Peníze na živobytí si vydělávám poctivě, jako podnikatel a nikdy bych se nesnížil k využití násilí, jako prostředku získání peněz nebo hmotných výhod. Odporovalo by to všemu, co mě naučili. Ale platí to i naopak. Právě v podnikání jsem občas nucen tvrdě vyžadovat plnění dohod protistrany, ke kterým se sama zavázala. V tomto směru se spoléhám raději na sebe a své přátele, než na spornou vynutitelnost práva s pomocí českých zákonů. Jsem kdykoliv připraven použít násilí proti každému, kdo ohrozí mě, nebo zájmy které chráním.

2007-09-22T12:59:00.001-07:00

Můj vztah ke zbraním je neutrální. Určitě mi nevadí a ani nejsou moje modla. Vidím v nich pouze technický nástroj, s jehož pomocí lze efektivně vyřešit některé, jinak bezvýchodné a přesně specifikované situace. Nedělá mi problém si uvědomit, že použití zbraně je možností skutečně krajní, konečnou a taky podle toho jednat. Letící kulku už zpátky nevrátíš. Nemám rád "kolery", vyžívající se v nekonečných hovorech a porovnávání jednotlivých typů zbraní. Připadá mi to morbidní. Takto dokážu diskutovat o hezkých děvčatech, ale ne o samopalech. Zbraň může být podle mě funkční, přesná, spolehlivá, ale ne krásná. Krása je věc, kterou přece jen spojuji s jinými oblastmi lidského života. Na pozoru se mám i před všemožnými sběrateli zbraní. Každé sběratelství je svým způsobem úchylka a tady to platí dvojnásob. Mnoho střílejících šílenců se rekrutovalo

2007-09-21T00:39:00.000-07:00

Prosím čtenáře, ať si udělá sám nezaujatý názor na věci, které jsem právě popsal. Jsem realista a tak vím, že různí lidé mohou dojít ke zcela jiným závěrům. Snad je ale dobře, že mohou všichni vycházet z reálných faktů a ne bludů z senzacechtivých článků.
Ještě bych měl odpovědět na další častou otázku, jaký teď vlastně jsem a zda mě výcvik nějak změnil. Rozhodně ano. Vyhnu se zde vzletným frázím, tolik známých z mnoha náborových letáků armád celého světa. Odvaha, hrdinství........ no, nevím.

2007-09-11T23:54:00.000-07:00

Zcela stejný je i přístup k násilí. Můžete jednat velmi brutálně a sledovat tím určitý účel. Někdy se musíte rozhodnout zda použijete metody mučení při výslechu člověka, jehož informace mohou odvrátit nebezpečí od stovek nevinných lidských životů. Ale proč být krutý v případech, kdy násilí nic neřeší a utrpení nepřináší žádný kladný efekt? Z tohoto pohledu jednal Dago impulzivně, ale zcela správně. I ukrácení zbytečného utrpení nevinného zvířete je zcela v souladu s filozofií ruských speciálních sil."
Taková řeč mě zahřála u srdce a navíc jsem užasl při poznání, že jsem byl ohodnocen nejvyšším počtem bodů za osobní přístup k plnění úkolu. "A pak ať mi někdo vykládá, že u Specnaz vychovávají pouze brutální a bezohledné zabijáky."

2007-09-11T01:47:00.000-07:00

"Jedna z očekávaných vlastností bojovníka je nekompromisní tvrdost k sobě i k ostatním. Tato tvrdost často hraničí z brutalitou, ale tato hranice se nesmí nikdy překročit. Bojová činnost často vyžaduje rozdávat bolest a smrt v řadách nepřátel. To má smysl jen v případě, že se tím sleduje vyšší cíl nebo brání vyšší zájem. Stejný čin může mít naprosto odlišný dopad na okolní svět, pokud se posuzuje v celkovém kontextu. Smrt člověka je vždy neštěstí. Se speciálním výcvikem jste schopni protivníka poslat na onen svět během jedné sekundy. Následek je vždy stejný - smrt. Je však propastný rozdíl zda zabijete nožem násilníka, chystajícího se ukopat těhotnou ženu, kterou právě znásilnil, nebo zda ubodáte bezbranného důchodce pro získání jeho peněženky. I když následek je vždy stejný, právě příčina vašeho jednání rozhoduje o tom zda jste hrdina nebo sprostý vrah. A vojáci Specnazu jsou hrdinové!

2007-09-09T23:15:00.001-07:00

Jestli jsem byl doposud v depresi, tak můj nový stav se ani nedal popsat. Podíval jsem se na nedalekou hromadu čehosi, co před pár minutami byl ještě živý tvor radující se, svým způsobem, ze života.
Na první pohled zde došlo k drastickému a zcela zbytečnému usmrcení zvířete při výcviku. Celá věc má i poněkud jinou stránku. Vše bylo natáčeno videokamerou a podobné ponaučení, jakého se dostalo nám, budou moci vstřebávat snad ještě celé generace kluků, kteří sem přijdou po nás. I oni budou moci poznat zkušenost, plynoucí z této situace, ovšem již bez usmrcení dalšího zvířete. I nám často takto promítali spousty zajímavých video sekvencí, s poučným kontextem.
Celá věc měla ještě druhý den dohru, pro mě velmi významnou. Cvičení končilo odpoledne a večer bylo závěrečné vyhodnocení, na kterém se rozebírala úspěšnost činnosti jednotlivých adeptů. Na přetřes přišel i můj "případ". Velitel o něm hovořil poměrně dlouho. Pro mě šokující bylo zjištění, že můj postup chválí a naprosto oceňuje.

2007-09-09T01:28:00.001-07:00

Seděl jsem pod blízkým stromem a seškraboval si klacíkem z maskáčů alespoň tu nejhrubší vrstvu lejna, které pomalu zasychalo. Umýt se nebylo kde. Byl jsem v depresi a přemýšlel, jaké bude mít mé chování vliv na bodové ohodnocení mě osobně a ostatních dvou kluků ze skupiny. Za chvíli přišel jeden s instruktorů a oznámil. "Disciplínu jste splnili. Zvedl jsem k němu oči, "všichni?"
Ano, všichni! Ale zároveň dostáváte všichni jeden trestný bod do celkového hodnocení"
"A za co?"
"Kde byla ampule víte. Stačilo jen nejdříve krávě zezadu prozkoumat přístupné tělní otvory, byla na to zvyklá. Ten masakr byl v podstatě zbytečný. Ubral vám hodně času a úkol jste splnili jen tak tak. Bylo to spíše štěstí, se kterým se u Specnaz nepočítá! Před každým úkolem vždy alespoň trochu přemýšlejte a nejdříve vyzkoušejte nejjednodušší a přímá řešení. Ty většinou fungují!"

Stál jsem nad teď už mrtvou krávou

2007-09-06T13:42:00.000-07:00

a pozoroval její neuvěřitelně dlouhý jazyk visící z krvavé tlamy. Bylo mi mizerně. Uvědomil jsem si, že mi tečou slzy. Rychle jsem je utřel do rukávu maskovací kombinézy a doufal, že je ostatní považovali jen za krůpěje potu, kterého jsem měl v obličeji plno. Přemýšlel jsem, zda mě více zasáhlo bezprostřední utrpení živého tvora, nebo pocit, že jsem před ostatními projevil slabost.
Pak se ozval silný hlas jednoho z instruktorů. "Dáágó, pajdí ty za mnój." (Dago je moje bojová přezdívka) Odklusal jsem ke skupince instruktorů a postavil se do pozoru. V mém obličeji již nebyla ani stopa po nějakých emocích. Už jsem se dokázal ovládnout. Následovala jediná otázka."Proč jsi to udělal?" Došlo mi, že jsem to asi posral a budu mít snížené hodnocení úkolu. Přesto bych znovu nejednal jinak! To jsem věděl jistě. "Utrpení toho zvířete se mi zdálo zbytečné", byla má odpověď. "Nemyslíš, žes ohrozil splnění bojového úkolu vaší skupiny?" podíval jsem se na hodinky. "Ne, máme ještě deset minut", pronesl jsem možná trochu zpupně. "Charašó, vrať se a dodělej to." Odběhl jsem zpátky ke krávě, kterou mí dva kolegové již stačili vykuchat. Po trávě se rozlévala ohromná hromada vnitřností, kterou bylo třeba prohlédnout. Nikdo z nás neměl ani ponětí, jak velká má ampule být. Museli jsme řezat střeva na kousky a veškerý obsah promnout mezi prsty. Kráva je vevnitř plná čehosi, co se nejvíce podobá špenátu. Jedná se vlastně o výkaly a natrávené zbytky potravy. Ten smrad si ani neumíte představit. Za chvíli toho bylo všude plno a ampule pořád nikde. Do konce limitu zbývali už jen necelé dvě minuty, a zatímco jsem se bezcílně prohrabával hromadou výkalů, napadla kolegu spásná myšlenka. Strčil tuhnoucí krávě ruku zezadu do dělohy až po loket a na jeho tváři se objevil vítězný úsměv. Po vytažení zamával nad hlavou nazelenalým pouzdrem. Rychle ho otřel o trávu od největších nečistot a po rozšroubování nahlásil koordináty následné skupině, která okamžitě vyrazila na označené místo za splněním svého úkolu.

2007-09-05T23:23:00.001-07:00

Do té doby jsem zažil už hodně utrpení a tak by mě podobná věc snad ani neměla citově zasáhnout. Viděl jsem kamaráda, střeleného do krku, který vzápětí vykrvácel. Při horolezeckém výcviku se jiný kamarád zřítil ze skály a způsobil si tím otevřenou frakturu stehenní kosti. Viděl jsem namodralou kost, trčící z boku jeho stehna, po němž stékala krev a tmavý morek. O "drobnějších" zraněních ani nemluvím. Skutečně jsem se pokládal v tomhle směru minimálně za chladného a kdyby mi někdo právě nastalou situaci předem popsal, asi bych se mu vysmál.
Pevně jsem sevřel nůž v rozhodnutí přeřezat krávě krční tepny. To jsem se se zlou potázal. Jakékoliv přiblížení k hlavě zapříčinilo u krávy prudké pohazování hlavou se zjevným úmyslem zasáhnout mě rohama. Divoce koulela očima, ve kterých jsem cítil šílenou výčitku. To už jsem nevnímal okolí ani pohledy instruktorů. Znovu jsem popadl do ruky silný klacek a začal jím bušit do kraví hlavy. Neustálý bolestný řev mě doháněl k šílenství. Jestli si myslíte, že kráva se dá zabít jedinou ranou silného klacku, tak se šeredně pletete. Někdo to možná dokáže, já ale ne. Třískal jsem znovu a znovu, až mě neuvěřitelně bolely ruce. První rána dokázala jen ulomit krávě roh a druhá jí vyrazila oční bulvu a oko zůstalo viset na nervu. Abych ji nakonec usmrtil, muselo přijít těch úderů minimálně dvanáct.

2007-09-02T22:52:00.001-07:00

"Tak rychle ať to stihneme", řval kolega. Do konce limitu zbývalo necelých sedmnáct minut a my jsme s hledáním ampule ani nezačali. Bylo třeba trup krávy otevřít. Dva jsme leželi na krávě a tlačili jí tělo k zemi. Díval jsem se, jak kolega vráží do břicha útočný nůž a snaží se provézt dlouhý řez. To ale nešlo. Dodělávající kráva šíleně bučela a celým jejím tělem jí probíhaly silné křeče, které činily její svaly pevné, jako z ocele. Nůž nešel buď vůbec zapíchnout, nebo ho naopak svaly tak sevřely, že nešel zase vytáhnout. To bylo strašné. Vnímal jsem vlny bolesti probíhající zvířecím tělem. Ačkoliv jsme byli cvičeni přijímat cizí bolest bez emocí, utrpení krávy mě skutečně deprimovalo. Rychle ve mě bojovaly dva stavy. Smysl pro povinnost a splnění bojového úkolu se mísil s pocitem sounáležitosti s umírajícím tvorem. Nechtěl jsem projevit slabost před instruktory a ostatními členy jednotky, ale nakonec mě to přemohlo. Jediné, co jsem v tu chvíli chtěl udělat, bylo rychle ukončit utrpení toho zvířete.

Nakonec musel zasáhnout instruktor

2007-09-02T02:32:00.000-07:00

který zařval: "Tak co je! Běží vám čas!!" Museli jsme rychle něco podniknout. Okolo postávalo šedesát lidí, ze skupin, kteří měli plnit úkoly po nás. V jejich tvářích jsem viděl, že nám zadaný úkol vůbec nezávidí. Nakonec dostal kolega nápad. Zařval:"Musíme jí nejdřív zlámat nohy. Pojď!", a táhl mě k okraji lesa, kde byl složený metr dřeva. Vzali jsme tři pořádné palice, ne nepodobné bejzbolovým pálkám. Všichni tři jsme obstoupili jančící krávu a pomalu utahovali smyčku. Každý si dával pozor na její prudké výpady, ale zároveň jsme se snažili dostat co nejblíže. Pak se kolegovi podařil zezadu zásah. Mohutným švihem přerazil krávě zadní nohu, až jsem na několik metrů slyšel zvuk praskající kosti. Kráva klesla zadkem na zem a spíše překvapeně otočila hlavu dozadu. V ten okamžik jsem přiskočil já a zasáhl přední nohu, která se také zlomila. Kráva padla a pak už to šlo ráz na ráz. Naplnila mě radost, že se situace přece jen obrací v náš prospěch. Bohužel zvířata mají tu neuvěřitelnou vlastnost bojovat o svůj život až dokonce. Proto se i se zlomenýma nohama snažila vstát a všemožně nám ztěžovat přiblížení. Jenže to nebylo nic platné a dařilo se nám zasazovat stále přesnější údery a kosti praskaly dál. Po necelé minutě před námi ležel rezignovaný tvor, jehož končetiny byly "na hadry". Mnohočetné zlomeniny už neumožňovaly žádný významnější pohyb.

2007-08-31T23:18:00.001-07:00

Jediné, co jsme mohli použít, byly útočné nože, které jsme měli všichni u sebe. Vytáhli jsme je a začali pomalu obstupovat krávu. Na povel "TEĎ!", jsme se na ni všichni tři vrhli. Chtěli jsme ji rychle ubodat, ale v praxi to nebylo tak snadné. Hned po první ráně kráva pochopila, že jí jde o život. V životě bych nevěřil, že tak tupě vyhlížející zvíře může projevit tolik inteligence a bránit se s takovou vehemencí. Prudce vyskočila a ve vzduchu se otočila o stoosmdesát stupňů. Jednoho kolegu tím srazila na zem a druhý přišel o nůž, který zůstal vězet v ráně mezi žebry. Druhý pokus dopadl stejně a navíc nás kráva začala ohrožovat i pomocí rohů. pochopil jsem, že tento úkol nebude rozhodně taková sranda, jak jsem předpokládal. Chvilku jsme bezradně pobíhali okolo lehce zraněné krávy, která divoce vyskakovala, vyhazovala kopyta a snažila se nás nabrat na rohy.

Při jedné z dalších výcvikových akcí

2007-08-30T00:05:00.001-07:00

jsme byly rozděleni na tříčlenné skupinky, které měly plnit samostatné úkoly, avšak v rámci jednoho velkého cíle. Úspěšné zvládnutí úkolu bylo vždy nutné pro započetí plnění úkolu skupiny následující.
Moje skupina byla vylosována k zahájení celé akce. Všechny skupiny převezli náklaďáky na malou louku uprostřed lesa, odkud se mělo začínat. Tam stála strakatá kráva, přivázaná dlouhým lanem k jednomu z krajních stromů. Instruktor nechal nastoupit nás tři a sdělil nám úkol. Kráva má někde ve vnitřních orgánech ukrytou malou plastovou ampuli s papírkem, na němž jsou napsány koordináty pro následující skupinu. Aby mohla skupina, nastupující po nás na určené místo vyrazit, musíme my jakýmkoliv způsobem z krávy tu ampuli vyjmout a koordináty jim sdělit. Na to máme limit třicet minut. V první chvíli jsme nechápali, co se po nás chce. Proto jsme pokládali upřesňující otázky. "Můžeme tu krávu zabít?" Hlavní instruktor se na nás chvíli díval a pak bezbarvě prohlásil."Se ztrátami se počítá." Bylo to jasné. V tu chvíli mě taková představa ani moc nevzrušovala. Šlo prostě o splnění úkolu podle zadání. V tu dobu jsme za sebou měli již značnou část výcviku, který obsahoval i velmi tvrdé prvky podobného ražení. Už jsem zabil, oškubal a snědl holýma rukama syrového holuba a neudělal jsem to z frajeřiny, ale z hladu. "Tak o co jde?"

Jako druhý

2007-08-28T00:16:00.001-07:00

a také velmi silný zážitek chci uvézt věc, kterou jsem tady v "civilu" ještě raději nikomu nevyprávěl. Dodnes mám z celé příhody velmi smíšené pocity. Pokud někdo nevíte co znamenají smíšené pocity, tak je to přesně ten stav, jaký pociťujete, když se zabije vaše zlá tchýně ve vašem novém autě.
Na veřejnost probleskují správy, že při výcviku Specnaz se často používají zvířata, která trpí a jsou zabíjena. Pravdou je, že se zvířata používají pouze vyjímečně, ale skutečně většinou nakonec umírají. Vždy to však má zcela specifický účel a rozhodně není žádná smrt bezvýznamná.

2007-08-26T02:13:00.001-07:00

Jako ve snu jsem zahlédl vytahovanou várnici a papírovou krabici se sklenicemi. Taky jsem si jednu vzal a instruktor mi nalil dávku chcánků velkou naběračkou. Sklenice byla vrchovatá a trochu se mi vylilo i na ruku. Díval jsem se na sklenici proti zapadajícímu slunci. Ve žlutavě oranžové tekutině plavaly kousíčky sražené krve, ale nebylo jich zas tak moc. Dále tam bylo cosi, co připomínalo malilinkaté kousíčky tvarohu. Uprostřed sklenice se volně vznášel kus velkého plivance. Nevím proč, ale připomněl mi syrový vaječný bílek.
Necítil jsem vůbec nic, žádná radost z dokončené disciplíny, žádný odpor z dávky moči v mé ruce. Prostě nic. Zadržel jsem dech a začal pít. Kupodivu to nechutnalo zas tak špatně. Něco jako studená a odporně přesolená polévka. S každým polknutím se do mě dostávala zvláštní myšlenka. Zjistil jsem, že pokud opravdu chci, dokážu všechno co budu chtít. Nic pro mě není a nebude problém. Veškeré mantinely, které bych kdy nemohl překonat si postavím jenom já sám. Pokud si je nikdy nepostavím, dokážu prostě cokoliv. Toto poznání přišlo tak nějak samo a rozhodně jsem z něj nebyl nikterak rozradostněný. Prostě jsem si to uvědomil, chladně zkalkuloval. Dopil jsem zbytek moči a šel vrátit prázdnou sklenici. V tu chvíli jsem si připadal neporazitelný. Celý uplynulý den bych označil jako zlomový, v němž jsem se hodně naučil.

Ani nevím jak,

2007-08-25T01:14:00.001-07:00

ale přišel večer. Tak nějak napůl jsem vnímal, že mi instruktor blahopřeje k úspěšnému zakončení celého dne. Ani jsem si nevšiml, že dva lidé zůstali na trase (vyčerpání) a jednoho diskvalifikovali při kontrole (dehydratace). V tu dobu jsem už viděl pouze černobíle a "tunelově". Hlasy ke mě přicházely jakoby z velké dálky. pomalu jsem se procházel po place, zatímco instruktoři vyplňovali tabulky s našim hodnocení a konečný verdikt psali i do našich průkazů. "Je to dobré, prošel jsem." Hodnocení uspokojující, jen komentář mé kondice - "na sračku". Jako obvykle.

Pak začaly hodiny

2007-08-22T23:46:00.001-07:00

pomalu ubíhat a spolu s absolvovanými překážkami narůstala i únava. Rozhostil se ve mě ten známý pocit letargie a otupění při dlouhotrvajícím výkonu. Vše se smrsklo jen na základní myšlenky: makat, pít, makat, pít a občas chcát. Nikdy bych nevěřil, kolik může dát přemáhání na povel se vyčůrat a jakou zvířecí radost ve mě dokážou vzbudit ty dvě deci čuránků, které ze sebe dokážu vypudit ve chvíli, kdy se čtyři instruktoři čumí na můj (v tu chvíli již miniaturní) penis a čekají co z něj vyjde. Málem jsem ani neregistroval fakt, že instruktoři občas do várnice mohutně uplivli. Někdo jen sliny, jiný i hleny, "vytažené" až někde z paty.

2007-08-22T00:22:00.001-07:00

No, nakonec jsem si řekl, že budu dělat vše co ostatní. Večer je ještě daleko a pak se uvidí. Akce začala a my začali makat. První hodina byla krušná a na nepříjemnou epizodu jsem skoro zapomněl. Pak přišla první krátká přestávka a instruktoři vytáhli várnici. Stál jsem v řadě jako jeden z posledních s rozepnutým poklopcem. Když jsem přišel na řadu, byla na dně várnice již pěticentimetrová hloubka žluté tekutiny. Rozkročil jsem se a snažil se myslet jen na to, abych se prostě vyčůral. Šlo to hůř, než jsem čekal. Z várnice stoupal teplý smrad z něhož se mi dost navalovalo. Nakonec jsem čůrat začal a abych se vůbec trefil musel jsem se do várnice podívat. No šok! Jeden s kolegů se na předchozí překážce docela slušně narazil v rozkroku a tak trochu krvácel do močové trubice. Snažil jsem se svým proudem moči srážející se kousíčky krve alespoň trochu promíchat. Nešlo to. V hlavě mi hučelo, ale těžko říct zda po fyzickém výkonu, nebo jen kvůli psychickým problémům. S velkým odstupem času bych svůj vnitřní stav možná popsal právě jako to básnické přetavování charakteru a lámání zažitých etických pravidel.

2007-08-21T00:37:00.000-07:00

Občas jsem zachytil podobně vyplašené pohledy, ale nikdo se neodvážil přímo zeptat, zda nás velitel třeba jen tak nehoupe. Chvilku jsem se touto nadějí bláhově chlácholil, ale pak mi došlo, že instruktoři žertují v podobných věcech jen málokdy. Ta myšlenka mě zcela ovládla. Skutečně jsem si tu situaci nedokázal představit. "Přece nejsem prase! To po mě nemůže nikdo chtít!" Hlavou mi probleskla i myšlenka, že bych se na celý výcvik prostě vykašlal. Přišel jsem sem přece bušit, "být tvrtej". Rambo ani Steven Segal přece taky nikdy v žádném filmu cizí chcánky nepijí. Tak o co jim do pr...e jde!!!!! V celém těle jsem pociťoval třes, který jsem nedokázal ovládnout. To, co zažívala moje psychika, bylo skutečné utrpení. Vážně si ten pocit do teď pamatuji a mohu vám zaručit, že do tohohle článku skutečně patří. Je to text o krutosti a pro mě to kruté bylo.

Pak nám hlavní velitel

2007-08-19T13:23:00.001-07:00

této akce s potutelným úsměvem sdělil. "Chlapi, na konci dne tu várnici společně pěkně vychlastáte, aby jste tak oslavili úspěšné složení první velké zkoušky." Málem jsem se vyvrátil. Úplně jsem cítil, jak se mi obrací žaludek naruby. Nenápadně jsem přelétl pohledem všechny členy naší skupiny a zkoušel si představit, že večer budu muset pít jejich chcánky. Můj stav se blížil skutečné panice. Viděl jsem "Azbesta", velkého Maďara, který, jak jsem viděl ve sprše, měl pokryta celá záda velkými trudovitými vředy. Za ním stál Ali, nepříjemný Arab s nedávno vyléčenou kapavkou či jakým hnusem, jehož penis měl na sobě ještě stále stroupky, jako šupiny hada. A nebo třeba Boris, mohutný Rus, který přišel do styku s vodou jen když spadl z kladiny do vodního příkopu. Jeho nechuť k mytí byla známá. Večer na světnici nás vždy štval tím jak chodil kolem nás jenom ve slipech s rukou mezi nohama a drbal si koule. Vydávalo to nepříjemný šustivý zvuk, jako když o sebe šolícháte dva smirkové papíry. Takových típků tam bylo ještě pár.

2007-08-19T01:39:00.001-07:00

Nikdo nechtěl skončit dehydrovaný. I když se jednalo pouze o cvičení a postupoval s námi i lékař nebezpečí bezprostřední smrti tedy nehrozilo. Přesto by se posuzovalo dopuštění stavu dehydratace u konkrétního vojáka jako jeho vážný kázeňský přestupek a buď by získal záporné body do svého hodnocení a nebo by byl z této cvičné akce diskvalifikován. Pak by ji musel znovu opakovat s jinou skupinou, po čemž nikdo netoužil.
Hned na začátku cvičné akce, jsme byli informováni, jak se bude případný stupeň dehydratace kontrolovat. V džípu se poveze velká várnice, do které budeme muset všichni povinně každou hodinu močit. Instruktoři budou pohledem kontrolovat barvu moči jednotlivých vojáků. Tmavá barva moči je neklamnou známkou nastupující dehydratace. Při jejím zjištění se odebere vzorek do šampusky a lakmusovým papírkem se rychle zjistí koncentrace moči. Přestoupení určité, předem dané hranice znamená "trestňáky" nebo rovnou diskvalifikaci.

2007-08-16T23:15:00.001-07:00

To co nás při této konkrétní zkoušce nejvíce ohrožovalo, byla dehydratace. Neustálými přesuny vlastně docházelo k dlouhodobé aerobní činnosti, provázené silným pocením. Museli jsme tedy dodržovat přísný pitný režim. Prostě se snažit o stálou hladinu vody v organismu. V praxi to znamenalo neustálé pití vody z polních lahví, které jsme si vyměňovali na častých stanovištích. Pití bylo o to těžší, že po několika prvních hodinách vyčerpávající činnosti se zcela vytratil pocit žízně a tak jsme se museli k pití přímo nutit. Bylo to také způsobeno silným pocitem vnitřního nepohodlí po zaplnění žaludku vodou, což po určitých náročných činnostech vedlo některé slabší jedince (včetně mě) až ke zvracení. Sice jsem při neustálém poklusu instruktory už moc nevnímal, ale snažili se nám z vedle jedoucího UAZu (ruský džíp) dělat megafonem osvětu a tak mi přece jen něco v paměti uvízlo. Pokud prý ve skutečné delší akci, ať je sebenebezpečnější, zapomeneme doplňovat tekutiny a minerály, dojde k dehydrataci, zhoustne nám krev a podstatně klesne naše výkonnost. Další stupeň dehydratace již může znamenat mdloby nebo dokonce infarkt, což si elitní voják v boji rozhodně nemůže dovolit. Proto jsme často pili, pili, polykali tabletky soli a znovu pili.

Snad první,

2007-08-14T00:19:00.001-07:00

opravdu nepříjemnou věc při výcviku jsem prožil při první větší bojové prověrce. V podstatě šlo o celodenní akci, kdy jsme měli zdolávat různě těžké překážky a plnit úkoly, proložené spoustou přesunů. Podružným cílem byla samozřejmě prověrka fyzické kondice, překonávání strachu z výšek a uzavřených prostor, ale i ověření schopnosti plnit stanovené úkoly v režimu silné únavy a stresu. V podstatě se jednalo o postup obrovskou překážkovou dráhou, roztaženou v rozsáhlém a komplikovaném terénu. Jak sdělili instruktoři, hlavně však jde o to, abychom se naučili i při náročné a dlouhotrvající činnosti kontrolovat stav svého organismu a respektovat jeho potřeby. Každý člověk se totiž dokáže krátkodobě vybudit k neuvěřitelným výkonům, ale vojáci speciálních jednotek jsou učeni podávat takové výkony dlouhodobě a hlavně tak, aby nedošlo k poškození jejich zdraví.

2007-08-12T23:42:00.001-07:00

Z hlediska vnímání krutosti je velmi podstatná neustálá psychická zátěž, které jsou adepti při výcviku podrobováni. Někdy to až hraničí s morbiditou. Právě permanentní útok na psychiku osobně považuji za tu nejvíce zatěžující a krutou součást bojové přípravy Specnazu. Některé věci zasáhnou vnímání jedince s takovou silou, že jsou schopny zcela přebudovat, nebo podstatně pozměnit jeho charakter. Ano, můžete to nazývat vymýváním mozků, ale u speciálních jednotek se vžil spíše slogan "přetavování charakterů". V příkladech nebudu snad ani zmiňovat popis tvrdého výcviku, hodiny nevyspání, vyčerpání, deprese, stres, zimu a jiné chuťovky. Tyto vjemy jsou stejné všude ve světě a neodbytně patří ke každému kvalitnímu výcviku ať už armádní, policejní, nebo teroristické provenience. Dávat na odiv tyto prožitky může snad jenom chudák, toužící po obdivu, který evidentně nepochopil cíle speciálního výcviku. Skutečný bojový profesionál o podobných věcech mluví jen zřídka, protože je většinou přijme jako zcela běžnou, potřebnou a časem i zcela stereotypní součást svého života.

Jak už jsem na začátku řekl,

2007-08-12T04:41:00.001-07:00

výcvik klade obrovské nároky na člověka jako jedince a neustále přináší tvrdé šoky, které je adept nucen vstřebávat. Oproti běžně rozšířeným názorům není však naprostou prioritou super fyzická kondice. Nabušení svalovci, jak je můžeme vidět v akčních filmech, nejsou cílem výcviku, ale spíše jen jeho vedlejším produktem. V éře moderních palných zbraní, kdy je na bojišti každý voják vyzbrojen výkonnou automatickou zbraní s dostřelem několik kilometrů, se přece jen fyzické rozdíly poněkud stírají. Samozřejmě, že čím lepší má voják kondici, tím kvalitnější a déle trvající výkony může podávat. S velkou mírou nadsázky se však dá říci, že nadprůměrná kondice slouží vojákovi speciálních sil pouze k přesunu svého nejcennějšího vybavení na místo akce. To nejcennější vybavení je vojákův mozek. Právě na něj je zaměřena největší část výcviku. Obrovské množství informací, které je nucen voják specnazu vstřebat a následně umět prakticky uplatnit je nesrovnatelně vyšší, než jakákoliv míra fyzických útrap a vojenského drilu. Myslím, že právě já jsem toho klasickým příkladem. Při své výšce 182 cm vážím pouze 75 Kg a stěží zvládnu udělat více jak čtyřicet kliků na jeden zátah. I přesto jsem postupně splnil kvalifikaci některých bojových odborností a získal i oprávnění působit jako instruktor v oblasti taktiky přežití.Vím, že mnoho lidí neuznává argumenty, které znám jen jaksi z doslechu. Bohužel v současné době nemohu popsat žádné své praktické bojové zkušenosti, jelikož bych si tím mohl přivodit trestní stíhání. Proto v dalších odstavcích popíšu některé čistě osobní zkušenosti s "krutostí" při výcviku, jak jsem měl možnost je prožít.

Na ta slova

2007-08-10T13:39:00.000-07:00

se voják s obrovským přemáháním zvedl a celá jednotka se skutečně vydala na pochod. Večer dorazila bez dalších ztrát na základnu a zraněnému vojákovi se dostalo odpovídajícímu ošetření a transportu do polní nemocnice, kde se po čase bez následků uzdravil.
Historek o Tarzanovi jsem vyslechl spoustu a nemělo by smysl je zde všechny popisovat. Mám k němu obrovský respekt, jelikož mě hodně naučil. Nedokážu nezaujatě ohodnotit všechny jeho činy, tím spíše ty kruté. Chtěl jsem jen poukázat obrovský rozdíl mezi situacemi, kdy je svévolně páchána krutost pro její podstatu jako prostředek něčího potěšení a nebo páchání krutých činů, které však mají určitý smysl.

2007-08-10T00:37:00.001-07:00

"Teď mě kamaráde dobře poslouchej. Vrtulník ti v žádném případě nezavolám! Mudžahedýni slyšeli výbuch a teď nás určitě pozorují z okolních kopců. Taky vědí, že máme zraněného a že ho budeme chtít evakuovat. Jen proto na nás ještě nezaútočili! Budou chtít dostat naši mašinu erpégéčkem (reaktivní protitankový granát). Nezlob se na mě, ale vrtulník a piloti mají větší cenu než ty a proto je nezavolám. Taky tě tady nemůžu nechat. Po našem odchodu by tě zajmuli a věř mi, že by tě přinutili říci všechny informace, co znáš. Jsi opravdu těžce zraněný, ale medik říkal, že nemáš zasažený žádný vnitřní orgán. Rány jsme ti ošetřili, jak to jen šlo. Takže pokud můžeš, zvedni se a jdeme domů. Kluci tě budou střídavě podpírat a když mákneme, budeme večer na základně. Mám tě moc rád chlapče, takže jestli jít skutečně nemůžeš, rovnou teď ti podříznu krk, abych tě ušetřil většího utrpení od těch psů."

2007-08-08T14:03:00.001-07:00

Na jedné z dalších akcí aktivoval jeden z průzkumníků položenou nepřátelskou nástrahu. Následný výbuch rozhodil po okolí spršku střepin, z nichž několik průzkumníka zasáhlo do boku. Po rychlém ošetření začal zraněný upadat do šoku. Všem bylo jasné, že akce jednotky tímto skončila. Teď šlo o to dostat zraněného do bezpečí základny. Tarzan se nechal od medika podrobně informovat o zdravotním stavu zraněného a pak si k němu poklekl. Téměř otcovsky ho pohladil po tváři a tichým klidným hlasem říkal.

2007-08-06T00:10:00.001-07:00

"Kdokoliv z vás kluci mě může po návratu do kasáren udat. Já to nezapřu. Ale jedno vám slibuji. Vyskytne-li se v této jednotce v budoucnu další takový případ, potrestám viníky vždy stejně!" Pak jako preventivní kolektivní trest nechal všechny své vojáky odevzdat veškeré nesené potraviny na jednu hromadu uprostřed návsi a předal je jako satisfakci staršímu vesnice (něco jako náš starosta). Nikdo z vojáků se neodvážil nechat si ani sušenku, i když na základnu jim zbývali ještě dva dny pochodu náročným terénem. Možná bude pro někoho s podivem, že po návratu Tarzana nikdo neudal, ale naopak si získal u podřízených obrovský respekt.

Za několik dní

2007-08-04T13:19:00.001-07:00

se celá Tarzanova jednotka přesunula do malé horské vesnice, ležící v druhém údolí. Všechny kamenné chýše byly prověřeny zda náhodou neskrývají známky vojenského využívání. Poté část vojáků prověřovala i okolí a zbytek na střídačku odpočíval. Najednou zaslechl Tarzan přidušený výcvik, někde z konce vesnice. Natáhl samopal a šel se tam podívat. Zanedlouho se vrátil a vedl před sebou dva vojáky z jednotky, kteří oba krváceli z ran v obličeji. Dovedl je na malou náves a postavil k blízké zdi. Poté informoval ostatní přihlížející vojáky. "Tito dva vaši kamarádi právě vzadu znásilňovali místní děvče. Ve své jednotce chci mít pouze tvrdé a nelítostné bojovníky, ale nestrpím zde prasata!!" Poté oba zastřelil krátkou dávkou ze samopalu. Pak ještě dodal.

Za nějakou dobu

2007-08-02T13:43:00.000-07:00

se vrátili průzkumníci a potvrdili zajatcovi informace v plném rozsahu. Po vyslechnutí hlášení přešel Tarzan beze slova k zajatci a pistolí mu prostřelil hlavu. Poté určil čtyři vojáky, kteří jej měli za úkol pohřbít. Tento čin se snad nedá popsat jinak než bestiální a odporující snad všem válečným konvencím. Přesto je mučení zajatců při válečných operacích celkem běžná praxe, které používají prakticky všechny armády východu i západu. Jen zasvěcení vojáci vědí, že metody efektivního výslechu se i dnes vyučují u speciálních jednotek, které jsou při bojových operacích určeny k získávání informací. V tom není rozdíl mezi Specnaz a Special Forces. Nevím, jestli je to dobře nebo špatně, ale je to prostě fakt.

Tarzan

2007-08-01T23:40:00.000-07:00

zajatce obešel a vylil mu trochu kyseliny na obnažené břicho. Ten začal nejdříve nelidsky řvát a pak i odpovídat na pokládané otázky. Vydrželo mu to však jen chvíli než opět dokázal zvládnout největší bolest. Pak většinou zvrátil oči v sloup a začal zpívat nábožné písně. Další nalití kyseliny na vznikající prohlubeň na jeho břiše ho však vždy vrátilo do reálu. Již velmi rychle a ochotně odpovídal na veškeré pokládané otázky, zatímco ruští vojáci fascinovaně sledovali, jak mu na břiše vaří maso.
Poté, co se Tarzan dověděl vše potřebné, přestal se věnovat zajatci a poslal několik vojáků prověřit získané informace a najít další popsané sklady a úkryty. Ostatní vojáci zatím v tichosti vyčkávali a zajatci, který opět tiše zpíval, už nevěnoval nikdo větší pozornost. Ještě jednou se však k němu obrátili oči všech, to když se ozval zvláštní dutý praskavý zvuk. To se zbytková kyselina prožrala až přes břišní stěnu a zasáhla střeva. Jejich kličky se, po styku s kyselinou začali prudce nafukovat a následně i vybuchovat Jejich obsah vzápětí vystřikoval do víc jak půlmetrové výše.