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The most prolific murderers can be categorized into different types:
The first being people in authority who for reasons that defy human logic abuse the power bestowed upon them. Examples being: Hitler, Slobodan Milosevic, Saddam Hussein, Ghengis Khan, Idi Amin of Uganda and Ivan the Terrible.
Secondly, people that decide to live outside the rules of society. Examples being: Al Capone (United States), as well as mafia gangs and organized crime groups in general; the Kray Twins (Great Britain); and Ned Kelly (Australia).
Thirdly, people who through some psychological imbalance believe they are superior to other people. Examples being: Ted Bundy, Charles Manson, Jack the Ripper, the Reverand Jim Jones etc.
Fourthly, there are people who for illogical reasons go on a killing spree. Examples being: Jeff Daimler, David Berkowitz (Son of Sam), Richard Ramirez (the Night Stalker), and the bad guy in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and many more, all of whom feature regularly on television news.
Fifthly, there are people commit murder whilst committing other crimes, such as burglary, or other types of petty theft. Often even a simple assault can escalate into manslaughter or murder - these murderous acts are the result of crimes that just went too far.
There are also crimes of passion. Known commonly as impulsive acts of murder, unpremeditated. Examples are in relationships or friendships. One example is where a lady recently drove into a party intending to maim, or acts where jealousy, leads to control,and then accidental abrupt controlling motions lead to death.
Who can say whether victims of these crimes would have benefited from Kung Fu? There are many more categories into which murderers can be put, and there will always be people in society that do not conform to life's rules.
All that is stated above is open to debate, because through debate we gain wisdom and maybe wisdom will help solve the problem.
Since the beginning of time people have found the selfish need to cause pain and suffering to the innocent and weak - victims just like Wing Chun herself.
Why have they taken lives? There is no excuse! Murderers have done it all for pleasure, money or revenge.
We all know the difference between right and wrong. It is up to every individual to enjoy, respect and love every thing on earth.
Life is a gift we have all been given. We must make the most of it, since it is not an eternity. That is why it is important to know you can walk any where, at any time, not having to worry about who may be coming around the corner or living in fear.
Wing Chun is all about respect, family and self defence - knowing you can protect yourself, friends and family.
I have gained many things from Wing Chun, from patience, to self knowledge, an increase in physical skill, self-confidence, but most importantly the gift of life. No one has the right to take my life or any other. Death is only decided by God, or just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. It should never be at the hands of another.
If these victims had known Wing Chun, they would have survived and changed history. Instead, tears were shed, their loved ones were left hurting, lost and alone. The worst case scenario is when the victim is not caught or is found not guilty in the eyes of the Law and is set free, perhaps to slaughter again.
The Law cannot begin to make up for what is lost. The police can only help after an event, not usually before.
You must be your own first line of defence.
By Cherie Walker
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