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The Seven Deadly Sins in Los Angeles: Wrath

In continuation of my guides on the seven deadly sins is Wrath. Los Angeles is a melting pot of many different ethnic and socioeconomic groups and with that much intermingling, there's bound to be some angry ass people. If you're one of those people that are just naturally angry (speed metal freak or those whiny kids that always harbor a lot of angst towards their parents) then this might just be the guide for you.

Wrath

Defined as inordinate and uncontrolled feelings of anger and hatred.

Tattoo on Sole of Right Foot

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Wrath will overwhelm your senses.

Dodger Stadium

1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

I’ve already featured Dodgers Stadium in a previous guide but you should know that this Stadium full of pride and memories is also a breeding ground for die-hard fans, many of them with street gang affiliations. The us vs. them mentality comes particularly natural to many of these people, and so I would advise you to wear Dodger Blue to the game, or at the very least a color neutral ensemble.

I’ve already featured Dodgers Stadium in a previous guide but you should know that this Stadium full of pride and memories is also a breeding ground for die-hard fans, many of them with street gang affiliations. The us vs. them mentality comes particularly natural to many of these people, and so I would advise you to wear Dodger Blue to the game, or at the very least a color neutral ensemble.

Giants Brown

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The absolutely worst hat that you can wear to Chavez Ravine. Don’t expect to make it out alive if you’re going to sit in the bleachers with this on.

Breakers Cocktails

4360 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630

Infamous for their bar brawls – usually predicated on the ready supply of pool cues on hand – I would say that Breakers has a bar brawl two or three times a month. Which is kinda cool if you’re into that sort of thing.

Infamous for their bar brawls – usually predicated on the ready supply of pool cues on hand – I would say that Breakers has a bar brawl two or three times a month. Which is kinda cool if you’re into that sort of thing.

Good Ole' US Tradition

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As American as apple pie.

Frank N Hanks

518 S Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Also featured in a previous guide, Frank N’ Hanks brings together a wide range of people from different ethnic and socioeconomic groups. Throw a lot of cheap booze in the mix and there’s bound to be some inter-group trouble. I stopped coming here so much after some huge, bald guy started talking trash about me to my girlfriend and she had to hold me back from smashing my rocks glass in his smug face. That’s the story, and I’m sticking to it.

Also featured in a previous guide, Frank N’ Hanks brings together a wide range of people from different ethnic and socioeconomic groups. Throw a lot of cheap booze in the mix and there’s bound to be some inter-group trouble. I stopped coming here so much after some huge, bald guy started talking trash about me to my girlfriend and she had to hold me back from smashing my rocks glass in his smug face. That’s the story, and I’m sticking to it.

Rage Restaurant & Bar

8911 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069

If you’re going to commit a hate crime against the gays, you might as well go to the heart of it. I’ve been here several times and “no” most definitely does not mean “no” to the patrons at this establishment. RAGE!!!!!

If you’re going to commit a hate crime against the gays, you might as well go to the heart of it. I’ve been here several times and “no” most definitely does not mean “no” to the patrons at this establishment. RAGE!!!!!

What the KKK is All About

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Irony is still big here at the sketch comedy Improv groups. Still, nicely done.

Sometimes Anger Backfires on You

Watch this pimp get knocked the f* out. It’s his bad luck that he happened upon a martial arts instructor in the street.

Los Angeles Museum-Holocaust

6435 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Documenting wrath of epic proportions, LA’s Holocaust Museum offers a lot of food for thought. How can we prevent this from ever happening again?

Documenting wrath of epic proportions, LA’s Holocaust Museum offers a lot of food for thought. How can we prevent this from ever happening again?

Simon Wiesenthal

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Founder of LA’s Holocaust Museum, all around good guy.

Suicide Prevention Crisis Line 24

4760 S Sepulveda Blvd, Glendale, CA 91201

Although there are many reasons for suicide, many psychologists say that a person’s anger focused internally is a primary motivator for ending their own life.

Although there are many reasons for suicide, many psychologists say that a person’s anger focused internally is a primary motivator for ending their own life.

 

Wrath in Los Angeles

KRAV MAGA Association

17815 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344

Out of all of the self defense schools that I’ve encountered, I’ve found Krav Maga to be the most interesting primarily because they don’t subscribe to the “non violence is number one” mantra that so many other schools do. Instead, they aim to teach a brand of self defense that does grievous bodily injury or death to a would-be attacker. Developed from the input of several elite Israeli Secret Service members, I would be angry too if I had to deal with all of the constant mortar shellings and inter-ethnic and religious conflict in the Holy Land.

Out of all of the self defense schools that I’ve encountered, I’ve found Krav Maga to be the most interesting primarily because they don’t subscribe to the “non violence is number one” mantra that so many other schools do. Instead, they aim to teach a brand of self defense that does grievous bodily injury or death to a would-be attacker. Developed from the input of several elite Israeli Secret Service members, I would be angry too if I had to deal with all of the constant mortar shellings and inter-ethnic and religious conflict in the Holy Land.

Krav Maga Practitioner

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Bringing street cred to Israeli martial arts way before Zohan ever came on the scene. IS THAT YOUR FOOT??

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

1951 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90501

After taking the world by storm in the early 1990’s, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is still the preeminent name in Jiu-Jitsu around the world. Take out all of your aggression grappling and learning locks, submissions and my favorite: small joint manipulations.

After taking the world by storm in the early 1990’s, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is still the preeminent name in Jiu-Jitsu around the world. Take out all of your aggression grappling and learning locks, submissions and my favorite: small joint manipulations.

Eye of the Tiger Tae Kwon DO

2711 S San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011

Come on! The school is named “Eye of the Tiger”!

Come on! The school is named “Eye of the Tiger”!

L. A. Gun Club Indoor Pistol Shooting Range

1375 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Chris Rock said it best when he told us, “I don’t need to work out. I have a gun.” Nothing beats the heady rush one gets when wielding a weapon of this much destructive force. You can learn all the martial arts that you want, but it’s gonna be hard to stand up to the ancient art of Gun-Jitsu. Practice your skills here in downtown LA.

Chris Rock said it best when he told us, “I don’t need to work out. I have a gun.” Nothing beats the heady rush one gets when wielding a weapon of this much destructive force. You can learn all the martial arts that you want, but it’s gonna be hard to stand up to the ancient art of Gun-Jitsu. Practice your skills here in downtown LA.

I Like My Guns Like My Women:

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Flashy, deadly and regaled with unnecessary accouterments.

Street Gangs

Los Angeles has no shortage of street gangs.  These violent groups have steadily climbed in numbers after a sharp curtailing in the 90’s.  Gang signs, baggy clothing and crazy tattoos are some of the things to look out for when out and about in the city. 

Common Black Street Gang Signs

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I’m sorry, but the one for blood is by far the coolest gang sign ever devised. Very creative, huh? If these guys ever had a chance to put away all of their anger, they could have a promising career in sign language interpretation.

Mara SalvaTrucha aka MS-13

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Pocos pero locos “few but crazy” used to be a galvanizing cry for this Salvadorean street gang, but nowadays they boast huge numbers and the title of “The Most Dangerous Gang in America”. Note: Tattoos on the face usually mean the person has nothing to lose.

AZN Boyz

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I’m sure many unfamiliar with the Los Angeles street gang culture will scoff at the notion of fierce Asian gangs, but that’s because you don’t know. These gangs are formed primarily by refugees from South East Asia who grew up seeing murder as commonplace as running to the store for milk. Plus, us Asian men all have that Napoleonic complex, you know what I’m sayin’?

Anger Management Associates

8055 West Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

In an anonymous study by the California Department of Transportation, the findings showed that one in eight LA drivers carry a gun in their car. 1 in 8! That’s 12.5%! Get some help and calm down at Anger Management Associates in beautiful Playa Del Rey. Seriously.

In an anonymous study by the California Department of Transportation, the findings showed that one in eight LA drivers carry a gun in their car. 1 in 8! That’s 12.5%! Get some help and calm down at Anger Management Associates in beautiful Playa Del Rey. Seriously.

Harris Anger Management and Parenting Center

11901 Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90061

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