In A Moment Of Violence…

In a Moment of Violence keep it simple… I practice a lot of movement from complex to very, very basic. However, I have found through personal experience that in real world, violence utilizing basic, simple skills is usually the way to go. I can count on one hand the times I have used anything complex during a work Use of Force or during a civilian encounter. No, almost all of the time, everything has been basic fundamental skills! Simple, fundamental basics are going to be your bread and butter skill sets when everything goes south. The old adimum KISS or Keep It Simple Stupid really is true. Now, I do not say to not practice more complex or difficult movement because that more difficult movement makes your fundamentals actually better. However, when it all goes south stay grounded and apply your fundamental skills sets. Because that is what will win the day!

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The Best BJJ Takedown

4 Sumissions To Know…

Food for thought…

Takedown For People Who Suck At Takedowns…

Good tips, here…

Too often…

Too often, people think they have figured it all out in the Martial Sciences. They think they have arrived, they have it all or don’t need to learn anything else. I can tell you that after over 43 years of training in the Martial Sciences, I am learning new things all the time. I am a practitioner, a student who is trying to get better or “polishing the stone.” One of the reasons I feel you can learn from anyone who trains, or does not train, or from any system is that you can see how movement blends and is universal. You can even learn a lot of times what not to do, by watching or training with someone else! The worst trap any practitioner can fall into, is to think they have arrived or figured it all out! That is why IRT is open-ended, with No Absolute’s and No Limitations! It is a vehicle for the practitioner, nothing more and nothing less! It is all about the practitioner’s journey, their unique experience, their path… As you practice, find your way. Always be someone who explores, creates, and is never completely satisfied. The idea of Creative Adaptability requires that you think outside of the box. You challenge the norm. You find your path in this world, and you continue on that journey never stopping, never believing you have figured it all out! Never falling into the trap of I am a master or an expert! Or, “I know that.” That leads down a road of ego, neglect or a lessening in you passion to learn. Instead, explore all the world has to offer. It is all there for you on your journey!

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The Other Day…

The other day, we were working on short sword Long Knife, Machete, Wakizashi, Golok, Bolo, etc. Think any type of middle length edged weapon. We spent a lot of time working on angling off and delivering a cut or half diamond footwork. Then the defense. It was a good warm-up preparing to full comtact spar with fencing helmets and Machete length NOK knives. Sparring, let’s you specifically work against resistance and work on your timing.

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