Hand Sanitizer!

 

…..With the flu bug hitting hard all through out Michigan but particularly around here I think it would behoove everyone to use hand sanitizer at least at the end of class.  This brings up the point that washing hands, hand sanitizer is a pretty important aspect of the training regimen.  If you train like most people do at a Training Hall it means lots and lots of close contact.  So washing your hands before and after or applying hand sanitizer should be recommended.   I have lots of sanitizer in our wash facilities and I imagine that most Training Hall’s keep some around.  After all we are trying to continually improve and that is really hard if you have the flu or worse.  So wash or apply sanitizer and give everyone a better chance at not contacting an illness.  Oh and if you are sick, well stay home and get better and then come to training.

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Brian R. VanCise

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I AM BACK!

 

…..It took awhile but I was finally able to fix my log in problems here at Word Press!

…..Here is Mike Faraone doing his Silat!  Enjoy!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Never Underestimate!

 

…..One thing I have learned in life is to never underestimate an opponent.  Anyone on any given day can give you a hard time or beat you. So you need to guard against the thinking approach that you will own someone in a physical confrontation.  Instead concentrate on your skill sets, your strategy and tactics and also your minimize your defensive errors.  Finally in the end when you are in the moment just let your training roll forth.   Go into the instinctive response and let all that hard work and sweat you went through in your training come out in your defense!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Dealing With Problems!

Lately I have had some serious antivirus attempts on this blog.  It is close to the point where I may have to switch to a different format.  Fortunately the log in has been slightly fixed but even as I write an antivirus is being run to stave off an attack.  Some times problems arise and you need to deal with it and continue on.  Such is life and also how I will handle this problem.  If I need to switch to a different format I will let you all know.  One way or the other this will get fixed!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Brazilian Jiujitsu Escapes!

 

…..Here is a video featuring KenPrimola demonstrating a number (33) of Brazilian Jiujitsu escapes.  Enjoy!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Word Press Log In Issues!

The Instinctive Edge is having some minor word press log in issues.  We hoped to have it fixed shortly!

Leg Sweep Takedown!

 

…..Here is another clip from the Redhorse Chapter in the Philippines!  Enjoy!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Online Ranking!

 

 

…..Okay the cat is out of the bag in many respects.  More and more I see different martial arts and groups offering online ranking systems.  Meaning if you send them a video of your training they may rank you in their system.  Now some offer very good video training that you can view and work with at your home and that is absolutely fine as a reference point provided you have regular training with an instructor or had previous training with said instructor.  Where it get’s bad is when they do not even know who you are but you sign up and pay your monthly online fee’s and then walla several months down the road you send in a video and get graded and receive some rank.  Now my friends, that is an absolute joke and as someone once said a sucker is born every minute!  However, the joke is really on the poor person being given rank this way.   You see there are simply a ton of details that you miss in this manner.  Missing these fine details that can really only be passed on via one on one contact basically makes you a flawed practitioner.  It also means that those of us who went to a Training Hall and poured our blood and sweat into the training have very little respect for those that go this route and even less for those that have decided to promote people this way.  Bottom line online video training or training from videos or dvds can be a good resource for a practitioner that has an instructor or previously trained with the instructor.  Still it is not optimal and one on one instruction is essential for success.  Do not be taken in for these scams and waste your money.  Instead find a qualified instructor to work with and learn the fine details!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Efficiency In Movement!

…..Ever watch someone in the Martial Sciences who is good at what they do? Really it does not matter the style or movement they employ but rather that they are good. If you have then you probably observed that they were relaxed and efficient with their bodies movement. This is an essential skill set that I try to convey to every martial practitioner that I train with. Move effectively, efficiently and be relaxed in doing so. Usually when someone starts out learning some thing they are tense and this applies even to someone who has been around for awhile when they learn some thing new. However, once the technique, etc. has been practiced a few time they should begin to relax and also work to make the movements smaller. The smaller the movements coupled with relaxation the better their efficiency will be in the end. That my friends is what we are all striving for. Efficient movement that allows us to survive in a moment of violence!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Glover’s Travels Ep 4 pt 2 – Cobra Kai with Jeff Glover

…..Here is the latest episode from Jeff Glover’s Travels.  Notice how when they are rolling how relaxed they are.  That is essential for good movement.  Enjoy!

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Brian R. VanCise

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