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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Bill McGrath Of Pekiti Tirsia International!

…..Tuhon Bill McGrath demonstrating some Pekiti Tirsia.  Mr. McGrath is currently teaching a seminar this weekend down in Metro Detroit at Chris Malgeri’s Martial Arts Unlimited.  Here is Tuhon McGrath’s website: www.pekiti.com

Here is some basic movement:

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Brian R. VanCise

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KEAT FMA – Tactical Flashlights – Solo Baston

…..I watched this the other day and really enjoyed it.  Good Filipino style movement with the tactical flashlight and baton.  Enjoy!

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Brian R. VanCise

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A Friend Of Mine…..

…..A friend of mine recently almost died after having surgery and a resulting staph infection from the surgery.  Fortunately he is okay and on the mend.  Still it was close and brought the point home to him regarding his mortality.  Quite often we take things for granted.  It could be our family, friends, training, etc.  This is some thing to guard against.  Why?  Well understand that in a moment everything can change.  One moment you may be healthy, wealthy and wise and the next ill and unable to train or take care of your family.  You may be training in the greatest martial environment and with a fantastic teacher and next week that environment may be gone and the teacher had to move or you had to for work or family reasons.  Life is short folks and each moment is precious! Do not take your family for granted, your training or anything else for that matter.  Instead, enjoy each moment and try to get the most out of it!  I relish the training opportunities that I have had in my life and hope to have many, many more.  I enjoy teaching other practitioner’s and seeing them grow and hope that it continues to be this way.  I attempt to live life to the fullest and in the moment so that I have no regrets!  My friend who is on the mend is fortunate that in a couple of months he will be back to normal and able to resume training/teaching and a return to a normal life with his wife.  He is fortunate as it could have easily been lights out.  He plans on living life and enjoying the moment and not having any regrets! So should you!

See You On The Mats!

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Brian R. VanCise

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High Gear With Tony Blauer!

…..High Gear is a mobile, light weight padded suit that allows martial practitioiner’s to really get after it while minimizing damage to their bodies.  Here Tony Blaur talks about it!

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Brian R. VanCise

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BJJ Sweep Featuring Ken Primola!

…..Here is a very simple sweep taught by Ken Primola!  It is a simple sweep but can be a hard one to pull off so you need to time it correctly.  Enjoy!

See You On The Mats!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Sickle Sweep!

…..Okay this is a very basic open guard sweep but it is a good one. Brought to you by Submissions101!

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Brian R. VanCise

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Shiraishi Sensei!

Photo 2004 Japan Trip

…..It is always good to see Shiraishi Sensei moving and demonstrating Budo Taijutsu.  I can remember training with him and how effortlessly he does things and also how nice a spirit and personality he has!

Video Clip From 10-15-2009 Training Author Unknown

…..If you are in Japan and have the opportunity to go and train with him then do so!  You will definitely enjoy it!

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Brian R. VanCise

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