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Pride and Glory, Life and Limb, Part II
on Jun 20, 2012
In Part I of this series, we discussed some of the differences between training for sport MMA and training for real-world violence. Now let s look at how to bridge the gap between the two sides. Read More »
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Pride and Glory, Life and Limb, Part I
on Jun 07, 2012
Opinions on training for competition, such as sport Jujitsu or Mixed Martial Arts, versus training for real-world conflict fall over a wide spectrum. On one end is a crowd that advocates If it won t work in the cage, it won t work anywhere, and at the other extreme is an equally large group insisting There are no rules on the street. Read More »
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The Combative Mindset Part 2
on Nov 30, 2011
Fear is always there, just under the surface, and can manifest in numerous ways. Fear can and has been used as a powerful tool of control by bullies, predators and terrorists. Our own fears can control us without our ever knowing how or why. Why is fear so powerful, and how we can manage it in order to perform better when protecting ourselves, family or others? Read More »
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Understanding Physiological Potential
on Apr 27, 2011
Physiological potential is the idea of accepting a movement as a movement and allowing its function in context to define it. Rather than arguing over what something is, we accept the fact that it can be many things and explore which of those things are most practical and functional. Read More »
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Maximizing the Combat Grip
on Sep 14, 2010
Understanding, developing and refining an effective and consistent combat grip on the pistol are essential to repeatedly engage a designated target with both fundamental and combative marksmanship. While a less than optimal grip will allow us to hit a target once, follow-up shots are unlikely to hit where we want without a consistent combat grip. Read More »
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Combative Applications of Competitive Techniques, Part 2
on Jul 07, 2010
In part 1 of this article, I tried to draw correlations between two areas (combative and competitive) in each of the five critical skill sets. My purpose was to outline how techniques used in either area relate, and more importantly how to train them. In this part, I will get into the weeds and discuss training concepts for each skill set. Read More »
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Combative Applications of Competitive Techniques, Part 1
on Jun 23, 2010
I ve often been asked, Does practical shooting under the stress of competition offer training benefit to those who want to use these skills for combative purposes? My answer is a strong yes, and I will break down why in this two-part article. In part 1, I will draw correlations between the two areas (combative and competitive) in each of the five critical skill-sets. Read More »
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Human Weapon System Part 1 : Command and Control
on Feb 24, 2010
We are training our bodies for combat, not sports. This article examines the anatomy and physiology of the Human Weapon System from a structural fighting perspective as a bridge to how humans as a species use this structure to fight. Under analysis are the unique structures of the human brain, the anatomy of the neurologic responses vs. reflexes, and finally how to relate these to training and the methodology for integration. Read More »
