By refining reactions I mean starting with a gross movement of say a block and changing the motions slightly each time until an effective block against a facially serious looking hard but controlled, just in case, attack is achieved repeatedly
I've got an article on that as well somewhere, but you get the idea. It's a more holistic method of teaching starting with what the student already does and refining the movements
As I'm sure you discovered yourself practicing self-defense techniques under mental stress is much more important than learning the techniques themselves
----- Original Message ---- From: perry gamsby <perrygamsby999@...> To: non-traditional_stickfighting@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 1:44:06 PM Subject: Re: [non-traditional_stickfighting] Simplicity vs. The Complex
So! C'mon! Share! Does refined reactions mean limiting reactions to a select few to choose from? Desensitisation? Physical or thought process?
I developed the WalkSafe system in 1987 after writing down every juijitsu and arnis and boxing technique I knew and wondering which one (of the 2-300) I would choose to use if attacked this way or that. I cut it down to ten tools to ten target areas and right now I'm shortening it to five and five. The challenge is to instill the confidence these few will be all the student needs vis a vis the years of training to be a martial artist. Cheers, Perry
"Sensei J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc" <tutor2000@...> wrote:
I've trained people in short periods of time by utilizing refined reactions and desentitisation
Rick
[suullly@yahoo. ca] wrote: Anybody mind if I change the heading. I am going to prove the point about a willing student and one month will produce a competant stick fighter. In case you didn't know Perry, I have done many little experiments like this over the last few years. I like to share them on sites like these. I should point out that it this philosophy is not really proveable in a scientific sense. And for sure there will be the weekend warriors out there pooh pooh'ing everything to make themselves look like they are in the know. But they are fairly easy to spot and not worth worrying about. I see this going as such: * Get a willing student and throw them in the ring with a seasoned pro and mark the score.
* Train them for 30
days and repeat.
The new guy might not win but I bet the score is close.
The question is , do we only give the guy one coach or let him learn from a few different people. On one hand, one coach will allow more focused time but there is something to be said for a variety of ideas from various sources.
I think I will see who steps up and get him in the ring and see who might be a good match for him. We have a few coaches that would do a great job, but matching his natural style to a coach of his style will more than likely produce great results.
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Anybody mind if I change the heading. I am going to prove the point about a willing student and one month will produce a competant stick fighter. In case you...
I've trained people in short periods of time by utilizing refined reactions and desentitisation Rick [suullly@...] wrote: Anybody mind if I change the...
So! C'mon! Share! Does refined reactions mean limiting reactions to a select few to choose from? Desensitisation? Physical or thought process? I developed...
Or.... you could just walk into a seedy pool hall somewhere and start uttering racial slurs or something. That is always good for getting the juices flowing. ...
I believe I mentioned the risk of physicaly induced stress in the article lol rick More Kwik Self-Defense Tips Added 07-02-2006 For the Busy Person ...
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Hey. Always worked for me. ... Dirk "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far" Theodore Roosevelt Sept 3, 1901 ... Or.... you could just walk...
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perry wrote: I once ran an exercise for my troops where they were told they would be in mortal peril from the moment they entered the pub. We went there, had...
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Thanks Rick. He's a great kid. I think he'll do fine. Dirk "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far" Theodore Roosevelt Sept 3, 1901 ... From:...
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