At TEAM BAD (home of NJ SAVATE) we always set the bar high for
training intensity and training integrity.

Our philosophy was to not provide instruction in techniques
and "styles" but instead to provide immersion in diverse "training
experiences". Many of those training experiences and scenarios
required "full commitment" from participants. Every training
session was "student-centered" not "instructor-centered".

This demanded a lot of self-motivated dedication to a high level of
athleticism, even if only part of the time during training cycles.
Our unofficial mantra was "we'll provide the boat but you've got to
do the rowing".

Many people with best intentions were at times discouraged to find
out the commitment and hard work necessary for "real-world" ring or
fight-survival skills.

I'd like to recommend a great article regarding "real-world" training
written by Ken Good, former Naval Special Warfare operator and head
of Strategos International, a top notcht training facility for
security professionals and private contract operators.

It is a long article, but well worth the read. I highly recommend
it.

Who is Training Whom?
"I have been in sort of an ongoing debate with some in the tactical
training community regarding the concept of "high level" training
verses "lowest common denominator training." High-level, being
defined as challenging, difficult, slightly beyond the trainees'
capability, type of training where everybody does not
necessarily "get it" right away; in some cases, never. Training that
could be considered steak instead of the disgusting, blended carrots
you spoon feed to a toddler……"

Full Article Here:

http://www.officer.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=32291

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