Read this article but pay close attention to the first video imbedded in it, i.e. "Too Close - Don't Underestimate the Knife." We train for timing, precision timing, and with that we have to master distances as well. Why, well if this video is even close to accuracy even in a normal fight without a gun if the adversary has a knife you had better master the control for time, distance and reaction.
The adversary who attacks has all the advantages in a fight and if they have surprise as well as your OODA loop going then you had better have trained to break the loop and the freeze at a minimum.
What I took away from it is a greater understanding and wider personal zone where breach of that zone means I had better begin taking appropriate action to protect myself. The distance of the personal safety zone is a minimum of five (5) feet with a maximum of ten (10) feet. Never, ever allow any antagonist or even a stranger get within the five foot zone without taking some action to position yourself for safety.
A most difficult but doable defensive strategy, five to ten feet start to go on the defensive - talk to them to avoid and deescalate, move, position your body and posture in the best defense kamae possible while maintaining an non-aggression posture and demeanor yet maintain a posture and demeanor that speaks to the adversary, "uh-oh, maybe I should rethink my strategy!"
How may scenario's can you think of that would be good to train for timing and distancing? Remember distancing provides time and to act or react you have to have appropriate distance otherwise your brain/mind cannot trigger physical response fast enough - it just can't be done. Once in range or in your zone you had better be ready and moving or you will suffer the consequences.
You have to have control of the distance especially within the five to ten foot safety zone. I tend to get very cautious and move when someone is entering my ten foot range and physically moving in the five foot range unless my spidey sense says otherwise - err on the side of caution at all times.
By distance know when danger approaches; know when you have to take action by proximity and demeanor; know how to get to the target with all your tools according to the distance; know when to hit; know where to hit; know what technique to hit with according to distance and timing for maximum results which incorporates timing, distance, body movement, etc.
Hey, Attention on Deck!
Hey, NOTHING here is PERSONAL, get over it - Teach Me and I will Learn!
When you begin to feel like you are a tough guy, a warrior, a master of the martial arts or that you have lived a tough life, just take a moment and get some perspective with the following:
I've stopped knives that were coming to disembowel me
I've clawed for my gun while bullets ripped past me
I've dodged as someone tried to put an ax in my skull
I've fought screaming steel and left rubber on the road to avoid death
I've clawed broken glass out of my body after their opening attack failed
I've spit blood and body parts and broke strangle holds before gouging eyes
I've charged into fires, fought through blizzards and run from tornados
I've survived being hunted by gangs, killers and contract killers
The streets were my home, I hunted in the night and was hunted in turn
Please don't brag to me that you're a survivor because someone hit you. And don't tell me how 'tough' you are because of your training. As much as I've been through I know people who have survived much, much worse. - Marc MacYoung
WARNING, CAVEAT AND NOTE
The postings on this blog are my interpretation of readings, studies and experiences therefore errors and omissions are mine and mine alone. The content surrounding the extracts of books, see bibliography on this blog site, are also mine and mine alone therefore errors and omissions are also mine and mine alone and therefore why I highly recommended one read, study, research and fact find the material for clarity. My effort here is self-clarity toward a fuller understanding of the subject matter. See the bibliography for information on the books. Please make note that this article/post is my personal analysis of the subject and the information used was chosen or picked by me. It is not an analysis piece because it lacks complete and comprehensive research, it was not adequately and completely investigated and it is not balanced, i.e., it is my personal view without the views of others including subject experts, etc. Look at this as “Infotainment rather then expert research.” This is an opinion/editorial article/post meant to persuade the reader to think, decide and accept or reject my premise. It is an attempt to cause change or reinforce attitudes, beliefs and values as they apply to martial arts and/or self-defense. It is merely a commentary on the subject in the particular article presented.
Note: I will endevor to provide a bibliography and italicize any direct quotes from the materials I use for this blog. If there are mistakes, errors, and/or omissions, I take full responsibility for them as they are mine and mine alone. If you find any mistakes, errors, and/or omissions please comment and let me know along with the correct information and/or sources.
“What you are reading right now is a blog. It’s written and posted by me, because I want to. I get no financial remuneration for writing it. I don’t have to meet anyone’s criteria in order to post it. Not only I don’t have an employer or publisher, but I’m not even constrained by having to please an audience. If people won’t like it, they won’t read it, but I won’t lose anything by it. Provided I don’t break any laws (libel, incitement to violence, etc.), I can post whatever I want. This means that I can write openly and honestly, however controversial my opinions may be. It also means that I could write total bullshit; there is no quality control. I could be biased. I could be insane. I could be trolling. … not all sources are equivalent, and all sources have their pros and cons. These needs to be taken into account when evaluating information, and all information should be evaluated.” - God’s Bastard, Sourcing Sources (this applies to this and other blogs by me as well; if you follow the idea's, advice or information you are on your own, don't come crying to me, it is all on you do do the work to make sure it works for you!)
“You should prepare yourself to dedicate at least five or six years to your training and practice to understand the philosophy and physiokinetics of martial arts and karate so that you can understand the true spirit of everything and dedicate your mind, body and spirit to the discipline of the art.” - cejames (note: you are on your own, make sure you get expert hands-on guidance in all things martial and self-defense)
“All I say is by way of discourse, and nothing by way of advice. I should not speak so boldly if it were my due to be believed.” - Montaigne
I am not a leading authority on any one discipline that I write about and teach, it is my hope and wish that with all the subjects I have studied it provides me an advantage point that I offer in as clear and cohesive writings as possible in introducing the matters in my materials. I hope to serve as one who inspires direction in the practitioner so they can go on to discover greater teachers and professionals that will build on this fundamental foundation. Find the authorities and synthesize a wholehearted and holistic concept, perception and belief that will not drive your practices but rather inspire them to evolve, grow and prosper. My efforts are born of those who are more experienced and knowledgable than I. I hope you find that path! See the bibliography I provide for an initial list of experts, professionals and masters of the subjects.
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