Read "Training Artifact" first ..... The missing link on most dojo is the mental training that MUST be in parallel to the physical. If it is not present then the physical effort is more "physical," you know, like an exercise routine. I once attended a dojo that had not contact what so ever and never hit anything be it a bag, a makiwara or another person. In this case if the mind-set were fitness, exercise and camaraderie with out the fighting, self-defense or combat mind-set that would have been good. This was not the case.
As the time passed I tried to get a feel for what they thought they were practicing and to the person they felt they were practicing a Do and a Goshin system. Sigh, I felt they needed to fix that or get the mind-set right because if any one of them were to encounter violence other than a school yard scuffle (this one is in question as well) they were going to get hurt. Lucky thing is they will in all likelihood never encounter the fight - regardless of form.
Mr. Rory Miller brings out the need to fix things in the above blog, ergo the actual post topic here. If you don't have the complete thing, the yin and the yang, and if you don't train accordingly you are lessening the effectiveness of your system. When you do basic waza, you have to be visualizing what it is you want out of them. This has to move into the physical, i.e. tori-uke, system as well and later the free style "reality (we hope)" scenario's - if your practicing to defend, fight or combat.
If you do kata - same, same! If you are not doing this or something similar then "you need to fix that" if you want it to be available in a clinch, a fight or violence. It seems simple but if that were so everyone would be doing it but it does not exist as much as one would think.
One hears martial art, karate or MMA, i.e. combative forms, they assume it is combative, fighting or self-defense stuff but is it really? You really need to do the work to find out then actually get into doing all the really dull stuff (I say dull because it is not exactly all the thrills you might think although you can make if fun).
Do we generally go for the cool, interesting and glamourous stuff because of instant gratifications and a feeling of "false" security often hidden or mostly just not acknowledged consciously?
The line in the sand is "effectiveness in combat, fighting and violence?" You have to know which side of the line your on and your system works in. The closer you are to the line from either side the muddier it can get. If your a professional or feel you will work in the field or may encounter violence you need to have clarity - the further you are on the right side of the line the clearer it will be, choose but choose wisely.
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
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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.
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“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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