@jon-herman
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RMD,
I think there is some confusion in that post you referenced.
The Boston school run by Dennis Amato is the real thing. I have had the opportunity to train with Dennis. While I can not speak for his drawing or painting skills, he is a skilled and talented KM instructor with a genuine concern for the student. Their program is right inline with KMNTC.
Jon
Bleeding knuckles .. wrap them with athletic tape (fabric) before putting on the wraps. 1-2 times around, not too tight to laterally compress the knuckles, should get you through for now.
Jon
Overhead stick/bat defense is also a consideration especially if the kicking range has been compromised.
Jon
kravjeff,
More than the initial impact needs to be considered.
Because of skeletal and muscular tension that naturally exists in the human body, once the head is displaced by the initial impact, that tension can \”snap\” or \”whip\” the head back in place. This throws the brain against the opposite side of the skull, as the skull now travels back towards its original position.
In this case, the damage can actually occur when the brain and cranium impact on the opposite side skull.
So your analogy needs some re-tooling, maybe spring or a bungee cord that connects the shoebox to a table/floor/base. 😉
By the way, this is also where boxers get the phrase \”roll with the punches.\”
Jon
In my own research and training..
To GAIN MUSCLE, bodybuilders (as a whole) are the most knowledgeable. They have most up-to-date information on weight training and diet as it relates to building more muscle fibers.
But that’s just muscle fibers.
STRENGTH is the ability to use (say trigger or fire) those muscle fibers. This involves not just the muscle, but the nervous system as well. A great way to break from the traditional one-dimensional/planar weight lifts is functional training. This type of training uses compound muscle movements to better stimulate the neuromotor development necessary to build strength. (some of the best work here is bodyweight, sandbags, free weights, med balls and stability ball exercises/sequences).
POWER on the other hand is the ability to use that STRENGTH in very short period of time, similar to a burst (sounds like Krav Maga). So instead of a 5 count lift you think quick explosive movements (basically what differentiates a punch from a push). Talk to Olympic power lifters, this is their profession.
Lastly, POWER ENDURANCE, the ability to use those powerful/explosive movements repeatedly over a long period of time. Crossfit and Bas Rutten’s MMA Workout really excel here as does Krav Maga (go off like a bomb).
In effect your training will contain all four of these depending on your long and short term goals/cycles. Definitely though, I would look away from traditional weightlifting alone.
Again, an opinion. Do your own research.
Jon
Reference/Cite: JC Santana (IHP)
Sure the suits are cool, but the concern is the goals and objectives of the seminar/training.
Given the limiting training time (2, 4 or 8 hours), what is the course aiming to accomplish? Answering that will predicate whether the suit is a useful training tool (like focus mitts or kick shields).
Anything else and you’re just hitting foam.
Jon
P.S. We use fight suits in our WSD seminars, and they have accelerated some of our progressions. But keeping things in context, they are used for specific objectives .. no more than that.
Giant,
Please be my partner in a test!!
Sure, challenge me, that’s fun. But a truly realistic attack will warrant my realistic response. I will hit…hard. (insert emoticon here)
In lesser tone..
Look, tests (like training) will always lack in some degree of realism for reasons of safety in training. Recall in training/testing you have (as a training partner) preset their response (defend, but maintain safety). Challenge, but don’t sabotage the learning process.
I question \”are your challenges realistic AND part of that particular defense?\”
Always build your partner, and your partner will build you.
Jon
PS. \”once\” ?= \”tendency\”
Walt,
Instead, try sliding your hands through the straps on the backside of the tombstone shield. In this case your palm is flat against the pad with your fingers pointing outward. The palm will now resist the impact instead of the handles and your thumb joint. You can wrap your fingers around the side of the pad to give lateral support to the shield.
Of course, there are instances when other holds may be required.
Hard to articulate, and I hope I understood your post correctly.
Jon
Bill and Kristen,
Ryan’s intent is solid and reputable. And he is the furthest person from what you portray.
Besides, an argument must stand alone regardless of who makes it.
At CoreTactix..
1. We offer discount to LE and military.
2. Our facility is used by local LE for DT.
3. We have two exceptional LE instructor candidates.
4. Current LE DT instructors are always pulling from our programs and training.
5. We do not advertise this (other than this post now).But my concerns are this..
1. We are ultimately responsible for what is taught under our roof. For quality assurance, it’s my job to be sure proper technique, tactics and teaching methods are presented.
2. LE continues to approach me because they trust and value MY feedback. They also know that if I don’t know the answer, I’ll damn well find it for them.
3. Minor tweaks and scenario adjustments can be made during regular KM class drills/training to allow LE to work their tactics. I want to be sure those tweaks re-enforce good responses.Ultimately, I am responsible for the training I provide and I care. period. Ryan is the same.
But does this address your original argument?: Only active LE have the necessary and relevant experience to instruct other LE.
Jon
PS. I am not a LE instructor, nor do I play one on TV.
donvorovsky,
Is that your professional legal opinion?
Regardless, and in all fairness to Krav Maga, I have seen (and continue to see) complete value in their name and the service/support they provide.
I speak from experience. Building a program with strong instructors and a strong member base is very difficult without their support. Can it be done, sure. But it is a huge responsibilty (remember we are teaching self-defense). With Krav Maga I know things are continually tested and challenged by the organization (not just one individual). This not only includes technique, but teaching/training methods as well as other business tools. Most importantly, I can share and receive a wealth of ideas from other schools who share the same common training goals as myself.
This is what, in my non-trademark-professional opinion, makes Krav Maga a valuable, non-generic, protectable name.
With respect,
Jon
When the Haloid Company (Xerox) first introduced their photocopier, the public frequently used the term \”Xerox copy.\” As in.. \”Hey I need a Xerox copy of the curriculum.\”
Xerox had to convert their employees and the public to use the phrase \”photocopy\” so that their name would not become a generic term.
Jon
