What if I told you that your training is incomplete? Guess what, all of our training is incomplete. For someone on the martial parh, it is a journey that never stops and you never stop learning!
One Championship Samurai was this last week and it was amazing!!!
Featuring Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA the fights were simply lights out!
I enjoyed seeing the Kickboxing fight of Haggerty against Yoza and the Nakadai vs Songchainoi Muay Thai fight was amazing. The fight right after of Kholmirzaev vs. Wakamatsu in MMA crowned a new champion. However, everyone was waiting for the Takeru vs. Rodtang rematch. First match Rodtang defeated Japan’s premier Kickboxer. Takeru was injured going into that fight and Rodtang took it to him. This time around Takeru was at full strength and showed why he is the best Flyweight kickboxer in the world with a stoppage in the fifth round. Itwas AMAZING!!!
Takeru
If you love Combat Sports do yourself a favor by watching more tha just the UFC. I love the UFC fights but this is a big world and there are amazing events all around it!
If you remember one thing in your Martial Science training always remember to control the Distance! No matter what, control of the distance through movement or through having a weapon that is longer or in the case of a firearm, reaches a farther distance, is essential. Controlling the distance gives you an advantage. I have witnessed many a Martial Practitioner forget this.
Distance is essential and controlling it is the key. If an individual has a rifle and is up against an individual with a handgun. If that individual can keep his distance far enough away that it mitigates the effectiveness of the handgun then he or she has maintained control of the distance and has an extreme advantage.
Ar15 in 5.56 rifle effective range =
Effective Range by Application
Point Targets (Precision): 500–600+ yards with proper optics and training.
< 25 Yards: Ideal defensive range for rapid, accurate shots.
25 – 50 Yards: Effective range for law enforcement and competitive shooters.
50 – 100+ Yards: Highly difficult; usually requires an experienced shooter or a specialized pistol
The effective distance of these two firearms is not really close.
So if you can control the distance, advantage rifle. Not to mention terminal ballistics of a mediocre rifle round is more damaging than a self defense/combat round from a 9mm handgun.
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The same could be said for someone utilizing a katana vs a shoter FMA sword such as a ginunting, talibong, etc. The person with the katana has the advantage. They have a longer tool that allows them to control the distance better.
Just like an individual with a saber has a slight reach over a katana.
Not to mention someone who has a tachi, the battlefield sword over an individual with a katana.
Now with all that said if person with a handgun is close they can beat a person with a rifle. A FMA practitioner with more skill could beat a person with a katana just like a person with a katana has a good chance of winning against a person with a saber. Just like a person with a katana can win against a person with a tachi. Just like a smaller person can beat a taller person. There are no absolutes in the real world but… if you control the distance and it plays to your strengths, you are giving yourself an advantage. I will personally take any advantage I can get. Understand, that any advantage is really good to have in a moment of vioence!
So it has been busy around here the over the last week. With the kid’s wrapping up another semester at school and because of that half day’s and final exams there consequently has been a lot of studying and test taking. Fortunately it looks like they have gotten all A’s. On top of that I have had some out-of-town students in from California, Northern Nevada and one from far away Alaska. So a lot of training and teaching has been happening as well. With one practitioner I was out at the slab in Red Rock Canyon National Park and we were working on a multitude of IRT techniques that included empty hand and bladed applications with sweeps, throws and takedowns. A lot of what we were focusing on covered movements that you could use empty-handed or with a blade in your hand. Meaning they worked the same either way. This is a good way to have your techniques put together so that you do not have to learn one way of utilizing a blade and another way empty-handed. The Filipino and Indonesian martial systems have made this a mainstay in what they do and Budo Taijutsu (a Japanese system) that I am intimately familiar with does this as well. During training I also made sure to go through our IRT principles of Body Movement:
1. Natural
2. Relaxed
3. Smooth
4. Sensitive
5. Tensed (only upon impact then return to relaxed)
We also covered during our technique training the Elements of Control:
1. Entry
2. Strike
3. Manipulation
4. Off Balance
5. Takedown or Throw
6. Finalization
We talked about the Dominant Principle of Control which of course is Distance. Whomever controls the distance at a range that is favorable to them and their tools will generally decide the outcome in their favor upon engagement.
Dominant Principle of Control:
1. Distance
Then while showing a technique I would explain which principles we were utilizing.
Key Principles of Control:
1. Footwork
2. Adhesion
3. Whiplash
4. Rotation
5. Lowering
6. Pressing
All of the above were wrapped into the empty hand and bladed applications we were doing and I showed the Manipulation Principles of IRT:
1. Structure
2. Angle
3. Leverage
When you are moving in your Martial Science training and executing a technique on someone you will find that you will invariably utilize typically two or three of the above Manipulation Principles. These principles invariable are employed and when utilized well they make your movement effortless.
As a cool down I talked about the nine balance points of the human body both vertically and horizontally and how knowledge of this is important for the martial practitioner. As well as the nine angles.
Knowledge in your martial training is essential. Over time the more you train you will need to understand principles and elements that you utilize with your skill sets and how to make them work in the most efficient manner. That is what differentiates between someone who has skills and someone who is skilled!
Good luck in your martial training and hit the mats as often as possible!!!
Brian R. VanCise Note: This blog is opinion only and neither Instinctive Response Training LLC or Brian R. VanCise are responsible for any third party actions.
The importance of training realistically with a modern emphasis cannot be overstated. Modern weaponry such as Firearms, Knives, etc. has to be an essential component of any training geared towards realism. Then empty hand component that mirrors your training with weapons. To be effective in Personal Protection, Weapons, Hand Strikes, Trapping Hands, Joint Manipulation, Kicking, Takedowns, Grappling, Movement must all be addressed along with a heavy emphasis on the law, observation and an understanding of key indicators/precursors to violence.
Technique training, Scenario, Resistance Training all are a must. Plus more…
You also cannot forget Cardio, Strength Training, Flexibility and Mobility Training.
Nothing can be overlooked! It doesn’t guarantee success in a Violent Encounter but it does give you a solid chance!
See You On The Mats The Street Or Anywhere You Can Train…
Hey if your serious about Personal Protection or surviving the Zombie Apocalypse then rule #1 is what its all about. If your out of gass and are too exhausted to fight your done. Always remember rule #1 in your training…
Train, train, train… Cardio is King! No cardio your F$%k%d…
