The Instinctive Edge™

Ok, you train in the Martial Sciences that’s great! Really that is the important point, getting started training and continuing. Way to many people never start, or start and then stop. The martial skill sets will not be there if you need them, unless you continuously train. No matter what you do in the Martial Sciences just keep on training. The danger of not training is letting your skill sets atrophy or worse become irrelevant or unusable! So do some kind of Martial Science, practice, stay fit, stay ready and those skills may be there for you when you need them in a moment of violence!

See You On The Mats!!!

Okay, I’ve practiced the Martial Sciences for a long time approximately 45+ years during that time Silat, FMA and the Southeast Asian Martial Arts have played an integral part of shaping me into the modern Martial Practitioner that I am.  I have been fortunate to train with Herman Suwanda of Mande Muda Pencak Silat and several other instructors from his lineage, Bob Orlando’s  Silat/Kuntao who dramatially influenced me and training with him was awesome!  I was also influenced by Brian “Buzz” Smith’s Kuntaw, Josh van Askinda’s Pencak Silat Ciamande Dari Zenshida’i, Mike Castro and  many more.  I’ve been privileged to have had the opportunity to train a bit in Indonesia as well.

When we think of Silat most people think of Indonesia but there are other countries like Malaysia that have their unique Silat as well.  Just check out Maul Mornie of Silat Suffian Bela Diri.  There simply are so many islands in Southeast Asia and different systems of Silat and different ways of movement.  There is also the Chinese Kuntao/Kuntaw in the area adding once again a very unique flavor to these South East Asian Martial Arts.  Plus the Filipino Martial Arts also have been influenced and have influenced Silat as well.  This is an important point because good FMA and good Silat have lots of similarities in movement!

Silat is really integral to how I move.  The leg destructions, foot trapping, sweeps are integrated extensively in IRT movement. They are a foundational skill set.  Not to mention other striking characteristics, locks and throws and or course blade work!

I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to train with some great instructors and learn their approach to blend with my other martial practitioner skill sets.  Everything I do is based on it being effective in the here and now.  If its not, I dont have much time for it.  Silat/ Kuntao whether Indonesian, Malaysian or Silat influenced FMA like Kuntaw and vice versa blend nicely with this approach.  The South East Asian Martial Arts are weapon based systems that translate to empty hands.  Weapon based systems are in my opinion where it’s at from a modern perspective based in reality.  What I practice, I just might have to use at work or in civilian life.  It has to work, in the here and now.  It has to be effective from weapons to empty hands…

See You On The Mats!!!

Interesting video on slapping or prepping the trigger from Tactical Hyve…

Youbeill have to go to Facebook to see it.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B54F3g74J/

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Why elite fighters whether UFC, One Championship, etc. Miltary Operaters, Law Enforcement high level Martial Practitioners are simply not to be messed with. Why??? Mindset and cardio…

https://youtu.be/HlpX1DwEB1k?si=hPgSMkwXR4ZcWE_w

https://youtu.be/YZX0KGwgfaA?si=EAZcNFuKj4TScH_x

It may not always look pretty but that is reality…

See You On The Mats!!!

Train, Lift, Run, Swim, Row and always 

The importance if stretching cannot be underestimated! Weight bearing exercise, cardio and stretching are essential for a healthy well rounded body. Do not neglect stretching as part of your daily routine.

Just looking at AI mode in chrome it came up with this: (AI in bold)

Stretching is a physical practice involving the deliberate elongation of muscles to increase flexibility and range of motion. It is a foundational component of physical fitness that helps reduce muscle stiffness, improve posture, and enhance athletic performance. 

Core Benefits

Regular stretching provides several physiological and mental health advantages: 

Physical Mobility: Increases blood flow to muscles and joints, helping to delay mobility loss associated with aging.

Injury Prevention: Keeps muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, which reduces the risk of joint pain and muscle strains.

Stress Relief: Can significantly decrease salivary cortisol levels and lower perceived chronic stress.

Pain Management: Helps alleviate discomfort from conditions like plantar fasciitis and neuropathy. 

Types of Stretching

The two most common techniques are used at different times for maximum effectiveness: 

Dynamic Stretching: Active movements that mimic exercise patterns (e.g., leg swings or cat-cow). These are best used as part of a warm-up to prepare muscles for activity.

Static Stretching: Holding a single position for 15 to 60 seconds (e.g., reaching for your toes). This is most effective for cooling down after a workout or as a general flexibility routine. 

Essential Safety Tips

To prevent injury, organizations like the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Health recommend these guidelines: 

Warm Up First: Never stretch “cold” muscles; perform 5–10 minutes of light activity (like walking) beforehand.

Don’t Bounce: Use smooth movements; bouncing (ballistic stretching) can cause muscle tears and injury.

Avoid Pain: You should feel tension or a slight pull, but never sharp pain. If it hurts, back off.

Hold and Breathe: Maintain a stretch for 30 to 60 seconds while breathing normally.

Consistency: Aim for a routine at least 2 to 3 times per week for lasting effects.

Now I am almost 59 and I stretch daily.  I believe this is one of the reasons that I move like a much younger person.  Stretching, weight bearing exercises and cardio are essential for all Martial Practitioner’s serking peak performance…

A Long Time Ago In A Far, Far Away Place…

See You On The Mats!!!

Simple effective drags for grappling!

https://youtu.be/OrHW7tVPeh8?si=0WACm4EX_W7J_B8V

See You On The Mats!!!