The Instinctive Edge™

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Here is a split entry vs. A knife attack to a takedown and control!

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.

Tye Ruotolo is a One Championship two time champ in Submission Grappling and MMA!

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See You On The Mats!!!

Author After A Nice 2 Mile Run…

Cardio is king. In your Martial Science training nothing is more important than cardio.  Cardio, cardio, cardio… Never forget this. This is the one thing that older Martial Practitioner’s neglect and younger Martial Practitioner’s take for granted. Cardio is the one thing that allows you to do your thing in a moment of violence! Never forget this!!!!

See You On The Mats!!!

Interesting video…

Easy footsweep from the clinch…