The Instinctive Edge™

There are no absolutes…

I’m surprised when I hear someone talking about violence and infering that there is a best way or only way of doing something. My experience in real world violence, through work and a few non-work related incidents is that there are simply so many factors that can come into play. There simply isn’t one right way to do something. Instead there are certainly at times some better ways to accomplish a goal but not one definitive way! There are simply too many variables at play in a non-training environment. Too many possibilities! So, when you here someone say this is it, or the best or only way to do something. Understand that they may just have a really limited view and just may have only begun to scratch the surface in that context. That doesn’t mean they don’t have something of value to say, but they may just not have an understanding of all the different things that could happen in a Personal Protection situation.

There Are No Absolutes! Nobody has all of the answers.

See You On The Mats!!!

Israeli soldiers demonstrating Krav Maga

https://youtu.be/UIsPN5U-Qz4?si=I0hJr0CYIkPUnS5Q

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Deploying a knife… It’s really hard unless you train!

https://youtube.com/shorts/xF7zOjD26xQ?si=vtaHcIMTdBiKaBeo

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Silat movement explained by the incredible Maul Mornie!

https://youtube.com/shorts/eir9UlD0Ahk?si=_f7XgmCCTDzMN2Gr

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Over training or being consistent with your training? Which is better?

Here’s what AI had to say:

Consistency is vastly superior to overtraining. While consistency builds long-term habits and allows your body to safely adapt, overtraining breaks it down. True overtraining stalls progress, increases injury risk, causes hormonal imbalances (elevated cortisol), and leads to mental burnout. Consistency allows you to strike a balance between stress and recovery, creating sustainable, long-term physical gains. 

Why Consistency Wins:

Sustainable Adaptation: Muscles grow and endurance improves during recovery, not while you are exercising. Consistency ensures you give your body the exact right amount of stress repeatedly, allowing it to adapt safely. 

Habit Formation: Sticking to a manageable, recurring routine is the most reliable way to maintain results for years, rather than weeks.  Avoids Overuse Injuries: Overtraining drastically spikes your risk of stress fractures and tendonitis. Consistency keeps you in the game instead of stuck on the sidelines. 

Signs You Might Be Crossing into Overtraining:

If you push too hard, you risk Overtraining Syndrome (OTS). Watch out for these red flags: Lingering Soreness: Muscle pain that lasts for several days or gets in the way of normal movement. Mood & Sleep Issues: Unexplained irritability, anxiety, loss of motivation, or trouble sleeping. Decreased Performance: Feeling weaker or having less endurance than usual despite putting in more effort.

The Takeaway

You don’t need to destroy yourself in the gym every day to see results. The golden equation for success is:

Focus on showing up 3–5 days a week with a plan that includes proper rest, and you will outpace anyone who burns out from overtraining.

Just be consistent!  Have a plan and stick to it.  If you do that you’ll thank me later!!! 😉

This author trains every day rain or shine, indoors and outdoors perpetually in motion…

See You On The Mats!!!

https://youtube.com/shorts/5fCq2q5F8lE?si=DmLK7hFvt8SHultY

There are no absolutes…

See You On The Streets!!!