[quote]Sentoguy wrote:
2) you MUST disrupt the neural impulses telling the knife to continue to do you harm (you’ve got to attack the attacker, the real weapon, the blade is then just an inanimate object)
you ARE going to get cut in the process, your goal should be to take them on non lethal targets and get yourself into position where you can do serious damage, so you’d better be fully committed to this reality and never stop until they are neutralized
Once the attacker’s brain is no longer sending signals to the arm to manipulate the knife to hurt you, then, and pretty much only then are disarms possible. But, even then you need to ask yourself “why should I even care about doing a disarm at this point?” Now, there could be good reason for you wanting to get the knife (like you are dealing with multiple attackers and now that you are bleeding and possibly severely injured or even missing non vital appendages you need that tool to have a hope of overcoming the other opponents) but you still need to watch the tendency to become “married” to the idea of performing the disarm even then and chasing after it (possibly giving the opponent enough time to recover and start using it against you again).
There are lots of details as well when doing things like “clamping” or controlling that must be observed or else you could find yourself “leaking” very badly very quickly. But this is a big subject and I’m not looking to monopolize this thread or write a book here. :-)[/quote]
that is some serious sh*t haha and alot to think about. I understand about not wanting to monopolize the thread, however this is all good stuff and i think most people will benefit from reading it. once again thanks for writing!
Ater training with numerous LEO’s, SF, foreign police and military, the most vital skill to have is the mental strength, the internal belief that you will survive, that you will commit to win at all costs, whether on the street or engaged on the urban battlefields of modern insurgent warfare.
Your best and heaviest lift means nothing in surviving a firefight, or an attack from street predators.
Physical training should always be geared toward improving your fighting skills, not building the largest bicep. Everything I do has one purpose: to help me survive the next encounter. Skill training in the “martial Arts”, and, I use the term loosely, includes unarmed and armed striking arts, grappling, weapons of all types, tactics, and situational awareness.
Building on Number 3: For the past year, I have been working a routine of doing one major lift, followed by one of Dan John’s complex routines. I feel that complexes help me build overall mobility and strength, while reducing the risk of injury. (Try fast roping out of a helicopter after fucking your back up trying for a personal best on the squat).
The heavy bag is your best friend: it always wins and never brags about kicking your ass.
Kettle bells are much underrated as a conditioning tool. I like doing sets of 20 with a 24kg after working the heavy bag. No, I cannot run a record mile, but, I can operate all day in 120 degree heat with full battle rattle and weapons, or jump up and pull myself over a mud wall or through an open space (window, door frame, etc) in full gear.
Seek out individuals more skilled than you to train with, you will never improve until you do. Being humbled by someone better is the best learning experience you can have. If you cannot accept that some individuals will always be better than you, then you aren’t worth training anyway.
Agility and mobility are more important than brute strength in tactical survival. Static people die quickly either in combat or your local bar fight.
Train in whatever martial art you can, dedicated commitment is more important that style. Arguing about which martial art is better “for the street” is irrelevant, hard training and mental focus will serve you well.
If you live in the United States or other jurisdictions that will allow you to own and train with firearms, make every effort to do so. Relying soley on unarmed skills is a fools errand.
Kali and LEGITIMATE Ninjutsu are underrated as martial arts.
Your mind is your greatest weapon, but, like everything else, it needs constant training. Study a different subject every 100 days (based on my leave time). During those 100 day blocks, I pick a subject and try to educate myself. This time it was Archeology, last time it was early Viking explorations. My next project is robotics, since this is the future of warfare.
Training for violent encounters or combat is not “sport” fighting. MMA is NOT training to kill someone. Learn the difference.
Never, ever, ever, lie to yourself about your abilities. You will just get yourself or someone else killed.
Traditional martial arts katas are excellent for focus and mental relaxation. They are my personal form of meditation.
Know your weaknesses. Be man enough to change. Whether in personal or professional relationships, have the reputation for honesty, demonstrate the core values of being a professional. Asshole pricks with inflated egos are a dime a dozen. Challenge yourself to be better.
Know when to take advice, know when to say " I apologize". The greatest leaders always listen to their troops, the greatest teachers always learn from their students.
Every day is a commitment to training, there is no “recovery days”. Sore from doing deadlifts? Train your mind. I never really understood the concept of “off days”.
Loyalty is as rare as a blood diamond. If you find it, treasure it.
Decide now: If you are willing to die for your principles: its too late for mental gymnastics after the ballon goes up. [/quote]
Hello,
First, I would like to thank everyone who contributes to this forum. I have been a long time lurker; the information provided by the regular contributors has been of great value for me. It has helped me determine the focus and direction of my training.
I have a question as to what is considered LEGITIMATE Ninjutsu? There is a dojo conveniently located 5 minutes from my home that offers Ninpo. It saves me from having to drive back into the city after work, to train, and the cost is very reasonable. The instructor is a good guy and well versed in TMA. His own instructor has been doing it for 20+ years and has, reportedly, been able to apply it in confrontations while serving as a Police Officer. He has apparently passed these lessons to his students. I am looking for street applicable training, in all ranges of combat.
There seems to be various debates as to who is teaching proper Ninjutsu and which governing bodies/“Grandmasters” are legit. Any information is greatly appreciated. Everywhere else I read up on it, it is either self-marketing or bullshido rants. I plan on visiting and taking advantage of the free intro classes, but would like to have a little more knowledge on the topic.
Try to find out their lineage. Mine is through:
Masaaki Hatsumi>Robert Bussey>James Rosenbach>Walt Lysak Jr>Myself
If the person has lineage through Rosenbach or Bussey, then it’s legit, not only in terms of being Ninjutsu/Ninpo (BTW, Ninjutsu is an overall blanket terms which means “art of the Ninja”, which is a fairly new term that was created within the past century and in actuality the Shinobi arts are comprised of many “arts” which cover the gamut from everything like horsemanship/defensive driving in modern times, to stealth and camouflage, to unarmed combat, etc…) but also in terms of combat application. Several UFC champs and note able fighters have even come out of this camp of Ninpo (which is obviously different from real combat, but still signifies actual resisted combative efficacy).
I know less of Stephen Hayes’ lineage, though Shihan Walt has trained with him as well, so can’t really give you any experiential advice on him or his students, but he did legitimately train with Hatsumi Sensei, so he is legit in that sense.
If it’s through someone other than those two or directly through Hatsumi, then I would be skeptical. Not saying it couldn’t be legit, just that I would have my BS filter on when you check out their stuff.
You know when I first started BJJ seven months ago I never thought I’d make it this far much less lose 55 lbs, train 5-6 days a week, and become addicted to it all. I originally thought Jarvan and co were a bunch of know it all dickheads who like to pick on newbie white belts but over time saw that they were right and simply trying to steer me away from the common mistake neophytes make of forgoing technique for brute strength and nothing makes me happier these days than making an opponent tap via a well executed armbar or triangle.
I learned to appreciate and incorporate calisthenics more throughout my training, how much it helps and getting your hips “grappling intelligent” helps your technique that much more. Im also cross training in judo 2x a week to train my stand up and again…technique, technique, technique is the name of the game.
Overall, BJJ has changed my life both physically and mentally and plan on making it a lifelong journey.