HERE’S A GREAT SUMMARY FROM CHRIS AT TARGET FOCUS TRAINING “We do have you go very slow. In fact, the 2 MOST COMMON words heard in any of our live classes are… “Go Slow!” If you didn’t you’d totally destroy your partner. But in the process of going slow there are some huge things happening….
DO MOTION — NOT COMMOTION!
In the midst of chaos, ACTION BEATS REACTION says author, Rory Miller (DRILLS: TRAINING FOR SUDDEN VIOLENCE) That deserves repeating. Action beats reaction. I LIKE IT. Most folks agree with the logic. But look at the application reality in that most devastating moment of violence: when we get caught off guard. The predator’s gotchya. The violence…
FACING VIOLENCE
FACING VIOLENCE, a new book by by Rory Miller, is another fascinating, must-read for instructors and students alike. THIS PAGE TURNER is a follow-on volume to his popular MEDITATIONS ON VIOLENCE. There’s only a handful of writers out there with his obvious skill sets: prison guard, martial artist, philosopher, world-wide tactical instructor, and an uncanny…
FOCUS ON INJURING THE THREAT — IMMEDIATELY
I just returned from 2 intense days of training at a TARGET FOCUS TRAINING advanced class in Boston. The content was heavy on breaking and dumbing body parts. There was a bunch of matt time. Plenty for even the hardiest. Too much for a few. I appreciated the variety of ages, body types, and weight…
SELF DEFENSE AGAINST ANIMALS — NOT THE HUMAN KIND
This subject popped up during a recent class discussion. Do our DOUBLE EDGE SELF DEFENSE principles hold up against, well, for ease of discussion, a big ol’ angry attacking canine? Good question. My gut said, yes, but with the caveat that the dog’s speed could be a nasty variable. Nevertheless, just go with the basics:…
Capturing bin Laden?
Bin Laden: world-class psychopath Our worst nightmare We’ll probably never know, and I’d love to know, if the SEAL shooter had the order/option to capture or kill. Given the outcome, we can surmise he had the okay to kill. But the “option order” – that’s the dicey one that can get you killed on target….
Give Yourself Permission To Cause Injury
What is arguably the most difficult, elusive concept to teach in martial arts or self defense? I would offer the the difficulty is not teaching how to injure. No. The challenge is teaching the doing, “pulling the trigger” in the midst of chaos. To act. Consider the many obstacles. The adrenalin dump, the body’s time…
Great Reading List: martial arts to combat stress!
The joy of training. Season’s Greetings from DOUBLE EDGE SELF DEFENSE! I hope you are planning some time off over the holidays. It’s good for the soul. But for some brain enrichment, I offer several thought provoking, explorative titles. READING LIST: How to Survive the Most Critical Five Seconds of Your Life, Tim Larkin & Chris…
The Joy of Training: De-escalation in Self Defense
Imagine, prepare, practice these principles — at Double Edge Self Defense.It’s simple to state the all-important goal: Shut up; walk away. It’s very challenging (to the ego) to implement. Most of us have been there, man or woman. Someone calls us out: they say, “Anti up, puss head!” At this precise moment, here’s what you…
The Joy of Training: Countering the Adrenaline Dump
Can you train away the negative affects of fight/flight/freeze – the body’s snap-fast prep in the face of stress? At Double Edge Self Defense we emphasize an unequivocal, “yeah, kinda.” Here are some considerations. The actress Susan Sarandon was asked once, “So what’s it like – the job of acting?” Sarandon’s response was (paraphrasing), “It’s…