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Post by GJEC on Jan 9, 2017 3:41:20 GMT -5
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Post by MMX on Jan 9, 2017 11:57:31 GMT -5
Oh this sounds great Gary!!!
I would be looking for how you have trained your students in the past. I think your experiences alone in revising your training and the way you train others would be great!!
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Post by meguro on Jan 9, 2017 22:12:00 GMT -5
I like the sound of this! What a compelling read. I'd be interested in your view on what is the most essential, and what would you bin and why.
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Post by GJEC on Jan 10, 2017 15:42:50 GMT -5
I'll just emphasise it would be walking someone through the process of getting fit and skilful enough to compete and mentally tough enough to survive setbacks.
It wouldn't involve self defence skills or spiritual stuff. Not because I have no clue about either but I'd want to focus it down. It wouldn't be a big book. Very condensed.
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Post by MMX on Jan 10, 2017 17:58:27 GMT -5
I will take condensed. I would take any advice you have Gary. I have always respected your reasoning and it has proven sound over the years. Thank you!
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Post by GJEC on Jan 11, 2017 4:30:08 GMT -5
Thanks
My contention is that most people train in MA for amusement and fitness and in a way that works against skill and ruthless efficiency.
I've rambled on forums for ever about these things so time to put it on paper. Thing is, there's more than one answer to the question of how to help people prepare so I expect my views to be embraced by some and mocked by others. I don't care though if it gets people thinking about what they do, instead of turning up to get sweaty doing random stuff and expecting to get awesome.
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Post by meguro on Jan 11, 2017 9:40:10 GMT -5
The road to awesome cuts a straight path through random. Looking forward to the condensed manual.
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Post by GJEC on Jan 18, 2017 5:48:24 GMT -5
Introduction Years ago huge ‘Men o' War’ sailed alongside each other, opened their gun ports, and then smashed cannon balls into the enemy’s thick wooden sides. The best drilled crews usually won in an equal fight, but lost against ships with more or bigger guns. Numerous broadsides were required until both ships suffered massive damage. Even the ‘winner’ was usually so badly damaged they took no further part in the battle, but had to limp back to port for repairs. Reports abound of the admiration of commanders for the gallantry of their colleagues, who stuck at it despite terrible damage and loss of life.
In early knockdown competitions a similar mentality prevailed. It was important to show grit and exchange blows until the opponent’s body or spirit was broken. Even the winners suffered damage and were often forced to withdraw from further rounds due to injury. The spectators loved it though, as the competitors showed lots of heart.
In the late 1700’s things changed. George Brydges Rodney was in command of a small fleet brought to battle near Bermuda by a larger French force. Mid battle he signalled his fleet to turn ninety degrees and sail through the French line. His ships broadsides then raked the lightly protected sterns of the French. Cannonballs smashed lengthwise through their entire decks and caused massive devastation. Sea battles changed overnight as Nelson adopted these new tactics with legendary success. In knockdown, lighter fighters had to figure out a way to win. By using skill and footwork they sought to bring their own blows to bear while frustrating more static or muscular opponents. The Japanese term for this is sabaki. Styles like Ashihara and Enshin base their strategy around this principle, using grabbing and positioning to outflank their opponents. Other styles that forbid grabbing can still apply this principle to great effect.
Impact, fitness and grit will always be required. The aim of this book is to give simple (not easy) ways to build all three. Tactics will vary according to rules and styles but the core principle is universal. To win in contact styles you must hurt the opponent while minimising damage to yourself. Only this will enable injury free progress through numerous rounds.
I was a British champion myself and my students have won at British and European level. They have won spirit prizes at British, European and World championships. As a referee for twenty five years I saw - up close - the blows that decided fights time after time. I don’t have all the answers but the methods I will outline here have been thoroughly tested and with effort can make a difference. The final weapon is the brain and all else is supplementary. Many talented fighters fail through lack of mental strength, so I will constantly give examples of how to build grit and handle setbacks.
Let’s begin.
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Post by MMX on Jan 18, 2017 11:54:53 GMT -5
Sounds awesome so far!!!
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Post by GJEC on Jan 18, 2017 12:22:41 GMT -5
Still tinkering ...
But I've got the basic idea down. I don't want to make it too style bound or rule specific, just talk about the most effective blows and ways to get them on target with impact for long enough to win.
That's the name of the game.
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Post by GJEC on Jan 28, 2017 5:25:47 GMT -5
Almost done. The original request was to put together a brief explanation of core training principles that my friends teenage son might read and act upon. Kids don't often read novels and use phones more than books so the whole idea is to use kindle and make it short and punchy. (Pun intended)
Lisa read it last night in less than an hour and I'm going to price it at 'less than a session'.
Just formatting it now. Should be out next week.
Thanks to all who have shown an interest.
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Post by GJEC on Jan 30, 2017 4:42:27 GMT -5
Out on kindle now.
Appreciate any honest reviews on Amazon if people have the time.
Thanks!
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Post by MMX on Jan 30, 2017 11:33:21 GMT -5
I will grab it later this week. Thanks GJEC.
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Post by MMX on Feb 3, 2017 13:08:40 GMT -5
Grabbed it today. I will do a review on Amazon soon. Thanks GJEC!
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Post by slaine on Feb 4, 2017 6:11:00 GMT -5
Out on kindle now. Appreciate any honest reviews on Amazon if people have the time. Thanks! Will there be no physical copy like your previous book for us technophobe's Gary ?
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