The Head of Security (private guards) in my residential area fractured his hands after punching a suspected burglar he was trying to apprehend. When the burglar fell, he realised he did not know how to effectively subdue and restrain him.
This incident prompted me to think on my current training consisting of mostly boxing (CMDP) and I realised it might not be "suitable" for situations like this. Although I do know some clinches, takedowns and submissions, the training in our place focus mainly on an athletic, functional approach. Not really for sport or competition per se, but embracing it's direction.
This means we hardly address the variables between functional training and self defense situations, eg. when is punching appropriate in a real fight. I believed the mental and emotional states of a real fight are quite different compare to say a full contact bout or competitive sparring. The tools might and might not be the same, but you need to be aware of the differences eg. you won't have handwraps and gloves to protect your wrists and hands in a real fight. Based on my limited exposure to BJJ, I find that few common submissions in BJJ might not be suitable for restraining an armed felon. In short, there is a need for one to know WHEN to adjust accordingly.
Well, since I'm taking 2 months off training again, it'll be a good time to ponder about some of my objectives of doing martial arts (Karate, Boxing/CMDP and BJJ). More to come...
PS. Sorry if you find the title misleading, it's the simplest I can think of. ;D
The Power of Belief Mountain Retreat will cover areas of Human Potential as affected by the concept of Belief. We will be covering in depth, Energy Work for Martial and Healing work. As well as all areas of Martial Arts from Swimming Body to the Fighting Tomahawk from Infinity Knives.
This weekend is designed to bring body and mind together in a synergistic blend of power and focus. These principles are great in the Martial Arts and directly translate into everyday life.
Well, Jet Li must have changed his mind about not doing another Kung Fu Movie. Staring with Jackie Chan might have helped too. This does look like a good movie in the previews.
In a land where heaven touches earth. With an Empire divided by war. Two legendary warriors, an orphaned girl and a lost traveler must unite to save the Kingdom.
Congratulations to the following SKF members who medalled in the recent British University Championships held in Sheffield.
Calum Robb, Heriot Watt, 1st Male +80 kgs and 1st Male Open
Glen Mundell, Heriot Watt, 1st Male - 80kgs
Justin Kennedy Heriot Watt, 2nd Male - 80kgs
Heriot Watt Male Team Champions (Callum Robb, Glen Mundell, Justin Kennedy)
Lisa Cairns, Glasgow Caledonian, 1st Female - 53kgs and 2nd Female Open
Melissa Curle, Napier, 3rd Female -60kgs
Napier Female Team Champions (Melissa Curle)
Sambo is an original Russian martial art which has its roots from Judo, but Judo technique was modified significantly by various ethnic wrestlings which existed in the Former Soviet Union. Anyway you can read about Sambo here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambo_(martial_art. I just say that current PrideFC hevyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko has Sambo background. His record is 23:1. He will fight Mark Coleman on Oct 21st.SOOO...here you see..yes yes Fedor Emelianenko (Russia) vs Ciglarj Vatslav (Czech). Fedor won...obviously. Czech guy could have some chances to beat fedor in chess game but not in Sambo fight.
Mobility is key to survival on the ground . This DVD shows great exercises to develop mobility and core-strength, how to quickly get back up from the floor while leaving your hands free, how to work against stamps and kicks and how to strike and takedown from the floor.
