The Ultimate in Martial Arts

Lost Ronin · 03-23-2003, 02:12 AM

Mr. Thornton:

First of all, what is the Straight Blast Gym curriculum composed of? Also,what do you consider to be the best disciplines to train in? What should a martial artist who is interested in self defense focus on when it comes to training? Thank you for your time.

Hakoko · 03-23-2003, 02:18 AM

ALIVENESS!!! I have never met Mr. Thornton, but I have seen his tapes. Let me tell you, that what he teaches and preaches will open your eyes. I really don't care for Oregon too much, it's much too cold for us Hawaiians. The only reason, I would ever think about moving up there, would be too train with Matt. ALIVENESS, is the key.

smartmonkey · 04-09-2003, 02:18 AM

The foucs of what we do is the principle of 'Aliveness' as stated above.

The actual goals are:

1- Have fun, and enjoy yourself in the company of relaxed, mature, and gentle people.

(otherwise the rest of these 'goals' become pointless)

2- Stay healthy.

3- Learn 'functional' delivery systems in stand up, the clinch, on the ground, and weapons. That is, delivery systems which work when applied against the pressure of a stronger, aggressive, fully resisting attacker.

We have found these to be BJJ, wrestling (Greco & Freestyle & folkstyle), boxing, Muay Thai, Savate, and Judo.

4- Provide each individual athlete with the space, freedom, and technology to develop their own unique and individual fighting "style".

That is only done one the athlete begins sparring. Before that, no individual style is being developed. This is where the individual learns their brand of "jkd".

5- Realize that all forms of 'personal" or ego driven forms of measurement are pointless, and that it's all about having fun, telling the truth, and spreading love.

That's it in a nutshell, any questions feel free to write anytime:

info@straightblastgym.com

My travel schedule is fairly insane, but I do respond eventually to all sincere e-mail.

Cheers
-Matt Thornton
www.straightblastgym.com

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Lost Ronin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 125 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Straight Blast Gym Curriculum Mr. Thornton: First of all, what is the Straight Blast Gym curriculum composed of? Also,what do you consider to be the best disciplines to train in? What should a martial artist who is interested in self defense focus on when it comes to training? Thank you for your time. __________________ " If you are in the right then you can afford to keep your temper, If you are in the wrong then you cannot afford to lose it." Mahatma Gandhi Last edited by Lost Ronin; 03-23-2003 at 02:15 AM.

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03-23-2003, 02:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hakoko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 124 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	ALIVENESS!!! I have never met Mr. Thornton, but I have seen his tapes. Let me tell you, that what he teaches and preaches will open your eyes. I really don't care for Oregon too much, it's much too cold for us Hawaiians. The only reason, I would ever think about moving up there, would be too train with Matt. ALIVENESS, is the key.

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smartmonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 151 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	The foucs of what we do is the principle of 'Aliveness' as stated above. The actual goals are: 1- Have fun, and enjoy yourself in the company of relaxed, mature, and gentle people. (otherwise the rest of these 'goals' become pointless) 2- Stay healthy. 3- Learn 'functional' delivery systems in stand up, the clinch, on the ground, and weapons. That is, delivery systems which work when applied against the pressure of a stronger, aggressive, fully resisting attacker. We have found these to be BJJ, wrestling (Greco & Freestyle & folkstyle), boxing, Muay Thai, Savate, and Judo. 4- Provide each individual athlete with the space, freedom, and technology to develop their own unique and individual fighting "style". That is only done one the athlete begins sparring. Before that, no individual style is being developed. This is where the individual learns their brand of "jkd". 5- Realize that all forms of 'personal" or ego driven forms of measurement are pointless, and that it's all about having fun, telling the truth, and spreading love. That's it in a nutshell, any questions feel free to write anytime: info@straightblastgym.com My travel schedule is fairly insane, but I do respond eventually to all sincere e-mail. Cheers -Matt Thornton www.straightblastgym.com

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