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In Self Preservation training the fight exsists for the fighter. In Mixed Martial Arts the fighter exsists for the fight. In Self Preservation the fighter fights because he has to. In MMA the fighter fights because he wants to.
We all understand the nature of combat but the application of that understanding is where we differ, quite dramaticlly. Throughout the centuries people have laid out their views regarding the underlying principles of self defense both theoretically and practically. Modern practitioners have tried to demonstrate, in a practical way, the essentials of the more recent developments in functional tactics and training methods. This has been beneficial to all who observe the trends and implement the usefull additions of various schools of thought. We must be aware of and beware of the “halo effect” (the beleif that any change is a good change).
MMA, though important and positive, is not the pinnacle of current martial ideology. It lacks the potential for response to higher threat levels which are by no means out of the realm of probability in todays world. Threats regarding firearms, weapons, multiple attackers, home invasion and the like are not on the agenda of MMA. Striking, clinch and ground fighting are of great value and are areas that must be trained, understood and developed. From there, pre fight psychology, OC Spray, firearms, impact weapons, white light, bladed weapons and more must become part of the training. Spending some of your valuable training time on each of these areas becomes a normal part of your routine. Gaining a degree of proficiency in these areas is what self Preservation is all about.
MMA is geared toward glory. Self Preservation is geared toward avoiding violence. MMA operates in a ring. Self Preservation operates in a hallway or a living room at 2:00am. MMA is about winning. Self Preservation is about escaping.
In my opinion, progessive methods should include physical tactics and psycological applications but should ignore the spiritual altogether. A practitioner must be prepared to endure long periods of physical and mental concentration and focus. Training is fun but also very serious. Tacking on some spiritual mysticism to muddy the waters is adding insult to training injury. Far to often there is a mystic guru who everyone can sit around and talk about. Circular logic can be fun but it is generally a distraction.
Self Preservation is concerned with the individual and not the organization or group. Self Preservation is not concerned with figure heads and hero worship. Self Preservation strives to impose peace.
Self Preservation exsists somewhere between tight black shorts and camaflauge pants.
I’d still rather see someone do MMA instead of traditional martial arts any day. I just question peoples motives when they train. Do you exsist for the fight or does the fight exsist for you.
Demi
We all understand the nature of combat but the application of that understanding is where we differ, quite dramaticlly. Throughout the centuries people have laid out their views regarding the underlying principles of self defense both theoretically and practically. Modern practitioners have tried to demonstrate, in a practical way, the essentials of the more recent developments in functional tactics and training methods. This has been beneficial to all who observe the trends and implement the usefull additions of various schools of thought. We must be aware of and beware of the “halo effect” (the beleif that any change is a good change).
MMA, though important and positive, is not the pinnacle of current martial ideology. It lacks the potential for response to higher threat levels which are by no means out of the realm of probability in todays world. Threats regarding firearms, weapons, multiple attackers, home invasion and the like are not on the agenda of MMA. Striking, clinch and ground fighting are of great value and are areas that must be trained, understood and developed. From there, pre fight psychology, OC Spray, firearms, impact weapons, white light, bladed weapons and more must become part of the training. Spending some of your valuable training time on each of these areas becomes a normal part of your routine. Gaining a degree of proficiency in these areas is what self Preservation is all about.
MMA is geared toward glory. Self Preservation is geared toward avoiding violence. MMA operates in a ring. Self Preservation operates in a hallway or a living room at 2:00am. MMA is about winning. Self Preservation is about escaping.
In my opinion, progessive methods should include physical tactics and psycological applications but should ignore the spiritual altogether. A practitioner must be prepared to endure long periods of physical and mental concentration and focus. Training is fun but also very serious. Tacking on some spiritual mysticism to muddy the waters is adding insult to training injury. Far to often there is a mystic guru who everyone can sit around and talk about. Circular logic can be fun but it is generally a distraction.
Self Preservation is concerned with the individual and not the organization or group. Self Preservation is not concerned with figure heads and hero worship. Self Preservation strives to impose peace.
Self Preservation exsists somewhere between tight black shorts and camaflauge pants.
I’d still rather see someone do MMA instead of traditional martial arts any day. I just question peoples motives when they train. Do you exsist for the fight or does the fight exsist for you.
Demi
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