combinations per routine

Do not think that practicing “by heart” 1-2-3, etc. writing “responses” to street attacks is a viable or particularly useful training exercise. Example: He does this, I do that. For AI attack use Defense A.

Realize that in a street fight there are too many variables, too many contingencies. Uncle Murphy rules the roost. The terrain, the weather, injuries, any number of unforeseen deficits is a huge concern.

The variety of aggressors (size, number, weight, height, mental state, pain tolerance, clothing) is another great stumbling block.

Train your “tools”, study your “targets” and master your “opening gambit”, anything “rehearsed” beyond that point, that sudden and explosive initial action is unrealistic.

ANYONE with real experience knows this. Anything that can go wrong… IT WILL! Therefore, her training should emphasize spontaneous, instinctive “reactions” rather than attempted “responses” from memory. You “take” what the attacker gives you, or make whatever opening you need, but there is NO way to know in advance!

Many of the so-called “combative” systems overlook the most fundamental principle of training… KISS YOU!

An expanded curriculum may “seem” impressive and “complete,” but in light of the harsh realities of survival, they are counterproductive.

Get your “tools” in the Old School series. Those of you who practice with Video OS1, Fundamentals of Unarmed Combat know what I’m talking about. Remember to practice REACTIONS, not ANSWERS! Practice reacting in a certain way. Those are some combinations of two or three techniques practiced over and over again.

HOMEWORK: Take the combination of a short ax hand, a long ax hand, a chin strike and a knee (from video OS1). on a SparPro or heavybag, whatever you can hit. Practice this 300 times a day. After 5 days let me know what you find.

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