I love teaching cops. Teaching martial artists I am aware that most of them, from rank beginners to ‘modern combat masters’ are getting nothing more than a handful of details to add to their daydreams. A few (and they are damn few in any given class) will need it– but they aren’t the macho posturers. … [Read more…]
There’s a difference between an ‘expert’ and expertise. One is knowing, the other is about being able to do. (A lot of people are experts about teaching about a subject, but aren’t actually doing what they’re teaching about). PART I How many self-defense experts have never used their skills? Nor are they in a field … [Read more…]
Kasey and I were talking about teaching, and teaching teaching, and about people. In any field there are some people that just don’t get “it.” Whatever “it” is for that field. There are some people who shouldn’t be cops. Sometimes because their emotionally vulnerability makes them unable to deal with manipulators, sometimes because their lack … [Read more…]
Here are some posts, articles, videos, websites, blogs, documents, studies, and more that CRGI members recommend in no particular order. The name in parentheses is person who made the recommendation. Please submit your web link recommendation here: FLASHBANG BRA HOLSTER: FIRST IMPRESSIONS FROM A MALE INSTRUCTOR – Kathy Jackson Self-proclaimed ‘Thought Leader’ Gives Talk on … [Read more…]
Aaaaand someone just asked me why Asian MA are so flowery and full of mystic, warrior BS … while Western stuff is so much more ‘real’ **** You do of course realize you are talking about westernized, Asian martial arts don’t you? Like you might as well be saying “Why is Mexican food not that … [Read more…]
There are multiple ways to view self-defense. Some people see self-defense as merely fighting skills that are available to you when you need it. Analogous to an insurance policy protects you in the case of a violent event, or swimming skills that save you from drowning in case you fall into the water. People who … [Read more…]
SSgt Grizzly Bear has a saying “Ignorance is not a sustainable paradigm in violence professions.”Unfortunately bad information from your instructor can (and will) get you killed, hospitalized, imprisoned or sued. While I hope and pray that nobody I teach ever has to use the information, I know that some of them will find themselves in … [Read more…]
Okay, I admit it, I’m grumbling about work again. There’s a huge swagger factor of thinking you know an ultimate fighting system … oops, I mean a ‘street tested’ self-defense system. However, I strongly believe there’s a lot more going on under the surface. Something that is, in fact, about all kinds of things other than personal … [Read more…]
What is Your View of Self-Defense? Self-Defense View #1. It’s simple. Self-defense is having to fight off someone who attacks you. Martial Arts teaches students how to fight. Thus, Self-Defense instruction is Martial Arts training. This limited view is epitomized by this video: Self-Defense View #1A. Self-defense is having to fight off someone … [Read more…]
I’m going to start by lying to you. In fact I’m such a big liar, I’ll tell you four falsehoods about our legal system, self-defense, and what to expect when you are caught in the meat grinder. Well to be more precise, I’m going to tell you four ‘lies to children.’ It’s funny that I … [Read more…]