Nothing Works Out the Way You Plan

When novices train in self defense, they look at specifics. When he does that then I do this, for every move I have a counter move. For every strike a block for every hold a release. Experts don't train this way. They focus on logistics, distance and position combined with your personal arsenal (size, strength, weapons, etc). Then they prepare a handful of actual techniques for the worst case scenario.

The experts know there is no way to train for the specifics, when you combine the terrain with the thousands of different ways you can be kicked, punched, stabbed, bludgeoned, shot or strangled, the permutations can go well into the tens of thousands. combined that with the fraction of a second you have to determine what type of attack and then recall a specific defense for that attack, it is impossible to perform this feat under real world conditions.

Experts train to adapt. Apply a small set of common denominator skills to an incredible amount of situations. This is what makes them experts. It's not the amount of knowledge, but the ability to stretch that knowledge a long way. I have seen a lot of incredible people in a variety of disciplines demonstrate a vast array of knowledge on technique but when it came down to performing under real stress, only about 4 to 6 techniques are ever used. You just have to have the experience enough to see or create opportunity while at the same time, know your strengths and weaknesses so you don't find yourself out of position and vulnerable. If you know this about yourself you will be an extremely dangerous person.

Life is no different.

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Damian Ross
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