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It may be rare but it is not obsolete. The primary difference is that military are training for kill-or-be-killed situations, often with weapons, and MMA guys are not. But you are correct, MMA guys spend more time per month training to fight by hand.

See everything, look at nothing.

That's the spirit! Kick 'em in the head when they're on their knees. That would be the only way I could reach....

I grew up skateboarding, surfing, and skiing. I tried snowboarding and loved the motion and carving the snow. But I fell a fair amount and it hurt. I also don't like the way the bindings don't pop, putting your knees at risk. Since I can ski all day without falling, I decided this old dog would skip the new trick this time around, so a skier I remain. Maybe in my next lifetime...

No, I believe he switched the Ravens from Mike Nolan's 3-4 to his own 4-3. He has certainly done some amazing things there.

True, and I'm certainly no expert. I'd like to hear from someone who is, if anyone like that out there would like to share.

Yes, but preparation is a good idea. Too many people suffer from a failure to imagine.

Yep, the Pirates franchise is good. How about Escape from Witch Mountain? That's going back aways. Or The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes with Kurt Russell.

Nice! And yes, your posts are relevant and interesting.

I'm thinking Mike Singletary or James Lofton. Look for Baltimore's defensive coordinator, Rex Ryan, to get a look. Jim Mora Jr signed with Seattle as the secondary coach and asst head coach. I'll bet Holmgren retires after next season and Mora fleets up. He still may get a look by the Bolts, but he wants to stay home in the Pacific Northwest, as he made so clear on the radio show that cost him his job in Atlanta.

I punched the heavy bag wrong the other day and hurt my left wrist, even though it was wrapped. Today I aggravated it shoveling snow. Luckily my class was canceled tonight for snow and ice, so I won't be punching anything. I hope it is healed by Saturday. I HATE when niggling little injuries (or big ones) affect my training. What's your latest injury or illness that may affect your training?

You have an arch rival? What are you competing for?

No big deal really. I wish I could stretch like cnada and The BB of C above. Now THAT would be impressive.

It can be made even easier by simplifying and memorizing, then training to it until folks know it cold: 1. Survey and prioritize the threat. 2. Look for escape and assistance. 3. Family and friends to safety. 4. Gameplan and backup; watch your back. 5. With a path to escape, attack the biggest threat. 6. RUN! In the dojo, you could have your students line up. Put all the instructors in a menacing semi-circle. One by one, have each student shout out the step, then do the step physcially and narrating it as he/she does it. Have everyone play different roles: attacker, defender, gang member, family member, interloper.

Another idea I just had: set up some hypothetical scenarios in the dojo where you talk through the woulda, coulda, shouldas. Set the scene with an antagonist and an second and third party. Discuss who says and does what, then act.

There are really three areas: Conflict Avoidance - before anything starts Conflcit Deescalation - one something has started but not blown up Conflcit Resolution - the blowup itself and the aftermath I order to keep this thread separate from cathal's Conflict Avoidance, I'll try to focus on the deescalating piece. Bar owners and police are interested in similar things. Bar owners want to run good businesses that attract return customers. Police want situations handled at the lowest level, and to be able not to arrest people or worse. In the military, I have found that we all are on the same team. Shore patrol wants to take care of our own and get the young kids (who almost always are involved) back to the ship, base, sovereign territory, wherever. The bar owners want trouble to stop right away. The police would rather turn our guys over to us so we deal with them using our own justice system. How does this apply to you? Alcohol causes or exacerbates almost every situation. More extreme drugs crop up in certain kinds of places. If you are in a situation where you or a group of your friends can influence the outcome without making ego a factor, you would find support from bar security and police. Bouncers would rather a guy's friends get him out of the bar than have to it themselves. If a conflict gets out of hand, they have to hold a certain line and will get involved - firmly. I am not a bouncer nor a tough guy. I don't know these situations like they do. But I have spent quite a bit of time in bars around the world, and the rules are pretty much the same in Australia, Singapore, Dubai, or San Diego. Resolving conflicts means not confronting someone or calling them out, keeping ego out of it, and giving someone a way to win and leave the scene for their own good without hurting anyone. Agreeing with their point in an argument but keeping the disagreement from becoming physical is one way. Buying them a beer and just listening to them, calmly, is another. Getting them a free cab ride home is a third. Asking for their help to control the situation they are causing (getting creative here) can work. Getting their sober friends on your team is always good.

I have seen these ideas work. Take your guys down to a bar and watch and discuss. Talk to the owner in the day, then come back that night. Get to know security and find out what they watch for. Ask them how they would feel if a bunch of MA guys tried to get involved. Often, they don't want extra "help" because it make sit harder to manage the situation. But it is worth exploring.

Our schools are closed again tomorrow due to ice tonight. Everything we got last night will freeze tonight. The federal government is open, though, so I guess I'll be trundling in with my Starbucks to keep me warm.

Two words, brother: Muay Thai.

Wow. Okay. Sounds like you've done your homework. Two swings and two misses for the instructor who obviously hasn't taken Leadership 101. I guess you better knuckle down, take your tests when they are offered, and get to black as quickly as they will let you. Look for the lessons in this journey, and work on those other things you mentioned in another location.

I think you explained it VERY well! You obviously were paying attention. Well done, GojuGal. Here's a tip: try doing your kata in a dark or dimly lit room. (Blindfolded can be too hard for balance reasons.) You'll be surprised how feeling them without seeing them will increase your understanding. I found it really works. I also do mine in front of a mirror. A particularly tricky part you can do frontward and backward and frontward again, to feel and watch the motion. As you said, the bunkai application will shine through.

If she had on a protector and still got mad, she needs to be counseled on her reaction and reminded what those are for - so you can take contact without getting hurt. As for being told to do 50 burpees, then 10 minutes in horse stance, then a five minute chew session, that is way over the top, litigation fear or not. I can't stand in horse for TWO minutes because of knee pain. If an instructor tried to "make" me do that, I'd refuse and we'd have a private discussion right then. I don't agree with humiliating or abusing students. You are a customer who paid to be trained. Big boys and girls handle these kinds of issues like BIG boys and girls. This one went wrong several ways.

Welcome to the forums! Would you do such a flip in a fight or match? And how did your test go?

Welcome to the forums! You will like it here. Best MA forum I've found.

This is key. There is too much out there to avoid, but if you can keep your fingers out of your mouth, nose, eyes and wash immediately after class, I predict you will get sick less often. Also, make sure you wipe down your sparring gear with disinfectant wipes and keep that mouthguard clean.