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 offenders (size, number, weight, height, mental state, pain tolerance, clothing) is another big stumbling block.

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

ANYONE with real experience knows this. Anything that can go wrong… WILL! Therefore, her training should emphasize instinctive and spontaneous “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 ahead of time!

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

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 Video OS1, Fundamentals of Unarmed Combat know what I’m talking about. Remember to practice REACTIONS, not RESPONSES! Practice reacting a certain way. Those are some combinations of two or three techniques practiced over and over again.

TASK: Take the combination of a short ax hand, a long ax hand, a chin strike, and a knee (from video OS1). in 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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