Sunday, September 20, 2015

Maharlika Martial Arts Class: Sept 1 & 8, 2015

Sept 1 class: We reviewed TD1 no contact during the class. Near the end of class, we had them try pulling off the techniques they learned during flow.

Sept 8 class: This was a little different from the usual classes. Guro Joe C. asked the guys what their worst scenario would look like. Each had a different story. Each had to share what they would do...  how the attack started, and how they ended it? Is there one attacker or multiple attackers? Are they drawing a folder or a fixed blade?

Interesting note that Guro's Joe C and Joe M mentioned was that our guys needed to realize that they needed to think about why we trained all this knife stuff. It's nice to see the guys and learn a few techniques at the same time. But we had to share with them that the main purpose is to get them ready for that fight that might come. Not reacting but responding with a correct mindset and technique. Get them thinking about the worst scenarios in their head and play it out. Thought provocation and visualization is important when class time is over. It's going through the reps in your head to come out alive or saving a loved one.

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