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Learn to Take a Hit
Published on 2012-02-20 06:00:34
In many martial arts, great time and effort is spent on body conditioning. Fighters in arts like Kyokushin condition their shins and sometimes forearms by rapping on them with bundles of chopsticks. They condition their legs by kicking each other, and learn to absorb body shots similarly by practicing taking punches and kicks. These practitioners [...]
Implicit vs Explicit Action
Published on 2012-02-17 06:00:43
How would you describe the way you train? I would venture to guess that most people train implicitly and intend to act explicitly if the time ever comes. Let’s define what I mean by implicitly and explicitly. Implicit im·plic·it [im-plis-it] adjective 1. implied, rather than expressly stated: implicit agreement. When I refer to implicit, I [...]
Why Precision In Training Language Matters
Published on 2012-02-15 06:00:53
Who uses training language? Teachers and instructors definitely use training language, but so do students. Those who teach or instruct are conducting a transfer of knowledge to their students. Generally this involves some training language whether they know it or not. Students ask questions, help each other, and take notes throughout classes. All of these [...]
