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  • #16
    Gotta have marketing.

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    • #17
      Enter the Don...

      From my limited knowledge, I can tell you this: pattern interrupt is the key to "mentally screwing" someone.

      Explanation: You walk into a bar with your lady. I'm sitting near the door, and my hand just happens to brush her behind four or five times, and you take exception to this (what's your problem, dude ). You are pissed with me, and you are about to take my head off if I don't pull something quick. You are watching for me to take a sucker punch at you, because it looks like I wouldn't want to throw down the good 'ol fashioned way. I'm talking to you in an even keel voice trying to calm you down, but it's not working. What do I do? Ask you what your middle name is (or what the problem is, or if you think J Lo has a sweet ass, etc.). Even if you don't want to, for a split second, your brain disengages to think about the answer to my question. During that second when you are distracted, I cold cock/sucker punch you, hopefully KOing you or at the very least letting me start a barrage of strikes that will in the end KO you and get the hell out of there. That's the basic idea. If you want MUCH more in depth information, feel free to ask.
      Last edited by ryanhall; 01-04-2003, 12:07 AM.

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      • #18
        5 ranges

        I have what I consider 5 ranges. But "mental" is not a range. Mental is a part of the whole process of a fight and could probably be thread by itself.

        Well I've put my time in the trapping or outside range and also in the ground grappling range.

        So I spend a lot of time starting in the clinch range. Thats 3 ranges. Ihave 2 sub ranges which are (1) trapping to clinch and (2) clinch to ground grappling. The 2 sub ranges could be considered grappling also.


        I like to work in both directions. Its a twist that allows me work on all ranges without going full blast. You need full blast training but you just go all out. You know what I'm talking about if you've rolled for 20 or 30 minutes nonstop.

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        • #19
          A good way to look at the proper balance of "non-threatening" posture is to look to an animal analogy: The lion hiding in the bushes at the watering hole can overpower any of the antelope who come to drink, yet he chooses the one he feels will be the easiest victim. Some of the antelope, though no match for him, pay attention to thier surroundings and have mapped out potential escape routes before going to drink. The victim goes up to the water and sticks his face in, never seeing the lion's approach (until too late).

          So, as mentioned before, looking too afraid can be just as "inviting" to the bad guy as exhibiting signs of a challenge. By remaining somewhat calm, observant, but non-threatening, you will not add any energy to the predatory instinct that pushes him to fight. Having done your homework, like the above example, may convince him that you're just not the right target.

          As far as pattern interrupt, I always teach this principle by referring to the now-famous scene in "Terminator". Arnold is in the motel room repairing his eye, and all the rotten flesh can be smelled even in the hall outside. The landlord knocks on the door and yells, "Hey, buddy! Whatta ya got in there, a dead cat?" Arnold's computer brain goes to "analyze appropriate response" mode and he chooses "F*** YOU, A**HOLE!". The human brain works like this. As your attacker is thinking of his response to your most ridiculous question, even if he gives the same answer as Arnold, his brain is momentarily diverted from his primary intention of attacking you. This is the moment you can strike or make a break for it.

          True self-defense is a collection of moments you create, through emotional, psychological, and physical means. As you string together these moments where you possess the advantage, you can have "generalship" of many confrontations (without having merely superior PHYSICAL skills).

          Imagine the momentary shock of your opponent as you bite him fiercely. That buys a moment of advantage. Before he can recover and strike back in anger, you kick him in the shin, etc. and continue...... stringing together moments until he has lost the fight BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MORALLY.

          Good post!

          Lee

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