Hand to hand? Are you training?

[Grand58742]

Grand and MIO do battle with one another while becoming full fledged tacticool ninjas before arthritis sets in LOL

Just FYI, I didn't need any pain ointment or medication the day after...unlike SOME people that complained heartily about needing the Bengay the next day...week.

All in all, interesting training session. Hard for me to wrap my head around some of the stuff since I've been practicing one way for so long. But I eventually got the hang of it and will be able to pick up those plungers in Home Depot and start puttin a whuppin on someone.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Cool, i didn't know or think about that, i know basics but we need the continued practice, any guidance on how you made that search? just force on force in my area? I had the older three boys in Kung fu can't pronounce the style, anyway when i came off AD couldn't afford it anymore. besides i was getting disappointed with it as it was mainly Kata's and not much actually fighting.
It's on my list of prepping, and while i think it is very important, I'm still working on water, food, ammo and guns, but i'm getting there.
Thank you for the guidance.

Do searches for force on force, try meetup.com look at combatives and martial arts, have the boys ask around wrestling class because alot of the assistant instructors are mma fighters and they will train in a non professional environment sometimes. Your not gonna get a professional instructor but someone to train with at least.

[Block6dad]

No day like today to start. There are several of these groups in different states Florida, Texas etc and the cost is either nothing or small compared to traditional jojos. When we are inside the cost of the room is split. I found this by accident searching for force on force classes.

Cool, i didn't know or think about that, i know basics but we need the continued practice, any guidance on how you made that search? just force on force in my area? I had the older three boys in Kung fu can't pronounce the style, anyway when i came off AD couldn't afford it anymore. besides i was getting disappointed with it as it was mainly Kata's and not much actually fighting.

It's on my list of prepping, and while i think it is very important, I'm still working on water, food, ammo and guns, but i'm getting there.

Thank you for the guidance.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

you guys are all way beyond me in all things to include and especially H2H prep and experience, but my 2 cents worth is a quote from my Drill sergeant 30 years ago: "i don't care what your mos is when in the S&*$ everyone is 11B". that being infantry, meaning when in trouble or combat you better be able to shoot and fight like your life depended on it because is does. :) Loved that guy, well not then i didn't. :)
The other thing is i have four boys, all pretty bad asses or they think they are, :) but dad has the key and it usually wins every time and that is experience. :) of course we aint really fighting. :)
just saying...... :):) I enjoy reading you guys. :):)

No day like today to start. There are several of these groups in different states Florida, Texas etc and the cost is either nothing or small compared to traditional jojos. When we are inside the cost of the room is split. I found this by accident searching for force on force classes.
I prefer combatives to traditional because it incorporates the weapons. For instance next week I'm covering the rear chokes, triangles and defense, easy enough but now give the defender a rubber knife or rubber gun and everything changes in how much time you have as an attacker to finish to how do you access as the defender without exposure to the finish or allowing them to see it coming?
You then have to figure out what body part can be attacked because you can shoot thru them and into yourself pretty quick and same with a long knife on the stab.
Thought, Physicality, Training and Experience make the fight. There is always luck but that's a poor substitute.

[Block6dad]

you guys are all way beyond me in all things to include and especially H2H prep and experience, but my 2 cents worth is a quote from my Drill sergeant 30 years ago: "i don't care what your mos is when in the S&*$ everyone is 11B". that being infantry, meaning when in trouble or combat you better be able to shoot and fight like your life depended on it because is does. :) Loved that guy, well not then i didn't. :)

The other thing is i have four boys, all pretty bad asses or they think they are, :) but dad has the key and it usually wins every time and that is experience. :) of course we aint really fighting. :)

just saying...... :):) I enjoy reading you guys. :):)

[Matt In Oklahoma]

We have all been learning the stick fighting. This is something that is totally new to me outside of baton training as a LEO and Military or Military pugil stick and this is totally different. Myself, Grand and Sharpshooter and company went. It's a skill that while the drills are tough to master the swings and blocks can be used with little training with everyday stuff that can just be picked up off the ground or lying around. It makes you think and play the "what if" game. I'm really having a tough time with some of the drills, ole dog new tricks kinda thing but I'm working hard to keep up. I struggling to get past my caveman "club them like a baby seal" attitude instead using graceful moves and specific strikes.






Grand and MIO do battle with one another while becoming full fledged tacticool ninjas before arthritis sets in LOL



Sharpshooter working form on heaven 6 drills

[Matt In Oklahoma]

I've trained with a lot of people, but I want to train with this dude- he's da bomb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2U-ZQMf56I

Hey Wiseowl ya know what the best part of this ninjy is? He has a mustache!

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Unfortunately, I work in a detention center so I get OJT most days. I'm only 5'7" and 160 lbs but I seem to hold my own. It seems the youngsters are getting bigger all the time but under-estimate us old guys. I try to be as quick as possible and not get hit cause I don't heal like I used to. ;)Bob

You mean fortunately you get to practice because you work in an environment that makes you situationaly aware and allows you to utilize H2H when needed so that even as you age you maintain skills most have to pay for LOL

[Chief]

LMAO No way.... I have been missing out all these years. That guy has crazy Ninjy skills. I never new I was doing a Judy Chop all wrong. I also never would of thought of using the Bachey Star, or maybe call it the "Skoal Star".

I have to go wipe away the tears now and go get his DVD's and practice.

Cuz Diemon Dave says," I could be doin a Judy choppin and Kungfuing kickin, an dare goes my leg. Cuz diere aint mucha callin for a one lagged ninjer out diere.

Also, "don't go Ninjin nobody don't need Ninjin".

Not only crazy skills, but is wise beyond years.

[Lowdown3]

I've trained with a lot of people, but I want to train with this dude- he's da bomb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2U-ZQMf56I

[Not_Yet_Prepped]

I need more of this type of training. Sure I can set here in my "Command Post" typing away and say that I will just use a rifle from 300 yrds to deter any threats but... "Life" is conduct at arms length not at radio distance." Sure today I can buy anything I need online and not see one person but if anything happens we must conduct life face to face or more to this topic... we must conduct life at "Hand to Hand" distances.

[flatlander]

Unfortunately, I work in a detention center so I get OJT most days. I'm only 5'7" and 160 lbs but I seem to hold my own. It seems the youngsters are getting bigger all the time but under-estimate us old guys. I try to be as quick as possible and not get hit cause I don't heal like I used to. ;)

Bob

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Sharpshooter working some knife offense and defense



This is tough stuff and some nights you walk away dragging and spend the night ice packed but having learned something it's worth the gain. These are not the typical Austin Powers judo chop self defense bravo sierra

[WWS]

Thanks, Matt.

I agree. It is never too late to learn and I'm very thankful to have found someone who knows his stuff to teach me. Rank and so forth isn't all that important. And, really my teacher doesn't care for them at all, but some of the people wanted to know "how they were doing" so a couple of the guys got together and did standardized levels just so they could have a measuring stick. I agree that I when it comes time to have someone at my side, someone who's "got my back" I want it to be someone who can fight and I don't mean just in some tournament either.

Anyhow, it's a pleasure to meet you.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Hello, I'm new to the forum and to the thread but I just wanted to say, "Yes. I do train in hand-to-hand combat." I'm only a first degree black sash. I train in Baguazhang and I am training predominantly for dem mak. I also train in knife fighting, swordmanship, machete usage and stick/cane fighting. I have a ways to go, but I'm getting there. I wish I had discovered the art in my childhood or early adulthood, but here I am in the summer of my life. Still, I say it is better to start wherever you are than to never start at all. I'm thankful for the opportunity to train.

Thats outstanding, never too late to learn. My belts, well i'm just happy if I stay in good enough shape to see my belts LOL We dont do belts or ratings we just train. I want fighters around me not awards