Reactionary Defense Scenarios

[Tacticus]

I need help on one of the practice combat scenarios for "Dropping the Anchor." When I did it with my partner tonight, he passed out. We never did ground fighting in american kenpo, so maybe I set the forearm choke too tight or something. What I am worried about is, can this cause brain damage? :confused:

How can I practice these and stay safe?

Tacticus

[Maximus]

Tacticus,

Extreme caution should be taken when practicing ANY Practice Combat Scenario. Unlike American Kenpo self defense techniques, PCS's take a defense to its ultimate conclusion--the incapacitation (and in some cases death) of your opponent. They are also designed for mechanical advantge; so, if done correctly, there is little the opponent can do to prevent injury. So, don't assume that you can practice PCS's the same as you would with a common self defense technique or trick found in magazine.

Safty should ALWAYS be a priority whenever you are training. This will be especially important when you begin training with weapons such as knives and firearms.

In the case of your choke, serious brain damage can occur and even death may result due to the lack of oxygen to the brain. If a person does not regain consciousness within 30 seconds, seek immediate emergency medical assistance.

When we originally constructed this system of fighting, we were reluctant to teach it outside of our immediate family; however, we recognized that there are individuals out there who want and deserve something more than the out-dated and deceptive fighting methods that are commonly found magazines and the Yellow Pages.

It is our mission to provide you with the most effective fighting art ever devised, but we cannot be responsible for irresponsible behavior. Nor are we resposible in any manner whatsoever for any injury or death that may result from the use or misuse from practicing these methods and/or following the instructions. In addition, since physical activities may be too strenuous in nature for some readers to engage in safely, it is essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.

Maximus

[Amidala]

I was there in the development of the new system. The unarmed and armed scenarios are really cool. If you practice them as the founders teach (these guys are great!), then there will be no problems. Just do as you are told, the process works. You will really start having fun when you see the offesive strategies, and ground fighting! ;)

Bye! Amidala

[Tacticus]

I get really stressed out when I practice sparring with light to medium contact, or multiple partners. How do we train for stress management while fighting?

Tacticus

[administrator]

That's a very important concept of training, Tacticus.
We have written about some aspects of combat stress awareness in the Defender Level Training Manual. This will be covered in more detail in the higher ranks as you continue. Particularly, we will discuss these concepts, and training methods for combat stress management in the Instructor's Forum (which will begin in August).

Administrator

[JKDfan]

The Practice Combat Scenarios are just what we needed in JKD. We worked so many drills and flow patterns that it became second nature how interactions would occur when contact was made. What we didn't do, however, was to practice anything like the Practice Combat Scenarios. Our instructor show us where the majority of Bruce Lee's original school were former Ed Parker black belts. So my instructor said that we were to stay away from 'techniques' because it limits your response, and often the kenpo techniques were exercises in futility - more flash than reality.

But, the concept about how you guys corrected some of the kenpo techniques, threw out the uneless ones, and derived the new PCSs and how they are to be trained is probably just what Bruce Lee would have come up with, had he lived longer. I can't wait to see what else you have coming.
Are there anything like interacted flow drills in this system?

[Maximus]

Yes,there are flow drills in the Elite Fighter System. For example, there are flows for PCS's, grappling, stick/baton training, knife training, counter-fighting, trapping, destructions, sector fighting, and many others. But like any training drill, don't get caught up in the drill itself and lose sight of what you are training for. Too often, individuals settle into the "comfort zone" of a drill and fail to look beyond it. Once the purpose of a training drill is lost, it is useless.

A flow drill is an amazing thing to watch when it is performed correctly and with energy, but don't get caught up in the look and fantasy of the martial arts. If you do, you won't gain the skills that you seek.

-Maximus