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Will, Training or Techniques
Students
of self defense often get caught up in the collection of techniques. IDX feels
that the technique itself may be the least important element in combat. Let’s
break down the key elements in winning a fight into 1) Training methodology 2) Techniques learned 3) A Person’s will or
mindset. IDX believes that techniques are the least important of the
three. When determining their
criticality in an encounter these elements can be sorted with willpower
first, training methods second and techniques third. Let’s look at each briefly. A person’s will to survive,
tenacity, and the ability to turn on aggression are vital ingredients. A person with a determined spirit that
just attacks fiercely would stand a better chance of surviving a street
encounter then someone who has great techniques but does not reacts with
tenacity. Imagine someone going
berserk. Would you want to deal
with this person? The second
element is training methodology.
This refers to realistic training, training in a free form method so
you develop the ability to deal with the lack of structure in a real
situation. Someone who trains in
“bad” techniques but uses a more complete style of training
should be able to overcome someone who trains in “good”
techniques but only does so with a cooperative partner. Proper training will automatically
filter out bad movements over time and expose what works and what
doesn’t. The last of the 3
elements discussed is technique.
It is rated last for the reasons pointed out above. Techniques mean very little in
the hands of someone who has been poorly trained and does not have the heart
of a fighter. Having good
techniques is definitely a plus and will enhance the strengths of the other
two elements. Basically, this
section can be summed up with the phrase: Combat is 90% will and 10% skill. |
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