I agree 100% with all points. You must practice a skill in such a way that you can use it when you need it. So many people learn on an intellectual level but when the adrenaline hits they go blank.
@@ramblingkern I break it down into three areas or three sciences: - The science of violence (understanding the realities of self defence, including de-escalation, the law, habitual acts of physical violence etc) - The science of technique (the actual art, how we learn to hit harder, break balance, strike correctly etc) - The science of learning (how we drill techniques in such a way they become instinctive. This can include sparring drills or things like kata). This approach transcends style. It is as applicable in Escrima as it is in Karate etc.
I love Craig and I think he really shatters a lot of self-defense notions honestly. We saw Natan hold back when he struck that guy with the pole, and I think they both demonstrate that there is either a cap or diminishing returns to training in a sparring/sporting environment if the goal is self-defense as you can develop sparring-specific habits. When I was a kid I watched someone square up in his Thai stance, throwing jabs and a teep just to get double-legged by some goon who was more willing to engage in violence than he was. I think Craig has demonstrated having a looser base can be its own advantage.
@@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop for sure I think being in a familiar environment eg guys with pads and gloves etc sets in similar habits. I remember chatting to my boxing coach years ago who pointed out the amount of boxers who try to do pads in a fight when someone moves their hands out as it's so ingrained. We will usually return to what we know and it shows in this format.
As a senior who uses a cane for balance, I've enjoyed practicing with a local Doyle Irish Stick chapter. For practical defense, your advice about conflict avoidance and situational awareness is spot on, which I've stressed at balance and fall-prevention workshops for fellow seniors. In future, will urge them to add how to take falls safely, but need to find fully-matted practice spaces; perhaps partnering with dojos? Go raibh maith agat.
@@stevenbeck8166 luckily you have Michael and for those less lucky I'm sure plenty of judo clubs would be willing to do it. You only need a few mats as you want to start learning them from as close to the floor as possible to begin with.
Great video again Nathan, you are on a roll here man, one excellent video after another. One thing that is probably not realised by enough people, its very hard to turn on aggression. It took me a few years of training and hanging out with some tough lads (watching what they did) before I had the confidence that I could actually take care of myself in a scrap / self defense situation. I don't think most people can, so I would put more emphasis on situational awareness, de-escalation, and then how to protect yourself... as you said being fit and knowing how to fall.... I knew all that judo would pay off eventually, I still occasionally practice my rolls and falls, but now its just because I am getting older and its a great way to maintain mobility.
@@conlethberry1236 exactly mate the fitness has so many uses and your spot on having the ability to be aggressive and hit first when necessary can be very tough to build
In Ireland you always need a reason to have a 'weapon' on you, and if you have a tool intended for self defence which you use in a self defence scenario the court will throw the book at you. Ergo, for many reasons you should a good walking stick when in a public area where you must have your wits about you. Side note: It's better them on the ground than you.
@@IrishEagIe true but with the way the laws are structured now anything can be deemed a weapon which is a big issue and obviously doesn't stop people who shouldn't from carrying weapons.
Spot on about breakfalling. They should teach that in school PE classes. It needs to be a life skill for everyone, not just martial artists. So many elderly people have died from falling and breaking a hip. It might not stop it from happening completely but falling is the leading cause of injury-related death for people over 65 years of age.
I would add a step before even avoiding or de-escalating a conflict: societal change. Most violence has some tie to the politics or economics of the area.
@@CDKohmy a very good point. I think I loosely addressed that later but definitely removing yourself from areas you are unfamiliar with or likely to encounter a bad time is a simple way to avoid a lot of hardship.
I agree 100% with all points. You must practice a skill in such a way that you can use it when you need it. So many people learn on an intellectual level but when the adrenaline hits they go blank.
@@simonkeegan5580 very well said.
@@ramblingkern I break it down into three areas or three sciences:
- The science of violence (understanding the realities of self defence, including de-escalation, the law, habitual acts of physical violence etc)
- The science of technique (the actual art, how we learn to hit harder, break balance, strike correctly etc)
- The science of learning (how we drill techniques in such a way they become instinctive. This can include sparring drills or things like kata).
This approach transcends style. It is as applicable in Escrima as it is in Karate etc.
Great video. Also watched the bar self defense video a few days ago, Craig is such a legend
@@GamerzzDude absolutely and he had it right not wanting to go back in haha
I love Craig and I think he really shatters a lot of self-defense notions honestly. We saw Natan hold back when he struck that guy with the pole, and I think they both demonstrate that there is either a cap or diminishing returns to training in a sparring/sporting environment if the goal is self-defense as you can develop sparring-specific habits. When I was a kid I watched someone square up in his Thai stance, throwing jabs and a teep just to get double-legged by some goon who was more willing to engage in violence than he was. I think Craig has demonstrated having a looser base can be its own advantage.
@@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop for sure I think being in a familiar environment eg guys with pads and gloves etc sets in similar habits. I remember chatting to my boxing coach years ago who pointed out the amount of boxers who try to do pads in a fight when someone moves their hands out as it's so ingrained. We will usually return to what we know and it shows in this format.
Hi yes the podcast would be great
As a senior who uses a cane for balance, I've enjoyed practicing with a local Doyle Irish Stick chapter. For practical defense, your advice about conflict avoidance and situational awareness is spot on, which I've stressed at balance and fall-prevention workshops for fellow seniors. In future, will urge them to add how to take falls safely, but need to find fully-matted practice spaces; perhaps partnering with dojos? Go raibh maith agat.
Steven I can go over break falls next class.
@@stevenbeck8166 luckily you have Michael and for those less lucky I'm sure plenty of judo clubs would be willing to do it. You only need a few mats as you want to start learning them from as close to the floor as possible to begin with.
Great video again Nathan, you are on a roll here man, one excellent video after another. One thing that is probably not realised by enough people, its very hard to turn on aggression. It took me a few years of training and hanging out with some tough lads (watching what they did) before I had the confidence that I could actually take care of myself in a scrap / self defense situation. I don't think most people can, so I would put more emphasis on situational awareness, de-escalation, and then how to protect yourself... as you said being fit and knowing how to fall.... I knew all that judo would pay off eventually, I still occasionally practice my rolls and falls, but now its just because I am getting older and its a great way to maintain mobility.
@@conlethberry1236 exactly mate the fitness has so many uses and your spot on having the ability to be aggressive and hit first when necessary can be very tough to build
In Ireland you always need a reason to have a 'weapon' on you, and if you have a tool intended for self defence which you use in a self defence scenario the court will throw the book at you.
Ergo, for many reasons you should a good walking stick when in a public area where you must have your wits about you. Side note: It's better them on the ground than you.
@@IrishEagIe true but with the way the laws are structured now anything can be deemed a weapon which is a big issue and obviously doesn't stop people who shouldn't from carrying weapons.
Great post! Nothing to add. Keep it up mo chara!
@@MichaelRickicki grma
Spot on about breakfalling. They should teach that in school PE classes. It needs to be a life skill for everyone, not just martial artists. So many elderly people have died from falling and breaking a hip. It might not stop it from happening completely but falling is the leading cause of injury-related death for people over 65 years of age.
@@MasterPoucksBestMan I talked to a surgeon that basically agreed a bad fall after 70 would spell the end for many people
I would add a step before even avoiding or de-escalating a conflict: societal change. Most violence has some tie to the politics or economics of the area.
@@CDKohmy a very good point. I think I loosely addressed that later but definitely removing yourself from areas you are unfamiliar with or likely to encounter a bad time is a simple way to avoid a lot of hardship.
like diss video
@@KillianSmith-v6p cheers mate