I've followed your teachings for some time now, through video and books and whatever else I could find. You are still presenting great teachings today and I thank you for that. I hope to get your quick start curriculum one day to train in your system.
Thanks for the question. One of my guiding principles in JKD Unlimited is: "We train primarily for street self-defense, then alter the training for those who want to enter competitions- not the other way around." Competition is a GREAT way to test many of your skills. Not all, due to the rules, but if you want to learn to deal with REAL resistance, try competing. It will make you a better fighter.
I appreciate honest examination and questioning of ALL techniques and methods, so thank you for asking. The hands are held very high because almost everyone drops them a little under pressure. So, start high and let them come down to a still safe position. The hands are above the forehead so that you can make one motion to cover against hooks. If you start lower, you must first raise your hands, then block. If you are close enought to go high and low, the grappler enters. Enjoy
@KettlebellLifter Thanks for the good question. Something is always open, so best for a novice striker to protect his/her head. A grappler should be programmed to enter on a kick, which lessens the impact and puts the grappler where he wants to be.
I emphasize holding the hands high because most beginners drop them so much. A grappler needs to hold them high until they get enough experience to respond well to punches. This is just the first step. Thanks for commenting.
Exactly. This video is designed for the grappler who has no striking experience, but must prepare quickly for an MMA fight. Long term training builds from these basics.
I really, really like this, some great points here. Burton I would be interested in seeing your take on using the female triangle as well to close on strikers like Top dog does. Kind Regards Richard Richard
@Neotrigunnerx It takes a long time for most people to get comfortable. I had not aptitude at all when I started! Good teachers and a lot of hard work can overcome that.
Also keep in mind this vid is an example of how to help a GRAPPLER against a striker in MMA. i.e. He may not have good striking and striking defence. So to me this is a "most simple least training needed approach. Remember JKD would much rather hit a guy while he is committing to a strike than block and counter. However getting good at that kind of thing takes years to master.
I've followed your teachings for some time now, through video and books and whatever else I could find. You are still presenting great teachings today and I thank you for that. I hope to get your quick start curriculum one day to train in your system.
I really appreciate your teaching methods and detailed approach. Instructors like you are rare.Great stuff.
Thanks for the question. One of my guiding principles in JKD Unlimited is: "We train primarily for street self-defense, then alter the training for those who want to enter competitions- not the other way around."
Competition is a GREAT way to test many of your skills. Not all, due to the rules, but if you want to learn to deal with REAL resistance, try competing. It will make you a better fighter.
Thank you for your kind words. Enjoy your training.
I appreciate honest examination and questioning of ALL techniques and methods, so thank you for asking. The hands are held very high because almost everyone drops them a little under pressure. So, start high and let them come down to a still safe position. The hands are above the forehead so that you can make one motion to cover against hooks. If you start lower, you must first raise your hands, then block.
If you are close enought to go high and low, the grappler enters. Enjoy
Loved the takedown faint tip!
Not soon, but my representative Chris Lund is there in Gray's Lake. Get in touch with him and he can keep you updated about the next seminar.
@KettlebellLifter Thanks for the good question. Something is always open, so best for a novice striker to protect his/her head. A grappler should be programmed to enter on a kick, which lessens the impact and puts the grappler where he wants to be.
I emphasize holding the hands high because most beginners drop them so much. A grappler needs to hold them high until they get enough experience to respond well to punches. This is just the first step. Thanks for commenting.
Exactly. This video is designed for the grappler who has no striking experience, but must prepare quickly for an MMA fight. Long term training builds from these basics.
Great Video Burton. Hopefully you'll be posting more stuff on youtube. I think people will really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
I am glad that you are using the training. Judging by your screen name, you are really going to like the Silat Program that I am currently testing. :)
I really, really like this, some great points here. Burton I would be interested in seeing your take on using the female triangle as well to close on strikers like Top dog does.
Kind Regards
Richard
Richard
Great Clip...as usual. I love the BJJ for the Street at the end thou!
@A34life You are welcome. I hope you put it to good use.
You are welcome- I hope it helps.
@Neotrigunnerx It takes a long time for most people to get comfortable. I had not aptitude at all when I started! Good teachers and a lot of hard work can overcome that.
@KettlebellLifter you just drop your arms and elbows a little bit to cover your ribs
Always top stuff!
Also keep in mind this vid is an example of how to help a GRAPPLER against a striker in MMA. i.e. He may not have good striking and striking defence. So to me this is a "most simple least training needed approach. Remember JKD would much rather hit a guy while he is committing to a strike than block and counter. However getting good at that kind of thing takes years to master.
Thank you for posting, Sir.
That was some profound advice
5/5
take care and have a nice day
silk
;-))
@marcosfenrir That really works well- get close, throw a few more strikes, finish the entry.
this helped a lot. thank you
I'm glad it is helpful.
@Ryanbassist find someone to teach you to hit HARD! Don't worry about long combos and fancy focus mitt work. Hitting hard is 90% of it.
Thanks Sifu!