CrossFit and Combatives

Since I started using kettlebells over a decade ago I tried to impress upon all of my students (and teachers) how important a tool they are in developing not only the physical but mental strength.  After starting CrossFit over five years ago I feel that the combination (kettlebells and CrossFit) are essential to the martial artist if he ever thinks he will have to actually apply the combative skills they are developing.  The following video features Kelly Starrett (of Mobility WOD) and in it he explains eloquently his reasons for looking at combatives as an integral part of the CrossFit experience.