This is part one of a ten part series on mans biological response and reticence to kill their fellow human beings. They interview Lt. Col. Dave Grossman as well as other experts in this field and come up with pretty much the same results - historically 100% of the killing (close quarters) was done by 02% of the soldiers. Watch the whole series - it will open your eyes about what it takes physically and emotionally to take another life.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
On Combat - Lt. Col. David Grossman
We all have influences in our past, and oftentimes the present, that have influenced our mindset and our operational mode. I have had several and am thankful in so many ways to them all. From Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, Guro Dan Inosanto, and Punong Guro Edgar Sulite I experienced a multitude of martial techniques but only one underlying mental/psychological philosophy - train as if your life depended on it. Their collective insistence on mastering and reexamining the basic techniques and structures of their martial arts has molded my martial skill set over the years.
There is a book that I would think that any serious student of the warrior arts has read (entitled "On Combat" by Lt. Col. David Grossman) and then re-read again and again. Those of you who know me will see a lot of my martial and personal philosophy reflected in this outstanding book. If you have read it you should and once you've read it put it down and then read it again six months from now. It really is that important a book.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Saturday AM Classes - April 2011
We will be having Saturday morning Martial Arts Koncepts classes in April on 04/09/11 and 04/23/11 from 1000 to 1130 AM. Please mark your calendars NOW!
NOTE: don't forget that we are going to be using Lameco arm guards extensively over the next 6-8 weeks so order them now if you do not have your own.
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