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Why blocks DO work
Posted On 06/22/2008 06:05:15 by dandjurdjevic
Introduction

Karate employs many techniques categorised as "uke" meaning literally "block". It is fashionable in some circles to deride traditional blocks as "unworkable" or "ineffective". The principal arguments in support of this proposition are that -

(1) there is little value in just "stopping" an attack - rather you should use other means to set up an effective counter; and

(2) in any event, the movements constituting traditional blocks are "too large" for practical us... Read More



The "Real Fight" Mindset.
Posted On 05/12/2008 00:24:44 by LouieM

    I have read sme of the blogs by ICC Kiser and been thinking about them. His ideas for having "laws of combat" and "paradigms" of a real fight are very useful and prompted me to write down my own thoughts. Whereas Kiser enjoys adressing the more technical concepts of sef defense, I wanted to focus on simplicity. It important to note that I AM NOT A STREET FIGHTER AND CLAIM NO EXPERTISE, but I have experienced violence and self defense. I welcome your comments and feedback. I... Read More



TEN LAWS OF COMBAT
Posted On 05/11/2008 19:54:22 by ICC_Kiser
  TEN LAWS OF COMBAT


1. NO SITUATION IS IDEAL.

2. BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL RANGES.

3. WHEN SKILL IS EQUAL, CONDITIONING PREVAILS.

4. BE AWARE OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND USE IT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE.

5. THE SIMPLIER THE BETTER.

6. RANDOM TACTICS ARE THE MOST DIFFICULT TO COUNTER.

7. ALWAYS BE READY TO DEAL WITH WEAPONS.

8. MAKE NOTE OF ALL AVAILABLE EQUALIZERS.

9. IN combat YOU MUST HAVE THREE THINGS IN YOUR FAVOR: NERVE, SKILL, LUCK.... Read More



The Paradigm of Combat
Posted On 05/11/2008 19:52:22 by ICC_Kiser

THE PARADIGM OF COMBAT

by Jonathan E. Kiser

 

What I've done is study the situations, environments, and survival landscape of virtually every real fight that I've personally experienced, as well the fights of others.  What rings true to each situation is that there are certain parameters that if followed you increase the certainty of survival.  The Paradigm of combat essentially is a model b... Read More



Integrated Combative Concepts
Posted On 05/11/2008 19:44:49 by ICC_Kiser

ICC EXPLAINED

Integrated Combative Concepts (ICC) is a progressive, totalistic, and reality-based approach designed to develop functional combative skills within an accelerated time frame through the use of scientific methodology and proven concepts in training. 

ICC follows certain guidelines upon which all training is based. Below is a list of the most fundamental considerations to our training:

The Four Criteria

In order to be sensible for combat a system o... Read More









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