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Post by BillCogswell on Dec 18, 2004 11:04:32 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to the Training Camp DVD's as well!
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Post by BillCogswell on Jul 23, 2004 18:05:59 GMT -5
Wow! Great lineup!
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Post by BillCogswell on Nov 18, 2006 14:36:08 GMT -5
Cool shirts on there!
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Loyalty
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Post by BillCogswell on Feb 20, 2006 20:24:42 GMT -5
This is a sad but true thing in most martial arts. I have both witnessed it and had it happen to me and it was a huge turnoff that made me leave a school once. That's what I like about the RMATA, we encourage you to train with anyone you can find and always keep an open mind! The martial arts should be about mutual benefit and sharing, not selfishness and ego.
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Post by BillCogswell on Jan 21, 2006 20:19:06 GMT -5
Yeah I agree with getgoin, honestly I have never considered cheating on my wife in the 14 years we've been together. If I were in that situation I would enjoy the flattery but make it clear I was married and would never give any impression otherwise.
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Post by BillCogswell on Jan 21, 2006 9:30:19 GMT -5
"The only time this doesnt work is when Bill C starts hitting on me... in which case I have to tell him over and over that I'm not interested."
LOLOL
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Post by BillCogswell on Jun 4, 2005 15:50:33 GMT -5
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Post by BillCogswell on Jul 21, 2006 16:25:30 GMT -5
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Post by BillCogswell on Aug 6, 2006 16:52:39 GMT -5
Yeah I agree Migo! Triangles in general I find are usually telegraphed enough to block or use their setup to escape.
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Post by BillCogswell on Jul 21, 2006 16:14:35 GMT -5
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Post by BillCogswell on Jun 15, 2006 12:17:23 GMT -5
Hmmm, I better leave this one to Vince as I have no clue which he may be referring to.
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Post by BillCogswell on Jun 15, 2006 7:22:42 GMT -5
I would answer but I'm not sure what an upside down toe hold is. Can you tell us where you heard about it so perhaps we can figure out which lock you're referring to?
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Post by BillCogswell on Feb 20, 2006 19:36:12 GMT -5
Defense to a Haymaker
Defense to lapel grabs
Defense to Bum Rush
Defense to the 1 hand shove
Defense to the 2 hand shove
Defense to the hair grab
Defense to the two hand and single hand throat grabs
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Post by BillCogswell on Mar 8, 2006 18:57:42 GMT -5
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Post by BillCogswell on Mar 8, 2006 18:54:02 GMT -5
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Post by BillCogswell on Jan 21, 2006 20:01:29 GMT -5
"it's all about doing what will actually work if it were a real streetfight"
Exactly, good post Victor!
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Post by BillCogswell on Jan 20, 2006 7:24:20 GMT -5
"That being said, i think you should primarily train for reasons that motivate you personally.... getting fit, winning titles, self defense knowledge, etc...." Exactly, but my post does mention why I train for the most part, for reality. Good points as everyone will have a different motivations fro training. When I first started training years ago I had the same motivation, to be able to defend myself or stop an attacker quickly in a real situation. I was just curious as to how many people trained with the same mindset I have in training. That doesn't mean it's the right or wrong way to train, just curious if I was alone in this . "after that, in a street fight i wouldn't say necessarily that neck cranks are really that great....yeah, they are effective, but as soon as the guy says "OK stop", and you let go, he will go right back to fighting." Very true but it is the same for any "submission" when it comes to a street attack. I should have been more clear when I said attack the neck in the street. I didn't mean specifically neckcranks as I wrote: "If there's one body part attack I teach my students to go for it is the neck! In a real situation (providing it has turned into a grappling range fight) going for the neck is the smartest thing to do. Cutting off the control panel (the brain) is the fastest way to stop a threat in my opinion." By "attack the neck" I would most definetly choose a choke over a crank on the street. The neckcrank in a street attack would be used as an end all for me or as a way to setup the choke out.
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Post by BillCogswell on Jan 18, 2006 12:10:15 GMT -5
How many of you train your grappling with reality in mind? Meaning, when you grapple do you train with "sport" in mind or do you also consider what would work in a real situation? Personally I don't teach my students any sportive technique that wouldn't translate well to a real street fight. Granted I am not a sport oriented guy but I just don't like to learn something that will only be useful in a sporting event. There are also no holds that I refuse to let people learn or do in cla*s, so long as they all recognize that safety and respect come first. When I trained at one BJJ school for 3.5 years I was never allowed to use neckcranks or twisting leglocks, this to me seemed crazy. I understand the need to ban something that was potentially a liability as those two locks probably have the most potential to cause severe injury. But, they are legitimate holds. If there's one body part attack I teach my students to go for it is the neck! In a real situation (providing it has turned into a grappling range fight) going for the neck is the smartest thing to do. Cutting off the control panel (the brain) is the fastest way to stop a threat in my opinion. I'm probably just babbling but I thought I'd see if anyone else trains their grappling game wiht reality in mind.
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Post by BillCogswell on Mar 26, 2006 12:02:12 GMT -5
" like any entry that puts you to the side of your opponent. I mean, why stand in front of him where he can use all his weapons against you?"
Good stuff Boyd!
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Post by BillCogswell on Mar 8, 2006 18:50:01 GMT -5
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Post by BillCogswell on Mar 8, 2006 18:44:15 GMT -5
Here is an option if a heelhook attempt fails for some reason or another. You can use the position to go into the Step Over position and from there you have lots of options with the most important option being control: westerncombatives.com/hh2so.wmv
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Post by BillCogswell on Apr 8, 2006 7:54:37 GMT -5
"You noticed the thread title says in competition? " I do now that you pointed it out
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Post by BillCogswell on Apr 7, 2006 10:11:03 GMT -5
Pulling Guard is a BJJ sport specific move that I personally see no use for other than sport BJJ. Imagine pulling guard in a real fight? LOL
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Post by BillCogswell on Jun 6, 2005 6:13:06 GMT -5
Vince, just download from the camera right onto the computer (via your usb cable) and then you can add it to the website from there. If you don't know how to do that let me know and I'll give you directions.
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Post by BillCogswell on Mar 8, 2006 7:59:57 GMT -5
Here's a great article by Steve Scott:
POSITION...POSITION...POSITION
"We all have heard the old saying in real estate; if you want to sell property, the three most important things are location, location and location. Same thing in judo, jujitsu, sambo, and any form of grappling. It could also be easily said for any form of personal combat.
If you're not in the right place at the right time, and don't put your opponent in the wrong place at the wrong time (for him), your throw or hold won't work...period.
Having been on the mat for over 40 years now, it is my opinion that one of the least emphasized skills taught is position. Too often, we rush to get to the end result with little regard as to how to make that end result happen. Training athletes in how to control their opponent's bodies is important.
Here's what I mean when I say "position." Position is purposely (and with forethought) placing your body is such a way that you can successfully work the move or skill you want to accomplish.
An example is, when in groundfighting, get behind your opponent in a wrestler's ride position, controlling at least one of his hips and his near arm. From this initial position, you can sink your legs into his crotch as you climb on his low back and work into the rodeo ride. From this rodeo ride, you have the option to roll him into a sitting position, break him down and flatten him or work from there to do a hip roll or head roll juji gatame or other submission hold. My wife, Becky, used to get her opponents in a rodeo ride, then roll them into a single wing strangle with an excellent ratio of success. I'm sure many of you have done similar moves from this top (rodeo ride) position as well. This is what I mean by position. I like to work from the wrestler's ride position, taking the advice of Neil Adams, when he once told me to "Always get behind your opponent." Conversely, never try to let your opponent get behind you. There are many positions that are useful. Fighting off the butt (what the Brazilian jujitsu guys have labeled "the guard") is a useful and often effective position. This position is as old as judo itself and it's an instinctive movement for many of us.
Remember, in any position you take, have a goal in mind. It may be a really short term goal of simple getting to another, more stable or controlling position. It simply may be to get out of a bad position and get out of trouble. Not every position ends in a cool, sophisticated submission hold with the opponent tapping out.
I know this may be a bit crude (Sorry ladies!), but position is like going out with a good-looking girl. If you do everything right, make all the right moves and be in the right place at the right time, then things will develop, and to your liking!
Okay, I know that analogy works with a bunch of guys in a dojo filled with testosterone, but you get the point. Often being in the wrong position leads to bad results. When you are in a bad positon, do what you can to work out of it. (What I like to call "get out of trouble moves.")
An example of a bad position is what I've called the "chicken" position for many years. The chicken position is when an athlete lays flat on the mat, face down with his hands up around his neck and elbows tucked in. We've seen this for years in judo. It's like an ostrich sticking his head in the sand hoping a threat will go away. But that threat never does go away. It simply takes advantage of the situation. When an opponent is in the chicken position, say a silent "thank you" and then work him over. Here is a great opportunity to do just about any breakdown or set-up you want if you are the top person. He's flat on his belly and face and not fighting back and not in a position to be able to fight back. What more could you want?
Here's a plug for my book COACHING ON THE MAT. I discuss position in the book and have photos showing what I mean. A good photo of Kenney Brink with an opponent in the chicken positon as well as one of Chris Heckadon with an opponent flat on his face and belly are shown.
Remember that a good position gives you a lot of control over your opponent so you can work into another (better) position or execute a throw or hold. Position is important for both standing and groundfighting situations. There's more to be said about this subject, but let's save it for another issue.
The main point is pretty simple though, in that, no technique will work unless you're in the right place (and put your opponent in the wrong place for him) to make it happen. Try to think beyond the end result and work on how to get him there."
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Post by BillCogswell on Mar 1, 2006 21:22:21 GMT -5
danny, I'm not sure how often Victor comes ot the board but he is referring to what is called in Catch Wrestler the "Double Wristlock" which is the same technique with some slight mechanical differences as the BJJ "Kimura". Here is a picture of the double wristlock from standing and it is also done from other positions such as guard, side control, etc. and can be set-up from all positions: The differences between the common Kimura and Catch's Double Wristlock are in the grip. A catch practitioner will tend to grab the hand in order to twist the wrist some. What this does is take all the slack out of the arm and sort of winds up all the tissues and such so that when you enact the lock the pain and or damage comes on much quicker than the traditional method of this lock. A Catch practitioner will also use a full grip rather than a thumbless grip which helps keep "control" over the limb. There are also differences in the positional control during this lock but that's another subject.
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Post by BillCogswell on May 17, 2004 6:34:43 GMT -5
I tend to favor neck cranks.
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Post by BillCogswell on Apr 1, 2005 7:33:55 GMT -5
Great info!
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Post by BillCogswell on Dec 30, 2006 15:23:41 GMT -5
I use: www.karateinsurance.com/application42-new.htmThe insurance is quite adequate and it follows me wherever I happen to be teacher. If I give a seminar somewhere or teach some night at a different school, I am still covered. I always put safety first and in almost five years of running my own club I have not had anyone get hurt from training. I have had a guy have an epileptic seizure but that was unrelated to the training. There have been a few cuts and bruises of course but nothing that would warrant involving an insurance claim. (*knocks on wood).
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Post by BillCogswell on Jul 21, 2006 16:24:08 GMT -5
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