What to do/buy/change next.

[StuMcD]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for some guidance in what to do/buy/change next with my study group next in regards to changing them over to an RMAX way of training. FYI we train standup, clinch and ground unarmed and with weapons edged and blunt.

We already:

Do Warrior Wellness.
Do a little bodyflow. (as we get more "Warrior Well" we will do more)
Swing Clubs.

...and we have made great gains. In another martial arts group we all attend you can see the great difference in movement efficiency between the guys that train in my group regularly and those that don't which is great!

Anyway, for every step we have taken so far, it seems that there are hundreds to go with our change in methods.

I don't want to be a coach "stuck in the realm of technique" anymore but I don't know where to start. Scott, your other methods have had such an impact on me that I'm sure that adopting your MA training one would have a positive impact on me and my students.

Any pointers, tape recommendations etc, that anyone could recommend would be most appreciated.

I would like to start with our grappling I think as it is the base for everything else.
Thanks tribe,
Stu.

[Dan Chomycia]

Stuart,

I don't want to be a coach "stuck in the realm of technique" anymore but I don't know where to start.
Based on this sentence I would a be waiting on the Softwork DVD.

I would like to start with our grappling I think as it is the base for everything else.
I would get Arthrokinetics especially if you can't wait for the Softwork DVD.
Get them both and you'll never be the same! :twisted:

[Ryan Murdock]

Stuart,

Don't forget Shockabillity, it's foundation material for all martial arts work. And it doesn't just apply to striking :wink:

As Coach Chomycia said, Arthrokinetics covers your ground game. Fisticuffs covers stand up fist fighting/clinchwork. Check out Leg Fencing, it includes the use of legs in the clinch. And for weapons, the fixed and free bayonet series are excellant (and of course you can apply the ideas to other weapon work).

Of course, I wasn't at the Softwork seminar, so I don't know what will be on that DVD. :(

Cheers!

[Jford]

IOUF tape for grappling. Arthrokinetics is also very good. Much of what is done standing has close correlation to ground work. DO you want to start from a standing position and move to ground? Or do you want to learn ground work in a of itself?