JayBell
03-20-2005, 06:48 AM
Recently I received the Softwork DVD set in the mail. Eagerly, I watched it through once on my lunch break and sections when I had the time.
Coming from a Systema background, much of what I saw seemed familiar. I soon realized, though, that the approach and delivery was much different. Scott went into great detail for us numbskulls into how things worked on a biomechanical level. Something that was very good, in my mind. Concepts were not just presented, rather shared with the attendees.
Scott’s presentation was direct and solid. It’s easy to see that Scott takes his work very seriously and his desire to help people achieve their goals. He’s a very intense instructor but never is too busy to smile or fire a joke off.
Dan’s bodywork was impressive. Throughout his work, he never seemed to get kinked in his structure. The guy seemed like he was made of rubber throughout. He also must have legs of steel, getting up off the ground so often. ;)
The section that I enjoyed the most was Guiding Flow. This section took what and how we are all trained far too often and threw a wrench in the gear. From the beginning of Guiding Flow, it becomes more and more apparent that realism is something often left out of conventional training and approaches to martial arts. Small clues often left out that hold, not technical secrets to mastery, but the fundamental approach to realistically dealing with a struggling and aggressive opponent.
In its entirety, Softwork is a collective that has been a long time coming. One section alone will give you hours of homework ahead of you; homework that will definitely present you with tools to carry along your way.
I’m thankful for Scott and Co. for putting this set together. Though, one section that I would have liked to have seen was defense against a Club Bell. Well…maybe next time..
Coming from a Systema background, much of what I saw seemed familiar. I soon realized, though, that the approach and delivery was much different. Scott went into great detail for us numbskulls into how things worked on a biomechanical level. Something that was very good, in my mind. Concepts were not just presented, rather shared with the attendees.
Scott’s presentation was direct and solid. It’s easy to see that Scott takes his work very seriously and his desire to help people achieve their goals. He’s a very intense instructor but never is too busy to smile or fire a joke off.
Dan’s bodywork was impressive. Throughout his work, he never seemed to get kinked in his structure. The guy seemed like he was made of rubber throughout. He also must have legs of steel, getting up off the ground so often. ;)
The section that I enjoyed the most was Guiding Flow. This section took what and how we are all trained far too often and threw a wrench in the gear. From the beginning of Guiding Flow, it becomes more and more apparent that realism is something often left out of conventional training and approaches to martial arts. Small clues often left out that hold, not technical secrets to mastery, but the fundamental approach to realistically dealing with a struggling and aggressive opponent.
In its entirety, Softwork is a collective that has been a long time coming. One section alone will give you hours of homework ahead of you; homework that will definitely present you with tools to carry along your way.
I’m thankful for Scott and Co. for putting this set together. Though, one section that I would have liked to have seen was defense against a Club Bell. Well…maybe next time..