"Thanks for addressing this issue!
Looking forward to the results.
Definitely needs some good entry level sticks for beginning students, and a more premium option as well.
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Anyone else Training Law Enforcement in Blades?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chuck Sibley Dec 16, 2010. 18 Replies 0 Promotions
I am currently engaged in training SWAT & Emergency Response Teams(ERT) for local police. Knifes are not a tool encouraged for policing, so this is "off the books". Looking for any feedback or…Continue
Tags: Learning, Teaching, Enforcement, Law, Police
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Johnny Mean replied to the discussion 'Is diversity in FMA better than specialization?'"Great question Zach!
Here is my perspective:
The days of the master builder are over, now in construction we have varying contractor specialties workign together. Architect, engineer, plumber, electrician,…"
Johnny Mean replied to the discussion 'Pilipino VS Non-Filipino FMA Instructors'"I generally approach such challenges with an open mind and a closed fist. ;)
On a serious note, people who try to minimize capability based on lineage do not operate in the "Live World".
The Phillipines as a whole has been influenced by…"
Johnny Mean posted a status"Heading to Hawaii-Big Island today. Anyone interested in meeting up? Or recommend any schools to check out?"
Johnny Mean replied to the discussion 'What's In Your Pocket?'"@Joel The window punch works well, even on the human skull. ;)
The belt cutter is nice as an easy access emergency tool, but I could live without it. I think ease of carry and reduced bulk would have been nicer. So next time…"
Johnny Mean replied to the discussion 'What's In Your Pocket?'"Thomas it seems the story is less about the knife and more about this "good guy"'s inability to handle the situation appropriately.
This guy in your story's behaviour is the liability not the knife. If he had…"
Johnny Mean replied to the discussion 'What's In Your Pocket?'"Masters Of Defence Dieter CQD Mark 1 Autofolder (Now owned by Blackhawk)
Fenix TK10 Tactical Flashlight
Key Chain:
Maxpedition Carabiner
Jet Scream Whistle
Fenix E05 Flashlight
The key chain is the minimum for standard carry any time of day.
The…"
Johnny Mean replied to the discussion 'Question for FMA Informative Newspaper for Vol1 No5 Issue'"What makes my style different is the delivery. My approach involves current teaching methodologies including adult education principles, outcomes models, and non-linear pathways for practitioners to follow.
Addressing…"
Johnny Mean replied to the discussion 'Are FMA Teachers guilty of showing too much too soon?'"I am a firm believer in making the training fun. This increases engagement and improves skill development at the same time.
I am running my fall group through a framework of Four Cornerstones of FMA.
Teaching Newton's laws of motion,…"
Johnny Mean replied to the discussion 'Are FMA Teachers guilty of showing too much too soon?'"From the post I identified a number of points, but will try to keep this concise. Please note this is not directed at anyone and is just my observation.
#1) Novelty information consumption. In the quest to be competitve with the market,…"
Johnny Mean replied to the discussion 'Why do some FMA fighters insist on training single stick movements on both the right and the left?'"Damon, Thank you for some great examples and an overall great post. You touch on the fact that it is the interaction of left and right in concert that multiplies the effectiveness of the combatant, not the…"
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- At 9:08am on July 23, 2011,
Joel Juanitas said… Thanks Johnny sharing is caring right?
Joel
- At 8:43pm on July 19, 2011,
Zach Jenkins said… Thanks for accepting my friend request Johnny. Also, nice profile picture, pretty cool :)
Regards,
Zach
- At 7:30am on November 29, 2010,
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Marc Lawrence replied to the discussion 'Empty hand FMA - is it effective?'"Zach,
my teacher used to say to me that there was three parts to each level of knowledge, the…"
Sony P. Sy replied to the discussion 'Empty hand FMA - is it effective?'"Hello Zach,
I remember the time,I asked that same question to my master,the late GM Dr.Guilermo…"
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Outdoor cross training and grub.VEA Martial Arts Academy students and GM Ron Saturno, Guro Mike…
Sony P. Sy replied to the discussion 'Dedication - Where has it gone?'"Hello Zach,
Yes ,most of my students' age ranges from 14-17, most of them are pre occupied…"
Zach Jenkins posted a discussionEmpty hand FMA - is it effective?
There's no doubt in my mind that FMA is among if not the best weapons based martial art in the…See More
Zach Jenkins replied to the discussion 'Dedication - Where has it gone?'"Hello Sony,
Have you experienced students or training partners would not train outside to the…"
Sony P. Sy replied to the discussion 'Dedication - Where has it gone?'"Dedication-where has it gone
How do you get folks to train on their own or with training partners…"
Sony P. Sy commented on the blog post 'Combat Simulation: A Staple Secret of Filipino Martial Arts'"well said guro ollie, in addition to that i recommend a free style sparring,joining or…"
Marc Lawrence posted a blog postBoxing & FMA training
My boxing was taught to me by Erwin Mosqueda, Felix Roiles and Leo Fong so boxing looks a little…See More
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