Seminar update and subtopics

[draconis]

Well, I heard from the fellow who's hosting the seminar this evening. The seminar is now on the school's web page

"Announcements, Reminders and Upcoming Events:
No Classes on Saturday, October 1st. We will be hosting A Pressure Point Self Defense Seminar...We will have a special guest here from Tennessee to teach this unique seminar, Clifton Bullard, an expert martial artist. Save the date on your calendar and don’t miss out. More details will be posted soon!"

He's also supposed to have a flyer soon, which I look forward to seeing. 8-)



On a related note, do any of you see any holes in these two assertions? Sorry, I'm not used to having to take things back to quite this level of basics, and I'm trying to make sure I don't miss the forest for the trees... ::G::


In any altercation, from two kids on the playground to two nations at war, there are 4 stages:
1) Buildup. This is when the two kids are saying uncomplimentary things about one another's parentage ::G::, where the two armies are gathering, etc.

2) Initial attack. This is when the first punch gets thrown, the first shot gets fired, etc.

3) The "Main Event." This is when both sides are actively engaged in hostilities, and continues until the last blow is thrown, the last shot fired, etc.

4) Aftermath. This is when you get sent to the principal's office, literally or figuratively. ::G::

The seminar will focus on Stages 2 and 3, with reminders to never forget about Stage 4.



For any type of attack, there are 6 responses:
1) Block the attack -- erecting a barrier that can withstand the full force of the attack.

2) Redirect the attack -- grab the steering wheel, and cause the attack to miss its intended target.

3) Dodge the attack -- reposition yourself so that you are no longer on the attack's path.

4) Move out of attacking range -- reposition yourself so that the attack falls short of your position.

5) Remove the opponent's will to attack -- for example, threatening to harm innocent bystanders if opponent does not comply.

6) Removing the opponent's ability to attack -- taking away the opponent's weapons and/or his ability to utilize them effectively.


Anybody see anything in either of those that I've missed?

Comments

context of conflict

[devohoneybee.livejournal.com]

Consider that there is a step before step 1 in the first set:

What is the context or set of conditions that make conflict more or less likely? Examples might be a "zero-sum" culture in a family or other grouping, promoting contention among siblings/participants; shortage of assets/resources; history of conflict between two groups leading to stereotyping, etc.

So at a macro or meta level, one might ask what conditions can be observed that are likely to facilitate or exacerbate conflict, and what can be done to alter those conditions? This might seem overly philosophical when faced with an immediate conflict situation, but it can have practical use in an immediate sense as well. For example, knowing the cultural/emotional predisposition of an opponant might help tailor a more effective, targeted response in item 5 of the second set: removing the opponent's will to attack, either by knowing what values to appeal to that might lead to a more peace-loving disposition, or conversely, knowing what to threaten.

[radarrider.livejournal.com]

Well, I was going to add to the list, "Anticipate the attack (i.e. see it coming) and strike first," but that probably falls under item 6 of your list (i.e. take away his ability to utilize his weapons).

Back in the dim and misty past, when I was studying Okinawan Karate, we learned a series of "fighting techniques" which were short sequences of moves. They usually consisted of a block followed by some sort of counter strike or combination of strikes. However, one technique (number eight as I recall) involved performing a front snap kick followed by two forward punches. In that one, you "blocked" with a strike and followed with two more strikes.

[radarrider.livejournal.com]

Just to clarify, this is not a "pre-emptive" attack. At the time you execute this technique, your opponent has already committed to striking you. He just never gets the chance to connect.

[themouseketeer.livejournal.com]

LOL I read the announcement about this amazing expert martial artist and my immediate reaction was a blank 'Who's Clifton Bullard?' ::still snickering at myself::

[jcbdragon.livejournal.com]

::laughs::

I hadn't thought about the fact that the posting had my 'non-screen' name in it! I briefly tried to edit it out, but when I found out I wouldn't be able to edit it out of your reply as well, I decided, what the hell -- it's not like the folks who read this don't know who I am anyway! LOL

[themouseketeer.livejournal.com]

Well, if you want to edit it out, and delete my comment, feel free! ::laughing:: I'm not going to be offended. I'm just amused that my first reaction was 'Who *is* this guy?' !!