Many men secretly want to see themselves as warriors and leaders and alpha males, well take some action today, sign up for our MMA classes. Train your body, forge it in the furnace of combat and be a man. Which part of this is confusing?

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IMPOTENCE

The organs of action are your limbs, tongue and sexual organs. So its really important to have conscious control over these and keep the unconscious signals also controlled. It’s obvious why you need to do that, who wants to be impotent? And I don’t mean just sexually.

While planning and knowing what to do next is important, it is imperative that these nerve impulses take the long journey to your limbs. Otherwise you won’t act, the impulses get short circuited. That means you think of doing something, like joining MMA classes and no limbs move, fingers don’t dial, tongue doesn’t speak and legs don’t walk towards the gym.

STRESS

Another problem of short circuiting besides impotence is stress, the impulse to move mobilises hormones that enhance action, these are chemicals that are harmful to the body if not expended in action, in other words if you don’t move after having the thought of moving you poison yourself.

So what’s the solution? Only entertain thoughts that are ‘long-circuits’. Thoughts that move you to action, other types of thoughts about action upon which you never act should be avoided like the plague.

If you think about doing something and you don’t feel it in your organs of action you are just poisoning yourself.

DESIRE

You desire something only when you have ‘missed the bus’ desire is a warning sign, If you acted as you had thought or avoided thinking of action when it was not necessary you would feel no desire. It is perfectly possible to get what you want without the want ever entering your consciousness. The body goes about wanting and fulfilling without conscious thought, it is only when the limbs didn’t act on an action impulse from the brain that you become conscious of the want and this is called desire. When you have desire try to galvanise yourself into action as you if you have missed the bus and need to run fast to catch it, if the desire is a bad idea (like having sex with your friends spouse) drop the action thought, therby dropping the desire completely. Anything inbetween these two extremes will lead to stress.

Remember if you become conscious of an action thought either ACT or DROP IT. But don’t gnash it around with the teeth of your brain trying to dissect it and somehow find ‘meaning’ for that thought.

FEAR

If fear becomes conscious you have failed to act unconsciously on the fear signals of your brain, this could be due to social conditioning or just ego.  Now run away or fight or drop the fear or you will be poisoning yourself.

SKILLS

Practice dropping away thoughts often, until the brain can do it at will. Initially it will be hard but in a few weeks you will be able to drop desire and fear easily and go back to unconscious action. The second skill is to develop long circuits, every impulse of your brain should move your body, this is when you feel ‘alive’ I have given up drinking  after I realised this, I don’t need a chemical to feel alive anymore. I didn’t have to work too hard either. I got here in two weeks. You can do it too.

But If you like your impotence and whining and complaining and illness (yes short circuiting messes up your health cos you create toxins faster than the body can excrete them) then don’t bother developing these skills.

If you learn martial arts, which is the path of action, you better skill up.

a typical long circuit

Okay, some techniques are better left to the ring or competition. There is a time and place for everything. Pulling guard in the middle of 3 guys and trying to submit him with a triangle choke is a bad idea. You’re going to get stomped and possibly killed in the process. Reality has no rules. Be prepared to defend yourself with anything and all tools available to you. If you think kicking someone in the groin isn’t cool, try telling that to the street thug who just punted you there.

Be smart and train for all eventualities and all ranges. Know the difference between SPORT Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense Jiu Jitsu.

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1. You’re in the final year of your degree course
2. You don’t want to study further for the next 2 years
3. You love martial arts
4. You’re willing to make martial arts your career
5. You have 2 hours to train with me 5 times a week after college

Then send me a message or call me on 9845396360, I want you for Shootfighters MMA Gym! No prior martial arts experience expected, but a warrior spirit is expected. And a passionate revulsion for the regular corporate humdrum life would be an added advantage.

We’ll adopt and groom you to be a leader in the field of martial arts. And you can make your parents proud, maybe get them off your case too.

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Things were unclear for me back then, ignorance was bliss, I was just happy that I could teach fighting for a living. I knew nothing about vision, leadership, markets and entrepreneurship. Armed only with common sense I developed a habit of studying these things and more martial arts from about 11 in the morning to 6 in the evening.

Today 4 years and 4 months later I think I have developed vision, I have also developed a rich cadre of leaders to work with me on this vision.  Last night I took stock of all the carnage that went into my education, it’s by no means over but my learning is a lot less violent today.

Before you recognise trouble it has to kick you in the face and trouble comes in so many forms, however trouble has an underlying form and I think I have learned to recognise this well in advance. My aunt Rekha who worked in the crumbling Satyam Computers has been a great guide and mentor to me in business.

I had predicted 4 areas of trouble to her 2 months ago and we were so ready for it It arrived as scheduled and the last of it was over last night.

Shootfighters is now trimmed, manageable, weed-free and filled with vitality. We hope to change the face of martial arts in India over the next year.

We have buried our failures in a special graveyard which we visit often so we can keep the lessons fresh. In the graveyard are 12 big failures and 24 weeds. I am so grateful for these 36 things.

People go to the temple but I like to go to the graveyard, remembering the dead makes me feel grateful for the present.

The fight is not fought in a ring with gloves it is fought in the mind against ignorance.

Keep fighting!

A place of great serenity and sobriety

Ashwin Mohan

The Gokyo no Waza as the standard syllabus of Judo throws originated in 1895. From 1920 to 1982 the Kodokan Gokyo no Waza was made up of 40 throws in 5 groups and these were all of the throwing techniques in the Kodokan syllabus. Around the 100th anniversary of the Kodokan (1982) a group of 8 traditional Judo throws were recognized that had been taken out in 1920, and 17 newer techniques were recognized as official Kodokan Judo throws (called the Shinmeisho no Waza). In 1997 the Kodokan added the last two additional Judo throws to the Shinmeisho no Waza. The following are the only throwing techniques (nage waza) currently recognized by the Kodokan.

follow the link below for a comprehensive list with animations. Ask me in class if you can’t figure em out. I want to do a judo nagewaza workshop soon!

The 67 Kodokan Judo Throws – Nagewaza.

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2. Cracked pot

This one accepts knowledge, but forgets it slowly without applying it

3. Dirty pot

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4. Perfect Pot

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Which one are you?

To The Bag!

Heavy Bag Training for Fun, Fitness and Fighting

by Randy LaHaie

Note: This article refers to physical skills training that could result in injury or over exertion, please refer to the Disclaimer Page.

I wish I had a dollar for every person who asked me how to improve his or her self-defense skills and fight-related fitness. They want something they can do at home, by themselves and on a consistent basis. These people range from dedicated martial artists, to seminar candidates, to people just looking for a fun and functional way to tone up their body and build their confidence. One of the best solutions I have to offer is heavy bag training.

A heavy bag is a stuffed bag weighing 40 to 100 lbs. It is suspended from the ceiling so it can be punched and kicked. Properly conducted, heavy bag training can improve your self-defense ability, your health, fitness and sense of well being. However, if done improperly it can be counter productive and injurious. The goal of this article is to tell you how to use the heavy bag as a safe, effective training tool and how to avoid dangers and pitfalls of training improperly.

Benefits of Heavy Bag Training

Self-defense Qualities

Obviously, hitting a heavy bag is nothing like a real fight. However, it does develop fight-related qualities that are indispensable in personal combat. It can hone your strikes and kicks into devastating self-defense weapons.

The strikes and kicks most applicable to hitting the heavy bag are classified as “gross motor skills.” Gross motor skills are simple, large muscle actions that don’t deteriorate under stress. In fact, the jolt of adrenaline from the fear or anger, likely to accompany a combative situation, will enhance your performance.

Impact training contributes to a healthy “Hit Psychology.” I use this term to describe people’s willingness to hit and be hit in order to protect themselves. Believe it or not, many people are reluctant to defend themselves. Those who lack confidence in their ability to influence the outcome of their situation, perform poorly under stress. Proper impact training (hitting bags, pads and partners) builds striking competence and confidence that increases the effectiveness of a physical response. (Also see: “Reach Out and Punch Someone – Using Boxing Glove Training to Build Confidence and Composure in a Confrontation”)

“Blitz” training, which I’ll describe later in this article, can build mental tenacity. A blitz is an intense, rapid-fire barrage of strikes and kicks intended to simulate the all out aggression required during a confrontation. If you are ever thrust into a situation where you must fight for your life, you must do so with every ounce of your being. In a situation like this, your greatest enemy is your desire to give up. “Blitz” training builds both physical and mental stamina and the tenacity to keep gong until you succeed.

Note: Blitz training should not be incorporated unless you are in good health, have developed a solid conditioning base and have good striking/kicking mechanics. To do so without the preliminary groundwork is inviting injury.

Fitness Benefits of Heavy Bag Training

A good heavy bag program strengthens your cardiovascular system, tones and strengthens your muscles, burns fat, increases bone density and connective tissue resilience. Not only can you get into great shape, but you can develop functional self-defense qualities at the same time.

By repeatedly striking and kicking the bag, you activate all of the major muscles groups in your body. The arms, shoulders, waist, and leg muscles must be coordinated and conditioned. This training also builds athletic qualities such as speed, power, balance, timing, and coordination. (See the article: “Why is Every Body Always Picking On Me – Short Circuiting the Victim Selection Process” for the self-defense benefits of these qualities)

Stress Management Benefits of Heavy Bag Training

Evolution has wired our brains and our bodies for survival. At the first detection of danger, the “fight or flight response” kicks in. A host of physiological changes occur intended to prepare us to fight aggressively or run like the wind.

In a survival situation this is a good thing. However, in modern society, this same response can be activated over and over in situations that don’t merit a simple solution like fighting or running away. A hectic day of deadlines, traffic jams, frustrations, and personal conflicts fires off the fight or flight response and pollutes our body with the toxic byproducts of stress.

Physical action is required to flush this “fight or flight residue” out of our bodies before it compromises our health and immune system. Vigorous exercise, such as heavy bag training, simulates the exertion needed to burn off this residue and return the mind and body to a healthier state. That’s why bag work is an excellent way to manage stress. It satisfies the body’s inherent need to fight.

Heavy Bag Work Is Fun!

The final benefit is that heavy bag training is fun! Crank up the stereo, imagine the bag was your worst enemy (if you have one) and blast away. You’ll be dripping with sweat, huffing and puffing and feeling rejuvenated in no time!

Heavy Bag Precautions

Any form of exercise, if taken to extremes, can be counterproductive and risky. Heavy bag training is intended to build you up, make you strong, fit and healthy. Improperly done, it can produce the opposite results.

People who run too much get shin splints and bad knees. Impatient weight lifters strain muscles and damage joints. That doesn’t make those activities bad. Over zealous exercise can be worse than none at all. Bag work is no different. If you train moderately, execute your techniques with proper form and apply some common sense, you can maximize these benefits and minimize the dangers.

Avoiding Training-related Injuries

There are two types of athletic injuries associated with physical activity: chronic and acute. Chronic injuries develop and last over an extended period. Training improperly, too intensely, or too often causes them. When your body is stressed through exercise, it must be given time to recover and rebuild itself in order to become more efficient.

When you train too hard, or rest insufficiently between workouts, you will develop overtraining injuries. People don’t realize that muscles adapt faster than the connective structures that support them. Your speed and power development can quickly surpass the resilience of your bones, tendons, ligaments and joints. That translates to torn muscles, chronic joint pain, and even permanent injuries that defeat the purpose of training in the first place!

Acute injuries, like a twisted ankle, a sprained wrist or a broken bone, happen suddenly. These injuries can be minimized with good equipment, proper form and common sense. ALWAYS emphasize technique ahead of speed and power. In fact, there is no need to pound on the heavy bag as hard as you can. Focus on proper body mechanics and the speed and power will take care of themselves. Start slowly and let your speed and power build gradually. Allow your body time to adapt and become more resilient.

Avoiding Bad Heavy Bag Habits

I’ve seen it a million times. When you put something in front of someone to hit, his or her picture-perfect striking skills go out the window. Punches are drawn back like the wind up of a big league pitcher. Feet come off the floor. Body parts are contorted. Grunts and farts erupt as the striker’s face contorts beyond recognition. He hurls himself in the general vicinity of the target, trying to give it everything he’s got. He usually misses! Not a very practical skill, is it?

Here are some “bad bag habits” to avoid:

Exaggerating your movements in an attempt to hit harder

Always concentrate on “clean” and proper body mechanics when training. Don’t think that sloppy movements allow you to hit harder. It only increases injuries and develops striking skills that you couldn’t land if your life depended on it. When you focus exclusively on hitting hard, you forget everything else. Hit properly and the power will take care of itself.

Telegraphing your techniques

Telegraphing a punch or kick means giving obvious preparatory signals prior to throwing it. An example is cocking your fist back before throwing a punch. Because the heavy bag in an inanimate mass, it’s easy to forget the importance of being able to hit your opponent without signaling your intentions.

Not protecting yourself at all times

To paraphrase the late Bruce Lee, “Bags don’t hit back!” The heavy bag is a big, unresponsive target. Because of this, it’s possible to develop bad habits that can carry over to sparring or fighting. Keep your hands up and protect yourself at all times. Move into range, hit the bag and then move out again. Imagine the bag is a living, breathing opponent attempting to hit you.

Pushing instead of hitting the Bag

A common mistake when hitting the bag is to follow through too deeply and push, rather than hit, it. A punch or kick accelerates from the time you initiate it until it’s fully extended. The further a limb moves, the faster and the more powerful it will be. Strike the bag at a point near full extension. Penetrate the bag no more than a few inches beyond it’s surface and try to generate a clean “popping” sound on impact. Take care however, never to lock out or hyper extend your joints on impact or if you miss the bag.

Holding your breath

When people exert themselves, they tend to hold their breath. This is a bad habit. First of all it reduces your endurance by starving your body of oxygen when it needs it most. Secondly, you increase thoracic pressure and can injure yourself. (“blow a nut” in layman’s terms) Exhale as you strike or kick. This prevents breath holding and enhances power by tensing the muscles of your torso.

Designing a Heavy Bag Routine

It’s difficult to teach physical skills in an article. Obviously, your best bet to establish a good training program is to seek the guidance of a qualified coach or instructor. However, many of you reading this article are martial art students or have taken self-defense training before.

If this is the case, you probably have the basic striking skills you need to workout on a heavy bag. If you haven’t hit a heavy bag before, take your time and use your head (to think, not to hit the bag with!). Start gradually and figure it out. It’s not brain surgery! Here are some suggestions to designing a heavy bag routine.

Always warm up and cool down.

Warming up improves performance and reduces injuries and post-exercise muscle soreness. Before exercising intensely, you should always work up a light sweat and engage in some basic limbering exercises to increase blood flow, your range of motion and to lubricate your joints. Jumping rope, running in place and shadow boxing for 10 to 15 minutes are excellent ways to begin a workout. (Note: don’t do extensive stretching during the warm up. It can compromise joint stability and make you more susceptible to injury. Leave vigorous stretching until the end of your workout)

Cooling down at the end of your workout gradually returns your system (breathing, heart rate, etc.) to a resting state. Never finish an intense workout and then just plunk down on the couch. The cool down is a time to work on your flexibility with stretching exercises.

Structuring your workout

Basic Punches and Kicks conducive to heavy bag training include:

• Lead punch (jab)
• Cross (reverse punch)
• Hook punch
• Uppercut
• Forearm/elbow strikes
• Round house kick
• Front kick
• Back kick
• Knee strike

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