I was going to write about the BASICS of “practical unarmed combat.” Things like a solid, productive core of strength training, real speed and power development. Body conditioning and hardening, Endurance. An iron will to “never say die”. You know “esoteric” stuff like that.
But here’s something you MUST do before any of THAT.
Get your ass in a REAL Judo Dojo or REAL Sombo academy. Get on that mat and do randori with some REAL judoka or sombo.
Get into a REAL fight club. Get on the mat with some REAL fighters (especially the hookers and rippers of old).
Step into a REAL boxing/kickboxing/muay thai gym. Step into the ring with some REAL hard and fast hitters.
Spend a little money and get any of a number of “real” street fight videos or even some good boxing/Thai boxing/NHB matches. This instead of going out and insulting a bunch of inner-city gangsters, some “real” mobster, or some Eastern Bloc gangsters.
At this point, you should be fairly black and blue, mutilated a bit, and generally “worked on.” Unless you’re an absolute jerk, you should have a pretty good idea of what it takes to EVEN SURVIVE a REAL fight against a determined and resisting opponent.
The above should give you at least a “hint” of what you’ll need for REAL “practical unarmed combat” training.
If the “lightbulb” doesn’t flicker in your head… well, maybe you deserve to get your ass kicked.
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