Mike your Reply...and.........
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 12:58 pm
Thank you for your well written response. You asked about what resources have been used to pull this system together. I will do my best to answer this for you.
As I mentioned before, I live in a world professionally that has to make sure that what we teach is not only effective but;
Remembered under times of stress;
I am a technical advisor to the Force Science Research Center which operates out of University of Minnesota, headed by Doctor Bill Lewinsky. This foundation was initiated to help support scientifically what we have know all along about human behavior in combat and high critical incidents, but have not been able to prove. We conduct research on many different platforms focusing on human behavioral responses, action vs. reaction, memory, physical abilities as it compares to the actual physical inabilities that are created by stress etc.....
Can be performed by most people who practice it;
This is a main factor and is very relevant because YES, the best techniques if one that is remembered by the students, but more importantly needs to be executed in a correct manner...This is one of the biggest problems when teaching students about ANY technique....as perfect practice is always needed, most TMA techniques in general take a while to become proficient...now I a not saying that it is all difficult, but because it is packaged for the long haul, many go to a school but rarely practice. So the ole saying of keep it simple only works for the students who has taken the time to understand each movement....we have found that this is not the case in the reality world....most people do not either take the time, make the time or invest the time to become proficient...so this system is based on 3 simple protocols of application;
1. You must be able to teach the technique within 3 east steps;
2. Must be able to remember these steps under stress;
3. Can execute the technique in a variety of physical encounters;
A lot of these resources are available in my professional circle. The FBI publishes a uniform crime report which highlights attacks, crimes and other important information that has happened throughout the United States. Department of Justice is another good resource, Your local newspapers, NRA is a resource on home and personal attacks, and if you are connected with the state attorney general offices in each state the information that is released from this resource is priceless. By using all of these in combination one can truly get the facts on what actually happens in regards to personal attacks and what has been tried and what worked and didn't work.
Is current with todays acceptance in society;
This is very important because a personal survival system that is NOT documented, and supported for courtroom defense fails the student in the total package of teaching them how to defense themselves...Our programs have gone through a 3 prong process.
1. Legal Soundness - Having professionals in both criminal and civil arenas review your techniques for this area is very important, we use lawyers within the criminal justice systems for this support. Being able to defend your programs Technically and Tactically is critical for surviving in the courtroom.
2. Medical Soundness - Having certified doctors and medical specialists review your programs for the medical support needed to help defend your techniques in court for either criminal or civil action is important for many reasons that are obvious but also important to understand how to explain the importance of justification in regards to injuries, either minor or long lasting, or bodily harm which may result in death.
3. Tactical Soundness - Having other professionals who are recognized domestically and internationally as experts in their field review your material and document their concerns or comments supporting the personal survivability reinforces the program on a level most programs never complete or attempt.
I hope this answered your question. And thank you for the invitation to come to CA. You said you are not in a position to host such a training program but maybe where you go now to train may. Present this to them, get their response...either way you have made an effort to bring this system to there area and maybe just maybe they are as open minded about training and personal survival as you are. Thanks again and stay safe.
Dave
As I mentioned before, I live in a world professionally that has to make sure that what we teach is not only effective but;
Remembered under times of stress;
I am a technical advisor to the Force Science Research Center which operates out of University of Minnesota, headed by Doctor Bill Lewinsky. This foundation was initiated to help support scientifically what we have know all along about human behavior in combat and high critical incidents, but have not been able to prove. We conduct research on many different platforms focusing on human behavioral responses, action vs. reaction, memory, physical abilities as it compares to the actual physical inabilities that are created by stress etc.....
Can be performed by most people who practice it;
This is a main factor and is very relevant because YES, the best techniques if one that is remembered by the students, but more importantly needs to be executed in a correct manner...This is one of the biggest problems when teaching students about ANY technique....as perfect practice is always needed, most TMA techniques in general take a while to become proficient...now I a not saying that it is all difficult, but because it is packaged for the long haul, many go to a school but rarely practice. So the ole saying of keep it simple only works for the students who has taken the time to understand each movement....we have found that this is not the case in the reality world....most people do not either take the time, make the time or invest the time to become proficient...so this system is based on 3 simple protocols of application;
1. You must be able to teach the technique within 3 east steps;
2. Must be able to remember these steps under stress;
3. Can execute the technique in a variety of physical encounters;
A lot of these resources are available in my professional circle. The FBI publishes a uniform crime report which highlights attacks, crimes and other important information that has happened throughout the United States. Department of Justice is another good resource, Your local newspapers, NRA is a resource on home and personal attacks, and if you are connected with the state attorney general offices in each state the information that is released from this resource is priceless. By using all of these in combination one can truly get the facts on what actually happens in regards to personal attacks and what has been tried and what worked and didn't work.
Is current with todays acceptance in society;
This is very important because a personal survival system that is NOT documented, and supported for courtroom defense fails the student in the total package of teaching them how to defense themselves...Our programs have gone through a 3 prong process.
1. Legal Soundness - Having professionals in both criminal and civil arenas review your techniques for this area is very important, we use lawyers within the criminal justice systems for this support. Being able to defend your programs Technically and Tactically is critical for surviving in the courtroom.
2. Medical Soundness - Having certified doctors and medical specialists review your programs for the medical support needed to help defend your techniques in court for either criminal or civil action is important for many reasons that are obvious but also important to understand how to explain the importance of justification in regards to injuries, either minor or long lasting, or bodily harm which may result in death.
3. Tactical Soundness - Having other professionals who are recognized domestically and internationally as experts in their field review your material and document their concerns or comments supporting the personal survivability reinforces the program on a level most programs never complete or attempt.
I hope this answered your question. And thank you for the invitation to come to CA. You said you are not in a position to host such a training program but maybe where you go now to train may. Present this to them, get their response...either way you have made an effort to bring this system to there area and maybe just maybe they are as open minded about training and personal survival as you are. Thanks again and stay safe.
Dave