Dave, I was being a little dense and thinking that this training was for students, now I see it's for committed instructors. From your last post if I understand, that the intention of this training is to be joined at the hip (so to speak) of the core art and not be a separate study. I did that when...

In another Thread someone used the term "To wail," on someone may give people the impression that it is an uncontrollable expression of physical contact...and as you know for some this is true because they are unable to control their own intensity....> This is uncontrollable contact, and i...

Dave, And again, it would be helpful if you posted what the program will be like, what each participant will need to do, physically and classroom wise, in order to be certified. And the cost of the program in addition to travel and hotel expenses. ---------------------------------------------------...

Lets continue to discuss Dave's programs and where they fit in dojo. Does this kind of training really fit into the dojo, or should it be pursued as something beyond the training that happens in the dojo? MikeK, Yes absolutely it not only fits into the dojo setting but expands on the teachings....m...

Do you think it`s a case of whos wearing the suit ? , the general person vs the athlete ? I must admit my first thought in suits would be high gear because of potential grappling and ground work etc , and the use would be training contact oriented fighters who should be not adverse to a few bumps a...

Dave, If you look at the forums_ you will see sanchin and kumite threads running into the thousands views and 'out of the woodwork' posters. Then something as important as your thread that has been advertised by george on all forums, just get a measley couple of hundred views, and that's after all ...

Van, besides the 3 of us who have spoken we have done everything short of using a whip and even then I feel some may still not understand......BUT I AM HOPEFUL! Since a jury is usually made of people who may or may not have the same education, intelligence, upbringing, life experiences, any self def...

It certainly does, Dave_ Thanks. And it should also convince the non believers that _ say they find themselves under attack by the prosecution, the mention of your training and the certification, can be used to show that they acted in accordance with a 'policed' training standard, aimed at the civi...

Dave, Also if you ever find yourself in the New England area with some "time" on your hands.... you've got a home here in NH. A- Thank you very much Andrew....I am in NY,NJ, ME and CT a few times next year this coming summer. Lets stay in touch, I will take you up on the offer sometime. S...

Andrew, Your welcome, please extend my wishes for the holiday to Tony when you talk with him. Since you mentioned it please also understand that we have used the High Gear suit, and my comments were not made from another company point of view or my opinion, but from real personal experience inside t...

Van, In the personal self defense field, I am not aware of any such standards...many self proclaimed experts but this is one of the biggest problems...many different organizations but no one governing body to say you are OK to do that or your not. However in my field or Use of Force, my self and qui...

If you don't mind me asking what kind of environments do you use with your civilian students? Do you try to recreate something like a persons home with all the obstacles and brick a brack laying about? Mike, Techniques are like a tool in your tool box, if you are on the driving range and need to go...

Again Van..it is always a pleasure talking with you....and like you I am not hear to try to make others feel good about themselves..if 100 people do not like the fact, it doesn't change the fact. The fact that one has received a certification from a governing body stating that this person who has co...

Van Canna wrote:Dave,

This is great stuff. You are the best.

Thanks Van.........Hope you are well!

Dave

Thanks Dave, you did. The way things are going I'll be needing some protection during training in the next couple of months. Just wondering if you ever do any kind of training without the gear on at all and if so what is it like? Mike we identify the need for training in 8 different stages. This is...