Differences Between a Fighter and a Killer
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Combat Training Principles -- Secrets For Staying Alive When 'Rules' Don't Apply The Critical Differences Between A Fighter And A "Killer"
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"Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears." - Marcus Aurelius
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Lately here in Las Vegas, I've met a number of Mixed Martial Arts competitors from various "No-Holds-Barred" events like the UFC and Pride. For the most part, these fighters are amazing physical specimens and tremendous competitors.
Their skills in the arena are impressive and fun to watch. And surprisingly, the fighters I met are all very good natured guys. At one event I was introduced by an MMA friend of mine to one of the top competitors, and this fighter asked, through his interpreter, if I was an MMA competitor.
Before I could answer, my friend (who had a couple of beers in him since he was not on this fight card) smiled and said, "Nah, Tim's a 'killer.' He likes to teach you how to stab people to death or beat their brains out with a tire iron. You'd like his course!" (It's always great to have friends give this kinda PR "help").
Then the fighter asked if I taught how to "defend" against knives and guns.Again, my friend "answered" for me saying "Oh yeah, and more than one attacker, too. I mean, its prison riot training!" (Again, very "helpful" stuff. By now, I'm sure the interpreter's really wondering about me!)
Then the fighter told of his cousin being assaulted and stabbed by 2 men in his home country. He said he felt bad because he truly couldn't give his cousin (who survived the attack) any tips on how to "fight" people with knives."
Quite frankly, for all my skills in the ring, I doubt I could have done much better. I know how to kick someone's ass on the mat but on the street, it's so different."We exchanged info and he got the dates when I'd be training in Europe this year.
Then he was off to prepare for his match (which he easily won that night, absolutely wrecking his opponent).But his words got me thinking about the difference between a fighter and a "killer."
** The fighter competes to better his opponent; the "killer" focuses solely on ending the other person.
** The fighter seeks to score points or force a submission; the "killer" seeks to shut down the other's brain.
** The fighter is good at kicking someone's ass; the "killer" knows how to irreparably injure vulnerable areas of the human body, permanently wrecking the functioning of that area.
** The fighter relies on superior strength, speed and skill; the "killer" gets his results using stealth and the action of violence.
** The fighter's skills work best in the controlled environment of the ring; the "killer" is effective anywhere violence is necessary.
** The fighter's skills deteriorate once his competitive years end; the "killer" retains his skills often for a lifetime.
I could go on but you see the pattern.Here's the point: you must always ask yourself "How will I apply my martial arts or combat sport training?"'Cause if it's in the random chaos found in the world of real violence then you hamstring yourself with rules and skills that work mainly for the young, fast, and strong.
And we're not even addressing whether the other guy plays by your rules (wanna guess how much time most murderers spend worrying about your competitive standards?).That's why I challenge you to explore the world of the "killer" (even if you're pursuing a competitive MMA career).
Despite your likely repulsion of the term, these skills are easily learned and can last your entire lifetime. But most important is the byproduct of learning this -- you get to live a far more relaxed and peaceful life.
Strange, I realize, but true.Finally, understand the big difference between a "killer" and a murderer.Face-to-face with the later... it's the skill set of the "killer" that not only prepares you to survive.
It can actually give you the advantage.
Until next time,Tim Larkin
Master Close-Combat Instructor,
Creator of Target-Focus(TM) Training"When Violence Is The Only Answer"
gets a newsletter now and then from practically everybody it seems. Here's a few gems from theTarget Focus Training group.
Check them out on the net and apply for your free newsletter from them, and in the meantime, keep checking out what's happening in theVillage!! by stopping off here! Until next time, luvs, theSam!!
Combat Training Principles -- Secrets For Staying Alive When 'Rules' Don't Apply The Critical Differences Between A Fighter And A "Killer"
*****************************************************************
"Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears." - Marcus Aurelius
*****************************************************************
Lately here in Las Vegas, I've met a number of Mixed Martial Arts competitors from various "No-Holds-Barred" events like the UFC and Pride. For the most part, these fighters are amazing physical specimens and tremendous competitors.
Their skills in the arena are impressive and fun to watch. And surprisingly, the fighters I met are all very good natured guys. At one event I was introduced by an MMA friend of mine to one of the top competitors, and this fighter asked, through his interpreter, if I was an MMA competitor.
Before I could answer, my friend (who had a couple of beers in him since he was not on this fight card) smiled and said, "Nah, Tim's a 'killer.' He likes to teach you how to stab people to death or beat their brains out with a tire iron. You'd like his course!" (It's always great to have friends give this kinda PR "help").
Then the fighter asked if I taught how to "defend" against knives and guns.Again, my friend "answered" for me saying "Oh yeah, and more than one attacker, too. I mean, its prison riot training!" (Again, very "helpful" stuff. By now, I'm sure the interpreter's really wondering about me!)
Then the fighter told of his cousin being assaulted and stabbed by 2 men in his home country. He said he felt bad because he truly couldn't give his cousin (who survived the attack) any tips on how to "fight" people with knives."
Quite frankly, for all my skills in the ring, I doubt I could have done much better. I know how to kick someone's ass on the mat but on the street, it's so different."We exchanged info and he got the dates when I'd be training in Europe this year.
Then he was off to prepare for his match (which he easily won that night, absolutely wrecking his opponent).But his words got me thinking about the difference between a fighter and a "killer."
** The fighter competes to better his opponent; the "killer" focuses solely on ending the other person.
** The fighter seeks to score points or force a submission; the "killer" seeks to shut down the other's brain.
** The fighter is good at kicking someone's ass; the "killer" knows how to irreparably injure vulnerable areas of the human body, permanently wrecking the functioning of that area.
** The fighter relies on superior strength, speed and skill; the "killer" gets his results using stealth and the action of violence.
** The fighter's skills work best in the controlled environment of the ring; the "killer" is effective anywhere violence is necessary.
** The fighter's skills deteriorate once his competitive years end; the "killer" retains his skills often for a lifetime.
I could go on but you see the pattern.Here's the point: you must always ask yourself "How will I apply my martial arts or combat sport training?"'Cause if it's in the random chaos found in the world of real violence then you hamstring yourself with rules and skills that work mainly for the young, fast, and strong.
And we're not even addressing whether the other guy plays by your rules (wanna guess how much time most murderers spend worrying about your competitive standards?).That's why I challenge you to explore the world of the "killer" (even if you're pursuing a competitive MMA career).
Despite your likely repulsion of the term, these skills are easily learned and can last your entire lifetime. But most important is the byproduct of learning this -- you get to live a far more relaxed and peaceful life.
Strange, I realize, but true.Finally, understand the big difference between a "killer" and a murderer.Face-to-face with the later... it's the skill set of the "killer" that not only prepares you to survive.
It can actually give you the advantage.
Until next time,Tim Larkin
Master Close-Combat Instructor,
Creator of Target-Focus(TM) Training"When Violence Is The Only Answer"
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