Subject: Attackproof.com Newsletter #90
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GUIDED CHAOS TRAINING TIPS #90
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UNITED KINGDOM SEMINAR COMING...
More info in our next newsletter.
SLAMBAGS BACK IN STOCK.
Ideal for practicing full-power Dropping strikes and developing tremendous hand strength with hit-and-crush drills (as seen in our Combat Conditioning , Slam Bag Workout, and Companion Part 1 DVDs) while also developing timing, which is critical to effective Dropping.Guided Chaos Essentials:
Kingston, NY SeminarSunday In-Club Workshop Seminar March 02 2008
The Self Defense Club will be hosting a Master-level Seminar
Workshop on Essential Methods of Training in Guided Chaos.
Master Al Ridenhour will be conducting the four hour workshop.
Don't miss this opportunity for hands-on instruction.
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00pm
Cost: $100 per person.
Sign up now; space is limited to 10 people.
Please arrive 15 minutes before start timeIn--Club Classes, Workshops and Training Groups are located at
Self Defense Club, 348 Broadway, Kingston, New York 12401.
Call (845) 331-0011 for information or to sign up for In-Club Workshop & training
group. Or E-mail at cluborganizer@hotmail.com
Is Guided Chaos the Only Real Tai Chi Left?
Read this little article dug up by Ari and see what you think. Sounds like he's describing GC...
http://www.taiji-qigong.co.uk/Articles/chang5.htm
YOUR QUESTIONS:Q.
"What\'s thedifference(s) between Guided Chaos and the Russian Systema? All of the video
clips I\'ve seen on both styles look very similar. Are the two styles compatible?"
A.
As someone who formerly practiced Systema (regular classes plus seminars with Vladimir Vasiliev), and who has now practiced Guided Chaos for almost 4 years, I'll give you my view of things:
1) Guided Chaos and Systema sometimes LOOK similar because a) both use natural, spontaneous motion rather than set techniques and preplanned responses, b) both emphasize looseness/pliability, and c) both use "unconventional" methods on the ground (rather than strict grappling). However, the similarities end there. . . .
2) In my opinion, Guided Chaos has extremely effective training methods: well-defined, repeatable solo and partner exercises that directly develop the five priniciples (Balance, Looseness, Body Unity, Sensitivity and Freedom of Action) and subconscious control. Systema (as I experienced it) has none of this--the learning process is very nebulous. I noticed in Systema that while Vlad and maybe a couple other very experienced guys (notably, from Russia) could do some crazy stuff, most of the students were just "mimicking" Vlad and I had much less confidence that they could really pull anything off. Often they would fall back on previous training (pre-Systema) or brute strength when put under pressure. Again, just my experience and observation. In Guided Chaos, when I first joined, almost EVERYONE was whippin' my ass using the Guided Chaos principles, no matter what I tried to do to them! I attribute this to the training methods that John Perkins developed that allow each student to develop his maximum potential, rather than try to mimic John. We have several Guided Chaos students who formerly had a lot of Systema training and who feel that Guided Chaos actually delivers, quickly, what Systema promises but rarely delivers.
3) While Systema goes off on impractical tangents such as "no-touch fighting" (it's just mind games, useless for real combat--I've had it done to me and I've done it to others) and various Spetznaz stuff, Guided Chaos is FIRMLY grounded in the streets of American cities. John Perkins often references incidents he took part in or did the forensics on. Guided Chaos training is strictly focused on what will work to keep you alive.
4) Guided Chaos training starts with WWII Close Combat methods and tactics to give students immediate self-defense ability, before moving on to the more esoteric, long-term training. Systema starts right away with the esoteric stuff, with the result that students learn to protect themselves only gradually, if at all. Guided Chaos teaches effective tactics for self-protection, while Systema tends to stray into the "theoretical" stuff or stuff that only Vlad can seem to pull off.
5) You could theoretically take Systema classes while also taking Guided Chaos classes or while doing the Guided Chaos exercises. It would only help your Systema to get better, faster. However, the reverse would not happen, and I think you'd discover, like several of our students did, that time spent in Systema class when you could be in Guided Chaos class is a waste of time, relatively speaking. Note this: A bunch of former Systema (and other Russian martial arts) students have switched to Guided Chaos, but no one (as far as I know) has gone in the other direction.
You should really check out the book Attack Proof. You'll see very clearly the different focus and the practicality compared to Systema. Just seeing a few video clips is not nearly the full story.
I will say that I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent in Systema--mostly nice people, interesting training. It did give me a slight head start on understanding looseness and natural, spontaneous motion when I came to Guided Chaos. However, it was Guided Chaos that taught me how to make it all actually WORK for protecting myself and improving my abilities.
Just one guy's experience. Your mileage may vary. . .
--Ari K.
NOW ON SALE!
THE GUIDED CHAOS COMBAT CONDITIONING DVD.
Watch video clip of the DVD's intro on our VIDEO CLIPS page
(it's labeled #16--Guided Chaos Combat Conditioning)Question: "How do I work out on my own?"
Answer: THE GUIDED CHAOS COMBAT CONDITIONING DVD.
We've got to tell you, this is one fun dvd and it really makes doing the drills and setting up a training program EASY! There should be some greatly improved practitioners out there real soon...
All the Guided Chaos drills back-to-back and non-stop on one DVD. No theory or extended explanations. Put it on, blast your stereo, follow along and work out--5 minutes, 20 minutes, an hour or longer--whatever you want-you decide! Also, many chapters end with a quick application demo of the skill just trained. Talk about practical! We can't wait for this one to be done because we intend to use it also! Comes with an awesome Native American Music inspired soundtrack which we find extremely motivational (same kind of music we used to play in our classes back in the '80s). Almost 2 Hours long.
SPECIAL BONUS: when you purchase the DVD we will also email you the password to the accompanying Combat Conditioning eBook with helpful workout tips.
(PLEASE NOTE: this is a one person, solo workout DVD. Drills that require partners, elaborate equipment or are too "esoteric" for a workout video have been excluded. Full explanations and applications of principles and exercises can be found in The Companion Series DVDs).
ADDITIONAL NOTE: If you HAVEN'T read our book or seen our other DVDs, these exercises will almost certainly appear unusual and perhaps confusing.
Read Ari's review...
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--WILKINS F. URQUHART, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF
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