Glasgow & West - Monday, November 22, 2010

Glasgow & West - Monday, November 22, 2010 Tube. Duration : 22.82 Mins.

Scottish football is facing the prospect of a fixture list red card this weekend after referees called a strike. Police involved in the rescue of two Scottish miners missing after a New Zealand explosion have admitted they're preparing for the possible loss of life. Items found at the scene of a mystery explosion on the banks of Loch Lomond have been taken away for specialist analysis. In other news, police have launched a murder inquiry after the discovery of a woman's body in Airdrie and two teenagers have appeared in court charged with trying to kill a martial arts expert after allegedly breaking into his home. This is an international version that may have been edited for rights reasons.

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Credibility of Distance Learning in the Martial Arts

Something in the martial arts that is argued back and forth all the time is the effectiveness of distance learning versus traditional training in a dojo and can one learn the martial arts to any degree of proficiency through distance learning. In an age where communicating and learning via the Internet are staples of every day life and the ability to learn anything efficiently is open to everyone because of this, my answer is a resounding "YES!".

Consider this...one of the recent arguments I have encountered is that to earn a Dan ranking takes years and years of blood, sweat and tears and that only after you have spilled blood on the dojo floor can you be considered credible to wear the Dan you are awarded by XYZ Organization, School, Federation, etc. and only through this method can you become a better practitioner. While I agree with the idea in general, the argument against distance learning is that there is no way you can advance rank as a Black Belt, or as a Colored Belt for that matter, unless you train in a school under age old traditional methods. There is no way you can possibly learn any system of self-defense through "home study" methods.

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OK..well...let's say that a person has put 15-20 years into his/her training and they now wear the rank of 4th or 5th Dan. This person has trained and completed all of the requirements to advance his/her rank. I guess some could say that because of the rank and the years put into the training that he/she is deserving of praise and respect, being of great honor and integrity because of the advancements and the time spent training in the arts. This person obviously has learned what it means to be a better practitioner and is now credible in the eyes of his/her peers. Seems like a solid point.

Credibility of Distance Learning in the Martial Arts

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Martial Arts and Self Defense Training - Consider the Worst Case Scenario in Martial Arts Training

Martial arts or self-defense training needs to include dealing with the worst-case scenario. Many learn only the techniques of a certain style. They can perform the moves with relative ease or compete at the highest levels in competition. What happens though, if they are attacked in the parking lot after the competition while getting in their car?

There are numerous situations one can find themselves in that will require all of their martial arts or self defense skills. The terms carjacking and road rage were not even known just a few years ago. Date rapes happen much too often. Home invasion robberies can include entire families. Imagine awaking at night with an assailant in your bedroom.

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Preparation is the key. If training is done properly, the physical, and more important, mental, disciplines will be created. If training is just to meet friends, have fun and roll around on the mats, then actual martial arts or self-defense skills will be lacking. One of the first things martial arts and self-defense practitioners need to learn is how to breathe properly under stress. If breathing is not controlled panic can set in and alter mental clarity.

Martial Arts and Self Defense Training - Consider the Worst Case Scenario in Martial Arts Training

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