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The Internet Rewards Certainty, Not Accuracy
Originally posted by Guro Denson on May 12th, 2026.
Spend enough time in martial arts online and eventually everyone claims to possess the definitive answer to combat. In reality, combat is uncertain, chaotic, and wrought with friction.
“These techniques always work.”
“That would never work.”
“Our system is the only realistic one.”...
What Does “Bridging” Mean in Martial Arts?
Originally posted by Dustin Denson on May 5th, 2026.
Understanding One of the Most Misused Concepts in Training
In martial arts, the word “bridge” gets used often—but rarely explained clearly. Some treat it like a technical term. Others use it loosely. Most never define it at all. So, what does it actually mean?
Short Answer
Brid...
Coordination
One of the skill-related components of fitness is coordination, which refers to the ability to be able to use two or more parts of the body together efficiently and effectively.
Who doesn't want to be more coordinated? Developing coordination requires discipline and having coordination is a confidence builder. It is also something...
Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Footwork: Understanding Skill Level Proficiencies to Adequately Assess Students
by Dustin B. Denson
The learning, development, and performance of physical skills can easily be classified as basic (beginner), intermediate, and advanced. It could be thought of as a simple rating system. This is nothing new in the arena of education. For example, an analogy could be drawn between Bloom’s Taxonomy and the precedi...
Victim Mentality
By Dustin B. Denson
Disjunctive Fallacy is a fancy name for when you are presented with two choices, but there are really more. It is also called the Either/Or Fallacy. So, it would be fallacious - bad reasoning - to believe that there are only two when there are more, but a lot of choices are presented like that.
You know
...Dogma Part II
Originally posted on July 6th, 2018 by Geoffrey Green
THE FIGHT VS THE METHOD
Our concern in part one was the un-witted introduction and adherence to bad habits not in concert with our catalyst for training. Here we will consciously discuss how good habits can be ingrained toward unconscious proficiency.
Corrections veteran and ...
Dogma
Originally posted on March 15th, 2018 by Geoffrey Green
“If you don’t question your training, then there’s a good chance you may be following a cycle of dogma.” – Tuhon Timothy Waid
Each journey begins from a different path of intention. In the case of the martial arts, some have regarded them with meanings akin to what the origi...
Teach to Learn; Learn to Teach
Originally posted on January 26, 2018 by Dustin B. Denson
"Teaching is the highest form of understanding." -Â Aristotle
Having knowledge is good. Having understanding is better. You can know a lot of things, but never really understand them. One place you can seek understanding is through teaching.
In education, there a
...Protecting Yourself at Work: Tools of the Trade
Originally posted on July 31st, 2017 by Dustin B. Denson
About a couple of months ago I was reported because somebody was concerned by me carrying a clip-on folding knife (tactical folder) in my pocket at work. Consequently, I received an email from my supervisor (I have a great supervisor and I place no blame on her. She was just...
9 Benefits of Weapons-Based Martial Arts Training
Originally posted on January 8th, 2017 by Dustin B. Denson
1. Improved Visual Acuity and Ocular Sensitivity
Weapons training will improve both visual acuity and ocular sensitivity. Acuity is defined as sharpness or keenness. Sensitive or sensitivity in this sense refers to the ability to quickly detect or respond to slight change...
