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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...
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...
