tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post8681212130008118371..comments2023-10-29T08:53:56.940-04:00Comments on TDA Training: Scenario Training: Are You Teaching Your Students to Fail?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09626368113292368276noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post-59173357532503786722008-02-12T15:07:00.000-05:002008-02-12T15:07:00.000-05:00I completely agree and believe that training in th...I completely agree and believe that training in the gym or dojo is completely different than real life.<BR/><BR/>The only way to know if you have what it takes is to be put in a pressure situation that is authentic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post-34236621287208791652008-02-06T09:26:00.000-05:002008-02-06T09:26:00.000-05:00I can't speak for Rick, but I believe that we're a...I can't speak for Rick, but I believe that we're all in agreement. The critical parts of training include:<BR/><BR/>Skills - the techniques<BR/>Attributes - conditioning, strength, etc.<BR/>Application - "dead" and "alive" drills<BR/><BR/>All are critical, but, as you say, the question of when to introduce them, and at what point is the question. And, I think, the goal is to develop the skill AND mindset through preparation. The drills ain't the real thing, but a part of getting you ready. <BR/><BR/>I guess the part that's open to interpretation is what's too soon for such training.<BR/><BR/>Great comments!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09626368113292368276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7109323.post-45857799404712955632008-02-06T03:17:00.000-05:002008-02-06T03:17:00.000-05:00I'm trying to think thru the strategy for preparin...I'm trying to think thru the strategy for preparing for street fights by thinking thru what we know from training from other sports....sort of pursuing my "basketball kata" thinking.<BR/><BR/>Kids get incredible pressure and adrenalin rushes when they get into big games (soccer, basketball etc)for the first time. To prepare, they train with drills in which the skills are broken down. They also scrimmage alot. I've nevver head of a coach saying that kids shouldn't play in games until they've mastered a lay-up or have the perfect tackle. <B>Skills are learned and honed from both detail-oriented drills and their use games.</B> <BR/><BR/>Based on this analogy, what's my conclusion on whether scenario-training early-on is misguided? This logic doesn't support reserving high pressure drills (scenario training) for advanced students. <BR/><BR/>Of course, if you throw a non-swimmer in the water, they might swallow alot. And many inexperienced athletes have found themselves humbled in many games. This removes false confidence. Does it traumatize some? Yes. But it motivates others. My bottom line: its not whether you do it, it's how.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com