{"id":10472,"date":"2019-05-01T07:00:33","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T07:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fightfastvideos.com\/blog\/?p=10472"},"modified":"2021-04-05T14:34:51","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T14:34:51","slug":"three-simple-tips-to-getting-combat-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightfastvideos.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/01\/three-simple-tips-to-getting-combat-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Simple Tips to Getting Combat Ready"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\nAs a guy who carried a gun for over 35 years of my life, I can tell you that a gun is a tool, and like all tools, they can fail. You may find yourself in a position where you cannot draw your weapon or drawing your weapon should not be your first response. In these cases, you might have to use your hand to hand combat skills to stop the threat or to at least create the space you need to draw your weapon (or to escape).\n\nTo do this effectively, you need to have training in some type of hand-to-hand system<\/a>. If you\u2019re not training in a self-defense system<\/a>, then you\u2019re not ready for combat.\n\n\n\n[dfads params='groups=292&limit=1&orderby=random']\n\nI suggest you study something that is really made for combat<\/a> and not something that is helping you develop your chi, or kick box aerobic for health.\n\nYou need something that really prepares you to protect yourself. You must also understand the difference between using your combat skills to stop (or terminate) the threat and using tactics to create space to escape or draw your weapon.\n\nHere are three distinct areas to focus on when training to be combat effective as a responsible concealed carry permit holder:\n

1. Physical Fitness<\/h3>\nI understand that everyone has different levels of physical fitness. I am also aware that some of you reading this may have physical limitations that keep you from performing some movements (that\u2019s OK as long as you do something to constantly improve your physical fitness<\/a>). Being physically fit doesn\u2019t mean you have to look like a body builder or cross fit champion. You just need to be in the best possible shape that YOU can be in.\n\nWhen it comes to being ready for street combat, you need to have the strength and stamina to deal with your attackers. You don\u2019t want to gas out during an attack. Personally, I like going to the gym. I also have plenty of weights at home along with a stationary and recumbent bike, elliptical and treadmill, which is plenty to get a good workout in.\n\nYou are not required to own all the equipment that I have. You can build a basic gym at home without breaking the bank, and you can actually get into pretty good shape without any equipment at all.\n
\n\t\t[dfads params='groups=290&limit=1&orderby=random']<\/div>\nYou can do pushups to build arms and chest, pull ups to build your back and arms and squats to build legs. There are also plenty of free and for purchase workout routines available online depending on what you\u2019re looking for and what your goals are.\n\nFor example, I recently bought and started the Street Soldier Science Fitness<\/a> program from TRS. I like it because it prepares your body for combat with the types of moves you will have to use for self-defense. Pick a program that is right for you and start training your body for potential combat.\n\n[dfads params='groups=292&limit=1&orderby=random']\n

2. Firearms Training<\/h3>\nIf you are authorized to carry a firearm<\/a>, just going through the concealed carry class needed to obtain your permit is not enough. That class was just the basics to demonstrate you have basic knowledge of firearms and the laws you need to know to carry in your state.\n\nAlso, just going to the range once a month, if you go that much, is also not training; that is just practice which you should do on a regular basis. But if you don\u2019t know what you are doing, it\u2019s just wasted practice, money, and time.\n\nWhen I speak of training, I mean actually spending the money and time to go to a course taught by a reputable instructor. I have had a ton of training in the military and law enforcement. If you have that\u2019s great. If not, invest in a few different types of classes to increase your skills with your weapons. By the way, if you plan to use a handgun, shot gun, and rifle, you will need different types of training for the different types of weapons.\n
\n\t\t[dfads params='groups=290&limit=1&orderby=random']<\/div>\nHere are some types I recommend:\n