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Spiral Curriculum 24 Nov 2012 | 06:13 am
I’ve talked with lots of educators and coaches, and read some of the research from top researchers and sports psychologists … and even inadvertently ran an eight year experiment in how curriculum desi...
old habits die … never? 15 Nov 2012 | 03:05 pm
Sometimes training can be frustrating when partners just don’t “get it.” While the same complaint could be voiced to pretend something should work, in this case, it’s not a cop-out. That’s because I’m...
First Aid Kit 14 Nov 2012 | 07:00 am
If you don’t already have a basic first aid kit at home, in your car, and at the office … it’s time to change that. Here’s what I carry in my pocket on safety patrols with the Guardian Angels:
Context-Driven-Training 12 Nov 2012 | 11:43 pm
Some folks prefer to start with skill-creation, and then find places where they can use them. Others prefer to find needs, and then find tools to fit them. Both probably have valid arguments, but I kn...
Being Good Is So Much Trouble 12 Nov 2012 | 03:45 pm
Staying out of trouble while pursuing trouble is a tough balance. In the bounty hunter’s world, the law at least requires you to carry specific paperwork, have specific credentials with you, and to ca...
Quick – Standby! 12 Nov 2012 | 03:18 am
We’re all human – and even very well trained humans still have human desires, needs, instincts that can be at odds with good strategies and tactics. Scene 1 Last night on patrol with the Guardian Ange...
Good Predator? 10 Nov 2012 | 05:14 am
I like that I have come to accept my role as a predatory good-guy. When I teach martial arts classes, I often reverse roles such that the person throwing the first punch or making the first grab is th...
Training Design for Your Goals 15 May 2012 | 08:46 am
Is there a “best” way to design your curriculum? Basically, “Yes.” First, figure out why you want to train, then decide at what skills you want to excel. Then (and only then) approach the “How” part...
Training Design for Your Goals 15 May 2012 | 01:46 am
Is there a “best” way to design your curriculum? Basically, “Yes.” First, figure out why you want to train, then decide at what skills you want to excel. Then (and only then) approach the “How” part ...
Evaluate for Reality Based Stress Training 8 May 2012 | 03:21 pm
Want some hormonal help for training? You won’t be taking any steroids for class … this is the free version (and it works better, too). Cortisol A release of Cortisol in your blood helps you think b...
