Jon Law 's List: eight weapons series

Too many martial arts are taught by throwing students in headfirst and this does not teach them anything, all it will do is compound how they would naturally respond.  To quote one of Steve’s instructors, ‘the martial arts are not natural movements, they are skilled movements done naturally’.  Having the sensitivity and awareness of when your body is engaging in a 'flight' response is key to learning how to engage its 'fight' reponse.  Treat your training as a therapeutic experience not a traumatic one!