Training Etiquette Posted by Matt Little on 14th Dec 2023 “The path of martial arts begins and ends with courtesy.” — Mas Oyama.I’m writing this as I prepare for a weekend as a student, training in a class taught by friends. This prompted a train of thought … read more
Types of Drills Posted by Matt Little on 11th Dec 2023 “Every drill must have a purpose.” - Albert PujolsAnyone who’s come to one of our classes knows that I divide drills into four broad categories: experimentation, isolation, combination, and validation … read more
Swinging for the Fences Posted by Matt Little on 8th Nov 2023 “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” - John WoodenThere is a fantasy, made popular in movies and television, that on game day we can somehow rise above our level of training … read more
Improvement Season Posted by Matt Little on 1st Nov 2023 “Physician, heal thyself.” - Luke 4:23In my entire adult life I’ve never really had an off-season, at least one not forced on me by injury or circumstance. Now that I am (semi) retired, I still haven’ … read more
Dry Fire Aids Posted by Matt Little on 29th Oct 2023 “It’s a funny thing, the more I practice the luckier I get.” - Arnold PalmerDaily practice, done purposefully and deliberately, is the path to mastery. For shooting, the only way for most of us to pra … read more