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01-28-06, 12:46 AM
I find it to be very sad that many officers no longer value the discipline that they had during their academy training. It seems that once they finally complete their field training programs and are released on their own, they forget the reasoning behind doing all the running, push-ups, sit-ups, defensive tactics training etc. It is as if they feel it was strictly a source of punishment. I remember one day during my academy class Deputy T. had us put our feet up on our chairs with our hands on the ground as he counted off push-ups. As many of us started to get tired Deputy T. told us that he knew we were tired he stated that the point was that we never gave up. While thinking about it I could feel my arms starting to give out however my mind and heart would not let me quit. As a martial artist, coach and student I remember my teacher stating:
Don’t worry about the person who has practice 10,000 kicks. Be cautious of the person who has practice one kick 10,000 times.
The key to our success on the streets is our commitment to honing our skills. When I served as a Police Officer there were times when my nearest back-up unit was 15mins out. If I ran into a bad situation that 15mins might as well have been an hour.
I remember on the range when we were practicing weapon presentation the range master came up to me and stated, looks like you’ve done this before as he smiled at me. I felt good, I knew the countless hours I spent in the mirror drawing my weapon for no other reason than to be able to present with speed and accuracy while committing the action to muscle memory.
When in defensive tactics week our Instructor stated that he was going to pick on the martial artist in the class because they tend to believe they’re the hot shots. Mind you I’m a pretty small guy weighing about 155lbs soak and wet. The defensive tactics Instructor was well, a little bigger lol. I grew up in a pretty rough area so I knew what it was like fighting just to keep some jerk from ripping your sneakers off your feet. I had no problem being thrown around like a rag doll however, one day the Instructor was stating how effective the techniques were and how they were practically inescapable. He told me to resist, as he attempted to throw me to the ground I centered myself and he was unsuccessful. He had a few kind words with me. I didn’t mean to make him look bad or anything however, I feel as a martial artist it is my responsibility to represent my style just as he was representing and advocating his style.
What this all boils down to is be strive to be the best at what you do. No matter how fast, strong, etc you are there will always be someone a little faster, stronger etc. and it is for that person we must prepare our bodies mentally, physically, and spiritually for. God bless, and be safe out there.
Don’t worry about the person who has practice 10,000 kicks. Be cautious of the person who has practice one kick 10,000 times.
The key to our success on the streets is our commitment to honing our skills. When I served as a Police Officer there were times when my nearest back-up unit was 15mins out. If I ran into a bad situation that 15mins might as well have been an hour.
I remember on the range when we were practicing weapon presentation the range master came up to me and stated, looks like you’ve done this before as he smiled at me. I felt good, I knew the countless hours I spent in the mirror drawing my weapon for no other reason than to be able to present with speed and accuracy while committing the action to muscle memory.
When in defensive tactics week our Instructor stated that he was going to pick on the martial artist in the class because they tend to believe they’re the hot shots. Mind you I’m a pretty small guy weighing about 155lbs soak and wet. The defensive tactics Instructor was well, a little bigger lol. I grew up in a pretty rough area so I knew what it was like fighting just to keep some jerk from ripping your sneakers off your feet. I had no problem being thrown around like a rag doll however, one day the Instructor was stating how effective the techniques were and how they were practically inescapable. He told me to resist, as he attempted to throw me to the ground I centered myself and he was unsuccessful. He had a few kind words with me. I didn’t mean to make him look bad or anything however, I feel as a martial artist it is my responsibility to represent my style just as he was representing and advocating his style.
What this all boils down to is be strive to be the best at what you do. No matter how fast, strong, etc you are there will always be someone a little faster, stronger etc. and it is for that person we must prepare our bodies mentally, physically, and spiritually for. God bless, and be safe out there.