Training Balance & How Good is Good Enough Pt. 2

Originally Posted May 25, 2010

Now that you’ve made an order of what disiplines are important. It’s time to train them. Thats the key, THEM- i.e.- more than one. Here is where the training approach you use will make a difference.

Make another list of your skills that you prioritized, but this time, list them strongest (1) to weakest (6). Again, me as an example;

1.fitness
2.pistol
3.carbine
4.tactics
5.combatives
6.blade

Compare to your priotity list;

Priority
1.fitness
2.combatives
3.blade
4.pistol
5.carbine
6.tactics

If there is a skill that is off 3 or more places (for a list of six), that’s you’re top skill to train the most. For me, I need to lay off the PT and do more blade and combatives work. The goal is to train weak skills until they are more balanced on your two lists.

Overlooked training considerations-

Try not to compare yourself to others that aren’t in your job, and don’t have your needs, especially at a class. Take away what you CAN learn about what YOU NEED to know for your job/desire.

Un-realistic drills and scenarios. Know the difference in a SHOOTING drill, and tactics. It’s up to the individual to keep themselves honest. At some point, you have to make a decision which road your taking- hobby/sport or tactics/job.

Timings. While important and needed, WAY to much emphasis is put on them in the wrong way. There is no “warm-up” on game day. So going out and practicing one shot draws for 15 minutes, then hitting the timer and getting 1.30 just so you can say you did is very unrealistic. Do it cold- that’s how it will be. Record the time and from there you can assess yourself every week or two.