How some things appear.

In a time things seem to be rough. In a time that things don't seem to be what they appear to be. It is like really? Even the simplest things become the most vague and foggy. Is it because it is a series of events to be the primer of what is yet to come? Either way we shouldn't let it be dis-heartening. Remain strong and be able to stand against the tide. To be able to fend off any attack. Whether simple or mundane. Whether physical or mental. Be that one within that crowd standing above all. Not loudly. Being humble is the best prized manner.

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Going to Facebook also.......

Seems everyone is on Facebook. So I have decided that would be good for Guerrilla Tactics also. Once I have got it done I will announce it being ready and post it here Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.......

Master Todd Hezlitt

The Way

I find it amazing still even as a veteran to martial arts concerning how life just takes us on this wild ride. Some try so hard to steer in the perfect direction. And others mis-treat themselves and others thinking they need to. And others just go with the flow and what be will be. Life is like a river. Several ripples and places where the water just slows. Then there is rapids that eb and flow. We seek the the best path and some choose to be just like water , by choosing the easiest path of least resistance. My hopes is here are to draw my readers to think how they live and how they perform in their lives. Take notice and adjust to how you feel is right. Your mind and body will tell you if it is right or wrong. Thank you

Master Todd Hezlitt

Education

You can never get more than enough education. Not saying always find yourself in a classroom with four walls per say. Learning something new is a healthy way to live and your body and mind will respond to life sharper. Challenge yourself to reach further. Only you can limit what you learn. Use your mind.

Master Todd Hezlitt

Sensory Exclusion

This is a subject some may deny possible and others will guarantee it happens. I believe it is very plausible. Sensory exclusion occurs during a time of either traumatic events or during mortal combat whether your in the military , a cop , emt. Times of crisis. Most often than not sensory exclusion protects your body. Your sight , hearing , smell , speech. The human response is flight or fight. To make this possible our bodies respond with sensory exclusion. Sometimes during traumatic events our memory seems to shut down. When the body receives a crushing blow or so much pain it takes us beyond our threshold the memory is known to shut down. To protect us. We do see this in children in very unfortunate events. But it is still sensory exclusion.

I recall one of my own experiences with sensory exclusion when I was in active duty for the marines and we were repelling out of a CH-53 ( Sea Stallion ). I remember going down the fast rope and focusing on our mission at hand. And I did not hear the helicopter at all. I did not have ear plugs to drown out the sound. Now the rotor wash from this helicopter is usually stronger than other helicopters. So this should have been much louder. But due to the adrenaline and the stress of the operation my auditory abilities were shut down during my descent.

In a martial arts scope of sensory exclusion my example will be a one on one fight. A fight that may be fueled by emotions and conflicting personalities. Each person gets so mad they start becoming mid-brain controlled. Not only due to the switch of what portion of the brain is being used , senses become limited. Depending on what the environment has to contribute will depend what senses are lost. Loud bangs or booms could effect the auditory senses. Fighting in the dark and bright flashes blind either person and their sight may be lost.

Sensory Exclusion is a good subject for practitioners within the martial arts community. Its a human event and response that all of us experience. We are warriors and must understand and learn how to harness this so it benefits us.

Master Todd Hezlitt

Jessy's question

Question : Where should I strike a female , in the groin or breast?

Answer :

Jessy

You must realize in a fight neither could be effective. It depends the severity of the fight. A small quick fight you could stun the attacker. But a long drawn out fight may not be effective. I know from fights I never felt anything till later. This could be the same for your situation. The body's response to trauma is definitely under-estimated. The body shuts its sensory system down so it can protect itself. Good thing is that it just does not happen for your opponent but you as well. I would strike in the neck. Cut your opponents oxygen and they will back off. I suggest a knife hand strike to the neck. Or if your opponent has hair , to grab a good clump. Throw your opponent away. ( Where the head goes the body will follow. ) For more information check out my blog.

Master Todd Hezlitt

Volume one soon to be in print.

So excited about this I had to post it even though its a bit early. Volume 1 of Guerrilla Tactics Self Defense. Its the first level of the basics that are taught. Anyone can pick this instructional book up and learn simple defense in any type of attack. It still needs to go to the printing but I wanted to reveal it early. I am also working on volume 2. This will be a book of more advanced techniques.

This book will be also offered in hard back.

Master Todd Hezlitt

Increase reflexes and tones!

Rubber band workout. Sounds silly doesn't it. But actually its the rubber bands or tubing we see in workout video's. I never see anyone really seriously say these would be good for anything but for losing weight. But they are. To increase your reflexes and tone and help create that muscle memory , I have found this is one way. You can carry them around with you. It doesn't take but ten minutes a few times a day to see the change.

The ideal length is two feet. And how you do it is you mimic the techniques you would use if you had free weights. I.e. Butterflies , hold each end of the band and pull it apart. But not completely. To the point of tension and then release. Repeat this as many times as you want.

For arm curls you could wrap the band around the leg and pull up till you have tension. Its little resistance and easy for anyone to do. But it increases your reflex action and what most athletes and practitioners know as fast twitch muscles. And the benefit of this is to help your muscle memory.

I use the bands all the time. Because I don't want bulk , I want speed and tone. And this is how I do it. Surgical tubing is also nice to use. Less flexible but different band strength is smart.

Try it and let me know how it turns out.

Master Todd Hezlitt

In thought

I can't help think how the economy has struck so many. Those who lived comfortable and made ends meet are now struggling. There is no budgeting for martial art classes. In a tighter economy we all feel it. I hope my blog has helped those who are not able to afford other instruction. Not that what I teach is any lesser than other practices. I know I offer my instruction here free. I believe every person should have the knowledge of self defense. If you follow my blog , let me know. Share your story with me and others during these hard times. A practitioner's wallet does not determine how much he is able to learn and know.

Master Todd Hezlitt