Interesting Article

[ABN]

there is an article in the newest issue of Black Belt (DEC 2003/David Carradine on the cover) written by Scott Sonnon on the use of aspects of the ROSS system to enhance mental preparedness. It's primarily devoted to psychological preparation for a sport/match environment. The format of the article bears a resemblance in structure to a military operations order but the language is colorful and there are some useful tips even for those who don't do the competitive combat arts scene.


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[pknox]

Sounds interesting - I'll look for it. Is the December issue out already? The year is definitely flying by.

 

[pknox]

Checked it out today. Excellent piece. For some reason I expected it to go into more detail about ROSS, but the fact that the information presented could be used by any stylist makes it even more useful.

 

[NYCRonin]

pknox - Although I have yet to read the article, I can understand why you seem to have enjoyed it. When 'technique' sequence cataloging becomes unimportant - and the reasons for the 'movement' supercede it - you will find that the methodology and principles of what we refer to as RMA are applicable to MA in general.
The 'R' is a reminder of its origin but it applies in a global understanding of MA as well.

 

[pknox]

NYCRonin - an excellent point. Mr. Sonnon basically echoes your point in the article, when he states, on the very first page:

Note that ROSS is a system of combatative personal enhancement, not a specific style of fighting.

I think that at least part of the reason why the article was written was to let non-RMA stylists realize that the ROSS approach has value to them regardless of what system they study. If that was in fact the case, than I believe that goal was fully achieved.