The Martial Ropes system is built around the ½ beat “inserts”. During the various rope patterns that mimic angles of attack (vertical, horizontal, circle, Figure 8 etc.), we learn to explode on the ½ beat, “inserting” the attack. By visualizing an actual opponent, target area, or defensive/offensive scenario while performing the ½ beat, the technique is much more alive. And therefore much more effective as a training device.
Visualization is used in all the arts, martial or otherwise. The practice of kata, a pre-arranged series of movements against imaginary opponents, is a key example. But top athletes in all sports use visualization to optimize their performance. What are some keys to effective visualization? In “The Warrior Mindset”by Asken, Grossman, & Christenson, they provide the following keys:
MAKING IMAGERY EFFECTIVE
Imagine in all senses
Use the best perspective
Image correct responses
Image in real time
Practice and image problems and success
Move and use kinesthetic imagery
Make the images vivid
In subsequent posts I’ll provide some additional details on each of the keys.
Visualization is used in all the arts, martial or otherwise. The practice of kata, a pre-arranged series of movements against imaginary opponents, is a key example. But top athletes in all sports use visualization to optimize their performance. What are some keys to effective visualization? In “The Warrior Mindset”by Asken, Grossman, & Christenson, they provide the following keys:
MAKING IMAGERY EFFECTIVE
Imagine in all senses
Use the best perspective
Image correct responses
Image in real time
Practice and image problems and success
Move and use kinesthetic imagery
Make the images vivid
In subsequent posts I’ll provide some additional details on each of the keys.
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