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Originally Posted by zefff I prefer 'dead' work so I can concentrate on my body mechanics without the distraction of having to compete. |
It is a misconception that the SBG guys only spar and never drill. In fact, about 80% of the training at the SBG involves drilling, but performing those drills with aliveness, using progressive resistance as a way to ensure that whatever techniques we are training, in any range, will be functional and translate to something that is actually useful in a combative situation. The teaching method is known as the ?I? Method and it is broken down accordingly.
Introduction
The technique/concept is introduced or "taught". This usually begins with a demonstration then the class follows with little or no resistance. The curriculums of most traditional martial arts stay at this point. While we prefer not take more time than is necessary at this stage, the emphasis here is still on slow, detailed, precision and orientation. What is important here if for the athlete to understand how and why a particular move works and receives the proper coaching to ensure good form before moving along. This stage never stands alone and is always followed by Isolation.
Isolation
The majority of the class is spent at this stage. The specific skill or skills are isolated and drilled against progressive resistance to help acquire a proper sense of timing. This is where the athlete learns how to make the move work for him/herself, along the way learning to make the proper technical adjustments according to the pace at which they wrestle, their particular body type, and of course, that of their opponents'. The isolation stage is critical to enhancing performance because it bridges the gap between merely learning random techniques and all out sparring, this is where the athlete must ultimately take responsibility for their own growth and progress within the art.
Integration
This is where the skill is brought back into the specific game through free sparring. Stand Up, Clinch, Ground or the overall game where everything comes together. The athlete will now be able to apply the timing gained through isolation sparring in this setting and if the opportunity presents itself he/she will begin to add new tools and techniques to their game with confidence