Resistance

Working with Coach Blauers PDR /SPEAR it is essential that natural resistance is part of it. Resistance as in doing what a BG would probably do, so you can learn how to react towards it.

To work without resistance, is building up a technique and understanding of it without acknowledging the fact that any BG is a thinking being and will do things on his own, and in reaction to what you might be doing.

There is a sound empowerment to isolate techniques /drills to practice single areas or just for understanding how things work. But one has to remember that these are not self defence techniques and are not meant to be used 'as is' in a physical confrontation.

Practising without resistance will not give you the edge within a real confrontation, since the resistance brings a new dimension into the equation. Typically the resistance isn't something that stands alone, but is usually backed up by a frustration or aggression, heightening the confrontations complexity and intensity. Not know (or have learned) to handled this kind of resistance you will be using important energy (mental and physical) in an area were you have no or little experience. Energy which could have been used to get out of the situation, and not just try and cope with the resistance.

So work with resistance, when your technique or drill is in place, and you'll be working towards learning how to handle the real thing!