CMD Training: technique integration

This is the highlight video clip of our latest CMD session of the techniques which I thought were ok. Of course there are still a lot of mistakes which can be fixed but this is a step in the right direction ~ technique wise. There's a lot of use of distance, sprawling, single leg takedowns from nice set ups, and overall blend of techniques in a continuous flow of techniques at different ranges and levels.

The feedback I have got from everyone who has been training like this (continuous sparring for 40 minutes) are:

1. It's a lot more exciting but difficult
2. Their self confidence levels have shot up and have no reservations about stand up, clinching, kicking or ground work
3. They are challenged by the integration of all the different aspects of sparring

The downside:
1. Endurance and stamina isn't up to par
2. Less hesitation
3. Being able to study and try out so many things sometimes lead them to do "no thing".

You can notice that the limited sparring rules include:

1. No elbow or knees
2. Person on the bottom is not allowed to punch
3. Kicks stay below the waist line
4. Contact is light and you must look after your partner at all times

As this is a regular training session and not the world championships, I enjoyed the session and it gave me a good buzz as a workout and it gave the group a great opportunity to try out a deeper aspect of their skills.

Let's see how the group looks in a few months' time.