
Why the ABA Intl Methodology Stands Alone in Tactical Training
The Challenge of Claiming Uniqueness In the global world of firearms and tactical training, many voices compete for attention. Every school claims to have […]
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The Challenge of Claiming Uniqueness In the global world of firearms and tactical training, many voices compete for attention. Every school claims to have […]
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Would your self-assessment of your level of knowledge in armed combat overestimate your actual performance, or would your perception of your skill level fall short of your true reality? American researchers Justin Kruger and David Dunning dedicated themselves to studying this discrepancy between self-perception and reality regarding a range of skills, which became known as the Dunning-Kruger effect, starting in 1999.
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Teaching someone how to fight is undeniably one of the most impactful things one can do. When a student entrusts his time to your classes, consciously or not, he is also entrusting you with his own life, or even more importantly, the lives of his family. This should hold significant meaning for any responsible instructor, correct?
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In this video, Lucas Silveira presents some questions that will make you think about how traditional training fails to prepare people for life-threatening situations. Try to answer them and leave your comments.
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Combat shooting training is still often approached in an amateurish manner by both instructors and trainees. This places shooters in positions of unnecessary risk […]
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Three levels of training: Drawing from a concealed holster When you intend to develop a certain skill, it is important to use a specific […]
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