tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237107568980307385.post4906140647966695347..comments2023-10-14T12:09:53.706-04:00Comments on WARSKYL: A Page For Christian Martialists: Christian Martialism on a BudgetCraig Muttonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09101854366269262430noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237107568980307385.post-16844308080494666782008-01-25T18:56:00.000-05:002008-01-25T18:56:00.000-05:00If I am thinking of the same Colton you are, he sh...If I am thinking of the same Colton you are, he should have readily available punching bags...er, training partners, I mean.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263962326861793257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237107568980307385.post-58814995357750034662008-01-25T00:44:00.000-05:002008-01-25T00:44:00.000-05:00Steven,You're getting a little ahead of me. I will...Steven,<BR/><BR/>You're getting a little ahead of me. I will post a recommendation of an old, online text Monday, D.V. It's not one you've mentioned, although I'm familiar with both.<BR/><BR/>The striking bag is good, especially if one does not have a partner. Unless I'm mistaken, however, Colton will have a willing practice partner, so my recommendation will be slightly different. <BR/><BR/>I appreciate your input, it will give Colton (and anyone else), more options to choose from.<BR/><BR/>I'd be pleased to read your reactions (& additional recommendations) in this series, as it unfolds.Craig Muttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101854366269262430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237107568980307385.post-47668942265229975532008-01-24T16:23:00.000-05:002008-01-24T16:23:00.000-05:00There are tremendous resources online in terms of ...There are tremendous resources online in terms of combatives. A great many old manuals can be downloaded as PDFs. So, one of my first questions would be whether he has the resources to go online and print out some textbooks. I'd start with Styers "Cold Steel" and then move to Wesley Brown--but, others may have their own preferences.<BR/><BR/>In addition, it would be an advantage for him to make a striking bag of some sort if he can't afford to buy a used one. This can be done with some ingenuity for very little. However, this leads to the question of where to hang it. Does he have a practice area? Is it indoors? Can he get access to some carpet padding for a good price and some durable carpet? A few 12x12 pieces of carpet padding and a 12x12 throw rug (all of which can be rolled up out of the way when not in use) can go a long way in terms of supplying a good practice surface for throws, etc.<BR/><BR/>StevenStevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16947072682425083362noreply@blogger.com