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smince · October 22, 2010, 05:06 AM

Like mordis in the previous posts, I had zero access to professional training for a long time. And I just couldn't afford the trip to Gunsite or T.R. So I made do with DVD's and things like PDTV and IDPA when available.

And I learned a lot from this type of media. Would I have been able to handle a fight at 7-10 yds? Maybe. What if my fight was at 30+ yds in the mall? Again, maybe. Until I took some actual hands-on training with a professional, I didn't know what all I really didn't know.

I sought out higher training because I don't know what my fight will be when it comes to me. It may be in-your-face distance or it may be farther out.

I'm fortunate enough now to have three very good trainers in less than 100 miles from me, and have taken classes from traveling instructors who were hosted locally.

There is quite a bit you just won't be able to get from DVD's or TV.

October 22, 2010, 05:06 AM	#143
smince Junior member Join Date: October 9, 2004 Location: Northeast Alabama Posts: 2,580	Like mordis in the previous posts, I had zero access to professional training for a long time. And I just couldn't afford the trip to Gunsite or T.R. So I made do with DVD's and things like PDTV and IDPA when available. And I learned a lot from this type of media. Would I have been able to handle a fight at 7-10 yds? Maybe. What if my fight was at 30+ yds in the mall? Again, maybe. Until I took some actual hands-on training with a professional, I didn't know what all I really didn't know. I sought out higher training because I don't know what my fight will be when it comes to me. It may be in-your-face distance or it may be farther out. I'm fortunate enough now to have three very good trainers in less than 100 miles from me, and have taken classes from traveling instructors who were hosted locally. There is quite a bit you just won't be able to get from DVD's or TV.