The philosophy behind Doing the Stuff is simple… Trading theory for ACTION. We’ve had a great response from folks joining the DTS Network. We’re excited for all of you who have traded theory for action and joined us on our journey!
I’ve updated our DTS page and added a list of Trusted Resources who add value to the preparedness community. If you have a moment, be sure to check out both pages. While you’re there, let us know if you want to join the journey by trading theory for action.
After introducing the Doing the Stuff Network, I was contacted by Resman who blogs at Resilient Man. He caught the vision of Doing the Stuff and wants to move more towards the practical skills side of survival and not as heavy on theory.
I thought I’d introduce him and allow you to get to know him a bit. You can check out his bio at the end of this post.
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by Resman
I have been in Martial arts for 20 years. This is what I have learnt .
Martial arts as a form of physical resilience.
Think long-term when choosing a defense system.
I started training when I was 14 I am 40 today, I have a bad back, somedays my left knee bothers me more than I wish and my right does tingle a bit. If I do more than 15 pullups my elbow is sore for a week. My point is choose a system you can use when you are 40, 50 or 60. Forget about kickboxing and Taekwondo, too many high kicks. I have been there, done that and know I suffer the consequences everyday.
Leverage Early.
This means, learn an art or a system that can use everyday items as weapons.
When I was in my teens, I thought I could take on the world with my bare hands. Twenty two years later I know that my thinking was irrational but typical for an 18-year-old. At 40, I have to start learning new systems that use sticks and knives. At this point I understand the importance of weapons such as an umbrella or a simple pen. Using such every day items for self-defense could mean life or death, an umbrella can help you deal with two attackers (range), a pen can help you defend yourself in a confined space (penetration).
Depending on stamina and power alone just because you physically can is something you will regret, at some point in the future. In a decade or two your body will no longer be able to cope with the stress of high intensity martial arts.
Ironically, when I was younger I was never bothered in the street I had the “do not f*** with me” body and look . Now I have to say I do not look like a marine anymore and I have been “hassled” more frequently by younger punks and I presume, that the older you get the easier of a target you become. Which means that the older you are the more you need your martial arts!
Look at your parents, and you can see your future.
My father has a bad back, my mother is lactose intolerant. I suffer from both. Martial arts may amplify chronic issues such as joint pain and back pain.
Author bio:
I am 40 years old. Live in continental Europe. My introduction to the world of prepping was through the scouts, at the age of 10. Up to my early 30s prepping and survival where at the very heart of my life. In my 20s looked at prepping as a set of individual skills and materials that one needed to acquire in order to survive. In my 40s I believe that one’s ability to be a productive part of society no matter how it will transform itself in the future is a more efficient way to survive than going it alone. Having skills that will be of service to others is the only way to ensure a safe transition, if society will ever transition to something else.
Resman blogs at Resilient Man.
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Todd
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Survival Sherpa 
I agree that the best chance of survival would be if you were so useful that they wouldn’t want to do without you! Learn now because when it hits the fan, it is too late!
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Working a door with the general public has taught me a few important things. There’s always someone better than you, that tiny bit faster, and someone willing to start swinging and kicking for no more reason than you looked at them.
Learn martial arts by all means BUT first learn to ride that initial rage, stay on your feet, and to fight dirty for as long as it takes you to clear your head. Forget fancy, think effective.
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Everyone needs a skill set. My children and I have trained Kajukenbo for many years now. Personally, I liked the dual purpose aspect of keeping mine and ours safe, while ruining the day of those who would be less than ‘friendly’ to have around…
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