Killer Instinct

Jkd/Kali practitioner Paul Vunak was a massive advocater of 'Killer Instinct' back in the 1980's,but how important is it in regard to self protection in 21st century britain?,and does anyone practise drills to develop it?

Marc

Hi Marc

Some aspects of training the Fence require drills that help to develop the ability to switch on and off a very aggressive mental state.
I guess, "Killer Instinct" is just another way of looking at it

For me, the importance is not just being able to access a mental state of intense rage and determination, aggression and focus, but being able to control that.
More importantly, being able to switch that on and off at will - rather than having to wait for situations to trigger it within you.

Once you can master that - then you can work on living a life where you spend 99.9999% of your time in that "nice place" rather than "killer instinct" state!

just been writing about this subject and i totally agree with al. It needs to be nurtured you need to be like david Banner but in control...

I disagree with the 'title' as KILLER implies ... well ... killing.

We call it "Projection of Aggressions"

Note PLURAL aggressions.

We do many physical and mental drills, including 'path working' etc to develop and then PROJECT aggressions

this is not just important, its vital

but you dont always actually want to kill him Ha ha (tongue firmly in cheek)

Go to IKEA. I had to go there this afternoon, I was ready to kill everyone.

Michael W Wright wrote:Go to IKEA. I had to go there this afternoon, I was ready to kill everyone.

That's an idea,but in the past i've found phoning the tax office a very good training drill for developing 'Killer Instinct'

Marc

no mate TAX people cause PSYCHOTIC reactions ..one up on KILLER INSTINCT

Vunak himself regrets coming up with the term "Killer Instinct." Re-coined it is Controlled Aggression:

http://joehubbard.wordpress.com/2009/12/01/controlled-aggression/

Joe

Michael W Wright wrote:Go to IKEA. I had to go there this afternoon, I was ready to kill everyone.

Haha thats true i cant last a minute in there.

Dave Turton wrote:.

We do many physical and mental drills, including 'path working' etc to develop and then PROJECT aggressions

That's interesting Dave, could you explain a bit about the "path working".

Thanks PJ

I don't like the term 'aggression' and so use the term 'Hunters Mindset' which gives the idea of 'hunting' the opponent with a a cold and calculating mindset like a tiger stalking and neutralising it's prey. Switching into this mindset means less chance of making a mistake.

Interestingly this came out on the Dalai Lama's Facebook page today:

Dalai Lama - Sometimes harsh words or physical intervention may be called for. Patience safeguards our inner composure: we are in a stronger position to judge an appropriately non-violent response than if we are overwhelmed by negative thoughts and emotions. It is the opposite of cowardice, which arises when confidence is lost as a result of fear. Being patient means we remain firm even if we are afraid.

I agree in the main with Steve Rowe and I would like to add that I regard intelligence as a key component in ones arsenal. The ability to quickly weigh up situations and to arrive at a decision backed up with swift action that neutralises the threat is the way to go I would suggest.