tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496739942189672685.post3038452906001022201..comments2008-10-06T15:44:55.738-05:00Conanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03574148083679060117noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496739942189672685.post-69816971205000665772008-10-06T15:44:00.000-05:002008-10-06T15:44:00.000-05:00It would be nice if it were second nature, but unfortunately it's not. Understanding this concept certainly helps, however due to the dynamic nature of ground fighting and the multitude of positions and techniques, I just don't see how one could master every situation (except Rickson Gracie). The short answer is that one never stops learning new (at least to that person) ways to employ this concept.Conanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03574148083679060117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496739942189672685.post-47073391314847821342008-10-06T09:23:00.000-05:002008-10-06T09:23:00.000-05:00conan,<BR/>is this something that a student will work on throughout their life of training? or is it something you kind of pick up and can employ from then on?<BR/>in essence, are you still learning the essence of this? or does it simply become second nature, a step you master, then move on to more complex things?<BR/>i realize this is a simple question that calls for a complex answer. what i'm wondering is if this remains a core element of training, even at your level?Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15739774717988426010noreply@blogger.com