The root words of competition mean “to seek together,†an opportunity to learn with the help of others. With Softwork, International Champion and U.S.
Scott Sonnon – Softwork 2005
National Coach Scott Sonnon provides a training approach that synergizes creativity in partner work and breaths fresh new life into effective martial practice.
Softwork is a culmination of many years of training and practical research on both sides of the planet. As a non-dogmatic, non-stylistic practice methodology, it challenges the martial enthusiast to explore and develop beyond the bounds of traditional expectations. Based upon anatomical fact and applied biomechanical principles, it serves as a performance diagnostic tool, a technical enhancement practice and an opportunity to supercharge attribute development with your partners. Filmed at the first Softwork seminar, this program unifies the many branches of previously-released RMAX FlowFighting Systems and Circular Strength Training programs.
Breath, Structure, Movement and the role of tension chains in exploratory practice
Progressions for working with single and multiple partners
Standing Shock Absorption: Deprogramming force-related fear-reactivity with movement
Striking: Heavy and deep practice protocols, and applications of Non-traditional and Dependent hitting
3 Strategies: Withdrawal, Confirmation and Revolution
Leg Density: Identification and dissolution of trained density patterns
Global – Local – Global: Practical concepts for developing mental toughness
Exploring, Exploiting and Releasing Density
Leg Fencing: Creating takedown opportunities through flowing movement sensitivity
Touch Response: Spontaneous force sensitivity in attack and defense
Putting It All Together: Developing and practicing dynamic drills
Ground Evasion: Exploring your options with standing partners
Blade Work: Overcoming fear-reactivity, time-framing and training kinesthetic awareness without patterns
Stick Work: “Snagging the sweaterâ€, exploiting tension chains and use of tactical force application
Ground Fighting: Principles of non-technical practice, use of pressure and investigation of core density
Guiding Flow: Movement between techniques, Triangle Theory of joint locks, selective tension and soft movement
Why being a Good Partner is more important than being a Good Student
Grappling: Loading and tension-induced weakness
Coaching Guidance: Getting the most from Softwork practice and developing Good Partners for mutual benefit
