Recon sparring

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RECON stands for REalistic CONtact Sparring. It's a training methodology that teaches you how to apply techniques/tactics in a real fight by simulation.

Geschiedenis

RECON stands for REalistic CONtact Sparring. It's a training methodology that teaches you how to apply techniques/tactics in a real fight by simulation. Sparring is not uncommon and is present within the classic Martial Arts, but Vimas has added a whole new dimension to it.

Sparring in close combat is very different than the sparring you find in the martial arts. VIMAS has a primary goal of keeping the sparring as close to reality as possible. This is done by taking realistic situations and putting them into a sparring form. When possible, we enhance the sparring with a scenario. We also bring elements that belong in a real fight into the sparring. Think about things such as stress, the surroundings, the limitations of the clothing you wear, the threat of multiple opponents and even weapons.

"Marcel van Dongen started training judo as a boy, where he achieved his second DAN. He also immersed himself in other martial arts such as Jiu-jitsu and Shootfighting, in which he achieved his first DAN. In 1996 he met Frans Stroeven who gave him a new vision on martial arts, he got to know Eskrima and Jeet Kune Do. These dynamic forms of martial arts appealed to him enormously, so he followed several instructor courses Eskrima, Pangamot and Jeet kune do under Frans Stroeven. Furthermore Marcel has his fourth DAN in Eskrima.All the knowledge that Marcel gained in these different self defence styles come together in "M.A.T.C.H.", Martial Arts Training Center Holland. Where he gives self defence lessons with and without weapons."