Self defence training

When training self defence techniques, the only way a technique will become effective is by drilling it over and over again for many months, even years so as it becomes second nature. After drilling a number of techniques the student will also gain the ability to flow from one to the other, if the technique being applied is not working, instead of trying to force one that has been defended well by the opponent. Now in order to become proficient in applying self defence techniques, like already mentioned, they have to be drilled infinity times. This requires something important, THE PARTNER YOU TRAIN WITH MUST NOT RESIST THE TECHNIQUE BEING APPLIED!!! Of course after a great amount of practice drilling the techniques, your partner can resist slightly allowing you to flow from one technique to the other, creating a more realistic situation, but while initially practising the techniques it is very important that your partner allows you to PRACTICE. Many times i have witnessed, and experienced training partners resist certain techniques like standing arm locks for instance. And when they see that the technique is not working some even have the cheek to laugh or point out mistakes! Of course they are not going to work if they know what technique is being applied as they resist before the techniques has even started. And the shocking thing is i see this more with advanced trainees than beginners. The only way to become proficient in a technique is to practice it over and over again and if you find that your training partner is not willing to let you practice, stop working with them and work with another person that is willing to let you learn.