I'd like to congratulate everyone who participated in the MBC level 1 and 2 and CBC classes this past weekend at Spyderco. Your dedication and durability once again allowed us to cover tremendous amounts of information in a very short time. More importantly, the critical thinking and analytical abilities of the group made linking the concepts of the program very easy. Even though you'll need to practice more to hone your skills, I'm confident that you gained an exceptional understanding of the "big picture" the program represents. Awesome job everyone!
I'd also like to express my sincere thanks to Travis, Justin, Mike and Roge (I hope I spelled it right) for their extraordinary efforts to educate all of us and make us feel at home.
Again, congratulations and thanks to everyone.
Stay safe,
mike j
Congratulations ro MBC 1-2/CBC Students
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Michael Janich
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Mike,
Just as quick note to say thanks to you and Matt for the great training this past weekend. Couldn't make the 1&2 refresher, but the CBC was some of the best DT training to which I've ever been exposed. Much of it will be immediately useful at work, and the rest I can make useful by continuing to train up on it.
Thanks also to Justin and Travis (a fellow Arizonan tragically stranded elsewhere).
We are healing the bruises and bumps. Have more coffee coming even as I tap out this note, so life is good.
Hope to see everyone from class next time we can get over to CO.
Thanks again.
Be safe,
Ethan
Just as quick note to say thanks to you and Matt for the great training this past weekend. Couldn't make the 1&2 refresher, but the CBC was some of the best DT training to which I've ever been exposed. Much of it will be immediately useful at work, and the rest I can make useful by continuing to train up on it.
Thanks also to Justin and Travis (a fellow Arizonan tragically stranded elsewhere).
We are healing the bruises and bumps. Have more coffee coming even as I tap out this note, so life is good.
Hope to see everyone from class next time we can get over to CO.
Thanks again.
Be safe,
Ethan
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John Lomas
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Mike,
Thank you for a great three days of training. It was my first experience with MBC and you made me into a true believer.
For those interested in MBC training. Mike Janich is an excellent teacher. His approach to MBC is very realistic and applicable to real live situations. His course is well organised and well thought through. All you need to do is follow up with some regular practice to ingrain it into your physiology, etc. I didn't have to take notes! The course outline was so explicable and this combined with his videos meant no notes were necessary.
Congratulations to Spyderco for providing an excellent training facility. Travis took good care of all student logistics before, during, and after the classes and he provide a great breakfast and lunch each day. Many Spyderco employees attended our classes and provided expert assistance to all Mike's instruction. It turns out that a good propoertion of the Spyderco staff trains every Wednesday evening, after work, with Mike Janich. So they not only do they Mfg the knives but they are all experts at MBC. Very impressive. They showed great enthusiasim for MBC and Mfging the best knives available, especially at prices charged. My thanks to Travis, Mikey, Jusin, Vince, and Tim for all the classroom support they provided.
On the second day we tok a tour of the Spyderco Mfg facility and saw, first hand, all the engineering, testing, and skill that goes into producing Spyderco Knives.
I would recommend Mike Janich's classes to anyone interested in MBC. Well worth the money and time.
John Lomas
Thank you for a great three days of training. It was my first experience with MBC and you made me into a true believer.
For those interested in MBC training. Mike Janich is an excellent teacher. His approach to MBC is very realistic and applicable to real live situations. His course is well organised and well thought through. All you need to do is follow up with some regular practice to ingrain it into your physiology, etc. I didn't have to take notes! The course outline was so explicable and this combined with his videos meant no notes were necessary.
Congratulations to Spyderco for providing an excellent training facility. Travis took good care of all student logistics before, during, and after the classes and he provide a great breakfast and lunch each day. Many Spyderco employees attended our classes and provided expert assistance to all Mike's instruction. It turns out that a good propoertion of the Spyderco staff trains every Wednesday evening, after work, with Mike Janich. So they not only do they Mfg the knives but they are all experts at MBC. Very impressive. They showed great enthusiasim for MBC and Mfging the best knives available, especially at prices charged. My thanks to Travis, Mikey, Jusin, Vince, and Tim for all the classroom support they provided.
On the second day we tok a tour of the Spyderco Mfg facility and saw, first hand, all the engineering, testing, and skill that goes into producing Spyderco Knives.
I would recommend Mike Janich's classes to anyone interested in MBC. Well worth the money and time.
John Lomas
One thing that's not apparent until you've gone through the MBC series (or at least a given level) multiple times is the continuing evolution of the system. Mike works hard with his assistant instructors Matt Z. and Mike R. to tweak the curriculum and the way it's presented. The core remains a constant--i.e., Level I always covers the basic angles and defensive responses; Level III always emphasizes reverse-grip skills, and so on--but individual drills and daily lesson plans are revised to make them easier to learn and/or more effective to apply.
In addition to Mike's own continuing R&D, he and his assistants remain flexible enough during any given seminar to respond to students' interest, often resulting in covering material not even on the day's schedule.
This all means that if you're taking an MBC seminar for the first time you can feel assured you're getting the latest & greatest version of an already-excellent-but-still-developing program. If you're an alumnus considering coming back for more it's exciting to realize you'll never take the (exact) same class twice!
Good training to you,
Vince
Edited by - mr. v on 11/21/2003 11:46:53 AM
In addition to Mike's own continuing R&D, he and his assistants remain flexible enough during any given seminar to respond to students' interest, often resulting in covering material not even on the day's schedule.
This all means that if you're taking an MBC seminar for the first time you can feel assured you're getting the latest & greatest version of an already-excellent-but-still-developing program. If you're an alumnus considering coming back for more it's exciting to realize you'll never take the (exact) same class twice!
Good training to you,
Vince
Edited by - mr. v on 11/21/2003 11:46:53 AM
Well said Vince, but I must correct you on one point. Matt Z is the only one of Mike’s students to have received the honor of being an “assistant” instructor. Like you, I am just an enthusiastic student, not an “assistant” instructor. I consider it an honor to train with Mike (and all others who train with us).
Best to all who haunt this forum.
May your holidays be safe.
Mike R
Best to all who haunt this forum.
May your holidays be safe.
Mike R
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Michael Janich
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Thanks to everyone for their kind words and positive feedback. I truly appreciate your support and confidence.
Uxo, you're too modest. I'm sure all the folks you helped during class would agree that you qualify as an assistant instructor. Once you lose a little more hair, you'll progress even further...
Joe, the last word I got from Andrew was that he had a sizeable group of folks interested in more MBC training. I need to clarify whether that interest is in levels 3 and 4 for the alumni of the last Richmond class, or new level 1 and 2 folks. I'll try to sort that out and see if we can set up something in the Bay area during the first half of 2004.
Again, thanks to everyone for your support.
Stay safe,
mike j
Uxo, you're too modest. I'm sure all the folks you helped during class would agree that you qualify as an assistant instructor. Once you lose a little more hair, you'll progress even further...
Joe, the last word I got from Andrew was that he had a sizeable group of folks interested in more MBC training. I need to clarify whether that interest is in levels 3 and 4 for the alumni of the last Richmond class, or new level 1 and 2 folks. I'll try to sort that out and see if we can set up something in the Bay area during the first half of 2004.
Again, thanks to everyone for your support.
Stay safe,
mike j