02/11/2026
I see this constantly:
Guy trains alone for months. Puts in genuine effort. Shows up to a session.
Then realizes he’s been practicing the same mistake 1,000 times.
Here’s why solo training fails most people:
You can’t see what you’re doing wrong. Your grip feels solid. Your draw seems smooth. Your splits feel fast.
Then someone records you or watches you shoot and you realize:
∙ Your support hand placement changes every rep
∙ Your draw has three wasted movements
∙ Your recoil management is non-existent
The biggest mistakes I see from self-trained shooters:
1. Inconsistent fundamentals - Grip pressure, stance, sight picture all drift without you noticing
2. No economy of motion - Extra movements that cost time and accuracy
3. Comfort zone training - Never pushing past what feels manageable
4. Zero objective measurement - “I felt good” isn’t data
You’re not lazy. You’re missing external pressure and feedback that forces real adaptation.
Solo training works for maintenance. But breaking through a plateau requires someone who can see what you can’t.
If you want to fix the specific issues holding you back, private lessons or Combat Club both work. Different format, same outcome—identifying and correcting problems you didn’t know you had.
Reply “PRIVATE” or “CLUB” if you’re interested.
Train hard,
Ron
