Some notes on the similarities between the attitudes of competition shooters in the practical disciplines and those of athletes using Crossfit or similar varied fitness protocol.
- A willingness to ignore dogma and embrace new ideas (Weaver vs. Mod. Isosceles, Long Slow Distance cardio vs. Tabata-style)
- An emphasis on measurability of performance (Classification, Crossfit Athletic skill level)
- Pursing broad and diverse skillset vs. one attribute (Compare SensibleShooter/USPSA and Crossfit to Bullseye/High Power and Powerlifting or Marathon running)
- Willingness to pursue a single attribute for a period of time in order to raise overall capability (SensibleShooter pursuing ConventionalShooter courses to improve precision shooting, Crossfitter using Starting Strength or other barbell program to boost maximal strength.)
- A lack of tolerance for “Internet Tough Guys” (forum trolls) who claim that “x, y, and z are the end all and be all of such and such discipline” yet can’t or won’t back it up at the range or gym.
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karlrehn
Sep 25, 2012 @ 08:10:44
If you didn’t know it already, many of the top competitors do CrossFit as their physical training for USPSA and IDPA competition. Dave Re, IPSC Grand Master, is now working for CrossFit at their national headquarters and he’s written multiple articles for the CrossFit Journal about IPSC competition and how CrossFit is relevant to training for it.
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John M. Buol Jr.
Sep 26, 2012 @ 19:00:14
>> … many of the top competitors do CrossFit as their physical training for USPSA and IDPA competition
Hence this post :)
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