Training Session: Go Stop Progression

Published on November 7, 2025
Duration: 20:20

This video details the 'Go Stop' training progression, a comprehensive drill designed by Hwansik Kim to enhance speed, accuracy, and movement efficiency. The progression systematically increases complexity, starting with a baseline drill and adding elements like reloads, vision barriers, and shooting on the move. Kim, an expert professional shooter and instructor, emphasizes establishing a baseline time and matching it as challenges increase, offering valuable insights for both live and dry fire practice.

Quick Summary

The Go Stop progression is a firearms training drill designed to improve speed, accuracy, and movement. It establishes a baseline time with a standard drill and challenges shooters to maintain it while adding complexity like reloads, vision barriers, and shooting on the move, making it effective for both live and dry fire practice.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Go Stop Progression
  2. 02:14Baseline: Regular Go Stop Drill
  3. 06:02Go Stop with Reloads
  4. 11:24Go Stop with Vision Barriers
  5. 19:07Go Stop on the Move

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Go Stop progression in firearms training?

The Go Stop progression is a firearms training drill that starts with a basic 'Go Stop' exercise to establish a baseline time. It then systematically adds complexity, including reloads, vision barriers, and shooting while moving, challenging the shooter to maintain their baseline performance across all variations.

How does Hwansik Kim recommend improving shooting accuracy with vision barriers?

Hwansik Kim suggests practicing 'tracking' targets behind barriers by anticipating their position. The goal is to align sights with the target's known location before it's visible, allowing for an immediate shot. Horizontal shot spread indicates issues with tracking or stability.

What is the primary goal of the Go Stop training drill?

The primary goal is to establish a baseline performance time with a standard drill and then maintain or improve that time as the drill's difficulty increases with elements like reloads, vision barriers, and movement. It tests tracking, explosive movement, and rapid stabilization.

Can the Go Stop progression be used for both live fire and dry fire practice?

Yes, Hwansik Kim explicitly recommends the Go Stop progression for both live fire and dry fire practice. Its adaptable nature allows shooters to work on fundamental skills and complex scenarios without needing a live range for every iteration.

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