Aggression, speed, and intensity are great elements for a self defense program, but they can come with training scars. At full speed, I can’t truly deliver the… Read more “Using High Gear Suits for Moving… Slow???”
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Pushes, Pulls, Pivots, and the Path of Least Resistance!
In fighting, there are two general energies: pushing and pulling. In this video we’re looking at a basic concept of pivoting based off the pressure you’re getting… Read more “Pushes, Pulls, Pivots, and the Path of Least Resistance!”
Forcing the Over and Under Hook
Understanding the basics of grappling is very important in a wholistic approach to self defense. All too often systems get caught up in one control position. This… Read more “Forcing the Over and Under Hook”
Mitt Work – Clearing Hands for Elbows
In this video we’re taking a look at a few mitt drills you can add in with students to begin to learn the concept of clearing hands… Read more “Mitt Work – Clearing Hands for Elbows”
Mitt Work – Outside Shoulder/Center Chest Feed
Taking a look at a few tactile drills for mitts. Specifically feeding cross body shoulder and center chest. These are meant to build certain reactions in the… Read more “Mitt Work – Outside Shoulder/Center Chest Feed”
Options for Getting Up for Self Defense
Taking a quick look at three different ways to efficiently getting up off the floor based on whether I am looking to stand my ground, advance forward,… Read more “Options for Getting Up for Self Defense”
Unedited Class: Gun Defense from Front
I let the camera run in one of our upper level classes the other day when we were discussing gun from the front. This hasn’t been edited… Read more “Unedited Class: Gun Defense from Front”
Clinch and Knees Flow Drill
In this video we’re discussing the need to adapt in dynamic clinch situations. All too often, we tend to obsess over a specific position and when we… Read more “Clinch and Knees Flow Drill”
One Take Only
Anyone that has ever filmed with me, or watched our videos, knows that I have a “one take” rule when filming. Barring technical difficulties or catastrophic failure,… Read more “One Take Only”
Chokes w/ Hood
We’re taking a look at using the hood to apply a few practical and simple chokes. Keep in mind, the skills and ability to wrestle and control… Read more “Chokes w/ Hood”