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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 from the attacker. Relatively simple concept but that can be used in so many situations. Check it out. Enjoy!

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 is a very simple simple drill you can add in to help students gain a sensitivity for controlling from an underhook or overhook position beginning in the basic…

Advice I Actually Took… And Worked: Seth Godin

By: aaron j June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

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Seth is a genius. At least in my book… and many many others. I could write so much about the advice I learned from his content and books. I won’t do that to you, but I will highlight a few effective lessons I took from him and I will tell you that you should definitely…

Kimura Setup from Knee on Belly

Taking a look at a Kimura set up from our knee on belly series. More particularly on creating pressure/pain in the arm when they are defending to separate the limb from the body and get the finish. Enjoy!

Book Review – Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base by Andy Brown

Pick Up a Copy of Warnings Unheeded on Amazon HERE I have been reading and listening to a lot of books the last few months and was turned on to this book coincidentally, by Andy Brown himself. He commented on a post of mine regarding recording my book for audiobook purposes and he suggested a…

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 out of your way and sliding elbows into small and temporary openings. To really bring this concept home, it’s best to drill with a high gear helmet (see…

Diving Toe Hold from Knee on Belly

By: aaron j June 1, 2018June 1, 2018

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This is a fun one to add to your toolbox. Looking at a diving toe hold from knee on belly. In the video we’re showing it when I have the opponent rolled on their side and am working that position, this can be hit from a standard KoB with their shoulders flat, but I find…

Knee on Belly: Armbar and Back Take

I LOVE knee on belly! In this video we take a look at two simple concepts/techniques that can be a staple in in your KOB Game! Play with this arm bar set up, and the back take the next time you’re crushing the lungs of your enemies and see how you like them! *excus

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 fighter to respond to the contact and body movement of the pad holder. There’s a thousand ways you can build mitt work, this is just a look a…

A (Respectful) Breakdown of the Gracie Breakdown: Active Shooter

Many know that we spend a lot of time researching and teaching on surviving active killer events. Recently, the group from Gracie Breakdown did a video on the recent Nashville shooting at the Waffle House. My initial reaction was scathing. The video angered me for several reasons. I immediately decided I was going to do…

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A (Respectful) Breakdown of the Gracie Breakdown: Active Shooter

Three Cheers For Growth!

Head Position in the Clinch

There’s No “Long Game” In Self Defense

It Takes a Village… So Don’t Be A Dick

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Train w/ Us

Pushes, Pulls, Pivots, and the Path of Least Resistance!

Forcing the Over and Under Hook

Advice I Actually Took… And Worked: Seth Godin

Kimura Setup from Knee on Belly

Book Review – Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base by Andy Brown

Mitt Work – Clearing Hands for Elbows

Diving Toe Hold from Knee on Belly

Knee on Belly: Armbar and Back Take

Mitt Work – Outside Shoulder/Center Chest Feed

A (Respectful) Breakdown of the Gracie Breakdown: Active Shooter