Aaron J

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…

Fingertip (S-Grip) and Corkscrew Finish for Triangle

By: aaron j April 20, 2018April 19, 2018

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I have short legs… can you tell? Finishing triangles is not my thing. In this video, I walk through two tricks to finishing that triangle when you don’t quite have the full figure four position. I filmed this video three years ago and I still use these tricks today!

Advice I Actually Took… And Worked: Andy Frisella

By: aaron j April 19, 2018April 19, 2018

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Andy Frisella is one of my favorite people to follow at the moment. I was first turned on to him by my good friend Drew Dillon, when he suggested I listen to Andy’s podcast: The MFCEO Project. Andy has a pretty in your face style, which I thoroughly enjoy. If you are ok with tons…

Options for Getting Up for Self Defense

By: aaron j April 11, 2018April 11, 2018

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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, or retreat quickly. These are all under the context of you being on the ground and the attacker not being attached to you yet. Understanding the different options…

25 Sled Drag Exercises to be More Awesome!

The sled might be one of my favorite tools for overall strength and conditioning. However, more often then not, people don’t use the sled to it’s full potential. There are so many ways to create an amazing full body workout using the sled and create an entirely different stimulus for your body. This is by…

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 or tweaked outside of getting rid of 40 minutes of B-roll fighting. This is how we train. This is how I teach. This shows the way I usually…

Ashi and Single Leg X Sweeps to Ankle Lock

By: aaron j March 30, 2018March 30, 2018

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Taking a look at a few simple leg sweeps from basic Ashi that turn into easy straight ankle setups. Understanding how to transition from different leg tie ups can be crucial in dominating the position. Play around with these and have a little fun!

Evasion Drills – Responding to an Active Killer

The following video shows a very brief snap shot of a few drills we run in our Responding to an Active Killer courses. All too often people assume running to safety is simple. And sometimes it is. However, when to run, where to run, and the variables that come into play create a decision making…

Aaron J

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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Knee on Belly: Armbar and Back Take

Mitt Work – Outside Shoulder/Center Chest Feed

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

Fingertip (S-Grip) and Corkscrew Finish for Triangle

Advice I Actually Took… And Worked: Andy Frisella

Options for Getting Up for Self Defense

25 Sled Drag Exercises to be More Awesome!

Unedited Class: Gun Defense from Front

Ashi and Single Leg X Sweeps to Ankle Lock

Evasion Drills – Responding to an Active Killer