Legends 8/24

Legends: inTENS PREMIUM WOD Updates

August 24, 2012

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Legends Article

Boot Camp Info

Video Clip of the Week

This Month's Specials

Legends Archives

RAW 118

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Pick An Adventure Seminars

Some of us are old-enough to remember a series of interactive books where readers were asked to make a decision and then go to a corresponding page to see what sort of mess you got yourself into. You never quite knew where you were going to wind up with these books--pre-video game era, these were a novel idea.

Here's where you come in, if you'd like to host a seminar and save yourself some bucks off of the standard fees in the process--if you've got an Adventure Race in your area, a rock you think I'd like to climb, a river you think I want to raft, a hike you think I just need to take, a desert I've not run on, you get the idea--pitch your adventure and school location. If the adventure appeals and the logistics are right we offer greatly reduced fees to come to your school and play with your crew before we go play at your Adventure Pitch.

BTW--You and your crew are welcome to attend the adventure, as a matter of fact, we'll knock off even more bucks for this sort of hands-on guiding.

So, you got some adrenaline in your neck-of-the-woods and want to train? Feel free to make your pitch and we'll see what happens.

Hey Crew,

It's Friday and time for this week's Legends newsletter, this week's contents include...

Info on RAW 118 on the subject of the Single-Under-Hook a mighty formidable tool, indeed. (There's only 1 more week to pick it up at the discounted price).
Congrats to CJ Scott of Team Hatmaker Atlanta (I like the other name better, Joe) for his victory via verbal submission over Will Ridings in the 3rd round on August 18th at the 3FC 12: Evolution in Chattanooga, TN. Let's keep the kudos hierarchy in order giving the lion's share of the credit to Mr. Scott himself and the rest to his coach Joe Burtner. Congrats gentlemen!
I'll be a little slow on correspondence the next few days--visiting some old friends and putting my gimpy knee thru the paces at this weekend's Super-Spartan Race. Speaking of fun check out our new Pick an Adventure Seminars in the side bar.
Below you will also find the skinny on our upcoming Tennessee Boot Camp.
Our month-long special allows you to pick up our just released Street Survival Series Volume 1--Details on this DVD set at the end of the newsletter.
Oh, and as if that weren't enough, we've lowered the prices on 90% of our commercial products-some by as much as 50%--Head on over to the store for a look-see via the Quick Links to your left.
Today's article details a few improvements that we will be making to the inTENS PREMIUM service.

And last, but not least, check out the ESP RAW Subscription service info to your left. You can save yourself some money on this volume of RAW ($5.50 to be exact) and pick up 3 more volumes of RAW absolutely free.--and selected new subscribers will receive a set of Indian Clubs.

Thanks everyone and have a great week!

Sincerely,

Mark Hatmaker

Extreme Self Protection

ESP RAW 118: Single Under-Hook Work: Volume 1

(Full-Disclosure: This volume is intended for the intermediate to advanced grappler.)

Once we've left the beginning stages of clinch work--pummeling, and basic tie-up stalls--it's time to expand that vocabulary with material that more closely reflects how the game will actually be played and not merely drilled.

This volume of RAW starts toeing us into those deeper waters. We will cover:

The 2 ways to control with a single-under-hook (Head in Pocket & Head-Post) and the details of head and hand placement that will block your opponents' defending shots. (Ignore these details and you will go down).
BTW-We will show you the "ear fold" method of head-control a subtle and admittedly jerky way to play the game--but, it does work mighty well.
We cover how to bull-ride both versions of the single-under-hook.
We introduce 2 competitive Drills/Games that allow athletes to hone offensive Under-Hook work and earn points to let you know how well (or not well) you are doing.
Once we can ride both single under-hooks like nobody's business it's time to start talking about set-ups and under-hook placement because let's face it nobody but a rookie hands this position to you.
We'll start with the Head-Pull, which, as you'll see demonstrated isn't so much a pull as a percussive shock to open your attack line. (BTW-It's legal).
Next we'll use a Cross-Elbow Tap to enter position--again we'll show you how to be percussive with this Tap so your opponents are a bit gun-shy about even initiating or maintain tie-ups.
Next we'll use a deceptive long-range entry called an Under-Hook Punch. You can use this either as a striking entry or a grappling entry. We'll go into details about the odd corkscrew instigation so that once you try it and get the nervy opening from your opponent you'll be glad we spent the time on it.
We'll then discuss leg fakes to placement and then get on to...
Head-Capturing. This is a primary goal of single under-hook placement. We're assuming your opponent is too good to attack the head from the get-go--well, now that we've got our under-hook let's look at how to capture that head and while we're there...
Hit 3 quick submissions to exploit our capture position.
If we are unable to gain head capture position we still need ways to be offensive so we'll close out with 2 nasty drops--a Slapping Slide-By and a good hard Knee Pick Drop--both of these depend on you building your Receiving Arm skills, we'll get you there ASAP.

This volume will help move your clinch/entry game from the same-o, same-o to a harder, more aggressive strategy that folks will not relish tangling with.

(This DVD comes with a printed syllabus for inclusion in your training notebook).

ESP RAW 118 can be had this month for only $32 (S & H included) at the end of the month the price goes to $42 Domestic/$52 International.

To order:

To pay only $26.50 for this DVD + receive 3 other RAW DVDs for free subscribe to our ESP RAW DVD Service.

Underhook to Head Capture

inTENS PREMIUM UPDATES

Mark Hatmaker

We currently post weekly Workouts of the Day (WODs) on the inTENS page of our website. These free WODs offer a single metabolic challenge daily designed to be completed in under 25 minutes (championship bout duration), that is, if you are pushing the pedal to the metal (as you should be).

inTENS PREMIUM is our subscription version of the WOD service ($10 per month or free to RAW Subscribers). inTENS Premium offers the Metabolic Challenge of the Day (MCD) + a Combat Drill of the Day (CDD).

There will be no changes made to the free WODs on the site, but in the near future inTENS PREMIUM will add a few components to improve the service (never fear, your price stays the same subscribers).

inTENS PREMIUM will always feature a Combat Drill of the Day (CDD) but in addition to this we will add the following components...

The Metabolic Challenge of the Day (MCD) may not necessarily be daily as we will be making room for the following--

Strength Work (SW)--A few times per week (approximately 2-3) there will be a non-timed strength-based workout designed for athletes who need or desire greater strength in addition to the gains made using the MCD WODs alone.
Road Work (RW)--A few times per week there will be workouts designed to put even more gas in your tank than can be gathered from pure circuit/muscle-confusion training alone. RW Training is a must for fighters and obstacle course competitors.
Flight Skill Work (FSW)--A few times per month there will be skills or drills posted that are specific to the athlete navigating an obstacle (ropes, walls, crawling technique, et cetera). In most cases these skills will be integrated into the MCD, in others they will be stand-alones to allow you to fully embrace the skill being set. FSW is designed for the obstacle course competitor and the street-combatives athlete in mind. Those conditioning only for fitness or for a fight can feel free to ignore FSW posts.

Packaging

We've been testing how these components interact over the past 120 days and I suggest the following ways to integrate the new inTENS PREMIUM Matrix into your conditioning regimen.

We offer 6 complete WODs per week. This allows those running a 3 on/1 off schedule to have a full run of workouts. Those training fewer days, I suggest pulling the workouts in sequence to fit the number you need while still benefiting from the program design. For example, if you only train 3 days per week choose workouts 1, 2, & 3 as opposed to mixing and matching.

Most days all the WOD components combined will take under 1 hour to complete.

If you have limited time on your hands we suggest the MCD be your go-to component--these clock in anywhere from 5-25 minutes maximum. In other words, if you ain't got time for anything else the MCD is the one to do.

Most athletes will appreciate the strength gains made via the MCD WODs but if you adhere to the "more strength is always a good idea" school of thought (I know I do) add this component when posted.

All fighters should add the Combat Drill of the Day (CDD). Those in it only for the conditioning or obstacle course racing should skip the CDD.

Fighters and obstacle race competitors would find it to their benefit to add the Road Work (RW) component when it is posted. Fighters you can skip this one occasionally if you are scheduled for numerous sparring rounds for that session (don't let it become a habit). Obstacle competitors, there ain't no way around it. It should be understood that we assume that all of our runs will be conducted in natural terrain--that is outside, with hills, over-under-and around barriers and obstructions whenever possible. If you are flat-tracking or using a treadmill might I suggest adding 1/3 to all prescribed distances.

Flight Skill Work (FSW) will primarily be MCD integrated but when it is a stand-alone, only obstacle competitors and street-combatives practitioners need endure this. (Street-Combatives brethren please don't skip this work--we can't ignore the second half of the "fight or flight" dictum. Know how to fight, yes, but also know how to flee no matter the environment).

Scheduling

No matter how many components you choose to utilize from the inTENS PREMIUM Matrix the following order is recommended to reap the greatest results from your training.

When Strength Work (SW) is scheduled, do this first.
Follow your SW with 3-5 minutes of rest and then hit your MCD when scheduled.
Follow your MCD with 3-5 minutes of rest and then hit your RW when scheduled.
Follow your RW with 3-5 minutes of rest and then hit your FSW when scheduled.
And finally, 3-5 minutes of rest then begin your CDD.

Working all of the components in this sequence allows us to really "embrace the grind" and bring pure technique to our CDD and less muscling and/or "natural attributes"--in other words, you'll be too tired to resist finding technical economy.

Obstacle race competitors and street-combatives practitioners will recognize that too much separation between elements (i.e., rest) doesn't reflect course or battlefield conditions.

Working in this "embrace the grind" manner with one session falling on top of the other allows us to keep tighter MCD and RW sessions. If you are training for obstacle courses only and not fight training feel free to tweak either the MCD or the RW workload up by a third--don't tweak both up on the same day. Instead, increase the MCD by 1/3rd on Day One and the RW by 1/3rd on Day Two.

Nutrition

Consider me a confused agnostic on this point. I'm sure the majority of you have set ideas on what to munch on. If you want my take on what to eat see our article "High Quality Nutrition vs. High Quality Training " in the newsletter archives.

These changes will come to the inTENS Premium Program over the next 30 days. RAW Subscribers you can access this material free--(contact me if you aren't already receiving it). All others can subscribe for $10 monthly on our inTENS page.

The 7th Annual Tennessee Combination Man Boot Camp

This year's Old School MMA Boot Camp will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 10th and 11th (10 AM start both days) at Bill Whitworth's beautiful facility in Morristown, Tennessee. Here's the skinny:

2-days of hardcore Old School inTENS Conditioning, Pugilism, and All-In Wrestling.
All material will be presented in integrated chains (strikes, submissions, and takedown material).
This Boot Camp is suitable for all levels of experience and/or fitness. All we ask is that you work to the top of your own ability/limits--not anyone else's-you're always the boss.
Gear: Mouthpiece, boxing gloves, and MMA gloves are required.
This is a limited attendance Boot Camp-meaning, once a slot is gone, it's gone. We like to keep the numbers low so that we can provide individual attention.
The price is $175 for the 2-days. ($150 for past attendees, $125 for RAW Subscribers).
There are discounts for traveling partners and groups.
Attendance will also confer Lifetime Membership status meaning that you will receive a 15% discount on all Products from that day forth.
For those with family in tow who have better things to do than to watch you sweat, we are less than a 1/2 hour drive from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, the Dollywood Amusement Park, and shopping opportunities too numerous to count..
For accommodations, search in the Boot Location area: Red Dragon Martial Arts Center 284 South Daisy St. Morristown TN 37813 (423) 587-3755 (School) www.rdkarate.com
For those of you flying in, your destination airport will be McGhee-Tyson in Knoxville, TN.

Secure your spot with a $50 Deposit:

Video Clip of the Week: Climbing Rest

Climbing Rest

August Specials

STREET SELF-DEFENSE SYSTEM: Vol. 1

This first volume is meant to accompany the harsh tactics we advocate in our street self-defense manual NO SECOND CHANCE. This first volume clocks in at over 3 1/2 hours and introduces the Natural Weapons Vocabulary, The Head-to-Toe Target System, introduces Static Scenario Drilling, and closes with Fluid Scenario Drilling i.e., the statistically most likely assault situations. (Disclosure: This volume is weapons-free; Volume 2 will cover that contingency in great depth.) This month only, we're offering Street Self-Defense to Legends Newsletter Subscribers for only $44, shipping included($54 International). You we're also offering a package deal of Street Self-Defense and No Second Chance for $58, shipping included ($68 International)

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