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Legends: Counter-BoxingOctober 26, 2012
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Extreme Self Protection

Mark Hatmaker 
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Pick an Adventure Seminar

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...
  1. Info on RAW 120 on the subject Head-&-Arm Position Submissions.
  2. Our newest book The Boxer's Bible of Counterpunching: The Killer Response to Any Attack has just been released--today's article is an excerpt. This one is 168 pages w/ 500+ photos. We've got autographed copies for $14 Domestic S & H Included ($24 International).
  3. Our 7th Annual Old-School Pugilism & All-In Wrestling Boot Camp is about a month away. You can read more about it below-If you're coming out to play let us know ASAP. This year's emphasis (predictable, but necessary) Boxing-Boxing-Boxing, Takedowns, Takedowns, Takedowns--Breakdowns, Stand-Ups, Riding, Escapes, Ground & Pound Pins, Reversals, and utility-utility-utility. As I said, to register or to learn more see the Boot Camp section below.
  4. We've extended our month-long special which allows you to pick up our just released Street Survival Series Volume 1--Details on this DVD set at the end of the newsletter. We've also added a combo package which includes the accompanying book No Second Chance.
  5. Newsletter subscribers we've expanded our Article Archives by approximately 70% so if you're a newbie and wondered what, so-called wisdom, you might have missed--you can access 80+ articles via the Archives link at the end of this newsletter.
  6. 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.

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 and/or a roll of mat tape--your call.

 

Thanks everyone and have a great week!
Sincerely,

 

Mark Hatmaker

Extreme Self Protection

ESP RAW 120: The Head & Arm Chain: Pro-Level Vol. 1

 

Waaaay back on ESP RAW 22 we presented a submission chain from the Head & Arm position, i.e., the scarf hold. This volume of RAW re-visits this position and re-tweaks the elements based on re-visions we've made in the 8 years since that original volume was produced. (You'll find lots of tweaks, more than a few discards, and a greater focus on pressurizing).

 

A quick rundown of what you'll find on this volume...

  • First we'll solidify your position--the primary tweak here will be what you do with your far-side forearm--this is a major labor-saving application that will kill your opponent's most valuable escape (the bridge) before he can even hit it.
  • Next we'll talk about securing the hold with a knee tendon grip--and we'll see that the tendon grip is not simply to tie that neck up in a pretty package, but more importantly what you do with the wrist while tendon-gripping.
  • Next we'll address two ways to grind your opponent to give you what you want submission-wise (rookies often tap due to grinding,but keep in mind that we mean the grinds to be asphalt burns on the road to something more vicious).
  • Next we'll start reaping the rewards that the grind has provided--we'll start with pressure-stepping into the holes provided and hit a simple rip/wrench that will do the job more often than not if you pressure is right.
  • Next we'll hit a side-sleeper or bulldog choke that is laying right in your arms.
  • From there a we run to the hopping sleeper (my favorite due to the added inertia on the hook).
  • We'll also hit a hopping shoulder choke--throw away the old arm-triangle position, the ledge grip will pop that head tight-tight-tight.
  • Of course, we'll have to hit some main guns and insert a few Reverse Lever Chokes, a Double Wrist-Lock variation or two, and an old school Keylock.
  • We'll also grind our way into a Near-Side Leg TWL and a scary tight Telephone lock.

 

In all 4 drills to tighten your position and then 16 hooks in the chain to keep that bottom man squirming.

 

This volume, as with all of our RAW material, comes with a printed syllabus for inclusion in your training notebook.

 

ESP RAW 120: can be had this month for only $32 (S & H included--Domestic & International) at the end of the month the price goes to $42 Domestic/$52 International.
 
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The 80/20 Rule (Yet Again)
Mark Hatmaker
 

As we've already stated, evasion is slicker than physical contact defenses (blocking, parrying, et cetera) but we all can't be 100% slick and hard to hit as smoke all the time. So, if we're going to make physical contact defense part of our game (which is unavoidable) is there anything to keep in mind before we get to defending? Yep.        

 

In two previous books (The Essentials & Savage Strikes) we belabored the Pareto Principle AKA the 80/20 Rule, so, here, we'll go light on the explanation so we don't risk your eyes glazing over at more of the same. Needless to say, (although I'm saying it all the same) if you aren't familiar with Pareto's Principle and how it applies to the fight game and find your appetite whetted by what is said here have at look at the two aforementioned volumes.

 

The 80/20 Rule as it applies to boxing states that 80% of your defense will be conducted with the rear hand and 20% of your defense will be conducted with the lead hand.

 

The converse of the 80/20 Rule for Boxing states that 80% of your offense will be conducted with your lead hand and 20% of your offense with the rear hand.

 

          Here's the wisdom behind the percentages. Putting most of the onus of physical contact defense on the rear hand (80%) leaves the lead hand free and clear to counter at will from its prime up front, close and personal proximity to your opponent. Any time you use the lead hand to defend (unavoidable, but let's try and limit it to 20%) your rear hand counter has to travel further making it easier to read and be countered itself, and cross two limbs (your opponent's offensive hand and your defending lead hand) to make a bite on your target.

 

The wisdom of the 80/20 rule is pretty tight and yet there is an inevitable (and understandable) tendency by novice boxers to want to use the lead hand to defend. This lead hand defense thing is a reflexive action, I mean, your brain sees some violence coming its way and throws up the nearest thing its path (the lead hand) to save yourself. Again, nice reflexive action for everyday life, but in the sport of boxing a reflex that must be re-wired to the far more useful 80/20 ratio.

 

THE BOXER'S BIBLE OF COUNTERPUNCHING: $14Buy Now

 

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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.

 

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October 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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