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Legends: Boxing MatrixNovember 9, 2012
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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 121 which goes into great detail on the value of the Inside Stand-Up..
  2. Today's article provides a step-by-step plan to approach our Boxing-Pugilism material.
  3. Our 7th Annual Old-School Pugilism & All-In Wrestling Boot Camp is this weekend. 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. Our November Special features resources in the new Pugilism-Boxing Matrix.
  5. We'll be playing with Coach Adam Hook and his crew next Saturday the 17th at The Gladiator Training Center in Carterville, IL. http://www.gladiatortrainingcenter.com

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.

 

Thanks everyone and have a great week!
Sincerely,

 

Mark Hatmaker

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ESP RAW 121: The Inside Stand-Up: Fundamentals, Drills, & Submissions

I'm going to take it for granted that you'd prefer a wrestling approach to your ground-game and do not want to hit your back/pull guard whether it be sub-only matches or MMA.

 

With that in mind, with got to admit that there are times when you are in a bad position and under-load and have got to get out from under. The easy default is the going to your back mentioned above, but there is a much better option for the wrestling/top game inclined and that is the Inside Stand-Up.

 

As long as you can hit 1/4 position or come to base in any way this option is available. It is used often in straight-wrestling matches but mighty seldom in submission or MMA work and I believe that is simply because of a poor understanding of the how to distribute the load to make the stand-up happen. Poor load distribution means you ain't getting up and/or will be chopped back to the mat.

 

Good load distribution and you're not only out from under, but on your feet with a submission in your hands more often than not.

  • We'll open this volume with 4 Solo Drills to seat the fundamental mechanics of Foot Placement, Push-Thru, Back-Pressure, Pivoting, & and Preliminary Hand-Fighting.
  • From there we'll add your partner so you can work under load and learn 4 Drills to Hand-Fighting Prowess. (We will emphasize the Whip-Away to Under-Gripping--awkward when you first start the drill, but it will pay dividends and get you off the mat--ignore this step and all is for naught).
  • Next we'll hit the Standing Switch Drill and explain the Dog-Leash DWL and how a Switch and a Dog Leash DWL should be thought of as 2-sides of the same coin.
  • We'll run a 3-Sub Combo to Back Trip your opponent once you've hit your Inside Stand-Up. (The Head-Post Cross-Body Hop may look awkward but it'll do the trick).
  • We'll then run a 4-Submission Chain using the Inside Stand-Up to Kick-Over Series. (I'll also provide a little caveat as to why I think the preceding chain is your go-to and the kick-over less then optimum. If you understand pivot points you're way ahead of the game). I'll admit the Head-Scissors is mighty satisfying all the same.
  • We'll wrap up by introducing a Drive-Back for a failed hand-fight at the get-go. Lose the hand-fight and there is no Inside Stand-Up--the Drive Back will fix that and then you can run the entire chain again with the Drive-Back inserted and be on your way to Inside Stand-Up Mastery.
  • 17 Drills before the Drive-Back Addition--with the Drive-Back you now have 33 Drills total to seat this under-utilized skill.

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

 

ESP RAW 121: 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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Standing DWL Set-up
Standing DWL Set-up
The Pugilism-Boxing Matrix
Mark Hatmaker

 

We've now got 20+ resources on the subject of Pugilism-Boxing so I thought I would provide a template for progression for those who want to approach the subject in a methodical manner. 

  

BOOKS

I suggest using BOXING MASTERY as your foundation text.

THE BOXER'S BOOK OF CONDITIONING & DRILLING is meant to be used with it side-by-side.

Once the foundation of both conditioning and technique have been laid down begin implementing the drills detailed in THE BOXER'S BOOK OF COUNTERPUNCHING.

  

DVD-Sets

THE COMPLETE PUGILIST is our foundation tool here.

 

If you want a good grasp of the basics of pugilism but you desire no more than the basics you can go with EXTREME BOXING & ILLEGAL BOXING in side-by-side study.

If you opt for the more inclusive THE COMPLETE PUGILIST skip EXTREME BOXING & ILLEGAL BOXING as that material is also folded into THE COMPLETE PUGILIST.

 

I heartily encourage you to use THE ABCS OF NHB VOL. 1 alongside THE COMPLETE PUGILIST from day one. Counter-for-counter drills are a must.

 

Once the foundation drills of THE COMPLETE PUGILIST and THE ABCS OF NHB VOL.1  are set, adding in drills from ARMOR-PLATED & DOWN & OUT should add more body to your striking work.

 

(Our DIRTY BOXING set will be released next year and I would suggest that as an adjunct to the aforementioned foundation material).

 

RAW DVDs

Our RAW DVDs are spotlights on individual aspects of the game. In regard to pugilism I suggest the following options...

ESP RAW 74-76, 82-87, & 89-90 provide more Down & Out Drills for striking to takedown to ground integration.

 

ESP RAW 101 details how to build more efficient punching.

 

ESP RAW 102 provides proto-clinch dirty boxing drills.

 

ESP RAW 103 provides a complete template for drilling footwork.

 

ESP RAW 115 provides drills for integrating Boxing with Elbows

 

ESP RAW 119 details how to use combination ladders and drill-flips to augment your live-drilling work.

 

You can see more details on any of the above products on their individual pages (Books, DVDs, RAW Products) by using the Quick Links in the left margin.

 

[The November Special at the end of this newsletter allows you to snag any of these at a discounted price.]

 

November Pugilism-Boxing Special

 

If you would like to snag any of the aforementioned during the month of November we are offering 10% off on any single purchased item, 12% off on any 2 items, 14% off on any 3, and so on and so forth in 2% increments.

 

To take advantage of this offer drop us an email listing your choice(s) and we'll set up your discount. (This deal is to not to be combined with other discounts & expires at Midnight December 1st EST)

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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Video Clip of the Week:
Low Hurdle Hops
Low Hurdle Hops
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