Extreme Self Protection

This is volume 8 in the Combination Man Curriculum (CMC).

Now that we've spent the past 6 months of the CMC material getting our wrestling base underneath us let's start building our true Combination base by combining boxing with unorthodox striking.

Here's what is included on this volume...

• We give the hair-splitting but, oh, so needed definition of the difference between boxing and pugilism.
• We discuss the necessity of overlaying Pugilism on top of boxing and not the other way around.
• We then introduce how we will build boxing/pugilism facility via integrated combination ladders shot through a Tri-Part Build. Each drill will be demonstrated fully on the Heavy Bag, the Double-End Bag, Wall Drills where appropriate, and lastly live-fire partner drilling.
• We will emphasize the outer blade of the forearm from elbow to fist pad to supplement our boxing in unusual and surprising ways. All of the strikes on this volume are currently legal under MMA rules so sportive integration is not a problem. [Combatives folks, rules are never a worry I know, but there is much grist for the mill on this volume--no nonsense stuff.]
• We will begin by using the forearm as a kick corollary and discuss why we NEVER open with a forearm blast before we show how to integrate them form the word go.
• We work the proper set-up for the Cram (head position is key--head in the wrong spot and you'll get clocked and/or reduce your drive).
• We'll also use the Cram for an easy Plum Blossom Defense--why grapple and snake for position when you can go offensive at once?
• We move down the forearm to the fist pad and discuss why this is a weapon of subtlety and if you're short on finesse the accompanying live-fire footwork drills will get you moving like a pro to fire these jolting shots.
• We'll take several varieties of the introduced pugilistic weapons, and if you fire them through every drill provided you'll wind up with 99 rounds of drilling if you only work through the material once.

These formerly illegal shots will super-charge your striking with power and unorthodox angles to get that combination man/woman striking base up to snuff in no time.

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

(Hang on to these syllabi because at some point in the Combination Man Curriculum run we will supplement and key these syllabi to a Master Text for easy Drill & Technique search).

To order: 

No Second Chance: Pre Assault Indicators

Jim Marx

The priority of our No Second Chance training focuses on avoidance/fleeing. Using your situational awareness will help you maintain an awareness of safety around you. Your No Second Chance training should also include the ability to recognize body language, trusting your instincts, and reacting decisively when your life depends on it.

Before a physical attack occurs, people typically telegraph the attack by displaying unconscious body language they are unaware of. These are called Pre Assault Indicators. This happens involuntarily when we humans are in fight or flight mode.   You can READ the attack before it happens if you are aware of the Indicators.

By being able to recognize the pre-assault indicators you will increase your reaction time to avoid and escape an attack or other dangerous situation. When you observe these Pre Assault Indicators you should engage in your pre planned escape strategy ASAP. If you are unable to escape, go into combat mode and handle the situation then escape.

It is through your situational awareness that you can recognize these Pre Assault Indicators and adjust your actions to deal with the situation. When you recognize Pre Assault Indicators you need to ACT, do not ignore them for any reason, and prepare yourself for the attack that is about to happen. This will also give you the opportunity to stop an attack by giving you time to draw or pick up X weapon. No Second Chance by Mark Hatmaker. If you wait for 100% confirmation that the attack is going to happen, you will end up being attacked. That is why your No Second Chance training has to include Situational Awareness Training and Chaos Drills.   Part of situational awareness is knowing the Pre Assault Indicators.

 I will list the most common Pre Assault Indicators for you to study and learn, and this will allow you to foresee the future. You will be able to see the attack before it happens.

Pre Assault Indicators:

 I will list the most common (the 80%ers). I will start with the Pre Assault Indicators that you are able to observe at a distance, giving you ample time to escape the situation, draw or pick up X weapon, or as a last resort use unarmed combative techniques.

1.            Tracking/Stalking- for our definition this is when someone is following you at a distance and monitoring your movements, as they gradually close the distance on you, usually coming at you from an angle.

2.            Eye tracking-when someone is watching you too intently and monitoring your movements and actions, not necessarily stalking you.

3.            Pre Assault Investigation - when someone approaches you entering your safety boundaries, even sometimes bump you or touch you, to assess your awareness and your apparent willingness and ability to set your boundaries and fight back.

4.            Excessive talking and/or questioning- when someone seems like they are being too friendly or nosy when they don't even know you, and they have no need to know.

5.            Indications of mental illness - when people are talking to themselves or others inappropriately, their actions are inappropriate.

6.            Signs of drug or alcohol impairment.

The following are the Pre Assault Indicators that usually happen when you are face to face with someone, and the attack is imminent. These are what I found to be the most common, there are other Pre Assault Indicators however in my opinion, they take more training and are geared for the professional security personal. These are the 80%ers.

1.            Before physical action by an aggressor occurs, that individual usually begins by threatening to attack, in an attempt to intimidate the opponent and to psych themselves up. This process commonly called posturing or ritualized combat.

2.            Verbal aggression - yelling, swearing, etc.

3.            A change in posture - stands taller, sets head and shoulders, moves away/moves closer, points, forms fist and/or loads the arm. Head will come down, chin tucked, eyebrows tightened and dropped.

4.            Individual's stance changes - blades body, lowers center of gravity.

5.            Individual may bob or rock and sway.

Numbers 3-5 is also how someone acts to ready themselves for a combative sporting event.

6.            Removing articles of clothing, such as glasses, hats, coats, shirts.

7.            Adjusting clothing, such as pulling up the on the pants pulling up sleeves.

8.            Target and weapon glancing- shifting eyes to possible targets and weapons they will attack or use.

9.            Hands will open and close. The hands will comb their hair, or touch their face.

10.          Aggression redirected to something or someone else, such as breaking pencils, kicking, chairs, yelling at bystanders.

As humans when the fight or flight response is triggered, these Pre Assault Indicators can predict an attack, the person just cannot stand still due to the "chemical dump" of the fight or flight response. Using your situational awareness and some observational practice you should be able to read an attack before it happens.

This knowledge along with your situational awareness will give you the "GO" signal, giving you permission to ACT so you don't become a victim. But you must ACT!

Remember YOU are your first line of defense!

This book s

erves as a Triple Purpose Manual.

Purpose One: To provide the inside info needed to survive the oh, so fun phenomena of obstacle course racing.   

Purpose Two: It is a conditioning manual for those who want to hit the courses in peak condition. It provides the scientific skinny on our stream-lined high-intensity approach, then details all of the unique exercises we use that are course specific, and then progresses you through 66 non-repeating workouts to get and keep you primed.  

Purpose Three: It is a comprehensive manual on Flight/Evasion Skills for Real-World Combative trainers & trainees.

Among the contents include: The differences between Mud, Adventure, & Obstacle Racing, Competitive & Cooperative Mind-Sets, Military Function & Course Correlates. The extensive Techniques, Tactics, & Strategies section covers Stride Work, How to Approach Hills, How to Leap from Height and minimize Landing Load, How to Approach Electrical Hazards & Running the Gauntlet, The most Efficient ways to Climb Ropes (vertical, horizontal, and wall ropes), Tips on Climbing (everything from cargo nets to vertical walls to bouldering walls), Improving Low Crawl Efficiency, Balance Work, Hand-Over Hand Tips, and Tips for Bearing Loads for Distance.

We close with the Logistics Section which will provide tips on Clothing , Gear, Registration, and Clean-Up to make your race experience as streamlined as possible.

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We'll be on the roster at Martial Arts on the Mountain--September 19 (5PM start) thru September 22nd (11AM).

Myself, Boyd Ritchie, Carlos Cummings, and John Miller will be presenting classes in MMA, Boxing, Catch Wrestling, Sambo, (and if time permits) an optional Challenge/Obstacle Run.

Four days of training, feel free to room on the campground (rooms and meals provided, crew--beat that).

Cost: $250

To register or for more details contact Coach John Miller

coach@grapplingsports.com

540-354-9356

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Of course, we'll also offer our Annual Tennessee Boot Camp in November-details to come.

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We hope to see you at one of these events--if you'd like to have us come to you, check out our Pitch An Adventure info in the side bar and if you've got some adrenaline in your neck of the woods that strikes my fancy we'll be there. 

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.