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It's Friday and time for this week's Legends newsletter;
buncha stuff today...
First, info on our newest ESP RAW DVD (volume 156).
This one is full of some serious old-school meanness. See the next block for details. Keep in mind we are on vacation from October 2nd to the 12th. You can still order during that time, just be advised that there will be a teensy delay, but upon our return we will get these out the door in order received.
This week's article is one from the vaults and offers advice on correcting leg dive woes. Hope you enjoy!
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 weekend!
Sincerely,
Mark Hatmaker
Extreme Self Protection
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Boxing Like Fitzsimmons, Guillotine Beats, & Cocklel-Burr Ride Meanness
The 7th volume of the improved format includes:
- 19-GPP Combat Specific Conditioning Challenges.
- We will provide a Benchmark PT Test to open this unit and end this month with a repeat to see if we're getting the job done.
- Among the fun challenges: Lots of bridge work, agility rolls, bob & weave rope drills, and speed sprawl/pop-up & sprint circuits.
- This volume also has 6 Boxing Drills (24 rounds minimum w/ Compass Protocol) our focus on this volume is boxing like the Legendary Bob Fitzsimmons.
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You'll see why we've been so picky with footwork because now it's time to add that Fitz magic and start using his almost uncanny lifts and drops to put some crazy stink on uppercuts and straight rear hands.
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We will also drill his inside line safety-so, so sweet. If you are a Muay Thai practitioner you'll love the subtlety of securing the line.
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And we'll start using the Fitzsimmons Drag to literally spin an offensive opponent. You're going to want some additional protective gear for this one, it's got some surprising hurt on it.
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Next, let's talk Guillotine
defense, specifically you've got a nice double-leg in your arsenal but that Team Alpha Male guillotine has you worried-and rightfully so.
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We present 5 Drills vs. the Guillotine that is slapped on versus your double-leg. Lack these tactics and perhaps you should re-consider that shoot.
- On the Mat we will put the oh, so useful Bar & Chancery series thru it's Short Offense paces and present "Yeah, but what if I can't secure the head?" options.
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On RAW 155 we presented more than a few fun finishes of of a Cockle-Burr ride but the intelligent question of just how does one secure this unusual ride have hit my inbox. Well, we shall deal with that, hit some Wrist Chanceries and Pump Handles along the way.
- We'll use some unpleasant Neck-Drives and Pulled Hammers vs. an opponent rising from the Cockle-Burr and believe it or not, how this ride opens up an honest-to-god Full Nelson. The real one, not the show version.
- We'll also use an exposed hip to slide a hook in, not to go Double-Knife Ride but to bait to a surprising reversal that gets your hips back to bi-section like a good wrestler wants it.
Man, I love this volume! We're finally getting out of the basics weeds into the mean, mean, meanness of the old school combination masters-what's not to love?
This volume (as with all volumes of RAW) comes with a printed syllabus for inclusion in your training notebook.
ESP RAW 156 can be had this month for $32 (S & H included--Domestic & International) at the end of the month the price goes to $42 Domestic/$52 International. [Of course, it's only $26.50 for the RAW Crew.]
To order: 
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Profile Analysis
Mark Hatmaker
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To teach proper penetration while shooting we often use the analogy of breaking the vertical pane of glass described by the target's heels; this often seems to correct depth issues. There is a second vertical plane that we can address to tinker with the mobility of our singles and doubles. Before we address the 2nd plane let's hit a quick review.
- Touch before you shoot.
- Obey the law of level change.
- Strive for penetration-the 1st plane.
Now, we'll address what is a common error-the dead foot. The lead foot is a key component as it will be the major indicator of shot success. You can tell a lot about the shooting style of yourself or a partner/opponent by simply observing them shooting in profile (of course, you won't have that opportunity when standing before them). I heartily encourage you to have a training partner observe your shooting in profile or, failing that, videotape yourself shooting in profile for the following diagnostic.
A profile analysis allows you to diagnose four things.
- Level change.
- Penetration.
- Lead foot vital signs.
- 2nd plane alignment.
One. While examining the first component, you are looking to see that you get your hips below the horizontal plane of your opponent's hips before, during, and after the shot. Any deviation from this below the horizontal alignment is not ideal.
Two. Check for breaking the first plane. The lead toes (or knee if you banged a lead knee) must break the heel-pane of glass.
Three. You must be on the ball of the lead foot upon partner/opponent contact. The sole down or heel down is an indication of an over-reach in your shot. This flat-footed position will tell you immediately if you are shooting from too far out.
Four. Upon contact there should be a second vertical plane being described by the toes of your lead foot, lead knee, and shoulders. Adhering to the second plane places your body into a compact position that will maximize mobility and force of contact in your shot.
I highly recommend grabbing a partner (or camera) and giving this profile analysis exercise a shot. The details can work wonders for your shooting game. Let me know how it goes.
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Places to Go; People to See
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We'll be in St. Louis on December 5th for our team-up with Danny Hoskins and the Native American Warrior Arts Crew for some blade-work with Danny, rough and tumble from me, and Rik Brown will be there as well swinging some bad-ass mace.
We'd love to come out your way. If you'd like us to come to you, see our Pick An Adventure sidebar and we may just come to you far cheaper than you'd imagine (I'm easy when it come to new friends and fun stuff.)
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Pick An Adventure
Seminars
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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.
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Mark Hatmaker
(865) 679-1223
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