It's Friday and time for this week's Legends newsletter; buncha stuff today...
First, info on our newest ESP RAW DVD (volume 160).
This one is full of some serious old-school boxing & wrestling meanness. This week's Video Clip is
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teensy detail on where to place the knee during a near-knee pass-always make room for your Plan B. Big thanks to Jacen Huss for the use of the inner thigh!
Lots and lots of evil details to be unloaded at the upcoming Western Warrior Boot Camp. You are coming to that right?
This week's article is another preview of the Boot Camp. Get off of that couch and get out here!
And last, but not least, check out the ESP RAW Subscription service info. 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 become a member of the Vale Alliance absolutely free. Thanks everyone and have a great weekend! Sincerely,
Mark Hatmaker
Extreme Self Protection
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Hammer Hooks, Whip Hooks, & Crunch Hooks
Beating the Double Wristlock (DWL)/Kimura
This is a Combination Man/Combination Woman two-fer. We've got some sneaky old school boxing and wicked wrestling meanness to toss your way.
First, let's unleash the beast that is the Lead Hook, your go-to power bomb off of the lead side. We'll cover the 3 ways to throw H-A-R-D F-A-S-T lead hooks. The Hammer Hook used by sluggers the world over, the Whip Hook which is a beautiful development for some lighter weight classes, and the wickedly beautiful unusual mechanics of Brazilian Champ Eder Jofre's Crunch Hook. Put all three of these tools in your lead hand and you've got the start of a wrecking machine! As for our wrasslin' portion of the program, if you been wondering why we've been emphasizing the Reverse Lever over the Double Wristlock (DWL)/Kumura? [And if you don't know how to hit the Reverse Lever yet, jump aboard the RAW crew and it will be your new BFF.] Well, for one, the Reverse Lever is so TIGHT, you just gotta love it, but for two the DWL is easily countered. It is for this reason we won't do video clips of the escape material, we must keep some secrets for the RAW crew. We'll cover the 4 Principles of Beating the DWL, and then proceed to see how they apply in so easy it's nuts variations all over the body. We'll cover the standard beat for the standing DWL, the Rear Body-Lock DWL that the formidable Renzo Gracie lost his elbow to in his classic match vs. the great Sakuraba. We'll hit the mat where it really matters and bust that Cross-Body DWL easy as pie, bust up 2 versions of Dorsal DWLs, knock it off inside 1/2 guard, and smoke it in the bottom scissors (guard) position. Again, no video clips of this stuff as I must remain true to my crew (we will hit it at The Western Warrior Boot Camp). I will give a hint, the Reverse Lever is still involved, but not the way you think.
It's a mind-blower and stupidly simple. This volume (as with all volumes of RAW) comes with a printed syllabus for inclusion in your training notebook. ESP RAW 160 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 pay only $26.50 for this DVD + receive 3 other RAW DVDs for free and gain free membership to the Vale Alliance, subscribe to our ESP RAW DVD Service.
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One Week Until the Western Warrior Boot Camp!!
Hey Crew,
If you're still on the fence...Have a look-see and come on out!
This Boot Camp covers hardcore old school pugilism, grueling takedown and clinch work, wicked ground and pound, and devilish bone-snapping jugular squishing submissions.
But that ain't all...
Add to this mix real-world chaos drills for street self-defense and tactical operative response. Sensory impairment drills, awareness drills, handicapping drills, plus many others from The Outer Limits vocabulary.
Plus...
Tried & true historical warrior conditioning, you know the fun stuff that was used by warrior cultures of days gone by. You will work hardihood and stamina drills used by the Spartans and the Mimbreno Apache. You'll experience challenging strength work in the Roman Legionnaire and Knight tradition. Plus many intriguing ideas culled from the Viking sagas, the Celtic warrior ethos, and many other fierce traditions.
We will be pushing limits, testing limits, breaking limits, and setting new horizons.
To foster that warrior camaraderie...
This Boot is a Team Event. Whether you come with partners in tow or form squads upon arrival these squads will "compete" against one another in all aspects: Combat Drills, Technique Execution, Warrior Conditioning Challenges, everything. The idea is to create camaraderie, foster a no man left behind ethic, and have teams plan/strategize/conspire as they coach teammates through different skills and drills.
Think you ain't ready?
Sure you are. All tasks will be scalable to the individual. No man or woman is left behind in the Western Warrior Boots. The only ones left behind are those who don't bother to show up and then ask "What's it like?"
That's no way to live a life. Get out there and taste it, get out there and do it, Crew!
The Western Warrior Boot Camp is offered in 3 Tiers, you pick and choose your own level of HOO-RAH!
- Level 1-Is all day Saturday, February 27th, 2016.
- Level 2-Is all day Saturday & Sunday, February 27 & 28th, 2016.
- Level 3-Is all day Saturday- with intermittent "emergency" sessions throughout Saturday night, and all-day Sunday. In this version you will camp right there in the gym, sleeping on the mat.
This inaugural Boot will be held at Coach Bill Whitworth's beautiful facility.
Red Dragon Martial Arts 284 South Daisy St. Morristown TN 37813
If the above all-in-one Western Warrior Boot speaks to the warrior inside you here's the price of admission. Level 1: $75 ($65 for RAW Crew or Vale Alliance members.) Level 2: $110 ($95 for RAW Crew or VA Members.) Level 3: $150 ($125 for RAW Crew or VA Members.) You may pay in full or make payments towards your preferred level. [Contact me for Payment Plans.] And yes, you can choose to upgrade at any point on Day 1, or build to your Level II, & III Trifecta at future camps. Well, are you ready to train, drill, move, and live like a Warrior? To join the Vale Alliance or for even more details about what you'll receive as a member click here.
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The Western Warrior Boot: Levels I, II, & III
This Boot Camp covers hardcore old school pugilism, grueling takedown and clinch work, wicked ground and pound, and devilish bone-snapping jugular squishing submissions.
But that ain't all...
Add to this mix real-world chaos drills for street self-defense and tactical operative response. Sensory impairment drills, awareness drills, handicapping drills, plus many others from The Outer Limitsvocabulary.
Plus...
Tried & true historical warrior conditioning, you know the fun stuff that was used by warrior cultures of days gone by. You will work hardihood and stamina drills used by the Spartans and the Mimbreno Apache. You'll experience challenging strength work in the Roman Legionnaire and Knight tradition. Plus many intriguing ideas culled from the Viking sagas, the Celtic warrior ethos, and many other fierce traditions.
We will be pushing limits, testing limits, breaking limits, and setting new horizons.
To foster that warrior camaraderie...
This Boot is a Team Event. Whether you come with partners in tow or form squads upon arrival these squads will "compete" against one another in all aspects: Combat Drills, Technique Execution, Warrior Conditioning Challenges, everything. The idea is to create camaraderie, foster a no man left behind ethic, and have teams plan/strategize/conspire as they coach teammates through different skills and drills.
Think you ain't ready?
Sure you are. All tasks will be scalable to the individual. No man or woman is left behind in the Western Warrior Boots. The only ones left behind are those who don't bother to show up and then ask "What's it like?"
That's no way to live a life. Get out there and taste it, get out there and do it, Crew!
The Western Warrior Boot Camp is offered in 3 Tiers, you pick and choose your own level of HOO-RAH!
- Level 1-Is all day Saturday, February 27th, 2016.
- Level 2-Is all day Saturday & Sunday, February 27 & 28th, 2016.
- Level 3-Is all day Saturday- with intermittent "emergency" sessions throughout Saturday night, and all-day Sunday. In this version you will camp right there in the gym, sleeping on the mat.
Each Attendee will earn a shirt denoting their level of accomplishment.
This inaugural Boot will be held at Coach Bill Whitworth's beautiful facility.
Red Dragon Martial Arts
284 South Daisy St.
Morristown TN 37813
If the above all-in-one Western Warrior Boot speaks to the warrior inside you here's the price of admission.
Level 1: $75 ($65 for RAW Crew or Vale Alliance members.)
Level 2: $110 ($95 for RAW Crew or VA Members.)
Level 3: $150 ($125 for RAW Crew or VA Members.)
Click the button below to hold your place with at $30 deposit:
And yes, you can choose to upgrade at any point on Day 1, or build to your Level II, & III Trifecta at future camps.
Well, are you ready to train, drill, move, and live like a Warrior?
To join the Vale Alliance or for even more details about what you'll receive as a member click here.|
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Hot Deals
It's New Year's Resolution time, in aid of that here's a deal we're running for the entire month of January.
Come aboard the ESP RAW Crew Service (just $26.50 per month/$36.50 International) and you'll get...
- One ESP RAW DVD every month. [Either the featured volume or your choice from our back library of 150 titles.]
- 15% off of all products and services in our store (Western Warrior Boot Camp Attendance included.)
- Free membership in The Vale Alliance.
- Free access to 6 Combat Conditioning WODs per week.
- Free access to 6 Days per Week of Combat Drills of the Day which cover Boxing, Wrestling, & Street work.
- Free access to the No Second Chance Book of Assignments our massive workbook of interactive readiness drills.
- Free access to The Vale Alliance forum where you will find instructional and historical material from myself and Coach Kris Iatskevich.
- Free access to Coaching Conferences via email, messaging, or phone.
- 3 Free RAW DVDs of your choice as a sign-up bonus.
- And-for the 1st 3 months of 2016 we'll include an additional volume of RAW (your choice) absolutely free with your 1st 3 months of membership. So, that's 2 per month thru March, Crew.
Again all of the above benefits for just $26.50 monthly ($36.50 International) far less than most every gym fee in the world.
If you are resolving in the New Year to train harder, to box with edges (elbows and illegal blows), wrestle like a beast, and indulge in the warrior spirit past and present-come aboard crew and we'll go on this journey together.
All the best in the New Year!
Mark Hatmaker
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Seminars
We'll be in St. Louis on April 9th 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 Info 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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