Lesson One of the Self Defense Mini Clinic

Each lesson of this course includes videos of highly effective, street proven fighting moves that are easy to learn and simple to use.

Each installment will also include some seriously important fighting information that has taken 20 years of interviews and research with dozens of the world’s most notorious street fighters, bar bouncers, law enforcement officers, and soldiers to put together.

This stuff is solid gold. These lessons are boiled down from a 100 page book I wrote on how to fight and win. I’ve taken the most valuable life-saving lessons from it at put it into 5 short lessons.

You don’t want to miss any of this critical information.

Below is your first video, the other two videos are further down the page (my little trick to get you to read this stuff). The following technique is extremely simple and can be used by anyone with little practice.

*Note: Feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of the page. I enjoy the feedback and others may learn from your insights & thoughts. Enjoy.

Know When The Fight Is On:

Today’s lesson is meant to get you up to speed quickly. It includes the most important things you need to know to win a street fight.

The best way to win a fight is to recognize it before it has happened. Countless guys get taken out by some punk without even knowing they were in a fight (they either didn’t see it coming or didn’t want to believe they were in a fight). Don’t let this happen to you.

There are three ways to recognize a fight (other than someone punching you). There are non-verbal body language cues, verbal cues, and previous behavior (aka common sense).

Aside from getting hit there are 5 main non-verbal cues that you are about to be in a fight:

  1. The “Look Away:” During an argument the other guy suddenly looks away from you off to one side. An experienced street fighter and special ops soldier Jim West uses this cue all the time. He once told me, “If I’m in a confrontation with someone and they look to the side, it means they’re about to hit me – so I hit first.” It may seem odd but looking away is a very common, almost reflex like, reaction for many aggressors. So take Jim’s advice and hit first because if you don’t his haymaker will be sailing towards your temple.
  2. The “Finger Jab:” Someone poking you in the chest is also a big red flag. It’s a way that your opponent “tests the water” to see if you are an easy target. He’s building up his confidence and resolve, by violating your personal space. If you stand by and do nothing, it tells him, “the water’s fine… go ahead and attack this guy.” A poke in the chest, or any violation of your personal space at the initial stages of a confrontation should trigger some kind of immediate response from you.
  3. The “Shove:” Yet another classic example of violating your personal space, except this move is almost always immediately followed by a punch. You should expect very little time between the shove and the incoming blow, which of course means you need to act fast in this situation. People typically don’t push, then walk away.
  4. The “Target Gaze:” An opponent will naturally look at what he’s about to strike. Watch out for an adversary who changes his gaze from your eyes to your chin or some other obvious target. This is another one of those gifts from human nature, he can’t help but look where he is going to strike, so use that information to gain the upper hand.
  5. The “Chin Drop:” Another involuntary move that should prompt you into a decision is seeing your opponent drop his chin. This is a fairly consistent, and subconscious act of protecting the neck, it almost always means trouble.

Verbal Cues:

  1. The Threat: “I’m gonna zyx@%# you up!” This may seem so obvious that it’s not worth mentioning. And I wouldn’t mention it if my research didn’t show that MOST inexperienced fighters do nothing in the face of serious verbal threats. They often stand by and take NO action.
  2. The “Sudden Silent Treatment:” If your opponent has been talking, talking, and talking, then suddenly becomes quiet, it means he’s entered into an internal dialog on what he’s about to do to you. As FightFast instructor Demi Barbitos says: “Fighters don’t talk and swing at the same time.” In other words he is probably about to hit you.

Previous Behavior:

This one is painfully simple. If you are around someone who is known to be violent it’s pretty likely they may start a fight. Don’t play with fire. Also intoxicated men are trouble, intoxicated men with women around are even more trouble. If you get into an argument or scuffle with a drunk guy and his girlfriend or other women are around he is very likely to fight.

I’ve worked with almost a dozen bar bouncers from some of the roughest bars and nightclubs and they all know that saving face is one of the biggest causes of fights. In other words if you somehow manage to bump into, slight, or irritate a drunk guy or his girlfriend a fight is pretty likely, so be ready for it.

Now that you know how to recognize a fight before it happens I’ve got another fight move for you. This one is from professional fighter and notorious “cooler” Mike Serr. Go ahead and watch the video before moving onto the next section.

Dealing with Fear:

When it comes to fighting and learning how to fight fear is the 800 lb. gorilla in the room. Everybody knows it’s there but nobody want to talk about it.

Well like it or not I’m going to talk about it. After 20 years of working with Special Ops soldiers, SWAT cops, Cage-Fighters, Ex-Gang Enforcers, and bar bouncers, I’ve learned that all of them feel fear before a fight.

Wow, what a shocker. Fear is normal and healthy. The thing is none of these guys are scared, because they have learned to deal with that fear and make it work for them.

They have learned to harness that adrenaline dump and make it work for them, not against them.

The average guy on the street, when confronted with a life threatening fight will quickly realize the danger and the voice inside his mind will start talking a mile a minute, “Why is this happening to me? Am I going to die? What did I do to piss him off? Should I run? Should I stay and fight?” and on and on.

Letting this internal dialogue turn your fear into panic will get you hurt. Instead you have to use that fear and adrenaline to help you identify targets and take action.

The first step is to control your breathing. Slowing the pace of your breaths (inhale deeply and exhale slowly) sends a direct message to your brain that calms you down, lowers your heart rate, and lowers your blood pressure.

The next step is target awareness described below. But before we get to that here’s another video for you.

Target Awareness:

Once you know a fight is eminent you need to look for open targets to strike. To do this you must be aware of certain “high value” targets on the human body, so that when they are exposed or unprotected you know when and how to strike them for maximum damage.

Target awareness is a continuous process because as an attacker moves closer or further away from you the targets you can strike change. Below is an example of what your internal dialogue should be like once you realize a fight is coming:

“He’s approaching me — is he in range?”…
“Is there anything in his hands?”…
“What targets are open?”…
“Are there any friends around?”…
“Now… what targets are open?”…
“Is anyone behind me?”…
“What targets are open now?”…

Finally you need some basic info about what targets to strike and why, some are common sense some may surprise you:

Neck: the side of the neck is a “knock out” area. The good news is that the shoulder and head offer a natural “funnel” that’ll guide your hand directly into his neck – which means it’s a “high percentage” shot. People rarely protect their neck properly so even a poorly executed shot can often mean instant knock out.

Groin: believe it or not, research shows that most guys do NOT protect their groin. They are so “indoctrinated” with the idea that they’ll be punched in the face that they leave themselves wide open for one of the most devastating strikes. So forget about focusing so much on getting in that right hook to the head, (which he’ll be expecting), and start looking for an OPEN target.

Inside knee: very vulnerable. One good kick to the inside of the knee can end a fight instantly.

Outside thigh: a favorite target of Muay Thai fighters is the nerve running down the outside of your leg. Even a well conditioned fighter can’t stand more than a couple good shin kicks to this nerve before buckling.

Eyes: Striking the eyes is a great distraction technique. They are the main sense used during a fight, take them away for even a second and you have gained a huge advantage. An eye strike causes a person to blink involuntarily, and if scratched the eyes will water blurring vision.

There are many more targets these are just a few to get you thinking like a fighter.

Keep your eyes peeled for more free videos, in the next lesson I’ll take you inside the world of a real street fight. This is something most guys have no idea about, thanks to myths and misconceptions that often get guys hurt or killed.

Knowing what a real fight is actually like is a huge advantage.

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2,694 thoughts on “Lesson One of the Self Defense Mini Clinic”

  1. Thanks, I have used the throat one unfortunately more than once and it always seems to work quite well and gives you plenty of time to leave. I was taught the hand slap trick when I worked for the department of corrections and it works quite well on even really big guys who spend all day at the gym. Thanks for more information and I will keep them all in the back of my mind for any future issues that I hope I never have. I look forward to future minute moves.
    Thanks,
    Garrie

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  2. I have worked in martial arts for years and I think that this is the missing piece for me. I am enjoying the technics and appreciate the strategy and tactics.

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  6. got this guys cd the slap is only part of his 8 tools like this stuff trs thank you again you even give it away 4 free lol mike saunders, and i bought this cd because it’s real stuff u have so much stuff to choose from let me get threw this stuff work it then ill look into more stuff ill be ordering more of this real nasty real stuff from your company again man im glad i came across trs ty bob

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  7. I don’t know how this ended up in my mail box,but I’m glad it did. I hope I never have to use any of it especially the eye gouging. I’ve got four boys and will pass it along to them. Looks very effective.

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  10. Hello from Maine,
    Just like to thank you for the info given. My Son like myself when I was younger, doesn’t have the fighting spirit within. Having this, does make defending yourself easier if the time comes around.

    Knowing a few defensive techniques are always welcomed information. Showing the video and the notes I wrote down will greatly help him because of the source. Explaining on how to defend himself from what I have learned over the years doesn’t help all of the time because unfortunately its coming from (Dad). So, this should hopefully help the next time I need to show him something; like tomorrow!

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  11. thanks for the info i sent for your free video cant wait till it gets here. ive never ben much of a fighter and that in itself is a hugh confidence killer so im hoping to gain more confidence fom knowing now that i can defend myself i especially liked the ear slap as that i accidentally used it once and know how effective it is i knocked the guy completely off his feet and i plan on mastering that technigue these lessons will probably change my life with the confidence that they almost subconciuosly instill thanks thanks thanks cant say that enough Ronald

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  12. Wow!!! These were some Awesome videos!!! They are simple & yet can be extremely easy to use. I personally may have to practice the getting up from the ground technique to get the speed & confidence needed to execute it properly, but I loved this!! I’m so very glad I checked it out!!

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  13. Great techniques,will be very useful 1 and 3 are most definitely a must learn and use! thanks for the demos.Steve

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  14. Good reinforcement as I am a past customer from way way back.
    Always good to know. Keep up good work.

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  15. Echo the thanks for the free stuff !

    I too have , accidentally , used the ear slap, years ago… Actually knocked the guy off of his feet, as well. We were just slap boxing, back when I was in the service (1970).
    The eye rake is good as well, something that I learned in martial arts training.
    a sudo or knife hand edge to either the side of the neck or reverse sudo to the larynex(sp?)will put a person down pretty quickly as well.(gotta watch hitting the larynex, as it could accidentially Kill someone).
    Keep up with the free lessons and I might even spend the $$$ for the course, as I’m almost 60 now and 100% disabled… I may still have 1 good fight left in me, if pushed!

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  17. Excellent techniques for someone my age (60) being ex Military but now retired & aging I still want to be able to defend myself but walk away as soon as possible from the situation, or until help arrives. One of the big problems we have in Perth Western Australia North Bridge section is a family entertainment & eating area & many young thugs hang out in two & threes, one will pick a fight then the others jump in, I know from past experience, drop the first one hard & fast & the others think twice – there mostly cowards anyway. Happy to purchase your CD, get my wife to watch it to.

    Take care & stay well from Perth, Western Australia

    Cheers

    Fess Parker

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  18. Only once in my 65 years have I had to defend myself, but have seen guys go after each other and usually try to get away from it as quickly as possible. I’ve seen the signs that people were trying to get others to fight and have in most cases been able to intervene before actual blows were made. We had a volunteer who worked at the shelter I ran, and he was a brilliant man, who I think at one time might have been a teacher, but apparently lost his job due to an anger management problem. He got angry at a couple of my employees and one time was doing that bit you speak of where he was poking a much younger man in the chest while yelling at the boy. I went up to them and told him to quit and not to ever pull that with any of my employees again, that if he had a problem with them he was to come to me. I could tell the boy was getting angry enough that he was about to respond, so I told him to go into one of the buildings until I calmed the volunteer down. I told the boy later that it had been obvious to me the older man was provoking him with the chest poking bit, that was one thing men do when they are trying to get someone else angry enough to fight. Later when he kept going up to one of our female employees and getting right in her face and yelling at her because he felt she had lied to him, I told him not to ever do that and that if he could not give his word he would not do that to her anymore, as much as I appreciated the really good work he did for us, and liked him as a human I would have to ask him to not come on the property anymore. At first he said he could give his word, and then he said he wouldn’t yell at her so long as she never lied to him again, so I had to ask him to get off the property and never come back.
    Another person I had to deal with was a woman who was bipolar. The boss twice made me fire her, and both times she came into the office and stood there in a rage screaming and cursing at me for 20-30 minutes. I just sat there both times, refusing to make eye contact or say a word until she got tired of yelling at me and left. I know from experience if you make eye contact with someone like that, they will use that as an excuse to go after you, but that if you do not make any eye contact or say or do anything they can use as an excuse to go after you, you might get out of it unhit. Even the craziest person usually needs something to justify hitting another person, either eye contact or even just telling them to back off or leave you alone. If you just let them rant and rave and refuse to even look at them, they get tired of it and leave. Perhaps men might not like doing that, I’m 65, bad back, weak arms from nerve damage and not fighting material.
    I did like those tips about poking the U of the throat, and slapping over the ear, and kicking the inside of the knee. Things you can do to give you time to get the hell away from your attacker if you actually have to get physical.
    When I was in the Army over 40 years ago our ONLY self defense training was if we were being followed we were to turn around and act like we knew judo and if that didn’t work, try to kick the man in the groin and then run like hell. Luckily, I’ve never had to do either.

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  20. Interesting. The videos show something like I was taught a long time ago. What I found most useful was the details about what to watch for. They apply very much to the work I do now. Very accurate information. By the way the techniques are easy and sensible.

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  21. Defensive tecnics that you have are exelents,thanks to share some of them,I think they are the best for a real fight and self defense more than any think else because you got them from people who already had the experiense,the real experiense thanks again.
    I will call to your office as soon I can.

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  22. Hi Guys thanks, I’m 69 and in excellent shape, x Army PTI, Unarmed combat. I never look for trouble but always deal with it when I have to. In my 69 years I have never had a hiding and have been in a number of fracas’s. I find today that there is no respect for the elderly and we have just had, in our neighbourhood, had two separate attacks on 90 year olds by multiple youths, and for that very reason I have to stay active to protect my wife and myself. We are both retired but in a few weeks will purchase some of your fabulous offers. Once again guys thanks for keeping us up to speed, we old guys sure appreciate it.

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  23. Thank you for the Information. This is simllar to what I learned in the US Army back in 1967, but more current and a little easier for an older person to use. I have been in two combative situations before, and your cues to look for an attack coming are excellent. Your tips on handling Fear are also right on the money. Adrenalin can also work as a great pain killer during the fracas. This information needs to be taught to women more, so that they can defend themselves better. You are doing a great Public Service and the Government should give you a grant to teach this in High School to curtail bullying. When bullies get hurt, they quit 99 % of the time. Keep up the good work.

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  24. Thanks! Really loving the get-ready videos here, can’t wait to get my CD in the mail! This is *very* useful stuff – I’m pretty confident that even a middle-aged or elderly couch potato (me, for example!) may live to tell the tale after a fight if we just follow some of the tips in here … especially the ones about the cues that someone is egging you into a fight or planning to attack!

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  27. Hi guys,

    Just watched the first of the free videos. Exactly what I was looking for to teach my Partner and Boys. Quick, simply, self defence techniques without the need to train for months or years to master. Unfortunately our world is getting more violent so this is perfect for them to learn. Will definately buy the CD’s. Thanx again and No Doubt they’re much appreciated by all who view them…

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  28. Surprisingly amazing. This is day one I received on 12 Oct…….it’s now the 15th……how often should I expect the next 4 days? I’m hungry for more! Thanks!

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  29. Thanks for offering these tips, especially free. I look forward to reading and viewing the following 4 day presentations. At 65 years old, I am realizing the aging body, loss of strength and agility of my youth, also the fear factor that comes with the doubt of one’s ability to protect ourselves and our loved ones if a confrontation becomes imminent. After reading this article and watching the video portions of day 1, I do feel more confident that I will have a better chance at thwarting the truculent advances!

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  33. Excellent first view of the whole dvd. I’m 60 and by what I’ve watched I think these techniques are something people my age and older should know. I’m going to purchase the program because I’ve always believed there were shortcuts a person could take without using a whole regiment of Martial Arts. The finger to the throat is one that I thought of years ago but, I would have used it wrong if I had ever been in a situation. I’m glad to know the difference in what I thought and how it really should be executed. We live in a dangerous world today so any help in fighting the fear inside and walking the streets without it is something worth the price.

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  34. I needed those techniques taught to me before I started working as a convenience store clerk and or working at the state prison. Thankfully I never needed these techniques. I will be showing these and teaching them to my daughter. Thank-you so much.

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  35. Gentlemen, I am 74 and not in the best of health as I am a very slim and small mad. What I have seen tonight on these 3 day 1 videos are veryhelpful to someone like me. I knew a slap to the ear or on both sides if the opportunity is there can stop an attacker but now I see the correct way to use that blow. Thanks. As to the throat defense. I was not fully knowledge on how it should be correctly used for the maximum effect. As like I said I am a small man, and I have been attacked a few times over the years. I won some and have taken a beaten as well. At one time I could out run an attacker, but that was way back in my youthful days. LOL Call me a scardy cat , but I knew what was the best way at the time to avoid a fight. I used my legs OPK so what they saved me many a time especially with several school bullies who were always picking on me. But when your to old to run and can not do that anymore. You have to learn other ways to protect your self. I will also show my wife of 71 these useful tricks of the trade for her self defense. I am looking forward to be receiving the other CDs and other videos. Thank you . I appreciate the helpful presentations. Hope that I may not have to use them but now I can be better prepared to defend myself and my wife .

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  36. The first 3 videos on day 1 are great. I am 66 and disabled so I’m not sure I would be able to do the take down. My legs are the problem but I try to keep limber through the pain and to be sure if someone is attacking me or my family I can guarantee that using your techniques I can at least put a hurt on an attacker. I think that in my condition most attackers would assume I would be an easy target, but thanks to the videos I can surprise them and that gives me an edge. Thank you for sharing this information.

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  38. Just watched the first of the free videos.Very informative,only concern I have is with my back being messed up the one on being down will probably paralize me but the other two will definatly help keep that from happening. I do appriciate the information !

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  39. Thank you so much.I feel that everyone owes these techniques to themselves;especially in today’s time.Times are evil and good guys are constantly challenged by some ill mannered moron who the society have been taught to be in fear of. It is a very useful tool to have it under our belt.It is all about protecting our beliefs.Women should also be aware of these techniques for self protection.Thanks again!!!!!!!!!

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  40. THE TECHNIQUES LOOK VERY SIMPLE YET EFFECTIVE. THANKS FOR THE DEMO VIDEOS.
    LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT VIDEOS.
    BEST REGARDS,
    GINO

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  41. This information is also very helpful to us women out there who need to learn a few of these techniques for protection as well. Thanx soooo much! I really do ejoy the lessons, Sheila

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  42. Bob, thanks for the info. I am 70 yrs old and have had some kung fu training the past. There is good solid teaching here. I esp liked the the technique of fighting from the ground. I have had a different method taught to me and it is useful too. Both are good but I think that I like yours a little better. If I was ever down I would probably do some of both.

    The slapping technique works bettet than I anticipated and will be more likely to use it if I am ever in a situation where I need to protect my self.

    Best wishes,

    Bill

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  43. Here is what I will say, during Christmas, my kids will be here, all military to incl me, I will be teaching them self defense, and of coarse the youngest (combat arms) will be teaching CQB. I know, what kind of Christmas holidays is that? It’s about developing people, kind of like NCODP (non-commisioned officer development program), besides, even in biblical times, incl Abraham, they taught their family members combat, fighting and war…so there. try arguing with that one.

    Learned KM yrs ago, didn’t know what it was called (just the quick and dirty guide version), saw a video from ‘Fightfast’, still didn’t know what it was called, until I stumbled across it by accident. “So that’s what I was doing !” Joined a KM here in Dallas, learned more the footwork and of coarse some other moves, good stuff. And also a good workout, I am a need to stay active type of person. Assuming you get nothing else out of this, you will gain confidence, but rest assured, if you put in your 2 cents, you’ll gain skills ! Ooorah. Don’t just say it, make something happen !

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  45. This is my first opportunity to observe your techniques. I like them. I Would to take a course here in the Philadelphia area.

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  48. GGGRRR888, program Gents. I’m a retired Marine Force Recon etc,and also retired Leo/Leo Trainer.

    Been teaching many of the same concepts and principles/ Techniques, to Military, Law Enforcement and Civilians, since 1955. I’m 77 years old, My desire to get involved in a physical confrontation, has diminished Ha Ha. More E&E these days.

    I also teach NRA tactical / Defensive pistol , Carbine , Shotgun etc. I own Shoot…Don’t Shoot LLC. I live by and practice what I peach from REAL world experiences.

    What impressed me most about what you show for CLUES was my attention gainer when I was heavily in to Martial arts training. I would have four / five prospective students, move away from earshot and tell the rest of the class what I was going to do during a verbal confrontation. Then I would tell the students what the assailant exactly what my actions/ inaction’s would make the assailant do to me, Kick, swing, left hand / right hand etc.All by putting them in a position where only obvious could made towards me, and what I should prepare for.

    Too many Hand to Hand instructors never even approach CLUES. They do say be prepared (However, don’t say what for)or how to make that happen! I like how you keep it simple ant to the point!

    Like shooting, as you know the more you practice with Defensive tactics,the much better
    you become. I finally came up with my own techniques. My foster father is Japanese I started with Kodokan Style Judo, moved to Kempo Style Karate with Edmond Parker, then mixed things up to what I felt worked best. LONG before it was called MMA Mixed Martial Arts. Certain things don’t work for certain people.

    Believe it or not I learned a lot of what I taught from living in the inner City of Chicago on North Clark street. DIRTY FIGHTING! Because America, has always been a NONE VIOLENT civilization, 90% of American men /women have even been in a school yard fight, much less a life / death situation. All that may change in the future.

    Although I’m NOT interested in paying for a course that is already in line with my own thinking and experience,from what I’ve see and read thus far, I would recommend your program to others who haven’t had the same training opportunities as myself, and other Military / Special Operator personnel.Good Luck. Please see attachment to follow.

    Thanks for sharing.
    Ed McCourt
    Las Vegas, NV
    702-807-0181 Range / Cell

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  49. Even though I had nearly thirty years of martial arts training, ten years ago, I began buying TRS videos. I have purchase most of their videos. If they are so effective, why did I feel the need to purchase nearly all of them when one could have prepared me? Because thirteen years ago, I had a severe injury that left me unable to use most of the techniques I had initial trained involving kicking, throwing, and prolonged striking. When I was able to get out of my motorize wheelchair, I felt like a school child surrounded by bullies. After begin to learn and remember some very simple techniques involving little strength or agility, my new video training was put to the test. A crazy man verbally attacked my wife while she walked our service dog. I immediately confronted the crazed neighbor who told me how he would, “kick the cane out of my hand and kick my ‘testicles’ into my throat.” I was calm as invited him to stop barking and tuck tail and run or bare teeth and bite ( I had been a personal protection dog trainer.) He looked at me and backed out of my personal space while barking all his threats till back on his porch. NOTHING HAPPEN, because he sense if if did, the “cripple guy” would be walking back to his house and MR Tough Guy would be bleeding in the street. I highly recommend these videos for anyone who wants reality base protection knowledge and skill without a large commitment of time such as Professional MMA fighters must devote. There are no rules in the street and knowledge and skill of dirty fighting will prevail over pure athleticism. Frank Smith

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  50. Hey this is fantastic stuff. I have been a martialist for over thirty years and I have been looking for a system that is ready to go that I can pass on to my little one. In other word, my skills mean nothing if my little one’s fall to a predator. Your system has the ingredients to spark their interest and I hope they will try to take me down. LOL. I have also learned a thing or two from watching this. Thank You much.

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