Clinch and Striking for Self-Preservation in the Weapons Based Environment

Sometimes, in order to defend ourselves and our loved ones, the only tool we might have to rely on is our own body. Even if you have external weapons, you might not be able to access them. Your safety may come down to how well you can survive a hand-to-hand confrontation. The Immediate Action Pugilism course is designed to give the layman a realistic and functional set of concepts, techniques, methodologies, training drills and experiences that will prepare them for a worst case H2H scenario.

All techniques and concepts are high percentile applications which span a wide spectrum of confrontations. Training consists of presentation, drilling and Force-On-Force evolutions providing attendees with immediate feedback regarding the efficacy of the skills learned.

The goal of this course is not to create a professional boxer or MMA competitor. The objective is to provide attendees who have limited training time and resources with solid fundamentals geared toward the increasingly violent weapon based environments they may live, work and/or travel within.

All the techniques presented are based on orthodox and MMA boxing methods and are the best, most functional and high percentage moves and tactics available. These methods are for everyone regardless of physical condition – young, old, male, female, athlete or not – You DO NOT have to be a professional fighter to perform at a functional level.

This will be a class about physical training, but it is NOT boot camp. Participants may go at the pace that is comfortable for them, while trying to push the envelope of their own individual performance.

NOTE: Sunday's portion of the class will take place at the Shark Pit BJJ Gym at 210 Fort Collier Rd Unit 6, Winchester, VA 22603

Requirements:

loose, comfortable but durable clothes, mouthpiece, cup, notebook, and an open mind. Boxing or MMA gloves are strongly encouraged, but are not mandatory.

Immediate Action Pugilism is divided into modules that address specific situations:

Among the topics covered by the modules include:

Why & How to use Clinch & Striking in a WBE

Underlying Concepts and Mindset

Dealing with the Sucker Punch/Ambush

Default Cover/ Modified Helmet

Regaining the Initiative from a Deficit

Controlling the Entanglement

Close Quarter Fighting: attached and unattached

Disengaging from the Clinch

In-Fight Weapon Access from the Clinch

Keeping the Fight Standing

Individual & Partner Drills

Gradual Immersion into Pressure Testing

Performance Coaching and Troubleshooting

Suggestions for Solo Training

How to train with real world limitations