The question as old as competition- how and to what degree what is required to be successful in competitive realm applies to environments not limited or framed by rules, limitations and other objective matrix. 

To truly dwell on this topic and seek understanding may take a different vantage point- that of not “these rules don’t exist in the street”, but rather what can we learn and successfully integrate from combat sports with its rich history and incredible array of technical skills. 

In this unique and “one off” class (this class will not be a regular offering on our training schedule), we will take a deeper look at the why and how we could, and often should examine and integrate components from combat sports repertoire into our arsenal of self protection and unmitigated violence studies. 

Day One (9am-7pm)

• Understanding objective differences and necessary limitations within competitive combat sports realm vs unframed violence outside of the ring and rules. 
• Distance management- what can we learn and adapt from combat sports athletes. 
• Exploring rich soil of space restrained clinch work within the ring or octagon. 
• Takedowns and takedown defense. 

Day Two (1pm-6pm)

• The riches of wrestling- how can we adapt it for unmitigated violence applications. 
• Striking- old boxing convention and unorthodox wilderness of alternative approaches. 
• Submission game vs ground fighting. 
• Selective fusion- true mixology for competence outside of the ring. 

This class is high-intensity and fast-paced, with a significant amount of light to medium contact work between the training partners.