Monthly Archives: April 2009

Amateurs Vs. Professionals!

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Brian VanCise

…..I cannot count or even know how many times I have seen this replayed over and over.  Where a serious martial practitioner and I mean really serious is challenged by an amateur or self taught person.  In general it plays … Continue reading →

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Repetitive Drills!

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Brian VanCise

…..One o f the great ways to burn in techniques to your memory is through repetitive drills.  One of the things I like most about the Filipino Martial Arts are the many and varied repetitive drills that do this.  Whether … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Neck Crank!

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Brian VanCise

…..The Butterfly Neck Crank is a pretty sweet one to have in your grappling arsenal.  It may not be the most efficient neck crank but it is a very interesting way to set up one.  On the following video clip … Continue reading →

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IRT Neck Crank Intensive Results!

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Brian VanCise

…..Yesterday we had our IRT Neck Crank Intensive.  We covered quite a few different styles of neck cranks from standing ones to ones performed on the ground.  A neck crank is simply a devastating personal protection skill set.  One that … Continue reading →

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IRT Neck Crank Intensive Is Today!

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Brian VanCise

…..Okay we will be spending several hours working on neck cranks.  Neck cranks are a dynamic and dangerous method of applying pressure to the spine around the 4th and 5th cervical vertebrae.  They are a neck break and when done … Continue reading →

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Looking For Talibongs?

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Brian VanCise

I am putting the word out that I am looking to buy some live Talibong blades like the ones above.  If anyone is out there and has some to sell or knows someone selling ones similar to these please let … Continue reading →

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