Monthly Archives: July 2009

…..I built a grappling dummy quite a while ago that was really good but now where near this one.  Check it out! Here is there website: Submission Master Grappling Dummy I particularly like grappling dummies for neck cranks! See You … Continue reading →

…..I do quite a bit of meditation both for relaxation as well as visualization.  Meditation has long been touted as an effective method for training.  This I can say is absolutely true.  World class athletes from every country use forms … Continue reading →

…..Right now I have some nagging injuries.  While in Tennessee I hyper extended my knee and this may have caused me to walk differently which inflamed and old achilles tendon injury.  So while I am still functional I need to … Continue reading →

…..When one decides to take up the martial path you will most assuredly be tested.  The biggest test will be your commitment to improving your martial skills.  Training in anything can be difficult because it takes up time and requires … Continue reading →

…..Okay I came across a DVD all about having some compare and contrast between systems.  The DVD is called Combatant Extreme Self Defense! Bascially they have taken four experts and given them some scenarios to work with and show what … Continue reading →

…..Here is a video clip featuring Michael Janich who is a no nonsense kind of martial practitioner. (just the kind I like)  He has a Filipino Martial Arts background and I am sure any IRT member can pick out the … Continue reading →