Monthly Archives: March 2014

Real Knife Violence……

  Real knife violence is bloody, brutal, nasty.  It is not pretty and neither is defending yourself against a knife wielding attacker.  Goal #1 survive and move on!  You do not have to be pretty just effective enough to survive … Continue reading

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The Spring Intensive Is Tomorrow!!!

  I’m looking forward to training in Red Rock!  It is an absolutely beautiful, magical place to train.  The Intensive is tomorrow: If you are interested in coming there is still room. (but not much) Here is a previous clip … Continue reading

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The Devil Is In The Details…….

    The devil is in the details……  What does this mean.  The basic definition is that the small details are really important.  Without them whatever you are working on may fall apart.  This is so very, very true in the … Continue reading

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Omaplata Defense

  Here is a short video clip of a Omaplata defense.  Shown by Brett Sharbadella at his Spyder Submissions Training Hall. Brian R. VanCise Note: This blog is opinion only and neither Instinctive Response Training LLC or Brian R. VanCise are … Continue reading

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Today’s Training Was Brutal…….

Today’s training was brutal and I am really, really feeling it.  A lesson cancelled so I had another hour on top of my daily practice hours to train just myself.  Some light stretching then heavy rope, kettle bells with military … Continue reading

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IRT Spring Intensive Less Than One Week Away!

The IRT Spring Intensive is less than one week away!  I will be showing some material from our system that has never been taught before!  Plus we will be training at “The Slab” at Red Rock Canyon!  A truly incredible … Continue reading

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