Monthly Archives: December 2017

Are You Fit?

  Are you fit?  Do you have adequate physical fitness that covers both cardio and strength?  If you do not you may not be able to protect yourself or your loved ones in a violent encounter.  Physical fitness is a … Continue reading

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Mount Escapes…

        Mount escapes are an essential skill set in your grappling skill set.   If you get mounted and you cannot get your opponent off you then you have a massive problem.  Know the basics and you … Continue reading

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Solid Striking Skills…

If you are serious about personal protection you need solid striking skills.  Jab, cross, hook, uppercut, overhand, ridge hand, roundhouse kick, front kick, scoop kick, side kick, etc.  You have to be well rounded and be able to strike to … Continue reading

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Fanaticism Breeds Ignorance: How Your Instructor Might Be Ruining Everything

Every potential violent situation is unique in and of itself.  Ryan is correct in stating that it depends in each situation based on the factors that are happening in that moment!  My advice to any student of the martial sciences … Continue reading

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Buaya (Crocodile) Silat…

  Buaya Silat Buaya Drills Brian R. VanCise Note: This blog is opinion only and neither Instinctive Response Training LLC or Brian R. VanCise are responsible for any third party actions. Visit us at: http://www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com Visit our store at: https://instinctiveresponsetrainingstore.ecwid.com/    

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Some Words Of Wisdom…

Sparring isn’t everything but it is one important piece of the puzzle…  We all need to train different ways, different approaches and prepare for ambush attacks as well as how to ambush if necessary. Brian R. VanCise Note: This blog … Continue reading

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