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Pistol Ground Fighting - January 27-29, 2017 - Woodinville, WA


List Price: $650.00
Your Price: $500.00
You Save: $150.00 (23 %)
Class Code: 012717-yamamoto
Primary Instructor: Brent Yamamoto
City: Woodinville
State: Washington

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PISTOL GROUND FIGHTING
January 27-29, 2017
Woodinville, Washington
Instructor: Brent Yamamoto

 

The first rule of the ground fight is don't go to the ground in the first place.  But if that fails…

Imagine:

An aggressive thug knocks you down. Face down on the pavement, the smell of asphalt fills your nostrils as you struggle to stay conscious. Time moves in slow motion, but he closes on you faster than you can react. He is big, strong, and dangerous. His actions and demeanor remove all doubt – he is there to hurt you badly…maybe even kill you. You’re far behind the violence curve, and with that realization comes the knowledge that you are already losing. It’s time to use deadly force, but before you can draw your pistol, he’s on top of you. As his weight crushes the breath from your body and he pounds your head on the hard ground, you realize you’re in the fight of your life…

Are you prepared?

Dealing with a stomping mob or the experienced fighter’s ground game takes skill, but a lethal force encounter on the ground is not hopeless.  Pistol Ground Fighting gives you the tools to prevail.

This course will show you:

  • Common methods of attack
  • Exercises/drills to develop fluidity and mobility on the ground
  • Principles and techniques for dealing with ground assault
  • How to develop the “complete arsenal”
  • Minimizing damage to yourself while accessing your pistol and winning the fight

Most important, you will develop the confidence to know that you’re not out of the fight once you’re off your feet!  We will build upon the skill you already have with the pistol and apply it to the ground problem.

This course isn’t MMA with a pistol. It’s not about “tapping him out” or beating a cage-match fighter at his own game. It’s about winning a gunfight that happens to be on the ground.

Violence is a language.  Pistol Ground Fighting will show you the vocabulary of the ground fighter, but ultimately it’s about making you fluent in the language of the gunfighter.

This course will NOT include live fire exercises; no ammunition will be allowed in the building!  The majority of drills will utilize blue guns, however some drills will require real pistols with safe training barrel inserts.  Strict safety protocols will be enforced to ensure safety.

CLASS AND RANGE DETAILS

DURATION: 3 days TIME: 9:00AM to 4:30PM
AMMUNITION: NONE
RANGE & GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Required
  • Modern pistol, holster and belt; NO AMMUNITION
  • A training barrel insert
  • A Blue gun or other training pistol (ideally the same as your carry pistol)
  • Extra training clothing that can take some abuse – t-shirts and/or hoodies that can be destroyed are ideal
Optional
  • A training magazine (an old magazine with the follower removed will suffice)
  • Every day carry gear for civilians
  • Duty gear for Law Enforcement
  • Back-up pistol (if you carry one, absolutely bring it)
  • Training knife
  • Wrestling shoes if you do not wish to train barefoot on the mats
  • Wrestling knee pads
Other
  • Lunch; each day is a full agenda and there will be little time to go out
  • Water
  • Note taking supplies

Also Helpful
Bring spare clothing appropriate for the weather, including a hat, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Plan to bring lunch, snacks, and water (min 1 gallon per person) for the entire day unless driving to lunch is a viable option from the range location. Bring allergy medication (if needed), a chair (if you prefer), note taking supplies, and a boo boo kit (band aids, gauze pads, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment and tape). You may wish to bring pads such as knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves if the class lends itself to that.

RANGE:

Northwest Martial Arts
13300 NE 175th St, Suite #6
Woodinville, WA 98072

DIRECTIONS:

From I-405 (coming from north or south):
* Take exit 23 to merge onto WA-522 E
* Exit onto WA-202 E/131st Ave NE toward Woodinville/Redmond
* Turn left onto NE 175th Street
* Turn on the first left onto 132nd Ave NE
* Turn right into the third driveway; if you pass the Post Office and Fire Department you have gone too far
* Northwest Martial Arts is located on the north side of the building; look up the address online for a map

HOTELS:

Red Lion Inn & Suites
3850 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021
425.398.9700

Holiday Inn Express Bothell
22922 15th Ave SE
Bothell, WA 98021
425.483.8100

Comfort Inn & Suites Bothell/Seattle North
1414 228th St SE
Bothell, WA  98021
425.402.0900

AIRPORTS:

http://www.travelmath.com/nearest-airport/Woodinville,+WA

NOTES:

This class will be indoors on padded mats. Outdoor shoes will not be appropriate for this class. Bare feet or cheap wrestling or martial art shoes are acceptable.

As an added bonus, a portion of this class will be dedicated to a legal discussion on use of force and articulating lethal force justification.

 


Range information, directions, local hotels, and contact information are ON THIS PAGE, contact the office if there is missing data or you need more information.

If you have any further questions or need to contact your instructor, please don't hesitate to call us!