HERO WOD

GoRuck Tribe Event

Monday, Jan 31

9:00PM

Women's Self Protection Clinic

Mondays: 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28

6:30-8:30PM

With Mallory

KM1 TEST

Friday, Feb 11

KM4 TEST

Friday, March 4

KM3 TEST

Friday, March 11

KM 5 TEST

Friday, April 8

I was fortunate to spend a part of the last week with my brother Pjeter in the Nevada desert training and learning from the best. 

Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch is a Marine combat veteran of Vietnam, long time police officer and the firearms teacher for over 50 years! 

The Urban Rifle class we took has been the flagship of the school since the early 1980s. As the name suggests its focus is using the rifle in urban areas and at distances common for the pistol. 

It only takes a few minutes and you know you’re in the hands of a true master, though he’d never call himself that. So I kept my mouth shut, ears and eyes open and absorbed his every word. 

It was a condensed course and we were truly drinking out of a fire hose as the knowledge and experience of over five decades of teaching were flowing at us like we were on fire. Talking about the fire, we lit that desert up righteously. ;)

Yes, we sowed a lot of lead but every round had its purpose, every mag change was slightly smoother, every evolution challenged us and required us to keep the head in the fight and stay switched on. 

LOGIC and THINK are the two words this rifle school was all about. Using your brain, the most powerful weapon you’ve got, and running your rifle like it’s a part of your body was the goal. 

Communicating with your partner, moving, shooting from variety of positions, using cover, fixing malfunctions, reloading…doing basic stuff, under pressure, and not losing your shit, and staying in the fight. Simple. 

To say we had a blast would be an understatement. And we must’ve done something right as towards the end of the course we were known as the Motown Boys. ;)

A big THANK YOU to my amazing wife Lisa and the KMD Cadre for stepping up and making this trip possible for me. And to my training partner Pjeter (Black Mountain Defense) for being awesome. We represented all of you well. 

Please help spread to word to your friends and family! These clinics include thorough curriculum, significant reps, and a great introduction to self-defense for women.

We want to get more ladies in the door at KMD to help them take control of their own safety - and these clinics are a great way to do so!

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Level tests are a chance for the testers to prove what know, what they are capable of, along with their ability to perform under pressure. These events are celebrations and fun! Please join.

Upper-level tests such as the upcoming Level 4 & 5 tests are special events because of the time and dedication it takes to reach such levels. It will be worth your time to witness these rare and challenging journeys.

KM1

Straight Punches

Hammer-Fist Forward

Kick to the Groin

Choke from Behind (With a Push)

KM2

Elbows – review 

Focus mitt combination: (left straight – right elbow) 

Focus mitt combination: (lt./rt. combination – bob – rt. elbow) 

Inside defense with counter vs. left punch 

Inside defense with counter vs. left punch (using left hand) 

Bearhug from behind – arms free – elbows and other counters 

KM3

REVIEW - Punches – Focus Mitt Combination: (left straight – right elbow) 

REVIEW - Punches – Focus Mitt Combination: (lt./rt. Combination – bob – rt. cross)

REVIEW - Punches – Focus Mitt Combination: (lt./rt. Combination – bob – rt. elbow)

SPARRING DRILL

Outside Defense #1 (palm to self)

Outside Defense #2 (thumb to self)

Outside Defense #3 (duck under)

Outside Defense #4 (stabbing)

Outside Defense #5 (palm away)

Outside Defense against R punch (punching defense)

KM4

Heel Kick with a Spin

Sweep – Leg Sweep with Round Kick

Sliding Defense vs. Spinning Heel Kick

Kick Defense vs. Spinning Heel Kick

• ALWAYS change your shoes before class, no matter what the weather is like outside.
• REMEMBER to sign in for classes before showing up. If class shows "full," please still come - some people will sign up but not show up!
• RESPECT all equipment and rooms. If you are utilizing the "open gym," put things back where you found them and clean up after yourself. (Put away your weights and clean up chalk)