Immediate Action Pugilistics (IAP) and Immediate Action Jiu-Jitsu (IAJJ)
Instructor: Cecil Burch
Class dates: May 3-4, 2014
Cost: $240
Location: Crazy Monkey New Mexico, Rio Rancho, NM
Class size: Maximum 15 students
Saturday Session: Immediate Action Pugilistics - Boxing for Self-Preservation in the Weapons Based Environment
Sometimes, in order to defend ourselves and our loved ones, the only tool we might have to rely on is our own body. Even if you have external weapons, you might not be able to access them. Your safety may come down to how well you can survive a hand-to-hand confrontation. The Immediate Action Pugilistics course is designed to give the layman a realistic and functional set of concepts, techniques, methodologies, training drills and experiences that will prepare them for a worst case H2H scenario. All techniques and concepts are high percentile applications which span a wide spectrum of confrontations. Training consists of presentation, drilling and Force-On-Force evolutions providing attendees with immediate feedback regarding the efficacy of the skills learned. The goal of this course is not to create a professional boxer or MMA competitor. The objective is to provide attendees who have limited training time and resources with solid fundamentals geared toward the increasingly violent weapon based environments they may live, work and/or travel within. All the techniques presented are based on the CMD method of boxing developed by Rodney King of South Africa (www.crazymonkeydefense.com) and are the best, most functional and high percentage moves and tactics available.
Topics covered include:
Why & How the CMD method came to be
Underlying Concepts and Mindset for use
Dealing with the Sucker Punch / Ambush
The Default 3-point Cover
Transitioning to and Regaining the Initiative
1st stage of defense – the fighting platform
2nd stage of defense – arm motion, footwork, level change
1st stages of offense - diving board jab & cross; proper method of delivering impact safely
Secondary Striking Tools (Eye Jab, Elbow, Knee, Slap, the “Caveman”)
Staying in the fight/keeping conscious - keeping safe while fighting back
Fundamentals of the Clinch/Safely Entering
Individual & Partner Drills
Gradual introduction and immersion into sparring
Performance Coaching and Troubleshooting
Insights and Suggestions for Solo Training
Sunday Session: Immediate Action Jiu-Jitsu - Real World Combative Application of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Contrary to popular belief, many empty hand fights and those involving weapons, end up on the ground. No amount of pontificating or self-proclaimed “expert“posturing will change this simple fact. If you ignore this reality, you may very well find yourself in a situation you cannot handle with disastrous consequences. The Immediate Action Jiu-Jitsu course is designed to give the layman a realistic and functional set of concepts, techniques, methodologies, training drills and experiences that will prepare them for a worst case “ground-fight” scenario. All techniques and concepts are high percentile applications which span a wide spectrum of confrontations. Training consists of presentation, drilling and Force-On-Force evolutions providing attendees with immediate feedback regarding the efficacy of the skills learned. The goal of this course is not to create a “ground fighter” or grappler. The objective is to provide attendees who have limited training time and resources with solid ground survival and escape fundamentals geared toward the increasingly violent weapon based environments they may live, work and/or travel within. And all techniques/concepts are from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and are combat proven over the past 80 years by thousands of practitioners, including the U.S. Army.
Topics covered include:
Understanding the Dynamics of Fighting on the Ground (including “dirty tactics” & weapons usage/defense)
Surviving/defending/escaping when you are on the ground underneath an attacker
Surviving/defending/escaping when you are on the ground and your opponent is standing
Functional methods of getting back to your feet
Countering takedowns and remaining on your feet
Defending against punches, elbow strikes, stomps, kicks, etc…
IFWA (in-fight weapon access)
Denying your opponent’s weapon access – understanding technique, positional hierarchy AND timing
Multiple opponents - realistically maximizing your chances
How these concepts & techniques remain true with or without weapon involvement
These methods are for everyone regardless of physical condition – young, old, male, female, athlete or not – You DO NOT have to be a professional fighter to perform at a functional level. This will be a class about physical training, but it is NOT boot camp. Participants may go at the pace that is comfortable for them, while trying to push the envelope of their own individual performance.
Required Equipment:
Boxing gloves (at least 12oz or bigger unless per-authorized by the instructor)
Loose, comfortable but durable clothes
Mouthpiece and cup
Notebook
An open mind
Suggested Equipment:
Training blades
Blue guns
MMA gloves are strongly encouraged, but are not mandatory.
Instructor:
Cecil Burch has been pursuing his passion for Martial Arts since he was 16. After studying Shotokan, Kenpo, and Tae Kwon Do, he moved to Jeet Kune Do and the Filipino Martial Arts under Dan Inosanto and Paul Vunak, where he undertook an-depth study of the combative use of the stick and knife along with empty hands training. Cecil was one of Vunak’s first certified Full Instructors. In 1990, he began extensive study in Savate under Salem Assli. He also spent time learning Muay Thai and has been asked to be an instructor in a number of different Pentjak Silat systems such as Tongkat, Mustika Kwitang and Bukti Negara.
In 1994 he began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Megaton Dias. Cecil is currently a black belt under Megaton and has competed extensively, including the 2010 Pan-Ams as the Bronze Medalist (as a black belt), 2010 American Nationals Gold (black belt – heavyweight division) & Silver (absolute), 2009 American National Gold (brown belt – super heavyweight) & Silver medal (brown belt – absolute division), and the 2006 Pan-Am gold medal (purple belt – super-heavyweight).
In 2002, he started training with Rodney King, creator of the Crazy Monkey Defense (CMD) boxing system. Cecil was one of the original select group of people authorized by Rodney to begin teaching CMD in 2005 and was a founding member of PCWA (Performance Coaching World Alliance), the umbrella group of CMD trainers. He is currently one of the five highest-level CMD trainers in the world.
Cecil has traveled extensively and conducted seminars across the U.S. as well as internationally in places like England and Singapore. He has been a featured presenter at the Mid-Atlantic Training Conference and has worked extensively with Law Enforcement officers, Federal Air Marshals, military special operation troops, and private citizens on the functional utilization of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, boxing, and clinchfighting in close quarters combat. He is also a regular online contributor to the Personal Defense Network (www.personaldefensenetwork.com).
Contact Tom Jones (tom@atomicjones.com) with any questions or to reserve your spot in this course.