I am interested but this thread and link offers little information. What time does the class start, how long each day, what kind of dress is required, what do you need to bring, location?
Just got off the phone uniform for the weekend pt gear, eye pro, and if you have it a training blade. It sounds like a pretty intense course and some good training I will be there.
The focus is fixed short blades, approx 8". Blade vs blade, blade vs empty hand...& I will also cover 'mini' blades (<2").
This is not a 'knife self-defense' course nor will you see a litany of techniques. We will however focus on how to move, dis-/ engage, defang, and how to neutralize. Tech are useless if you cant move your butt, throw a jab and some type of low line kick!
Empty hand is integrated into the curriculum, as you are aware the weapon is only an extension of the empty hand. But we will cover empty hand stand up, and some ground. Basically, we will touch upon the Rapid Assault Tactics (RAT) program.
This course picks up at the point 'the crap is hitting the fan'..weapons are out, we are engaged! I do not focus on analyzing perps, legal ramifications, etc. There are much better individuals than me on those types of subjects. This weekend is only about combat.
The certification is through Progressive Fighting Systems (PFS), Paul Vunak, and I am his Mid West Regional Director. I personally train with Paul on a regular basis.
I hope to have several very capable ppl attend, I am very open minded and always looking to trade tech and styles. You never stop learning!!
Are you talking about the OP (Pingme), or Paul Vunak? I think it's Paul Vunak that claims to have trained the SEALs (or, rather, helped them put together their training program). I checked out Paul Vunak's website, and he's got scanned letters from the Dept. of the Navy on there, so at first glance that claim would appear to be legit. At least PAUL VUNAK'S claim. As to the OP?
Regardless of his certified Navy Seal marketing strategy, little of what has been discussed here gets to the worth of the class or the efficacy of the techniques taught. Do we have any idea if what he is teaching is worth learning?
I am always wary of people claiming they will certify a person to teach special ninja tactics in a weekend class. I am doubly skeptical when they feel the need to throw spec ops groups in to the marketing just to attract customers. Still, none of that really tells me anything about the actual class.