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Training Combatives with Simon Squires
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23-11-2006 10:04am#1Hey y'all,
Just thought I'd mention a training session that I had in Liverpool a couple of
weeks back.
I'd been training with one of Den Martin's guys, Simon Squires. I was
in touch with the BCA and asked who they would recommend for CQC private
tuition, and Simon's name was mentioned. I had heard the name and I knew
he was teaching at the recent international, so I contacted him and we
arranged a six-hour training session. Simon had explained what material
was to be covered via email and it sounded really good and exactly what
I was after. I've got to say, it's definitely been a brilliant and
highly positive experience and very well worth the trip over. I can't
really cover everything we went over in this mini-review but this might
give you an idea.
A lot of the material we covered was based on WWII Combatives and beyond
- certain things have changes since Faribairn's day
. We started off
with a chat about the Combatives, in which Simon explained how important
Combatives principles were: the vital pyramid, mindset, etc. Then we moved
onto some basic strikes and some ATP drills, which was some of the toughest
training that I have ever done. They are drills designed to exhaust the person's
ATP reserve and push him/her well beyond the limits of a fight. Also included
were aggression therapy and fending drills (incidentally Simon's modified fend
was more effective than other fends that I had seen). We also went onto some
ground fighting, and we did a portion on impact development, in which we
touched on the SWAMP principle and the Double Hip. One thing I noticed that
there is nothing wasted in what Simon is teaching; everything is gross-motor
and functional (while the Double Hip action is not technically gross-motor - it is
well geared for a pre-emptive strike.)
What became obvious after a short amount of time was that Simon had vast
experience and knowledge. Simon is a firm believer in pressure testing
and aggression when it comes to unarmed combat. This is done via a
modified "FIST" suit which enables you to go all out - unlike the
regular Bullet Man training, where the guy in the suit just hurls abuse
but does not hit back. In Simon's scenarios the guys hit back and pretty
hard. It was a unique experience as Simon brought another instructor
along; this was great, as not only could Simon examine exactly what I
was doing, but I could watch the way John and Si operate - both have
quite different styles.
I found facing the FIST suit quite an uncomfortable experience to be
honest, as it really got my adrenaline going. Basically, it started off
with Simon hurling abuse while John, who was padded up, was
doing the same. At some point in the altercation you get struck by John,
and then all hell breaks loose. You just fight until John is a position
that he can't fight any longer. You can really see that there is not a
lot of stuff that works while you are under extreme adrenal stress. We
did three separate fights over the day and I found out what works for me.
Simon as an instructor is highly skilled and has lots of knowledge. He
is also very approachable, down to Earth, and could not do enough for me
during my training session. He can seriously pack a punch, and is pretty
damn scary when he's going through the aggression therapy drills - it
definitely got me very adrenalised. What I thought was really cool was
the way he'd be screaming abuse, and then he'd suddenly turn round and
say, "Nice one Rob. Keep your hand up and protect your space." You
always knew he was in absolute control of the situation.
All in all, it's definitely been the best training session I've had. If
anyone ever has a chance to train with Simon, I'd totally recommend it.
I'mplanning to return after Christmas for the next installment.
Hopefully, Simon will be introducing me to some NLP techniques.
Cheers,
Rob.0
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That's cool thanks mate.
I'm really looking forward to training with Lee and the rest of you lads. He's had a huge influence on me over the last few years (he's the guy that got me into Combatives in the first place).
He's also kindly offered to help me out with Combativesireland.com - a bit of work in progress. Gerry is going to help me out with some of the content too. You'd be more than welcome to contribute if your interested.
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Hey Mill,
Yeah the session was well cool. We covered loads over the day, and Si is a really sound guy. I've not done that much proper aggression therapy training. So it was great to get the chance - also as there were two instructors present which gave me a real sense of fighting multiples.
But the revelations really came from the Bullet Man training. Or should I say modified FIST suit. It was brilliant! Basically you get started on by both guys (full aggression) and you have to protect your space and try to verbally diffuse the situation. But what is different to the average Bullet man is the fact that you get attacked - pretty much at full force (Okay he's got boxing gloves on). In fact, I was not allowed to throw a pre-emptive strike at all - so I had to wait until he made his move. Interestingly enough, there were only a few techs that I found worked under that type of pressure. Forward pressure, multiple palm heels, knees, hammer fists and gouging. Well, thats what worked for me anyway. It was a real eyeopener...
Looking forward to training again. And Lee Morrison on Sat! I'm totally spoiled... (although I want be up too much with this fooking flu)
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Baggio... wrote:That's cool thanks mate.
I'm really looking forward to training with Lee and the rest of you lads. He's had a huge influence on me over the last few years (he's the guy that got me into Combatives in the first place).
He's also kindly offered to help me out with Combativesireland.com - a bit of work in progress. Gerry is going to help me out with some of the content too. You'd be more than welcome to contribute if your interested.
Although not too sure when I'll get it built.
Thats great news mate, sounds like a nice idea. After the seminar I hope to have a wednesday evening in the hall for an hour and half to train in combatives concepts. I have the full Red man suit and other body armour so if anyone is interested in coming down and working together to develop our skill and wider learning hit the pads and the bag - they would be more than welcome.0 -
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Baggio... wrote:Cheers for the support Jon,
I'd be well up for some Combatives training, although at the moment I feel like crap due to my feckin' lung infection. As soon as it clears up - count me in.
I'm a bit worried about spreading the flu to everyone tomorrow at the seminar tbh.:(
Rob.
Don't worry about it mate, we'll hang a cow bell around your neck
I'd like to get to train with you sometime, you obviously know your stuff and have trained with some of the big names in the combative world.
Im only starting out, so any help an advice is appreciated
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Jon wrote:Im only starting out, so any help an advice is appreciated
Hah! Ring Ring... "unclean"...
Cheers for the vote of confidence. My big problem at the moment is my fitness level - it's terrible, it's hard to believe that I used to be a skinny git when I was in my twenties. Something that I'm trying to rectify ASAP.
On the training side I've been trying to do the rounds alright - it's been a great experience so far. It would be great to train with ya' sometime - dunno' if I could teach you much, but I'm happy to share any knowledge that I have with guys like yourself who are genuinely interested.
Looking forward to tomorrow - even if I just have to stand and watch. Bring out your Hasmat suits! 0 -
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