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ESP conducts numerous seminars, boot camps, and private intensives throughout the year.

Many of these are "Closed Sessions" for law enforcement and/or businesses or "Low Profile" sessions for schools/clubs with political ties to protect.  We respect our seminar hosts' privacy and keep these sessions confidential.

We'll be at Anthony Tamburrino's place in Warrington, PA for a 2-day Boot Camp on March 14 & 15.  To register or for more information contact Tony at (215) 343-3378 or X-trememma@comcast.net or warringtonjiu-jitsu.com

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Presents an entirely new chain along with the Loop Insert Principle.  This ambitious chain is 21 links deep (42 once you flip it).  We open with a bang-per-bang boxing flow (punches in bunches, folks, that's what wins fights).  We then flow directly into feinting the double-leg (or taking it with a faulty response).  We feint the shoot, because everybody's got a sprawl--we take that sprawl response and set an under-hook that we then exploit with an under-hook and post, outside knee, and proceed from there into one of the most common MMA situations, Bar & Chancery (guillotine in common parlance).  We'll run this position down from the top-side game through 4 counter-for-counter subs (all high percentage and high likelihood defensive responses).  We then plug in the Loop Insert Principle--we take that Bar & Chancery (Guillotine) and run it through the second most common, successful sub in UFC Competition--the Bottom Scissors Chancery (Guard Guillotine).  We pop it through a few permutations that you don't often see, but that are there all the time (Hint: They are all dependant on shoulder exposure--both of your shoulders down equals this response; attacking shoulder down equals this, attacking shoulder up equals this).  With this shoulder exposure flow down, this already high-percentage technique rises up in the ranks.  (Of course, we will follow his defensive movements as well from each of the shoulder exposures.)  There it is, 21 links deep, 42 with the flip.  Zero compartmentalization, zero dubious "cross-training", all one solid flow reflective of actual competitive circumstances from start to finish.

Price:$32 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button the the top and/or bottom of this page.)

NEW! THE KICKING BIBLE

(192 pages) One of the most feared and useful weapons in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition is dissected and discussed in this fully-illustrated guide to both perfecting and defending against the low kick.  Many competitors view this technique as a single tool in their arsenal, limiting themselves when they could be taking this low-line method of attack and modifying it to fit far more kicking situations than those commonly used.  This volume demonstrates how to expand the low-kicking arsenal, showing how a simple alteration in leg targeting can strongly challenge an opponent's defense, and how to hone low-line kicking power and speed so that rapid-fire low-line kicking becomes a powerful advantage.  These techniques are prime for MMA competitors and anyone who wants to improve both their self-defense and competition skills with the best empirical information available.  Autographed copy -$13 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button on the Products page.)

NEW! THE PALADIN BOOK OF DANGEROUSLY FUN STUFF

(310 pages)  This intriguing compendium divided into over 70 mini-chapters is a how-to almanac of odd but intriguing information.  Topics range from "How to Fight a Duel" and "Safari Hunting in Old Africa" to "Constructing Simple Homemade Rockets" and "Vehicle Rollover Recovery."  Top to bottom some pragmatic, or at least interesting advice.  Disclosure: I do have four contributing chapters in this book-- "Boxing DQs for Self-Defense," "Fighting Fit in 15," "The Wrestling Eight," and "How to Really Climb a Rope." -$39.00 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button at the top and/or bottom of this page.)

NEW! ARMOR PLATED

(2 DVDs/150 minutes)  This project is all defense--it is designed for both the street CQB specialist and the MMA player and gets to the core of self-defense in that it is 100% D-E-F-E-N-S-E.  This series covers, in encyclopedic scope, defense for punches, kicks (all ranges and varieties), elbows, knees, head-butts, and then hits the ground for the must-know info for surviving a ground 'n' pound attack.  Please remember, if you are looking for offense, you won't find it here; this is nothing but laser-focusing your defensive skills and tightening that shell so that you can survive and launch a tighter offensive game from behind your armor. -DVD $53.50 (International orders must add $10 shipping via the Shipping Button on the Products page.)

Armor Plated DVD

NEW! RAW  DVD Subscription Service

The RAW DVD Subscription Service allows you to receive one RAW DVD per month greatly discounted from the list price.  Each DVD comes with a printed syllabus for inclusion in your training notebook.  In addition to those benefits...

Click here to subscribe to the monthly ESP RAW DVD Service for only a fraction of the retail price.

Lifetime members may subscribe at the Gold option and pay only $26.50 per month.  Lifetime members may click here to subscribe.

Due for release February '09:

NO SECOND CHANCE-When violence becomes unavoidable, it's best to be informed, and this self-defense book provides revolutionary information that could mean the difference between life and death in the event of a physical assault.  Included are drills to increase awareness, examples for using the environment as a self-defense tool, and methods that allow victims to best use their inherent strengths to repel an attack.  An interesting look at the psychology of an attack--exploring the mindset of both attacker and victim, and illuminating the dynamic between the two--this manual puts the power back into the hands of concerned citizens.

Due for release March '09:

MEGA GLADIATOR CONDITIONING- We've been promising this for some time.  Where Gladiator Conditioning is the first tier, the Mega Gladiator provides you with all of the somatotrophic tools you need to push your body weight conditioning regimen to the next level and beyond.  (Never fear, our old school eccentric weight work Gladiator: Fully Loaded is in the works.)

BEYOND BRAZILIAN JUJITSU 2- On this sequel we continue to approach the most common BJJ attacks and apply an encyclopedia of counters for those attacks so you can keep your wrestling game fluid.

“In my line of work I have had the opportunity to train with some of the best CQC and DT guys out there.  Mark and the members of ESP are by far in that league.  The level of knowledge, skill, and enthusiasm for what they teach is by far unsurpassed by anyone.  You could not ask for better instruction.”

--J. Mayer, Special Agent; U.S. Government

We have many products, in addition to the ESP Raws, coming up in the years ahead; including:

THE JUNGLE GYMNASIUM-These are the wildest sets of eccentric exercises you've ever seen.  These challenges will build agility, balance, strength, muscular endurance, blow the lungs apart, as well as make a spectacle of yourself as you bounce around the gym in a manner befitting our primate cousins.

GROUNDED: EXPANDED EDITION-Covers the situation where you are caught on the ground but your opponent is on his feet. We run through the three ranges of defense, strikes from the ground, and submissions from the ground, then we flip the equation and cover how to enter on the grounded opponent.

 STREET BOXING & SURVIVAL WRESTLING-Our zero-sport version of Western martial arts applied to numerous standard static and fluid street offensives. This is all tendon ripping, bone-snapping material.

WARDROBE WORK-Chokes, cranks, and snaps using your opponent’s street clothes as handles.

GLADIATOR: FULLY LOADED--Here we demonstrate the sport specific weight lifting exercises to push your combat power through the roof. Trust me, these are not your standard lifts. The only items of equipment needed are weight plates, a barbell, and two dumbbells. No bench, no nothing.

GLADIATOR LEGION: COMBAT PARTNER CONDITIONING EXERCISES-Just like it sounds. We take the specificity and synergy principles and provide dozens and dozens of combat specific strength and endurance exercises in which the only equipment needed is yourself and a training partner.

THE OUTER LIMITS: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SENSORY DRILLS FOR ULTIMATE STREET SKILLS-Dozens of unique drills designed to mimic the high-stress and/or disoriented nature of the street scenario. Drills included: Endangered Species, Off-Road, The Violent Minority, Scrum and many more.

TO THE WALL-Street and cage matches both provide a unique factor; the use of the vertical surface in the combat environment. Most combat arts focus only on standing or the ground. Here, we run the complete offensive and defensive arsenals for finishing the man once he’s on the wall and perhaps more importantly what to do when your back is to the wall.

THE SUBMISSION ENCYCLOPEDIA: VOLUME 2-We pitch more of our trademark submission chains featuring dozens of new hooks for salivating mat fans.

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TAKEDOWNS-Everything you need to know about dropping your man to the mat.

ESP MIND SETTING/PREDATOR PROFILES-This unique audio/workbook package will provide all the information on real world violent assault survival, crime prevention, the predator/prey relationship, mind setting, and scenario specific strategies for numerous violent encounters.  Also, included, more that 75 Predator Profiles to provide you with a better understanding of the nature of the beasts we may face.

ESP ROUGH RIDER/LEG RIDES A-Z- In this instructional video we will show you the how's, when's, and why's in great detail of this little understood aspect of wrestling.  Leg rides covered include: Hooks In, Cockle-Burr, Saturday Night Ride, Highball Ride, Splitters, Groin Rides, Navy Rides, Hook Rides, Figure-Four Rides, Scissors Rides, Cross Scissors Rides, Banana Splits, Low Cal Banana Splits, and more.  You will learn the rides as well as drills for placing them and natural follow-up submissions.

THE ESP KNIFE FIGHTING ENCYCLOPEDIA- This 4 Volume video set will provide you with ALL aspects of Western Pragmatic blade work.  Among the subjects covered are: grips, movement, covers, slices, thrusts, attack patterns, defense patterns, unarmed VS. armed, forced scenarios, static defense, fluid defense, grounded blade work, ground zero blade work, and more.

STREET GRAPPLING- Real world grappling (stand-up/ground/and wall-work) in detail.  There is no sport work  to be found here.  Just pure OD survival tricks from the world of All-In wrestling and Boom-battle.

“This was my second time in training with the ESP instructors, and it’s getting better each time. Unlike many other training courses, you can walk out of one of these seminars and put the techniques to work right away. I feel that if you ever get a chance to attend one of the seminars, you owe it to yourself and loved ones to attend, and, with the reasonable fee, there is no excuse not to attend.”

--William T. Jeffers, Policeman

A sincere congratulations to the following individuals:

Head Coaches

Kory Hays, Jesse Marez, Dan Marx, Jim Marx, Jim McCann, and Mitch Thomas

Assistant Coaches

 Mike Flowers, Adam Hook, and Rob Petry

Associate Coaches

Joe Burtner, Chad Dailey, Greg Hall, Matthew Harper, Dennis Hill, John Miller, Paul Molnar, Justin Mount, Rikk Perez,  and David Webster         

Apprentice Coaches

Matt Aldiss, Rogelino Avelino, Gary Armbrust, Peter Bobo, Dennis Bozeman, Scott Buendia, Matthew Campbell, Marcus Charles, Charles Chi, Isaiah Combs, Andrew Conner,  Ryan Crispell, Ryan DeLaet, Harry "Roadhouse" Duhon, Marc Fesler, James Flanery, Rene Garza, James "Lyon" George, Keith Gilliland, Erwin Guadiz, Christopher Hall, Randy Hares,  Joey Hixon, Patrick Hughes, Chris Imamura, Eric Kohtz, Pekka Luodeslampi, Miklos Major II,  Michael Malpass, Aaron Mangin, Colin Mellor, Steven Mosley, Nathan Mount, Shawn Naito, Joao Nascimento, Mike Odell, Chris "Headhunter" Osborne, Fred O'Keefe, Jay Pages, Don Partch, Kelvin Pyke, Jamie Rees, Kenny Reid, Rob Renfro, Jason Richards, Ted Robinson, Bryan Roig, Seth Rolfe, Kody Rountree, Robert Royal, Leon Samadi, Jonathan Santiago, Paul Siemon, Sean Simon, Daniel Sommers, Scott Steckler, James Stilson, Rich Swete, Randall Toth, Paul Trembath, Shane Tucker, Darren Wagner, Damion Waltermeyer, and Chris Williams

“The seminar that the ESP staff presented to us was one of the best I’ve ever attended. Our security crew immediately was able to apply the knowledge we attained from the ESP system. The techniques were simple, but extremely effective and have been used over and over again to ensure the safety of our crew and other patrons of our nightclub. I would highly recommend any security personnel take the time to work with the ESP staff. This is an investment that will prove its worth many times over in real-life situations.”

--Erik Bryant, Bouncer

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