Reality Based Curriculum

 

Like everything we do at D.G.C., our training is based on real-world techniques of combat and personal safety. Training that you can use in your everyday life. While some martial arts programs teach techniques that would rarely be encountered or used in real life situations, our martial arts programs at
D.G.C. are street-wise and completely reality based. Our programs are based on successfully integrating numerous styles of martial arts into one cohesive system. This system has proven very successful in defending oneself against single and multiple attackers, both armed and unarmed. This system is used by navy seals team 5 and numbers� law enforcement and military forces around the WORLD!!

"Cry in the Dojo, Laugh on the Battlefield"

If you have a sincere desire to defend yourself in a real situation, you'll have to sacrifice your ego, put aside the pride we hold so dear, and present yourself to someone who will teach and test you for the street. Look for someone who is willing to [at the very least] separate the art from the application. The art of the technique is not in how pretty the lines or circles are. The art is in the free use of the technique. The art is the science and psychology of aggression and physics, of leverage and kinetics, not the mysticism in the so-called advanced levels.
An instructor who never gets dirty and avoids fighting you because he's afraid to hurt you is useless. The fact is many instructors are often just scared of being humiliated in front of a full class of "paying" students. Any good instructor knows, they can always learn more, even from a student. A truly skilled martial artist never stands in front of another man expecting to learn nothing. "The investment in loss," (as Chen Man Ching speaks of) means that a loss is not a failure if you walk away from it with something besides the bruises. Without loss there are no skills, no learning, and no advancement.
Broken rhythm "none choreograph" movement real time action is essential for reality-based Martial Arts training!

Rules go out the window

We established D.G.C. to help the every day individual who may never compete in a tournament or competition learn to defend themselves with a practical and effective martial art. D.G.C.F.S. is not a MARTIAL ART as known in the Time-Honored "TRADTIONAL" way like Tae-Kwon-Do , Kung-Fu, etc. D.G.C.F.S. teaches a fighting system which emphases instinctive movements, practical techniques, realistic training scenarios NO FORMS or wishful thinking. We train to be effective in the street environment, then make adjustments to the training for students who wish to enter sporting competitions. Not the other way around. As Martial Artist, we have been trained to compete within the rules of competition. These rules when faced on the STREET with a physical altercation, go straight OUT the WINDOW and are replaced by self-preservation and protecting our loved ones. D.G.C. does not teach forms or katas. D.G.C. students begin each lesson with the understanding that anyone can be a "victim or prey"!! D.G.C. is going to teach and help YOU to become the PREDATOR NOT THE PREY!
During each class regardless of what the training curriculum is for the day, there is an understanding that any Instructor may at any time "ATTACK THE STUDENT!! This type of training heightens the awareness of the student. The "ATTACKS" are done at different levels depending on the student's current level in training. Everything done in class is to teach the student "How to defend him or herself"! Once the instructor starts one of these attacks the student must quickly again "CONTROL" of the situation and escape from the attacker OR by attacking. If the student has difficulty reacting to the attack the instructor will then work with the student and demonstrate how to escape from the type of attack or counter attack. This type of repetitive practice gives the student the ability to become a "ACTION/REACTION FIGHTER"

WALKING AWAY

Training in D.G.C. like any other art, begins and ends with "RESPECT" As Instructors, the student is looked upon as being there because they need to learn to defend themselves, NOT so that the Instructor can show off! Care and nurturing in the training is conducted so that the student does not develop a false sense of security. For students they are there to learn, show their respect to the Instructor by their diligent practice. D.G.C.F.S. enhances martial arts of all styles, If you have no previous martial arts training that is ok, We will show you how to deal with almost any situation, that does not mean that you should go out and get into a fight! WALKING AWAY is always the best solution BUT when you can not D.G.C WILL give you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones! D.G.C. students develop their fighting skills in all ranges of combat from several feet away to close quarter combat to ground fighting. in a real street-fight you are going to rely on gross motor skills and effective techniques. D.G.C.F.S. is based on easy-to-learn techniques.
� The D.G.C.F.S. Program uses the gross motor Concept that will teach you the most Cutting Edge Self Defense techniques. D.G.C.F.S. brings you an innovative training regiment

"You fight the way you train and you train the way you fight."

Reality Based and Environmental Training is what D.G.C.� Is all about !!The techniques were developed to be simple and extremely effective, there are no flashy or fancy movements, all techniques are quick and to the point! D.G.C.F.S. TEACHES the FOUR RANGES of combat. as well as the FOUR WEAPONS� of combat.
First is the FOUR WEAPONS of combat. These are the most prevalent in modern world, what� you are likely to encounter in to days societies or a variation of these weapons.� � �
1) Body
2) Stick
3) Knife
4) Gun
� Here are some example listed below
“Hand vs Hand” “Hand vs Knife” “Hand vs Stick” “Hand vs Gun Threats”� gun, rifle.
As well as counter training such as knife counter gun , gun counter gun , ect…..
you will also use the weapons in the FOUR RANGES OF COMBAT

Impact Weapons Stick or Flash Light

The offensive and defensive uses of Stick, Straight Baton, Expandable Baton and the flash light as well as counter measure such stick counter knife are covered.

Pain Compliance Techniques

Utilization of pressure point control such as Finger locks and Joint Locks on an combative.

Weapons Retention

Trains the skills necessary to maintain control of your weapon in a hand to hand encounter,weapons include "Stick, Knife, Gun, Rifle, Koobe.

Use of Force

Trains you in the judicious use of force, as well as how to articulate your actions to a third party Police, Lawyers ect..
This is just a Bit of what WE TEACH.

Courses available

A.R.S.T. - "Action Reaction Stress Training"
A.R.S.T.� Action Reaction Stress Training is design for Executives and individuals that travel a lot and dont have time to train.The core curriculum is based on gross motor skill. This course also touches on the four ranges of combat - Kicking, Boxing, Trapping and Grappling. This course lightly covers weapons but its Goal is to Protect, Evade & Escape. There are termination techniques which are design to Terminate stop the attacker. During the course there will be scenarios such as Walking to you hotel room, down a hall way, exiting your vehicle, entering your vehicle, just to name a few. These techniques Emphasis
1) awareness
2) avoidance
3) prevention strategies
basically not to put yourself in a BAD SITUATION!! You will be ATTACKED during your training, this is done to evaluate on how you will react in DURESS and check gross motor skills. This is an 8 hour course with 2 follow up refresher classes. This course is the simplest course we offer, this is a level 1. This is a brief description of the course.

A.C.T. accelerated combative training "
A.C.T. - Accelerated Combative Training is design for law enforcement and military personal but civilians with previous martial arts experience can take this course. The core curriculum is based on gross motor skill. This course teaches the four ranges of combat - Kicking, Boxing, Trapping and Grappling. The Four Ranges Of Combat are covered in much more detail in this course. Weapons will be used in the Four Ranges Of Combat.
Weapons that are covered are Knife, Stick, Gun.
1) Weapon retention
2) Weapon procurement
3) Knife, gun, stick. Defense and counters.
This is 2 day course about 16 hours This course is a level 3. This is a brief description of the course.

V.E.D.S. "violent encounter defense system"
V.E.D.S. - Violent Encounter Defense System is designed for women but we teach this to males as well. This course deals with the Four Ranges Of Combat, Gross motor Skills, Termination techniques. Weapons defense-Knife-Stick-Gun-kubuton Stick. We incorporate the strength and the vulnerability of women as males see them as easy weak targets. We use A.R.S.T. in this course as well. We show a lot of ground work in this course but its Goal is to Protect, Evade & Escape. Ladies we do not want to engage a male in a physical altercation. This course is not designed for that , as it is a crash course. Our studio teaches V.E.D.S much more in in-depth as an on going study and as such you will learn much more than in the 8 hour course.
This is an 8 hour course with 2 follow up refresher classes.
This course is a level 2. This is a brief description of the course.

R.A.T - Rapid Assault Tactics
Paul Vunak P.F.S.
R.A.T - Rapid Assault Tacticsis designed for Military and Law enforcement but civilians can take this GREAT course. This course covers the Four Ranges of Combat. In-depth Termination techniques. There are no "defensive" moves at all in this course just aggressive No B.S. techniques that are horribly destructive, painfully blinding to your opponent and destroys his weapons as he attempts to fight back. There are just 3 simple "tools" to master in your fighting arsenal. That's all you need. These 3 three "tools" are the only moves real fighters use in the clutch. This reduces your learning time immeasurably... and removes 99% of the unneeded information from learning to fight to win.
This is an 10 hour course with 2 follow up refresher classes.
This course is a level 5.
This is a brief description of the course.

R.E.A.C.T. "Rapid Endurance Assertive Combative Training"
R.E.AC.T. is the BEST Combative Conditioning course on the PLANET! They are 5 levels more info to come SOON

All of these course are put together in D.G.C.F.S. and it makes D.G.C.F.S. unique in its approach to combat and its on going evolution!

The Four Ranges of Combat
KICKING, BOXING, TRAPPING and GRAPPLING

Kicking Range

All most all altercations start at a distance. We consider this kicking range or probing. In this range you can deliver strong powerful kicks, TAE-KWON-DO, MUAY THAI, SAVATE, PANANJAKMAN ect... In this range your kicks can go low line, which means kicks to the legs or high line which means rib high or head high. Our method’s of kicking are very unique, Most Martial Arts teach you to kick only in the stand up, we do more than that, If you are not much for kicking then the probing kicks are for you !! Meaning your kicks will be low to the legs but just to set you up for your hands. “you will also engage in weapons in this range” SO YOU CAN TRANSITION TO BOXING

BOXING RANGE

In this range you will use boxing techniques to facilitate close quarter combat such as JABS, HOOKS ,UPPER CUTS, CROSSES, ...Now you can also use MUAY THAI ELBOW STRIKES & KNEE STRIKES, as well destruction techniques to the fist and body, including� head butts. Which brings us to the TRAPPING RANGE “you will also engage in weapons in this range”

TRAPPING RANGE

In this range of combat you will facilitate JEET KUNE DO, HUBUD, KALI trapping as well as� MUAY THAI ELBOW STRIKES & KNEE STRIKES to the thigh or ribs, as well as HEAD BUTTS.
All these techniques are very quick and effective. In CLOSE QUARTER COMBAT a lot of people think all you can do is PUNCH!! BOY ARE THEY WRONG!!
If you have been paying attention you would have noticed the TRANSITION from one range to the next. How fluid these changes are become vitally IMPORTANT. In the trapping range the transition to AIKIDO, JUDO, CHINESE FAST WRESTLING is very smooth. The throws and locks are from the stand up position. You do not have to go to the ground. Which brings us to the GRAPPLING RANGE “you will also engage in weapons in this range”

GRAPPLING RANGE

D.G.C.F.S. GROUND SURVIVAL The ground is the last place you want to find yourself in a street fight, because you compromise mobility, but should you end up there D.G.C.F.S. Ground Survival teaches you how to deal with ground attack “The ground is not your friend.” D.G.C.F.S. will show how to properly strike and kick from the ground as well as use B.J.J., SAMBO, CHINESE FAST WRESTLING, JUDO, AIKIDO as well as Techniques on how to protect against weapons attacks�

� PROOF REALITY BASED MARTIAL ARTS IS THE� ANSWER

To understand this statement I just made fully you have to understand what actually happens to your body during a true combative or life or death situation. Depending on your physical fitness level, your heart typically beats at 60-80 beats per minute. This is known as a resting heart rate and everything in your sympathetic nervous system is performing normally. But when frightened your heart rate jumps to 115 beats per minute some times more, your fine motor skills deteriorate. The ability to put a key in a car door or even tie your shoes becomes increasingly difficult,� why? You panic, Interesting enough this 115 to 145 beats per minute is the optimal survival and combat performance level for complex motor skills, visual reaction time, and cognitive thinking. Complex motor skills that are multi-muscle involved movements as found in all martial arts. Reverse punch, front kick, wrist lock, arm bar, hip throw, etc. This is the target heart rate of most professional athletes and fighters. They are able to stay at this rate because they know that no one is trying to kill them. If you are able to train your body to respond appropriately to fear induced stress under competitive conditions, you will be better able to survive during battle. At 145 beats per minute, your complex motor skills immediately begin to deteriorate. And at 175 you can't think straight, you lose peripheral vision, your hearing excludes everything not in that tunnel vision, and vasoconstriction sets in as a natural way to reduce bleeding from any wounds you're about to suffer.  Finally, above 175 is where irrational fight or flight sets in, as well as natural submissive behavior, combat freezing.
Dark gift Combat will train you to handle almost any situation
NOW! does your Martial Art school train you in that way? NO! WELL I rest my case.This just the tip of what we teach. There is so much more to say Look come and try a class you have nothing to lose and a whole lot to gain.