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Issue 21 January 03, 2010
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A New Year, A New Beginning, A New Hope

Mrs. Traylor and I want to Thank all of our friends, family and students for a tough
year and sticking with us. The past year was rough with Hurricane “IKE”, the
economy and folks losing their Jobs and Their loved ones, moving our studio and
everyone that helped in that. We made some GREAT new friends, left some
friends behind but we survived 2009 and we now look at the winds of change as it
flows over our faces We do not know what a waits us in this year.. BUT we will face
it with BOLDNESS, COURAGE and FAITH. As I write this, I think back to when
Mrs. Traylor and I opened up our studio with the Help of Ben W. it was a lil HOLE
in the wall place, No gear, no A/C or Heat just four walls and Mrs. Traylor and I. It
stay that way for about 2 years, Then Woody and Jason became our partners and
took D.G.C.F.S. to the NEXT level, We have not LOOKED back since. Mrs. Traylor
and I are BLESSED to have the caliber of Students and Instructors under our
guidance. As Mrs. Traylor and I have stated many times, We may be on top of the
Mr.& Mrs. Traylor Owner & totem pole BUT it is cause of your support and trust in us.
Founders of D.G.C.F. System. We would like at this time to renew your faith and trust in us. We have a lot planed
in 2010, We have seminars throughout the year. Mrs. & I will be going around
Inside D.G.C.F.S. Houston, Texas and Louisiana just to mention a few to do seminars.
Happy New Year 1
Ronald’s Fitness Corner 2
Mrs. Traylor & I also are NOW pushing The World’s Elite Association Of Combat
Coming events 4 Qualified Instructors the N.F.O.C.A. NATIONAL FEDERATION OF COMBATIVE
Airsoft Products 5 ARTS. Which we will discuss in more detail in this issue.
N.F.O.C.A. 6 It is Now time to put D.G.C.F.S. on the Map we had to postpone our DVD series till
What were they thinking 7
SEALS Accused 10 the 2010, So we have that on our plate. We have a total of 27 to 30 DVD’S we
P.F.S. 5 secrets 11 have to shoot and are getting inquires about them as far as Italy, England,
How many Reps? 12 Australia and of course here in the GREAT U.S. of A. The I.C.P. program is doing
Welcome 14 great we have several Instructors from around the world the U.S. and Broad that
Be a GOOD bad Guy 15 want to be a part of what D.G.C.F.S. is doing. We also have OUR own in house
Women in Combat 16 Students/Instructors that will be going to the next level with us. Some will be FULL
links 18
instructors!! We are also talking to some facility about a satellite School, 3 around
the Houston Metropolitan area. So we are excited about the possibility and what
the future holds.
We also want tell our family, friends, students about our D.G.C.F.S. FORUM. Any
one can join, it will have videos, pics, e-mag, and seminars ect…Just FULL of
information. It’s easier than trying to up date the main website. So I hope you join
the forum and keep in touch with us, here is the link

http://www.darkgiftcombatfightingsystem.ning.com

Mrs. Traylor and I want to say to anyone that WAS , IS or WILL BE a student at
D.G.C.F.S. HAPPY NEW YEAR and MAY GOD BLESS US ALL.
Mr. & Mrs. Traylor
 Fats That Can Save Your Life
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body and clogs the arteries and then there is the “good” fat – also known as
Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s).
“Bad” fats can harm you.
EFA’s should not be confused with the saturated fat found in red meat, butter,
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Certified Personal Trainer & The “good” fats keep you healthy! On the other hand, without EFA’s (the “good”
Apprentice Instructor in Hand to fats) in your diet, you could not think, see, hear, reproduce, run or even move a
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your body needs to function properly. There are two families of EFA’s, Omega-3
Inside D.G.C.F.S. (linolenic acid) and Omega-6 (linoleic acid). Omega-3 and Omega-6 EFA’s are the
Happy New Year 1 raw materials used to make all the special fats in the structure of your brain, eyes,
Ronald’s Fitness Corner 2 ears, testes, ovaries, adrenals and the membranes that surround and protect every
Coming events 4
Airsoft Products 5
cell in your body. You must get EFA’s from your diet, because your body cannot
N.F.O.C.A. 6 make them. From Omega-3 and Omega-6 EFA’s your body makes a whole array of
What were they thinking 7 essential fats. Omega-3 EFA’s are found in the body oils of cold-water ocean fish
SEALS Accused 10 like cod, mackerel, halibut, herring and tuna.The healing and preventive abilities of
P.F.S. 5 secrets 11
How many Reps? 12
Omega-3 in fish oil have been documented in countless studies in the U.S. and
Welcome 14 Europe.
Be a GOOD bad Guy 15 Omega-3 is crucial for people concerned about heart disease.
Women in Combat 16 Eskimo natives of Greenland caught the attention of Danish researchers sixty years
links 18
ago. Dr. H.O. Bang and his team from the University of Alborge in Denmark
observed that Eskimos consumed large amounts of fatty ocean fish, which are
loaded with Omega-3. They were astonished to learn that of the thousands of
Eskimos they examined only a few showed mild signs of heart disease. In fact, heart
disease is so rare among the Eskimos, they don’t even have a single word in their
language to describe it! The Danish study prompted widespread U.S. studies to
further evaluate the incredible therapeutic effects of Omega-3 oils found in fish.
Vanderbilt University researchers studied the effects of Omega-3 on hypertension
(high blood pressure). They confirmed that Omega-3 significantly lowered high
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Omega-3 showed that it helped vision problems, yeast infections, psoriasis (a skin disease), migraine headaches, and
even rheumatoid arthritis. What’s more, researchers at the Mayo Clinic concluded that Omega-3 supplementation also
slows the progression of kidney disease. The other “good” fat which works in partnership with Omega-3 is Omega-6. The
most significant benefits of Omega-6 include ensuring fat regulation and energy distribution (which aids in weight-loss),
reducing the intensity of PMS symptoms, and treating alcoholism and schizophrenia. The highest concentration of
Omega-6 is found in borage oil, followed by safflower oil. In addition, Omega-6 assists Omega-3 in reducing all kinds of
inflammation, lowering LDL cholesterol and promotes optimal immune function. Regular supplementation of Omega-3 and
Omega-6 have therapeutic effects on chronic illnesses and conditions. By the same token, being deficient in either
Omega-3 or Omega-6 is a potential risk for chronic health problems.

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In summary, the following are just some of the ways that the two families of EFA’s, Omega-3 and Omega-6, can benefit
you:
Burn fat: Helps the body eliminate excess fat. Provides significant amounts of energy to your heart and other organs,
which in turn boosts metabolism and increases fat burn-off.
Prevent Heart Disease: Dramatically reduces the risk of heart disease by providing a slippery protective coat on the walls
of the arteries, thus inhibiting plaque from sticking to arterial walls.
Relieve Arthritis Pain and Inflammation: Extremely effective in relieving the symptoms of arthritic conditions by
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Calm Digestive Disorders: Keeps the inflammation of Colitis and Crohn’s disease under control and decrease damage to
the colon wall.
Fight cancerous growths: Helps prevent cancer from growing by blocking cells that nourish the cancer.
Reduce symptoms of PMS and Menopause: Help relieve the drying of vaginal and bladder tissues in menopausal women,
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premenstrual tension, bloating, depression, and irritability.
Block Symptoms of Migraine Headaches: Effective in helping decrease the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks
over time. Regular consumption of fish or fish oil supplements have positive long-term effects on brain chemistry.

It’s amazing how EFA’s provide an array of significant and varied health benefits. Because EFA’s are essential for every
cell in every tissue of every system in your body to function properly, it is not surprising that they have enormous
recuperative and preventive effects on chronic disorders.
Are you getting enough EFA’s in your diet?
In order to get the proper levels of EFAs in your diet, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) advises us to eat at
least six servings of fish a week. This does not include fried fish since the high temperature of frying causes the EFA’s to
become rancid. Since eating 6 servings of fish is not practical for most people, daily supplementation offers an easy and
effective way of getting proper levels of Omega-3 and Omega-6 to support optimal health. EFA’s are absolutely necessary
for optimum health! Everyone should be getting enough EFA’s on a daily basis, but just as important you should be
getting the proper balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6. Master Omega Oils™ contains recommended amounts of both
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Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids have been linked to serious health conditions, such as:

• Eczema and psoriasis • Abnormal behavioral changes

• Hair loss • Impairment of vision
• Water loss • Spread of rheumatic and arthritic
• Reduced immune function disorders
• Behavioral difficulties • Deteriorating motor coordination
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concentrations of Omega-6.

Mr. Honore is
NASM –CPT, CES ,
PES,Certified Personal Trainer
Apprentice Instructor in Hand to Hand Combat at D.G.C.F.S.

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 Coming Events
February 27, 28 2010 – Houston, TX – Hock Hochheim- Location D.G.C. Main Event in Gun & Rifle Ranking

March 28,30 – 2010 – Mr.Vargas Lone Star Conference- Location D.G.C.

April 17 – 2010 – Defender & Peacemaker Seminar – location D.G.C. Mr.Traylor Ranking

May 15,16 – 2010 – Tactical Airsoft Training. Gun Vs. Gun. Knife Vs. Gun – location D.G.C. Mr.Traylor Ranking

July – 2010 – Paul Green – Stone wall Tactical – Location D.G.C. sponsored by N.F.O.C.A.

September 18, 19 – 2010 - Knife Fighting Seminar – Location D.G.C. Mr.Traylor

November 14,15 – 2010 – R.A.T Seminar – Location D.G.C. Mr.Traylor Ranking

Mr. & Mrs. Traylor are gearing up for the 2010 seminar tour, IF you wish Mr. & Mrs.Traylor to come to your
school for a seminar please contact them. The seminar can cover what ever you want Just pick the module, All
modules have Instructor certification available.

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 National Federation Of Combative Arts

The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF COMBATIVE ARTS (N.F.O.C.A.) is a non-political, Reality Based Combative Martial
Arts, Military Close Combat, Personal Safety, Defensive Tactics and Self –Defense, education and verification of
individuals, organizations established to support all combat oriented martial artists or Combat qualified Instructors. We are
Located in Houston, Tx The N.F.O.C.A. was created in 2005 by Reality Based Martial artists and military combat
instructors who would like to belong to specialized independent martial arts and combat qualified instructors federation.
Anyone can join the forum and we hope everyone does But to be part of the N.F.O.C.A.
You must meet THE PREREQUISITE
Please Understand the prerequisite for the N.F.O.C.A. is very stringent as such we have declined 475 individuals &
Organizations. We want only the TOP Instructors & qualified Instructors.Membership in the N.F.O.C.A. has no politics!.

The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF COMBATIVE ARTS is an organization comprised Of Instructors, Students, and
Supporters of real world Reality Based Martial Arts and Military Close Combat, self
protection skills. The N.F.O.C.A. draws its membership from civilian, martial arts and Self defense practitioners, Law
Enforcement and Military personnel. The N.F.O.C.A is one of the premiere Combative, Reality Based Martial Arts
Federation in the world, with members across the US and abroad.
N.F.O.C.A. mission is to help individuals and organization and founders of systems to get additional training, certification
in Reality Based Combative Martial Arts, Military Close Combat, Personal Safety, Defensive Tactics and Self Defense.
We are here to encourage growth of Reality Based Martial Arts ,Military Close
Combat, Personal Safety, Defensive Tactics and Self Defense. We are a very rare BREED of COMBAT QUALIFIED
INSTRUCTORS and as such we must make sure that we have checks and balances. Our Goal is to lead the way in the
pursuit of excellence in Military Close Combat and Reality Based Martial Arts. Our membership follows the evolution of
combat, a path that carries with it a great responsibility to ensure victory in battle. As a group of close combat leaders,
N.F.O.C.A. foster a united and combined effort to ensure only the best of military close combat and reality based martial
arts instructors lead the way.
http://nfocatex.ning.com/

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 What Were They Thinking?
Part Two

How many times have you gone to watch a self defense demonstration and seen a
technique that was very inefficient or just flat out wouldn’t work and though to yourself,
“What were they thinking?” This month I have one such technique for your amusement.
Now the fact is any of this stuff can work if given the right scenario. So in fact this
technique can work. Here’s the problem. There are just many techniques that will
work much better for these situations. The biggest problem I see out there isn’t that the
techniques don’t work for the attack shown. It’s that the attack is unrealistic or at the
very least will only happen an extremely low percentage of the time. I even
see intructors
nconsciously taking some cool move they like and inventing an attack
Paul Green to make the move work which is pretty nuts. I’m sure many of you out there can think of
STONEWAL TACTICAL alot of other techniques you can see problems with and offer solutions to them. I do
want to mention for those easily offended that this article though it does offer valid
Inside D.G.C.F.S.
Happy New Year 1 solutions and makes some good points in the end the intent is for this article to be
Ronald’s Fitness Corner 2 funny and make some people laugh while maybe educating them. So if anyone is
Coming events 4 offended please remember that I don’t care screw anyone that can’t take a joke.
Airsoft Products 5
N.F.O.C.A. 6
Tecnique 1
What were they thinking 7 Fantasy Headlock Attack
SEALS Accused 10
P.F.S. 5 secrets 11
How many Reps? 12
Welcome 14
Be a GOOD bad Guy 15
Women in Combat 16
links 18

So what in the world am I demonstrating here is it: A) How to squat to take a dump in the woods?
B)How to put Dolly Parton’s big boobs in a headlock C)Demonstrating an unrealistic street attack
common taught in training hallsThe correct answer of course is B.... no just kidding it’s C. If it was B I wouldn’t admit it
anyway. However you see this alot in traditional dojos and even some nontraditional as well. Notice that I’m basically
doing a horse stance which kind of lends itself to the theory that alot of these schools only teach techniques to defend
themselves against other people who do the same thing they do not what is actually going to happen.

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This is usually shown static with no movement as well. The excuse used is that they show it still first so the student can
get the proper technique down. The problem is the instructor never takes it up a notch so the student never really
progresses realistically with the technique. Now let's look at the awesome defense shown for this attack that probably isn't
going to happen.

Ok so in the travesty above the attack grabs my head and just stands there in a perfectly erect horse stance with me in a
headlock. I reach over my shoulder and put my fingers under his nose to pull his head back and take him down. There are
many things wrong with this technique and on many levels but we'll only cover a few in this article.

First of all this is the position your more likely to see. The attacker isn't going to be
straight up and down because it goes against what they are trying to accomplish,
which is to throw you to the ground and beat the crap out of you. Grab someone's
head in a horse stance and try to move dynamically that way and bulldog them to
the ground. It feels pretty awkward and your balance isn't very good is it? It would
feel awkward to an attacker too which is why they won't do it. Remember they are
moving very fast and hard to throw you to the ground it happens quick. You may
even be getting punched in the fast during this as well or have to defend against
it.

Notice above I try to reach over the shoulder and go up under the nose or even another part up there. It's a natural
human reaction to turn away from pain. It is the most likely thing the attacker will do when this technique is attempted.
When he does that I then have no technique and if he torques
his hips to his right I'm gone on the ground getting my face beat in. Some say you could hook the neck but what they don't
seem to understand is depending on how your head is torqued the shoulder of the arm your using may be forced outside
it's normal range of motion making the arm very weak and unable to apply the pressure to pull off something like that.

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Let's look at a couple solutions and talk about
them. First of all the obvvious one to me is to
take your fist and rack his balls then pull your
head out and start the beatdown. However for
whatever reason some people aren't
comfortable with that I'll offer another solution.
In the top left picture I step around
his body quickly and fluidly with my left foot. I
do this as soon as he takes this schoolyard
headlock I don't wait to do it. I then drop at a 45 degree angle to my left and throw him backwards over my right leg. It
sounds complicated for beginners but it is a very easy takedown. The momentum carries you on top of
the attacker as shown in the other to pictures. Now you don't have to stay on top of them as I did you can do a foot stomp
or any technique of your choosing to finish but make sure your time on the ground is very short. I've talked to some guys
who don't like this technique because they don't want to go to the ground even for this fraction of a second because of the
worry of a multiple attacker situation. To them I want to make this point. 40 perecent of all violent attacks are multiple
attacker. People who are standing up get attacked every day. When a group of people want to attack you they aren't
going to wait til you hit the ground to jump they are just going to attack you. If someone has you in a headlock while
someone else is beating you it is my belief that you will be aware of it. They aren't just going to form up out of the grass
simply because your on the ground. Though as I said earlier you only have to be on the ground for a fraction of a second
and you don't have to stay there. I'll be the first person to say the ground is definately not somewhere you ever want to be
in a fight on purpose or otherwise. For God sakes I was a heavyweight champion in sport jiu‐jitsu and I won't go to the
ground on purpose myself for any extended amount of time. I do think it's fine in the case of a singular attack and this is
why. Some people like to push the side of the head then try to pull there head out but even they admit if the guy is bent
way over then that wouldn't work either you would need to do something else. Here is my problem. I may be very well off
balance or getting my face punched. I may not be able to see. yet I'm supposed to know the exact angle this guy is bent
forward so I'll know which technique to use? There isn't time for that. The technique shown above works no matter how
his body is bent it even works for the fantasy headlock we debunked earlier. It just plain works no matter what and it's
quick and efficient. The time your on the ground is very very minimal. Basically just the amount of time it takes to do a
backroll back up to your feet and that's it.
So that's why I like this technique. He grabs that head you just step and go then finish him off. As mentioned earlier you
could also rack the balls which I have no problem with and if it IS multiple attacker you better believe I'll be racking some
balls myself As always thank you for taking the time to read this article. If
your teaching a bad attack I hope this article has made you think about what your doing. If I'm preaching to the choir then
I hope everyone got a good laugh out of it.

Paul Green
Is a Professor of Combative Arts with the American Budo Society as well as the International Technical Director, Alabama State Heavyweight
Champion in Sport Jiu-Jitsu in 1999 I hold a 5th dan in Jujutsu
a 5th dan in Ninjutsu
a 4th dan in Karate and a 3rd dan in Judo/Yudo respectively
also a certified instructor in The Defender Personal Defense Weapon System A certified instructor in the SABER(Strategic Anit-Blade Engagement
Response) Method An Advanced Instructor in Knife/Counter Knife Combatives under W Hock Hocheim

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 Navy SEALs Accused of Punching Terrorist

Inside D.G.C.F.S.
Happy New Year 1
Ronald’s Fitness Corner 2
Coming events 4
Airsoft Products 5
N.F.O.C.A. 6
What were they thinking 7
SEALS Accused 10
P.F.S. 5 secrets 11
How many Reps? 12
Welcome 14
Be a GOOD bad Guy 15
Women in Combat 16
links 18

Three United States Navy SEALs, accused of punching terrorist suspect Ahmed
Hashim Abed while in custody, are facing Court Martial. The SEALs, Petty Officer 2nd
Class Matthew McCabe, Petty Officer Jonathan Keefe and Petty Officer Julio Heurtas,
have all hired civilian lawyers and deny abusing the prisoner in any way. The terrorist
that these Navy SEALs are accused of punching is believed to be the mastermind
behind the bloody murder of four U.S. civilian contractors. After the contractors were
killed their bodies were hung from a bridge in Falluja Iraq. One of the men killed was a
former SEAL. Check out the video below showing what the SEALs do and the
dangers they face when they deploy. According to the stories, here, here, and here,
Abed accused the SEALs of punching him in the face and kicking him after his
capture. To support the accusation the terrorist showed a bloody lip. Are you kidding
me? A bloody lip? I understand that our soldiers have an obligation to humanely treat
anyone they capture, but this is past the point of being absurd, and becoming
dangerous for our troops. Honestly, if all this guy got after murdering four U.S.
citizens, and planning attacks on soldiers, is a bloody lip then I say he got off pretty
easy. I’m not saying that we should torture prisoners, but we shouldn’t treat these guys with kid gloves either. My question
is when only one side of a conflict is “playing by the rules” why should the other side place themselves at an obvious
disadvantage, and put themselves in danger. I think more of these terrorists need to be punched in the face.The three
SEALs ought to be given a medal for not completely pummeling this guy. What kind of message are we sending to the
enemies when we do something this stupid? I give a lot of credit to these men for wanting the case to go to trial. They
could have simply opted for a “Captain’s Mast” which is like an administrative proceeding. The men denied punching the
terrorist so they are forcing the prosecutors to put on their whole case. If they are convicted they could face up to a year
behind bars. What are we doing when we begin trying to jail the brave men and women who are on the front lines of
keeping our country safe? Are we really going to believe the word of a terrorist who has murdered at least four U.S.
citizens and most likely has participated in the planning of many more attacks against U.S. citizens in Iraq over these
highly trained Navy SEALs? If we do then we’re all in a lot worse shape than anyone could ever imagine. What is the
justification for these charges? Surely they would have to have more than the word of a terrorist before they pressed
charges. I simply cannot accept the fact that these heroes are being brought before a court of law to face criminal charges
for something this stupid. Is it any wonder that the military has a hard time recruiting these days? I know I wouldn’t want to
work for a company that pulled something this asinine. So, these Navy SEALs, accused of punching terrorist Ahmed
Hashim Abed, in my opinion deserve a promotion. To me it is a disgrace that these men have been forced to hire
attorneys and defend themselves against prosecution from the very government they have risked their lives for. What do
you think? I say give them a medal, and God bless all of our servicemen and women who give so much so we can be
free.

By Ryan

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 5 Secrets To Surviving an Assault

Don’t be the one quoted in the paper saying, I never thought it would happen to me
Take control today & confidence will pour into every part of your life! 5 Secrets To
Surviving an Assault Know When You’re In A Fight Often people lose a fight because
they dont realize their in one until it is too late!
Establish your personal zones and limits of personal security. Pre-determine decisions
based upon the violation of those zones. You should already have determined what
Sifu Paul Vunak World renowned
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you will do if you discover someone in your house at night. You should know how close
Combatives Instructor and also my you will let someone get to you that may be brandishing an edged weapon. You should
instructor know when a verbal confrontation is escalating too a high level what your choice will be
and how you will act. You should have a plan if strangers approach your car in a
Inside D.G.C.F.S.
Happy New Year 1
parking lot or at a stoplight. These are not decisions you want to ponder in the stunned
Ronald’s Fitness Corner 2 reality of the moment. Pre-determine your choices and your actions. Awareness and
Coming events 4 Avoidance Awareness and Avoidance are the two common attributes that are
Airsoft Products 5 emphasized more than any other tactic, technique or device! Your awareness of your
N.F.O.C.A. 6
What were they thinking 7
surroundings, the people, the location, the exits, the potential improvised weapons,
SEALS Accused 10 obstructions, cover, concealment and the like will give you the edge in any situation.
P.F.S. 5 secrets 11 This level of awareness will often help you to avoid physical assaults and
How many Reps? 12 confrontations. Small choices in everyday life can make a big difference in avoiding,
Welcome 14
Be a GOOD bad Guy 15
escaping or surviving a physical assault. Choices like sitting in a restaurant with your
Women in Combat 16 back to the wall so you can see anyone and everyone approaching you.
links 18 Leaving enough space between you and the car in front of you to avoid being boxed in
and car jacked.
Driving in the right hand lane to avoid a carjacker from approaching your driver side
window. Always Strike First. This may seem contrary to what you learned in grade
school. If you want to win a fight, STRIKE FIRST! If you dont, you will be reacting rather
than acting. In short, 99.9% of the time you will lose. Warning:

DO NOT DEPEND UPON ONE TECHNIQUE OR PUNCH TO END THE CONFLICT!

We all like to believe that, like John Wayne or Dirty Harry, we have this one haymaker
punch that will knock anyones lights out. You dont! Few people do. If you did, your still
be a fool to rely upon it Continue your attack on your attacker until you have
undoubtedly and unquestionably stopped the threat. Anything short is a gamble with
your own well being. Learn a small stable of target points. Knees strikes, foot stomps,
one knuckle floating rib shots, throat crushes, eye jabs, head butts whatever. Create
your personal First Best move arsenal. Most great fighters have a stable or arsenal of personal favorite moves. Its
imperative that you learn a few reliable and devastating moves to pull out when you need them most. These moves
should be easy to learn and master and not rely upon a high degree of athleticism. Simple and pragmatic techniques like
foot stomps, head butts, eye gouges, groin kicks can be utilized in almost any location, in any weather, wearing just about
any clothes. Fancy disarms and joint locks are cool and can work if you practice them. But youll serve yourself well to start
with choices that involve gross natural motor skills. That will make them reliable. Learn the sensitive and vulnerable
targets of the body and attack, attack, attack with a flurry of your personal & First and Best moves. Remember there are
NO RULES You must develop, use and display a complete and total disregard for your opponents well being. You must
choose to survive the assault and use whatever force is necessary to stop the threat. Gentlemen dont assault people.
Take those honor bound gentlemanly civil society rules about nasty tactics such as groin shots, eye gouges, lip, nose and
ear tearing, flesh biting etc., and throw them out the window. Youre there to win. The prize of the fight may be your LIFE

Paul Vunak

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 How Many Reps Was That? Again?
I was watching a gun training DVD last week and the featured, world famous
instructor issued the statement, "It takes 3, 000 to 5,000 repetitions to burn a
movement into your body's muscle memory."There were those magic numbers
again, I thought. "3,00 to 5,000." Again and again. It has become muscle memory
chakra just to regurgitate those very stats. I've heard those numbers repeated
hundreds of times through the last thirty years. I certainly have heard it repeated by
police trainers. In the week before I read the words of Officer Tom Crydell (I've
changed the name here) writing in a Tactical Response magazine, police journal,
By: Hock Hochheim "Excellence then is not an act, but a habit. It has been said that it requires 3,000 to
A pioneer in Reality Based combatives 5,000 repetitions to develop "muscle memory" or a subconscious response to an
field and Military and L.E.O. trainer external stimuli. While we know that our brain is the only part of our body that has
also my Instructor.
the ability to retain memory, the consistent application and practice of these active
Inside D.G.C.F.S.
listening skills allows us the ability to incorporate them into our daily communication
Happy New Year 1 patterns and ensure that they are available to us during critical hostage negotiation
Ronald’s Fitness Corner 2 processes." In this example, Tom has extrapolated the numbers to audible listening
Coming events 4 skills. He suggests we practice... listening... 5,000 times? To what exactly? How
Airsoft Products 5
N.F.O.C.A. 6
exactly? Then we hear the numbers again from hundreds of martial arts instructors,
What were they thinking 7 I fear they have heard police quote the stats and they think that we are some
SEALS Accused 10 reliable, source. But the numbers also leave the enforcement, military and martial
P.F.S. 5 secrets 11 fields into sports. A famous golf instructor said, "It has also been determined that it
How many Reps? 12
Welcome 14
takes between 3000 and 5000 repetitions of a movement pattern to learn an
Be a GOOD bad Guy 15 exercise." A baseball training academy said, "Hitting instructors have noted that it
Women in Combat 16 takes between 3000 and 5000 repetitions to ingrain the muscle memory needed to
links 18 hit a baseball." I have even read about a horse jockey school applying these
mysterious numbers over to training horses! I await news from the flea circus! These
are some common examples of how the "3,000 to 5,000 reps" concept has
permeated and fermented into the professional training psyche. Sound like a lot of
reps, even for horses and fleas. But, it can get worse, one of my student's physical
trainers told him it took 8,000 repetitions to adequately learn a new physical move.
Now we are up to 8,000! I know not this mysterious trainer or from where this new
number originates, just that he is out...working and prosthelitizing. For a common
citizen, this seems like an unimportant statistic except for sports coaches to ponder,
but to a professional trainer of police, soldiers, and security specialists the idea of
implementing 3,000 or more of repetitions is overwhelming given the budgetary
restraints of training time and money. Expectations are lowered. Courses are
dumbed down to ape man level, all under the crushing idea that a single physical
tactic will take 3,000 to - now 8,000 - repetitions to become effective. Quote these
figures to many training administrators and some will throw their hands up in
anguish, toss in the towel and surrender to the inept stupidity of man.The curse of the layman. "Layman" means a person
who is a non-expert in a given field of knowledge. While one might be the king of the rifle range, a trophy-winning pistol
shooter, or might be able explain the chemical mixture of pepper spray in a rainstorm, or win a UFC fight, most of us are
laymen in the related fields of psychology, physiology and motor skill learning. As you can see from these given
examples, the 3,00 to 5,000 stats follow the opening layman remarks, "everyone knows that...," or "it has been said," or "It
has been determined." All warning flag statements to me. Well, I had to ask myself, "Where do these magic numbers
actually come from?" Ever the skeptic of dogma, I took a deeper look. I learned that while many layman hear these
numbers regurgitated, few if any know the true story and facts behind them and guess what? When you do discover the
truth? Almost every layman is wrong. The root study, the industry standard research that experts refer to comes from a
1941 book called Motor Learning by Doctors Richard Schmidt with Craig A. Wrisberg, followed by Schmidt's consistently
updated book editions called Performance and Motor Control And Learning with Dr. Timothy D. Lee, along with a rotating
collection of new research studies. I urge everyone in the training industry to read these books. The good doctors have
many medical and psychological eggs to fry in these volumes as they cover lab tests, sports, injury recover, performance
enhancement and challenges involving the handicapped. They are often used as college textbooks. In Motor Learning,
Dr. Schmidt states with a flurry of charts and studies that it requires approximately 300-500 repetitions to develop a new
motor pattern. Conversely, once bad or inadequate habits are already in place, he states it takes about 3000-5000
repetitions to erase and correct a bad motor pattern. Layman readers and regurgitators please take note, 300 to 500
repetitions, not thousands. Hundreds. For some reason, many trainers and writers have latched on to a reverse
misunderstanding of this study. "Layman readers and regurgitators please take note, 300 to 500 repetitions, not
thousands."

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Approximately. About. Most. Three words always gingerly placed in and around all statistical studies. Next comes my
anecdotal approximate/about/most position based my own personal teaching experience. I shall start with the
aforementioned, warning-flag phrase, "everyone knows" but I do strongly believe that "everyone really knows" that people
come in all shapes and sizes, strengths and skills. In the last two decades I have taught hand, stick, knife and gun tactics
to thousands of people worldwide. As I look over a crowd of practitioners in seminars now, I am well aware that each
student will have a different, learning repetition ratio. One might really "get" something with only 75 reps, another person
may take 6,000. Another, even 10,000. Thus, these statistical means and averages are created inside a broad continuum.
I myself, with black belts in several martial arts, have noted that I can obtain a healthy, working knowledge on a new
takedown or movement within about 150 exercises. But, start me on ice skating and it will take decades.
No matter how long or short it requires to first burn a pattern into one’s muscle memory, all skills are perishable and need
to be exercised with some frequency that is - once again, different for each person. Generalized means studies for the
masses may be established as general guidelines for such refreshment. Remember, the "masters" be they in golf,
cooking, baseball, piano, or karate...practice forever. The Masters lose count and just practice for practice sake. That's
why they are masters. Do I believe wholeheartedly in these Schmidt numbers? No. I think they are high for both new and
correctional training. But, such individuality aside, we have leaned here that some respected experts report the averaged
numbers 300 to 500 repetitions are needed to learn something new, not 3,000 to 5,000. I remain fascinated that no one
questioned these low or high numbers and I remain fascinated that so many people picked the wrong end of this study to
quote and re-quote! Look at the pessimistic results of their error. Yes, you can train new people, or people new to a
certain movement, with a mere ten percent of time and effort that the previously abused layman figures suggest. Ten
Percent! Trainers! Start your engines! You may now pick up the towels you've previously tossed in abject surrender!

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 WELCOME, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND CONGRATULATIONS.
Mr. & Mrs. Traylor would like to welcome

John Casey, Adam Walker, Amy Kogan, Jon Burnham, Mallory Mayeux, Hilary Pack. John Scott, Kyle

Mr. & Mrs. Traylor would like to wish a HAPPY BIRTH DAY

Michael lawrance, Jasmin A. Traylor, Bonnie Johnson, Mrs.Traylor

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 When you train scenarios- "be a good bad guy."
Do you want to look good or train for a real fight/ situation? Most of us strive to
improve and that can only come with stress in our training. Additionally, if we don't
train with an actual 'bad guy' we are cutting our training short. What is a bad guy (in
training)? Be a good bad guy is a phrase and Trademark coined by Tony Blauer.
This is what he says:

BE A GOOD BAD GUY

The BAGBG principle was developed to teach the importance of realistic resistance
/ in scenario training. Not to be confused with sparring, scenario and simulation
Robb Hamic training requires a strict focus from the Bad Guy to provide 'scenario appropriate'
is an IAFEFI member since 2003, energy and tactics. Examples with and without High Gear are provided throughout.
former Sheriff’s Deputy, Detective
and Desert Storm U.S. Army Veteran. In short, during most demonstrations or training both parties know the technique
He is a Certified Law Enforcement being practiced. The 'bad guy' often provides a mechanical attack with little force
Trainer (CLET) and is a state and and allows the 'good guy' to fly through the response with accuracy. Do you think
nationally accredited firearms
things change if the bad guy resists and fights back using aggression and power?
instructor for handgun, shotgun, rifle,
patrol rifle and tactics. Do the responses of a good guy change and does the actual technique being
Also my Instructor practice work?
Inside D.G.C.F.S.
Happy New Year 1 If you are not training for reality then just go through the motions and make it look
Ronald’s Fitness Corner 2
Coming events 4
pretty. If you are training for skill, proficiency and reality then get real. Make sure
Airsoft Products 5 that when you practice- have a good bad guy to resist and use the appropriate
N.F.O.C.A. 6 resistance to make the fight as realistic as possible.
What were they thinking 7
SEALS Accused 10
P.F.S. 5 secrets 11
How many Reps? 12
Welcome 14
Be a GOOD bad Guy 15
Women in Combat 16
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 WOMEN IN COMBAT
By Mrs.Traylor

First I would like to thank all the brave and extraordinary women serving in the
military, and lawn force and, those that have died for our freedom and for what they
believe. I considered myself very lucky, having a choice to study martial arts, but
there is always a questions about should women be doing what men are doing?
That is a question that has been broken a long time ago, starting with Alice
Stebbin, first women police officer.
Women in combat, no one
seems to be talking about,
Mrs. Traylor
nd
2 in command at D.G.C.F.S. She has only a few media are
13+ years of Martial Arts of experience, reporting the truth about
has Several certification in a number of women in combat, I never
arts. served in the military but I
Inside D.G.C.F.S. think women in combat
Happy New Year 1 deserves more recognition,
Ronald’s Fitness Corner 2 they are fighting side by side
Coming events 4 men during this war, the
Airsoft Products 5
N.F.O.C.A. 6 Question? Are these
What were they thinking 7 women’s receiving the
SEALS Accused 10 proper training, or they
P.F.S. 5 secrets 11 learning on the job. Also this
How many Reps? 12
Welcome 14 is a personal choice, these
Be a GOOD bad Guy 15 brave women, choice to give their lives for our freedom, I think there needs to be
Women in Combat 16 more recognition for these women especially when they come home. Fore example
links 18 men are not allow to search women so this is where military women coming in.
New York times reported. That U.S policies women are not allowed in combat but
to be able to do there job, women’s are in combat.
Women in Combat
There’s a disconnect between what U.S policy says. What female soldiers can do
and what they are actually doing; this needs to change so that they can get the
training they need.
Women at Arms: Beyond the wire
For females soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, experience on the ground is outpacing
official military policy. Even near military bases, female veterans who served in Iraq
and Afghanistan aren't often offered a drink on the house as a welcome home. More
than 230,000 American women have fought in those recent wars and at least 120
have died doing so, yet the public still doesn't completely understand their
contributions on the modern battlefield. For some, it's a lonely transition as they struggle to find their place.
I found this article by By Kathleen Parker
MichNews.com Jun 28, 2005
The deaths of three women -- two Marines and one
sailor -- and the injury of 11 other female Marines in
an attack in Iraq last week not only raises questions
about the role of women in combat, but suggests
that the U.S. military may be guilty of willful denial, if
not strategic negligence. Put another way, American
women in Iraq are dying unnecessarily.
And no, I'm not suggesting that men should die
necessarily, but that women who are not supposed
to be in or near combat are being placed in
situations that increase the likelihood of death or
injury.
Obviously women soldiers, sailors and Marines are
sometimes injured or killed because they are
unavoidably "in harm's way." War is imperfect after
all. But other times, harm's way is avoidable, as was surely the case last Thursday when a convoy carrying mostly women
was attacked in Fallujah by a suicide car bomber and gunmen.
While the women's deaths may not be more tragic than others' deaths -- certainly not to those who have buried their sons
-- we are left wondering why the women were in places where they could be so easily killed.
The convenient response is that this war has no clear "front lines," that military women are bound to get caught in the
crossfire. In Thursday's case, the women were going to a checkpoint where they were to search Iraqi females out of
respect for Muslim sensitivities. Every vehicle and person entering Fallujah is searched as the U.S. tries to ensure that
insurgents are kept out.
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Having women instead of men search women makes perfectly good sense, but why American women? Why not raise our
exquisite sensitivity to the next level and employ Iraqi women to search Iraqi women?
Elaine Donnelly of the nonprofit Center for Military Readiness, who has put that question to the Pentagon, says that even
though Marine women were authorized to be at the checkpoints, the Pentagon apparently didn't adequately think through
the implications of placing women at such vulnerable posts.
Some observers wonder whether the convoy was targeted specifically because it was known to be carrying women. More
buck for the bang, if you're a suicide bomber. If the goal is to undermine U.S. will and commitment to the war, the twisted
mind might think, what better way than to kill their women?
Donnelly is more critical of Army procedures that have placed women at high risk in ways that are not officially authorized.
She and Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, last month questioned the
Army policy of "collocating" women with its infantry/armor land combat battalions. Again, translated, this means putting
women who perform various auxiliary, non-combat roles near enough to combat as to be in harm's way.
Which is clearly against Pentagon policy. To change the policy -- or to seek an exception -- requires that the secretary of
defense notify Congress 30 legislative days (or about three month's real time) in advance. No such notice has ever been
given, says Donnelly. Instead, the Army has been assigning women to forward-support companies that previously were all
male while the Pentagon rearranges organizational charts to make the rules seem inapplicable.
Donnelly is blunt in her appraisal that this sleight of hand is not only subterfuge, but unfair to women who enlist in the
military in the belief they won't be near combat. Jessica Lynch, where are you?
To reiterate, the Marines and the Army are not one and the same. The Marines apparently were following rules when the
women Marines were attacked by the suicide bomber. The Army, on the other hand, is bending rules to send women
where men are supposed to be.
All of which forces the tough question: Do we really want to put our women at this level of risk if it's not necessary? The
rules against placing women in combat still stand, but the slope is looking a bit slippery. As the lines between combat and
non-combat become blurred, so do the roles of men and women in the military.
The battle for civilization may not be lost in Fallujah or Kabul, after all. When we decide to willingly put our nation's
mothers -- whether future or of the moment -- in harm's way, we may already have lost the war.

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