| "Closed Combat Training has been respected and | | | | danger. |
| protected for many years. It is a powerful method of | | | | C. Control-when a situation becomes volatile, it is |
| self-defense that has been handed down from | | | | the time to maintain focus and control. "Closed Combat |
| generation to generation throughout the years to only | | | | Training" educates the individual on the importance of |
| the most capable and deserving. As the current | | | | control under duress. |
| champion in self-defense, Captain Chris is highly | | | | Martial arts weapons do not have to be actual items |
| knowledgeable in this tried and tested method of | | | | used in combat. On the contrary, Captain Chris |
| self-defense. His background includes instruction of | | | | suggests that the greatest tool is the power of the |
| Special Forces and an educator who has displayed his | | | | mind. The mind is the key to understanding what is |
| talents on local and national media outlets. With his | | | | necessary for surviving and learning proper means of |
| company, Close Combat Company, Captain Chris has | | | | self-defense. |
| devoted himself to teach the ways of Close Combat | | | | 2. Body-The body is important to learning |
| Training to everyone who has the desire to defend | | | | techniques to self-defense. Closed Combat Training |
| him/her self. | | | | relies on learning quick strike locations that deliver |
| Tools for survival | | | | stunning or disarming blows-bone breaking, weak |
| Martial arts weapons can be helpful in some situations, | | | | points (nose, throat). |
| but what about being suddenly robbed in a parking | | | | 1. Exercise-It is important to stay in shape and |
| lot? Nunchucks don't exactly fit in the back pocket. | | | | keep the muscles strong. Though it is only one |
| Under the tutelage of Captain Chris, "Closed Combat | | | | aspect of "Closed combat Training," it is one that will |
| Training" may reveal solutions that could very well | | | | help. |
| prevent the situation in the first place. | | | | 2. Practice-As Captain Chris explains, practice |
| 1. Mind-one of the greatest martial arts weapons | | | | plays a vital role in maintaining the discipline to react |
| known to man is the mind. The mind is the resource | | | | and respond to volatile or violent situations. |
| center and the central location that offers all the output | | | | One of the greatest martial arts weapons is |
| to the next move | | | | adrenaline. Though it is a physical change within the |
| A. Attitude-Before there is practice, methodology | | | | body, it is of utmost importance as to how the mind |
| or training, there is a commitment; a decision to change | | | | responds to the "fight or flight" syndrome in which the |
| his/her life, to live with confidence and understand the | | | | individual is faced. |
| secrets of successful self-defense techniques. | | | | The training that Captain Chris has undergone and |
| B. Awareness-"Closed Combat Training" begins | | | | mastered is a gift to the average individual who wants |
| long before there is an actual dangerous or life | | | | to know how to survive in a situation that requires |
| threatening situation. "Closed Combat Training" | | | | knowledge of self-defense. His thorough |
| includes being aware of your surroundings. A | | | | understanding of a revered technique can save your |
| heightened awareness offers escape routes, | | | | life. |
| preventative measures and alternative routes to avoid | | | | |