Here are some kind words that I've received
(from folks who have been through the training)
Exciting
I am a skinny 58 year old goat. I had the opportunity this weekend to cut a young bull down to size a bit. I took a shot at his front leg, grabbed a heel hook, and made him scream and surrender. Man it felt good! I had a talk with him about “mutual respect” before letting him back up. One of the most exciting experiences I’ve ever had. Thank you for making these techniques available to people like myself.
Andre S.
Old Goat
A Whole New World
Trav, I really enjoyed the course. I had never been exposed to leg locks because the BJJ/kickboxing/Krav Maga classes won’t focus on them because they are too "dangerous to train". I feel like a whole new world has been opened to me and I’ve been using this stuff to create all kinds of havoc on my training partners. Thanks again man. This is well worth the money.
PS. Love the striking stuff you do too. Feel free to drop another MP3 for your boy. I use the olds ones couples time a week.
James McCreary
Martial Artist
Magnificient
I must say thank you. You have kept me safe and will keep me safe in the future; the Leg Lock course is magnificent. I have let the river of brutality flow I might be 16 and still in high school but most certainly impressed a girl and will keep her safe as well.
Thanks so much and keep up the good work.
Jacob
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Awesome
Hey Trav,
Firstly I'd like to thank you for putting together such an awesome set of online courses. I first discovered you a while back through your Head Movement video and the other free videos you had put out on YouTube. I then signed up to receive some of your bonus videos and receive your emails. Recently I purchased your Leg Lock and supplemental Striking Dojo courses. I must say, I'm really happy with both of them.
I'm also extremely stoked because I've managed to finally assemble a small squad (3 + me) of my close personal defense minded (violent) friends to train on a weekly basis. This first session was great. We spent a bit of time hitting pads as well as drilling some choke defense and a few moves a couple of us had learned in Krav Maga classes. I then had them watch the first leg lock video, about escaping mount and going into a heel hook. It was great to be able to watch the video and then drill the moves. This is a very effective way to learn.
Trev
Martial Artist
The Best
Hey Trav
Your Leg Lock Course was one of the best things to happen to me for a long time! A game changer for my whole grappling approach, I would say. Yes, I admit it, I’m one of these Wing Chun guys with 10 years plus training. But in my defense, it’s the way you train I think is important. So I practice in a MMA environment and do no gi grappling too.
I’m around 156 lbs. and the main guys I roll with are 198 lbs. and more. I think you can imagine the looks they gave me in the past, when I was trying to put a leg lock on them. Now things have changed and they keep watching their legs much more than before. The best thing is that I start to see opportunities. When in a bad situation, just looking for that leg or foot that is within. And to say, your mount escape ( to leg lock ) is awesome.
If you planned some more grappling courses with Dan Fisher, I think I’m gonna buy them too.
Cheers and Thanks
Daniel
MMA Fighter
Owning Folks
The Leg Lock course is an amazing course filled with not only the fundamentals and basics of leg locks as advertised--but it was so great I wanted to drop a line to give my testimony that this course is the most complete compilation of knowledge when it comes to attacking the lower-body that I've ever seen in one place.
Not to mention most of these things, I've never seen AT ALL. I love MMA and have trained Jiu-Jitsu, both gi and no gi, and it's amazing how nearly all MMA gyms have ignored and continue to ignore pretty much all lower body attacks even though they are SUCH quick fight enders.
Since going through this course, I've pulled off several of these moves with partners and let me say this, they have NO IDEA what's going on or what to do.
Even some of the best guys I've rolled with only know how to lazily roll-out of a standard knee-bar. Get this course, drill it, and you will start owning folks left and right.
Burke
Jiu Jitsu Practitioner
Comprehensive and Complete
Trav,
I just finished the Leg Lock program after about 7 months of training. It is an amazing course; it’s very comprehensive and complete. I couldn't find a partner willing to take the chance to practice these moves with a beginner, so I used a Jiu-Jitsu dummy. But this allowed me to practice the moves hundreds and hundreds of times as hard as possible. It's to the point where the Fischer figure four to heel hook is almost automatic. It's good to know that if a fight ever comes my way, I can grab a foot and it end it quickly and brutally.
And now on to the Fighting Larger Opponents program.
Cheers,
Ryan
Martial Artist
It Works
Hi Trav
As usual your stuff works bro. I accidentally used it whilst working as a doorman this weekend, when I ended up on my butt... lol.
I shot straight back on my knees with a takedown and boom the lock was in. Before I knew that was the end of it, the guy was screaming - luckily I didn't tear his kneecap apart but there was enough pain and fright to stop him right there without going to blows.
Regards
Chris
Bouncer
Awesome!!
There’s only one word - Awesome!! I like your fresh approach to training in general whether it is the Striking courses or this Leg Lock course!!
My background is Sambo and we did a ton of leg locks, but the variations that Dan and you taught are just awesome!! My new go to moves are the knee separator from the guard and my fav of all time figure four leg tie up after a double or single leg takedown!!
I’m looking forward to some more training vids
Cheers
Andre
Sambo Practitioner
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Hi Trav,
I just wanted to fire off a quick email and say how glad I am I invested in your Knife course material. It is a rare thing to find a teacher who simply wants to share good quality material with the only intent being to develop the student. So far I am reviewing the Knife Mastery and the Head Movement course and the material is pure gold!
Thank you,
Harry
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This course is great man. When I tested it, I was able to avoid anything fatal and counter with the few lessons I’ve seen. Knife defense is ugly but I like your approach, as usual. This course really shines when you mix it with other courses though. The striking course and leg lock course makes me feel totally confident in my skill to punch someone’s lights out and keep them down. All we need now is an actual arm locks course 😉
Jerric
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Hey Trav,
Great program, I love it. Your perspective is real world and includes everything: striking, throwing, positioning etc. Coming from a traditional Jiu Jitsu system, it looks and feels very traditional which is why I love it. You bring traditional combative martial arts principles and tactics into the modern world, which is freakin cool.
Thanks again, and it helps that your entertaining. Now off to teach and throw some youngsters around in my kids classes. Thanks for doing this, I think it's awesome.
Charles Orchard
Total Ryu Martial Arts Inc
Accelerated
This course revolutionizes Knife Defense. It basically clears out all the crap you see on the internet and teaches you stuff that works in many situations.
Jake
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Accelerated
Hey, Trav! I have a couple of things I wanted to ask you about, but first things first: I am enamored with this Knife Defense course so far even being only a few videos in. I can't wait to dive into the rest of this as time allows.
Dalton
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I made it through the course for the first time to familiarize myself with the material. Now I am ready to start partner training. I love the material, great job as always.
Russ
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Hi Trav,
I am working my way through your Knife Defense course and there's so much sense to what I’ve seen so far, even though I have no striking experience. I’m only a 4 stripe blue belt in jitz, but I like to think it gives me some slightly honed bull detection abilities.
The lesson plan and the collecting of skills is definitely what keeps me interested in training jitz. I applied your hand check/jab (from the down thrust knife position) to jitz sparring in the gi and I’ve been nailing their sleeve straight into an arm drag or a trip! Results there 🙂
Ignoring my waffle, love the vids, editing, humor etc. and the fact that you obviously love teaching, it comes across all the better in the content. Amazing stuff, can’t wait to start drilling
All the best to you mate,
Drew
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Hey Trav,
I’ve practiced self defense for about three years and the dojo I attend has quite a focus on knife defense. However, after having completed your course on Knife Defense I honestly can state that now for the first time I understand what is important in a dynamic knife defense situation. You provide a great concept that is simple, easy-to-understand, easy-to-practice, and effective. For sure it was not the last time I will go through your course.
I have been a fan of fight smart since I completed your Head Movement program. And I liked the Knife Defense course so much I finally ordered some fight smart t-shirts. I was hesitating because the shipping cost to Germany would cause a major hole in my retirement plan. Great course! Thank you! I hope you will sell a lot of stuff and get obscenely rich!
Have a good time!
Franz
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Hey, I gotta tell ya, I’m not a fighter but I’ve studied martial arts since I was a kid (I’m 52 now). My black belt, and most of my time, has been studying Ed Parker’s American Kenpo. I love it and have felt it is the most practical MA I’ve studied. The instructor at our particular school remains traditional requiring extensive Kenpo knowledge for black belt testing as well as a Jiu Jitsu requirement and some Kung fu for completeness. However, even with that and sparing, I’ve always felt there was something missing.
YOU’VE PROVIDED THE COMPLETENESS! THE KEY! THE MISSING PIECE! YOU ARE THE MISSING LINK! The combination of your real life experience, with essentially scientific testing, in full speed attacks is absolutely brilliant! It seems like such an obvious concept yet you were the first to do it! I have simplified my Kenpo techniques for my son and added your stuff!
Excellent job and thanks!
Vinny
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I viewed the entire Knife program and I’m glad I did. Your research into the best and simplest moves and techniques are worth viewing and practicing time and time again. I'm so glad I purchased the Knife video and now I'm finally able to start viewing Fighting Bigger People. Unfortunately; I'm not a young buck anymore and turning 54 this month I'm now getting arthritis in the knees. These techniques are great for my limited mobility (No deep squatting or lunging).
I also want to say your humor makes these video enjoyable to watch along with attached real-life situation videos that explain in detail how to avoid being slashed or stabbed. Every Martial Artist, regardless of their system, needs to incorporate these videos into their arsenal. They are simple and tested for all to see.
Thank you so much for your time and effort in putting these together.
Colin
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As a Martial Artist and self defense enthusiast I have been looking for a realistic knife defense guide for a long time. I have seen many teachers of Krav Maga, Kali and others teaching knife defense. I am not going to say they didn’t work although they didn’t work for me well. I am a guy who believes in sparring (slow & hard). For me if I can’t use a technique in sparring, then I can’t use it in a fight. Here Trav’s “Knife Defense Mastery Program” Shines. He teaches “Non Committal” defense against knife attacks in this course so that you can react to their tricks and fakes, which is much more realistic for a knife attack. The “Full Committal” defense that the others teach always got me stabbed in sparring sessions because if they’re tricking or faking, your defense is all in at that point and they’ve got you.
I wanna give Trav a “HUUUGGE Thanks” for taking time to think about this course and produce it. This course is the most realistic course for knife defense I have ever seen.
Jonayed
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I just finished the Knife Self Defense course and I have to say that you really outdid yourself this time. This course was absolutely stellar! It’s very clear and easy to see that lots of work and effort was put into it. I absolutely loved how you left no stone unturned in the Knife Defense game.
I like how the course is set up with 4 parts covering each subject and using American football techniques in order to have a functional advantage was very clever. Overall it was a lot of fun to watch and learn. It really did live up to the hype and then some.
The conclusions you put are always heartwarming and I always look forward to them. I feel much safer against a knife attack now than before as long as I keep practicing everything I learned. These videos completely shift the conversation about knife defense to a completely new angle, the same way you did with multiple attackers. Instead of saying it can’t be done, now we are saying it can and here’s the proof.
Well done, Trav!
Gary
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So far I think it is great. I expected just a few videos, but was very happy to see that the whole course is already laid out and the videos are super detailed. One was like 30 min long! I have recently started training with the BJJ and Judo with the gi, so the lessons on isolating the knife I thought were very effective and easy to learn. I also feel like combining this with your footwork lessons and adding in the FMA lessons for situational awareness are also a great help. Overall I’m still trying to take everything in and get in as many reps as possible, but so far I love the program. Well worth the money!
James
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You have made me a crazy person, I have ordered my first ever rubber knife. I have someone to practice with gently.
I am very excited, I wish I had someone to throw and wrestle, but no takers so far. I want to try some of the take downs.
It’s excellent stuff. It’s the most friendly, kind spirited training to kick the snot out of attackers ever.
Thanks Trav
Kathleen
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From what I’ve seen of the Knife Defense course, there is nothing like it! I mean it! Usually self defense systems and techniques (especially weapon defense) are very unrealistic and very dangerous for the defender.
I really like how you took the MMA formula and applied it to knife defense.
The course is very good, high quality and down to earth. Even now I feel safer if I am to get attacked with a knife hahaha. I really appreciate the material you put out man, keep up the good work!
Gabriel
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Trav,
I love the Knife Self Defense program so far. I have trained in Krav Maga. They they teach to block and strike at the same time, but that’s where the similarities end. Some of the knife defense lessons that I learned from Krav Maga did not make me feel comfortable. If I was ever in a situation where a person is attacking me with a knife, I would pick your training to save my life.
I have purchased many of your programs because they make sense. Thank you for creating this program. On hand to hand fighting and defense your lessons are much better than anything I’ve tried before. I know that de-escalation is the goal, and for the last 18 years it has worked for me. If I do need to fight and defend myself or my family I know that I can fight smart.
Thank you!
Jay
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Hi Trav
I wanted to give you some feedback on your excellent Knife Defense mastery course. As usual your courses are based on reality and practical application and the points about grip and knife retraction are sound advice.
I must admit from what I have seen so far I will be changing how I teach knife defense going forward and it has opened my eyes to the potential brutal consequences of ineffective techniques taught by well intentioned instructors inside laboratory conditions who in reality are not equipping their students for a real life confrontation.
Kindest regards
Mike
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Hey,
I've trained Krav 2 separate times. Turns out I quit in both schools after 18 months or so because I got bored with it. (YouTube Rhon Mizrahi for kicks.)
To get to my point my last KM Head Instructor is very highly ranked out of the LA KM Alliance.
The reason I bring this up is I asked specifically about a Sewing Machine Defense and none exists in KM. I then asked an Israeli IDF KM guy the same question and he referred to the Military versus Civilian KM, and basically said we teach that you WILL be cut, no matter what. I'm just getting into the course and its way superior to ANYTHING I've seen.
Keep 'em coming.
Michael
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So far I love the course, I just need to convince someone to join me in training this. I still have a lot of content to crunch thru, but I’m sure it’s on point as usual.
Also kudos for continually delivering top quality content in your videos, I genuinely appreciate the effort. From the business side of things I enjoy seeing the attention to detail in the content that matters.
Michael
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I'm really enjoying your course. I've done competitive fencing; mostly epee (no right of way rules just poking the whole body), and saber (the poking-slashing weapon). Sure, fencing is a sport and as such lacks the realism of a true free-for-all fight, but the distancing and the feints and the parries are all there.
Thanks for putting all of this amazing information.
Gerald
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Trav’s system of Knife Defense may not be thousands of years old like some popular systems, but he has sure done his homework. He developed this course based not on tradition, but on real world research as well as lots of hands on experience, In doing so, he has shown the weakness of so much of the knife defense training being touted by the “experts”. This is a great practical course, taught by a gifted, funny & experienced teacher that could very well save your life.
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Stuff No One Has Seen
Thank you my good man for supplying us with videos to make us awesome! I really like your stuff and I am enjoying the Leg Lock videos with Dan Fisher. I am catching a lot of guys in our gym with stuff no one has seen.
Joshua
Student
Great Material
Trav,
This Leg Lock course was fantastic! I find different details almost every time I watch the videos. I'm sure I'll be watching them for years to come. I would love something similar on ways to take the back. 🙂
Thanks again for the great material!
Shane
Student
Thanks
Trav
I've been enjoying your course so far. I like to go slow and make sure I'm developing it into my memory. It's been easy to follow. I can readily apply these moves to my grappling dummy. Thanks for all the training info you've been providing me. Keep on making more.
Thanks again,
Jeff
Student
Wisdom
Trav,
This Leg Lock course is a great! If I had all the instincts, time and training partners needed, I would have already tried to impart this wisdom at the dojo where I study. I can see this being valuable in almost any curriculum focusing on ground fighting. Thanks for putting this together.
Regards,
Brandon
Martial Artist
Worth Every Dollar
Hi Trav
The Leg Locks is a GREAT course. Your videos are always great to watch and the course is pretty easy to learn. Your videos are detailed and practical. I have even tried some moves on a friend with whom I train different self defense techniques. Your Leg Locks course techniques have given me a great advantage over him even if he is taller and heavier. It’s worth every single dollar I have paid.
Best Regards,
Ben
Student
Happy
Hey Trav,
I have been extremely happy with the content you put out in the Leg Lock course! I've learned more about leg locks in this course than in my two years of training BJJ. Its crazy how many opportunities there are that we just don't recognize! I stopped training for a while but after getting this I am hyped to start again and try some of these nasty finishes out! Thanks again and keep doing what you are doing!
Austin
BJJ Practitioner
Amazing Techniques
Hey Travis,
I'm really glad I bought the Leg Lock course. This has some amazing techniques to completely cripple your attacker. Keep up the great work.
Neal
Student
A Bloody Ripper
Hi Trav!
Your Leg Lock course is a bloody ripper!
Thank you!
Darren
Savage
Awesome
Trav,
I love your stuff. I’ve purchased your Leg Lock series and it is awesome. It works really well for someone like me who has four kids, works 50 hours a week, travels a lot with work, and can’t get to a BJJ or MMA gym but can get a training partner once or twice a week. You pack a lot of information into your stuff and your videos are entertaining to watch.
Scott
Student