Letters from our Students
From time to time our students find time to send a note expressing their appreciation. We are proud to publish just a few of the email notes and letters from our students.
I was exhausted at the end of the day. You might expect that from a OWFG. But…the exhaustion was good. I’ve trained with a few guys, some well-known and good at what they do. Michael, I put you in that list, in fact, one of the top two.
The material you cover in a “basic” (HG2) class is beyond basic. And when you throw in some IDPA-type scenarios the class becomes unique and exceptional. You have an easy go style that is appealing and reassuring to the beginner and yet loses nothing in the presentation for those who’ve been around the block a time or two.
I’ve always mentioned your name to those seeking instruction but that was based on just knowing you. Now that I’ve seen you instruct (which was my purpose) I can now recommend you from personal experience. I had two friends attend your class. Next week I hope to get their impressions. This was the “first” class for both of them after getting their CHL.
In terms of format and time, I would not change anything in your HG2 class. The in-classroom segment and material was just long enough. The outdoor time was stymied a bit with it raining for 6 of our 8 hours and I believe with nice weather we may have run a few more reps of the some of the drills.
The only fault I could find was in the fact that you wear your spare mag bass-ackwards. But no one is perfect.
_Don_
The material you cover in a “basic” (HG2) class is beyond basic. And when you throw in some IDPA-type scenarios the class becomes unique and exceptional. You have an easy go style that is appealing and reassuring to the beginner and yet loses nothing in the presentation for those who’ve been around the block a time or two.
I’ve always mentioned your name to those seeking instruction but that was based on just knowing you. Now that I’ve seen you instruct (which was my purpose) I can now recommend you from personal experience. I had two friends attend your class. Next week I hope to get their impressions. This was the “first” class for both of them after getting their CHL.
In terms of format and time, I would not change anything in your HG2 class. The in-classroom segment and material was just long enough. The outdoor time was stymied a bit with it raining for 6 of our 8 hours and I believe with nice weather we may have run a few more reps of the some of the drills.
The only fault I could find was in the fact that you wear your spare mag bass-ackwards. But no one is perfect.
_Don_
My two sons and I thank you for putting on a great class. Your tactical training was outstanding.
I appreciated the attention to safety that you maintained throughout the day. It elevated me and my sons seem to soak it in better than if coming from me. I will definitely recommend your training classes in the future.
Thanks again Ted S.
Massillon OH
I appreciated the attention to safety that you maintained throughout the day. It elevated me and my sons seem to soak it in better than if coming from me. I will definitely recommend your training classes in the future.
Thanks again Ted S.
Massillon OH
I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you and the other instructors for the awesome class yesterday. I learned so much and I feel much for comfortable and confident with my firearm. Thank you also for being so patient and knowledgeable. I look forward to doing another class some time. Dave taught me this morning how to clean my gun and reassemble it. (That too, was challenging!) Thanks again!
Jewell S. Dayton, OH
Jewell S. Dayton, OH
Hey Mike,
I wanted to thank you for the class on Saturday. I learned several things which have helped my wife and I re-formulate our strategy for using firearms inside our home. I'll stay in the bedroom and behind cover with my 12 gauge; she will head to the bathroom and take cover with her 38. I think that learning some skills for close quarters situations would be very helpful and am interested in attending the classes covering Unarmed Combatives and Defensive Knife. Any information about the Knife class and about timelines for registering for these classes would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Mike R.
I wanted to thank you for the class on Saturday. I learned several things which have helped my wife and I re-formulate our strategy for using firearms inside our home. I'll stay in the bedroom and behind cover with my 12 gauge; she will head to the bathroom and take cover with her 38. I think that learning some skills for close quarters situations would be very helpful and am interested in attending the classes covering Unarmed Combatives and Defensive Knife. Any information about the Knife class and about timelines for registering for these classes would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Mike R.
Michael – I really enjoyed the class on Saturday. I was nervous about being around all those people with their guns and thinking they might be as inexperienced as I am. However, the way you handled the class put me at ease immediately. I appreciated that you were ever-present while we were shooting and constantly checking for safety. You handled everything very professionally. As I told Chuck – I am not crazy about guns but I am trying really hard not to be so skittish around them. I figure the more I learn and the more I handle them, the more comfortable I will get. Please remind me when your next class is!
Rebecca O. Lancaster, OH
Rebecca O. Lancaster, OH
Re: Unarmed Combative Class April 9th
From: Gerald Larose
To: Michael@ohioshootingsports.com
I've ordered the DVDs as well as a Syderco folder. I posted the below feedback in the USCCA forums under Training and forwarded a copy to Brian and Mr Holloway.
Feedback on Martial Blades Concepts Seminar
I attended an MBC all day seminar recently that was sponsored by Ohio Shooting Sports. Before I comment on the training allow me to provide some information on my background. Before, during and after my military carrer I have been exposed to and trained in a number of different martial arts and combatives. In descending order of experience, they would be (most) boxing, military close quarters combatives, Muay Thai, (some) Kenpo, Krav Maga, (a little) BJJ, and Aikido. My training in some of these latter arts was either effected or even curtailed by my physical condition. The only knife fighting I had done was some use of a machete at Liberty Bridge in Vietnam.
With the nick and dings of 20 years in the combat arms, a BJJ injury and a severe motorcycle crash 2 years ago at my advanced age (62) I am not anxious to have my joints torqued hard and can't take any hard body slams or hard shot to the head because of an eye injury from the crash.
So I did have some concerns about the seminar as everybody who had attended an MBC class and posted comments on the web all talked about how painful (but effective) the training was.
The instructor was Bryan McClean. http://bjmphoto.com/mbc/site/instructors.php
He is one of only 6 certified MBC instructors in the US.
MBC has its roots in several martial arts, especially the Indonesian and Phillipine arts of Silat and Kali. Michael Janich, the creator of MBC can be seen demonstrating some of his movements on You Tube as well as on the Best Defense series on the Outdoor Channel. He claims that his unarmed combative style is 'Damithurt Silat".
Yes that's Dam It Hurt Silat
The bottom line was that I found the training very effective as it utilizes gross motor skills that can be adapted to several different situations. This is unilke most martial arts (which I love and respect) who basically teach several different movements for each possible attack. The training was presented in a very simple, straightforward and piecemeal manner. We weren't forced to 'eat the candy bar sideways'.
At one point in the training I asked Bryan to put aside his considerable martial arts background (several black belts in various styles) and whether he honestly considered MBC an effective style for street self defense. I found his answer telling. "100%. If I had been able to do this x number of years ago (before martial arts) this is all I would have done".
The movements take practice of course, but I found them to be essentially simple and potentially brutally effective. The entire system seems to be composed of equal parts empty hand, knife fighting and unarmed defense against a knife (Counter Blade Concepts) and some stick work, which is further training in the movements that facilate effective empty hand.
In the class you can go as hard (and their are accomplished instructors who can accomodate you) or as easy as you like. Its entirely up to you. Some basic movements that are drilled on include 'cycling' and the hubud drill.
I was so impressed with the whole thing that I am switching from Kenpo to MBC. Highly recommended.
http://www.martialbladeconcepts.com/
CCW:
Ruger P345
S&W 642 w CT grips
Home:
Ruger GP100 w HiViz
Remington 870 Pump
USMC 67-69 (3rd Marine Division, Vietnam 68-69)
US Army Infantry (Heavy Mortars) 78-97
In Country Vietnam MC (Ohio Chapter)
From: Gerald Larose
To: Michael@ohioshootingsports.com
I've ordered the DVDs as well as a Syderco folder. I posted the below feedback in the USCCA forums under Training and forwarded a copy to Brian and Mr Holloway.
Feedback on Martial Blades Concepts Seminar
I attended an MBC all day seminar recently that was sponsored by Ohio Shooting Sports. Before I comment on the training allow me to provide some information on my background. Before, during and after my military carrer I have been exposed to and trained in a number of different martial arts and combatives. In descending order of experience, they would be (most) boxing, military close quarters combatives, Muay Thai, (some) Kenpo, Krav Maga, (a little) BJJ, and Aikido. My training in some of these latter arts was either effected or even curtailed by my physical condition. The only knife fighting I had done was some use of a machete at Liberty Bridge in Vietnam.
With the nick and dings of 20 years in the combat arms, a BJJ injury and a severe motorcycle crash 2 years ago at my advanced age (62) I am not anxious to have my joints torqued hard and can't take any hard body slams or hard shot to the head because of an eye injury from the crash.
So I did have some concerns about the seminar as everybody who had attended an MBC class and posted comments on the web all talked about how painful (but effective) the training was.
The instructor was Bryan McClean. http://bjmphoto.com/mbc/site/instructors.php
He is one of only 6 certified MBC instructors in the US.
MBC has its roots in several martial arts, especially the Indonesian and Phillipine arts of Silat and Kali. Michael Janich, the creator of MBC can be seen demonstrating some of his movements on You Tube as well as on the Best Defense series on the Outdoor Channel. He claims that his unarmed combative style is 'Damithurt Silat".
Yes that's Dam It Hurt Silat
The bottom line was that I found the training very effective as it utilizes gross motor skills that can be adapted to several different situations. This is unilke most martial arts (which I love and respect) who basically teach several different movements for each possible attack. The training was presented in a very simple, straightforward and piecemeal manner. We weren't forced to 'eat the candy bar sideways'.
At one point in the training I asked Bryan to put aside his considerable martial arts background (several black belts in various styles) and whether he honestly considered MBC an effective style for street self defense. I found his answer telling. "100%. If I had been able to do this x number of years ago (before martial arts) this is all I would have done".
The movements take practice of course, but I found them to be essentially simple and potentially brutally effective. The entire system seems to be composed of equal parts empty hand, knife fighting and unarmed defense against a knife (Counter Blade Concepts) and some stick work, which is further training in the movements that facilate effective empty hand.
In the class you can go as hard (and their are accomplished instructors who can accomodate you) or as easy as you like. Its entirely up to you. Some basic movements that are drilled on include 'cycling' and the hubud drill.
I was so impressed with the whole thing that I am switching from Kenpo to MBC. Highly recommended.
http://www.martialbladeconcepts.com/
CCW:
Ruger P345
S&W 642 w CT grips
Home:
Ruger GP100 w HiViz
Remington 870 Pump
USMC 67-69 (3rd Marine Division, Vietnam 68-69)
US Army Infantry (Heavy Mortars) 78-97
In Country Vietnam MC (Ohio Chapter)
