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Top Saddle 101 by Mark Hatmaker

  Top Saddle 101 A Rough n Tumble Lower-Battalion Volume A Rough n Tumble: The Whole She-Bang aka “The System” This jam-packed volume is designed for Strikers, Grapplers, Streetfighters, & The Historical Rough n Tumble Combination Man. This volume includes solo drills and partner-work. Contents Include Top Saddle/Mount Discussion The Difference Between the Striking Top-Saddle & The Grappler’s Mount The Old School Lower Battalion [Ground n Pound] Mindset Gaining Top Saddle: The Cross-Body Harness Start Riding Over Pinning High Riding Bailing a Ride Striking from a Low Ride Striking from a High Ride Breaking Grips & Ground Pummeling Pommel Drill to Tigerman Arm-Bar Striking to Snaps Ready Hook n Smash Like an Old School Hombre? More Info HERE!
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Grappling Sneak Peek by Mark Hatmaker

  You: “Hey, Old Man, where’s all the grappling been?” Me: “Been cookin’ up a complete re-boot shot thru the prism of old school lower battalion rough n tumble that emphasizes striking and punishing and only adds snaps as the last link in the chain.” You: “Sounds kinda cool. When?” Me: “Tomorrow, Hombres. August 1 st, we release Top Saddle 101, your 411 on how to saddle up, ride hard, ride mean, strike with abandon, grind like a top hand, break grips and snap bones like a veteran Bronc Buster.” You: “I’m warmin’ to the idea, Old Man. Tomorrow you say? Any deals on the purchase price?” Me: Yep. More details tomorrow. Resources for Livin’ the Warrior Life, Not Just Readin’ About It All historically accurate and viciously verified! The Black Box Warehouse https://www.extremeselfprotection.com/ The Indigenous Ability Blog https://indigenousability.blogspot.com/ The Rough ‘n’ Tumble Raconteur Podcast https://anchor.fm/mark-hatmaker  

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The Devil’s Triangle & Historical Combat Research, Part 3 by Mark Hatmaker

  [Here she be, Part 3! IF YOU HAVE NOT READ PARTS 1 & 2, well, it’d be silly to consume the blow that follows. Parts 1 & 2 set the stage for what is the reality as compared with the hoax of the so-called Devil’s Triangle. The origins of this hoax bear directly on a series of Frontier Historical volumes that many use in good faith to inform their knowledge of early frontier ways, Early American history, and combat matters. Again, bear with me through Parts 1 & 2 where we set the stage for the Revelation in Part 4. While, initially, this may seem to be nothing more than an exploration of the hallmark case of The Bermuda Triangle, it has a direct link to a blackmark on Frontier Historical Combat Research—practically every resource I see on early tomahawk “fighting” and like Eastern Woodland Warfare matters are implicated in this hoax. I know all this seems unrelated but stay with me—the Warrior-Scholar will be rewarded. Now, dig in, as I’ve been putting this togethe...

The Devil’s Triangle & Historical Combat Research, Part 2 by Mark Hatmaker

  [Bear with me through Parts 1 & 2 as we set the stage for the Revelation in Part 3. While, initially, this may seem to be nothing more than an exploration of the hallmark case of The Bermuda Triangle, it has a direct link to a blackmark on Frontier Historical Combat Research—practically every resource I see on early tomahawk “fighting” and like Eastern Woodland Warfare matters are implicated in this hoax. I know all this seems unrelated but stay with me—the Warrior-Scholar will be rewarded. Now, dig in, as I’ve been putting this together for a long time, a lotta work here and the revelation, well, stay with me, you’ll see.] [Oh, and if it’s not already obvious, reading Part 1 is essential to understanding what follows, as the Timeline is continuous in the official military records.] “ Science must begin with myths and with the criticism of myths .”—Karl Popper, Philosopher of Science THE RESCUE EFFORTS No aircraft had been scrambled in a rescue effort as position fix...

The Devil’s Triangle & Historical Combat Research, Part 1 by Mark Hatmaker

  [Bear with me through Parts 1 & 2 as we set the stage for the Revelation in Part 3. While, initially, this may seem to be nothing more than an exploration of the hallmark case of The Bermuda Triangle, it has a direct link to a blackmark on Frontier Historical Combat Research. Now, dig in, as I’ve been putting this together for a long time, a lotta work here and the revelation, well, stay with me, you’ll see.] Date : December 5, 1945, 2:10 p.m. Location : Naval Air Station [NAS] Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mission : Flight 19 comprised of 5 Avenger torpedo bombers crewed by 14 men head east over the Atlantic. This is a training mission for the crews in the last stages of the training curricula. The mission is headed by the more experienced Lt. Charles Taylor; the other 4 pilots possess less experience than Lt. Taylor. Note: The 5 pilots had been recently transferred from the Keys, which they knew well. This mission was to take them towards the Bahamas over ocean they...