It was great to see Peter as an instructor, I made a point of staying for his class then taking off for my drive home. The entire event was incredible.
Saturday morning I started with a grappling/combatives seminar with Aaron Little out of Lexington KY. We covered arm/neck triangle on the ground and standing, as well as some variations on the technique. We also worked with the kimura from the ground. Many reminisces about Paul Gomez made for a great start to the day. The grappling combatives area was in a sandpit, so literally rolling around in the dirt next to heavy equipment was a change from working the same techniques in a clean dojo.
Next I took a class with William April on victim selection. Dr. April, a former police officer, clinical psycologist and social worker from New Orleans definitely has the background to discuss this subject. Interesting takeaways include the fact that roughly 35% of crime victims are repeat victims, and the significance of your gait in the selection/de-selection process of criminals.
After lunch I took part in a lecture by Larry Lindeman on fat loss. A strong proponent of intermittent fasting, with an unique motivational style of speech(Don't be a wuss! You're supposed to be a warrior, suck it up!), Larry is a walking testament to his beliefs.
Finished the day off with Paul Sharp, back in the sandpit, with his take on ECQC. Working from the fence(and giving credit where it is due)drilling first a right cross, then a cross, stepping out and to the side, following with a left jag, then the drill escalated to weapons. Two strikes, then draw your weapon, third strike is either a stab or a bullet. The scenario presented was multiple attackers, lethal force being justified.
Sunday morning started for me with Greg Ellifritz, from TDI, teaching the use of the Kabar TDI. Interesting to learn the background of the design for this knife, and comparisons between the TDI and Southnarc's Clinchpick.
I took a break for the next class, and checked out some of the motocross action. There was a large motocross event going on at the same time as PEP, made for some interesting contrasts. Caught a ride down to the pistol range to check on Paul Sharp teaching Fistfire. Interesting to see roughly 50 people firing pistols, with a motocross race starting 3-400 yards away. Hearing protection was a must!
After lunch, back to the sandpit for Peter Morgan's class. Peter gave an excellent class, with great drills such as the zombie drills, instructions for the succesful headbutt and KO blow, and many others to get the adrenaline flowing.
Great weekend, good to see old friends and new, meet people I have conversed with on the internet for years, and most definitely to honour brother Paul.
Subject: Paul Gomez Memorial Training Event. 
Tue 21 Aug 2012, 10:39
