The Institute focuses on promoting the development of a personal "tool" or "weapon" for defense and combat purposes. That "weapon" is a personal system or a customized martial art style based on personal goals. We provide training in combat effective techniques, attribute developing drills, combat scenario analysis/preparation, combat mental readiness training, and an introduction to various combat effective martial arts styles and systems.
The approach is similar to what modern militaries have developed for battlefield training, in that we take a very quick, crude and effective approach to self-defense and modern combat. The institute focuses on practical methodologies. We are not sport based. We are not art based. Our philosophy is scientific yet straight forward, and extremely effective. The mean streets dictate a win or die street wisdom - we fulfill that need. We are not live to fight and fight by the rules kickboxers or pin your opponant wrestlers. We are "FIGHT TO LIVE, BREAK EVERY RULE AND EVERY POSSIBLE BONE" COMBAT EXTREMISTS. The atmosphere and training approach is neither rote nor militant. We focus on the applied science of combat with an emphasis on safe, effective and non-formal learning.
The techniques within system at different times may reflect a broad influence of many arts. The combat effective locks, throws, and breaks of ancient akijujutsu and jujutsu; the powerful kicks of thai boxing; the trapping hands of Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do; and the openhanded strikes of various kung fu systems; even the hand and footwork of modern boxing are at times reflected in the system.
The primary instructor, Steve Rankin, has over 19 years of martial arts training experience. Credentials include a "blackbelt" in Coffmans Black Dragon Kempo/Self-Defense system; kempo rank and certification as a tactical self-defense instructor through the Congress of Scientific Streetfighting/Knifefighting (our primary resource); "advanced" level certification/rank in Jeet Kune Do and formal training in American Kenpo, Akijujutsu, Small Circle Jujutsu, Hapkido, American Karate/Kickboxing, Aikido, and Wing Chun Kung Fu. Mr. Rankin is a professional therapist and has taught and researched at the graduate level in several universities. He has been a candidate for PhD in Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology, holds an MOT in occupational therapy, MS-abt in Human Performance, a BS in Sportsmedicine/exercise physiology, and a degree in recreational leadership. The instructor has worked as a personal trainer and strength coach for elite athletes, models, physicians, bodybuilders, and has prepared and defended martial art and human performance graduate papers while engaged in research and employment within various university settings. Mr. Rankin understands that to be a master teacher, one must never stop being a student. He continues his training in the martial arts for the primary purpose of improving the "Institute" curriculum by "keeping what works and elimiating everything else.
Rank is offered in Black Dragon Kung Fu, Combat Kempo, and tactial self defense certification/rank through the "Congress". Special workshops and seminars will provide additional promotional opportunities in Filipino Arnis, certification in knifefighting, tactical self defense certification. Rape prevention/defense workshops and special children's programming will be offered on a TBA basis.
Currently training is available in the Clarksburg, WV and Morgantown areas. Affiliated training sites exist throughout the country. Expansion to the Keyser, WV area is also in the works. Training and rank are very affordable.
Please write to Steve Rankin for more information.
"THE INSTITUTE IS NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE AS THE INSTRUCTOR HAS TAKEN A PROLONGED LEAVE TO PURSUE TRAINING INTERESTS INCLUDING COMBAT GRAPPLING/GROUNDFIGHTING AND KNIFE/STREET WORKSHOPS" If consultation is needed please feel free to contact me. If local training is needed I recommend contacting GroundZero martial arts in Bridgeport, WV for the best in Thai Kickboxing and modern jiu jutsu. Contact the "Institute" with questions and/or if you are interested in becoming a student.
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For further information on tapes, personal
defense training, personal fitness training, and
seminars, contact the institute.
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