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Frank Mir regains his title as UFC heavyweight champ, defeating Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with a stunning TKO. "I've known about Tony Blauer and his research for years," said the champ. "I had read about him years ago in Black Belt and had integrated the S.P.E.A.R. tactic into some of my security work. I was excited to invite him onto TUF and get a firsthand look at his coaching and equipment." After the TUF show, Mir invited Coach Blauer back for some one-on-one HIGH GEAR™ and S.P.E.A.R. System™ training in preparation for his upcoming fight. According to Mir, the S.P.E.A.R. training came in handy. "I used it in the first round he [Nogueira] slipped my left hand, I speared him and circled out, but then I dug an uppercut and pushed him against the cage." About S.P.E.A.R., Mir added, "I think it's a great tactic and will come into play in future fights; I certainly use it in training." The UFC star also praised HIGH GEAR for improving his performance. "HIGH GEAR is must for anyone who wants to really drill their sparring partners without cutting or breaking them. As a southpaw, my team and I had been preparing to intercept with my jab and step outside. Incorporating the HIGH GEAR really helped me prepare for Nogueira 'cause it allowed me to hit faster and harder in training with less fear of injuring a partner." Mir will face Brock Lesnar next. Coach Blauer shares his thoughts on his training with Mir - click here for more. 
Coach Blauer was recently featured on Episode 24 of CrossFit Radio. Check out the CrossFit Journal for more information. S.P.E.A.R. System coach Jason Knowles, Founder/CEO of Hard Target Security Group Limited (HTSG) will appear on the Versus network's "Pleasure Boater" on January 26 at 1:30 pm Eastern. (Check your local listings.) With pirating dominating the news, HTSG offers solutions to help the public and private sector address their training and protective services needs. Knowles is an FDLE instructor and credits Blauer for expanding his training through the S.P.E.A.R. System. BLAUER BOOSTS TRAINING OFFERINGS IN 2009 
The new year brings new training opportunities, with three new courses. S.P.E.A.R. System Weapon Protection Instructor Course In 2007, South Wales Police hosted the first-ever S.P.E.A.R. System™ Weapon Protection Course in the UK. Now we're offering a course that is more than just a Weapon Retention course; it's a fundamental change in the use of unarmed tactics while armed. The course applies the world-renowned startle-flinch research of the S.P.E.A.R. System™ to situations which armed officers may find themselves in, including: No Room to Shoot, No Time to Shoot and No Need to Shoot. This course is ideally suited for Personal Safety Trainers, Firearms Instructors, AFO, members of the Armed Forces and Police Officers.
Spend two full days with Jeff Martone, one of our nation's most outstanding authorities on kettlebell instruction and training. Learn new movements to incorporate into your repertoire as a trainer and an athlete. Enhance your CrossFit programming with this popular and effective tool. Learn more about Martone at TacticalAthlete.com. BTS/Viking Tactics Integrated Combatives Shooting Course Blauer Tactical Systems and Viking Tactics join forces to create a LFX and CQB specific program that identifies the S.P.E.A.R System™'s dynamic tactical applications with full gear/kit during room clearing operations. The inclusion of LFX drills with VTAC's experienced Operator Instructors makes this training second to none in terms of realism and practicality. The course will teach you the skills needed to allow you to operate safely as a member of an entry team or as a Patrol Rifle Officer. GET THE POINT...OF DOMINATION, THAT IS 
Everyone training in the S.P.E.A.R. System should be familiar with the Point of Domination principle. There are three main components; Athletic, Tactical, and Strategic. Read more about this concept in an article by Coach Tony Torres.
SUMMER TRAINING CAMP: COME TO THE BEACH! 
On August 14-16, Virginia Beach, VA will be the home of our 2009 Annual Summer Combatives Camp. Last year, the intensive training event was held jointly in Edinburgh, Scotland and in Virginia Beach, drawing nearly 200 students from all over the globe. Attendees learned the scientific drills and skills of Personal Defense Readiness™ and tested their limits with combat calisthenics sessions, HIGH GEAR™ demos and applying fundamentals of the S.P.E.A.R. System™. Click here to register now. BTS BEGINS REGIONAL S.P.E.A.R. TRAINING 
S.P.E.A.R. System Coaches Omari Broussard and Cliff Byerly will begin regional training for law enforcement and military in So Cal, our launch location. They will offer an eight-hour regional training with basic S.P.E.A.R. drills and law enforcement scenarios, as well as a two-day course that will cover weapon and ground fighting. Police officers and agencies wishing to introduce the S.P.E.A.R. System to its officers should contact Coaches Broussard or Byerly at vikingcombatives@gmail.com. Check out Omari in action, as he recently returned from a tour where he continued spreading the S.P.E.A.R. System at sea. Find out more: COACH BLAUER VISITS FORT BENNING 
In January, Instructors Tony Torres & Cliff Byerly joined Coach Blauer at Fort Benning, the center of excellence for Army Combatives and the home of the Modern Army Combatives (MAC) Program. More than 30 drill instructors were trained in the S.P.E.A.R. System with an emphasis on “Realistic, Rigorous and Relevant” scenarios using HIGH GEAR. 
Coach Blauer has built a world-class 'CrossFit' garage gym. One of his challenges was finding the right equipment for pull-ups, ring dips and muscle-ups. Coach Blauer had this to say: "Mark's pull-up bars are awesome. They helped complete my garage gym. I had limited space, so installing these in the ceiling was awesome.They're incredibly strong." Click here for more details. Pictured is CrossFit Coach Brendan Gilliam
Read about Coach Blauer's early days, his philosophy on MMA and more. Click here to read the article
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