Retention Shooting | Private Class with Craig Douglas
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- This is part of the ShivWorks' ECQC Course 'Extreme Close Quarters Concepts' created and taught by Craig Douglas aka 'SouthNarc'. In this video, Craig Douglas teaches retention shooting from the high-pectoral index and puts retention shooting in real-world context. These concepts are tested on the range with live fire and then in hand-to-hand fights in a martial arms gym.
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I do believe we ALL owe John a debt of gratitude for this one☝🏼. I honestly believe that this is the first ever “training of a trainer” video I’ve ever seen presented in such a clear and concise manner; and not just another trainers collaboration. Complete respect for the extreme amount of value provided. A HUGE thank you to everyone @ WPS which make this possible. God Bless you and your family Mr. Lovell ! 🙏🏼🇺🇸❤️
Yep. What Brian said.
If you haven't heard it yet InRange TV along with P&S do a long Pod Cast with Craig Douglas and talk about a ton of Information. While it's not as dynamic as watching video it's still worth the time investment.
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What he said😁
Absolutely true. The amount of intrinsic value provided here was far beyond measure. Thank you and god bless.
Seeing John's meticulous approach, and his serious, focused, demeanor is also inspiring. That's how to be a good student when you take training.
I love how the second he was out of ammo the very first time his training kicked in, he disengaged, fell back, reloaded, and reacquired his target at a safe distance. The beast
The reload was SOOOO tight.
Completely immersed in the warrior mindset. It actually caught me off guard a little. Very impressive.
I loved Craigs ughhh... When john did that.
He also fell back in an offline direction and kept moving until trigger pull.. it was beautiful
So good. For all who want to see it again here’s the time stamp ;) - 21:04
This is some exceptional detail for free CZcams training. I can take this to the range and certainly improve. Thank you Sirs
buy them a drink/dinner if you run into them
Bryan W I agree....thank you so much for the amount of teaching...will practice that! greetings from a police officer from Germany 🇩🇪
What up bud!
*John makes it look so smooth & easy*
county sheepdog - haha funny seeing you over here 👍🏻
you are correct, John makes this stuff look easy, my target would not look that consistent!
Just shows how much you can learn by actually taking a class from them.
I honestly disliked this channel when I was young and dumb. But now that I’m old and dumb it is phenomenal. This particular video is one of, if not the most, objective training video. It’s a solid, trained shooter, taking pointers from a solid trained shooter without mouthing back to show viewers “I know” or “me too”. Brilliant content here.
John is an exceptional example of a person that is completely dedicated to improvement. His ability to sit back and listen to others regardless of the training he has already received is the reason he is one of the best!
Big thanks
A good teacher never stops learning.
Totally agree. The best Alphas, protectors, lovers, warriors, etc are the ones who humble themselves to the point of always learning and never thinking they "got it." Like Bruce Lee...bend/adapt like water.
@@mr.nobody2926 Well said, it's amazing how many ppl think being a hard ass with a big ego makes you "alpha" True alpha's have the confidence to humble themselves and learn from others.
What an exceptional look at a great course. Thanks for doing this John!
Watching you get coached made me forget how much of a pro you really are, but then at 21:05 the reload just knocked back to reality. It is so impressive seeing you move and reload so SMOOTHLY and quickly
Yeah, for real!
I have to say, i hardly ever saw a better example for an (hard worked for) expert high Level of Training than this one! Absolutly amazing, muscle memory plus control. Working absolutly natural, no thinking involved, but beautyfully executed, and not firing a Bullet from an unsafe Range Position. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Yeah both of them are a couple of no BS machines.
That reload was sexy
And Craig didnt even mind him breaking away and manipulating the pistol up range from him because he knows he's a pro.
I love how intensely focused John is. This just shows how the best teachers are usually the best students as well. I'm waiting for one of John's classes that isn't sold out...
I've taken ECQC twice now. I learned something important both times. Truly a life-changing class!
Thanks for sharing that.
Craig Douglas seems like an excellent teacher. He clearly articulates what he wants you to know, shows you how to perform the action, and then clearly issues commands. Great vid!
Whaaaat? Training based on actual research!!!! Who'da ever thunk it possible? Good presentation guys
fantastic work guys
Craig is a beast
I cringe when I see people shooting with the “soccer mom” stance. You know, knees way apart, almost squatting with butt sticking out and arms locked.
One of the best “non-verbal” training tips in this entire video was about 21 minutes in. John’s reload after his second shot was actually an amazing FREE professional tip!! Watch John’s footwork and created space during his reload. Most folks, including myself, would probably simply reload while just standing still during the practice drill. I personally want to thank you, John, for showing us what a real life reload should look like if ever engaged in this type of self defense situation!! Many many thanks! God bless.
My thoughts to a tee
I love how despite you being an instructor, when you're being instructed you listen and hustle (got 30rds on your body, go get it.....John was gone!). Thank you for sharing.
Tire1 respect for the trainer by not waisting anybodys time👌
This guy just got a new sub just for that.
Yeah I get the respect part, but I thought that was really weird. Be timely and respectful but we are all adults here. I actually lol’d
@@dwarfcargospel7581 John is former military and just by watching I can tell the instructor is/was as well. This a literal drill instructor being a drill instructor and John being a proper trainee. If the roles were reversed it would be the same. John will no doubt train on this and then instruct it himself. There is no messing around when it comes to live fire close quarter drills. Make no mistake, this is a very dangerous drill. Train Smart, Train hard. This is exactly how it should be done.
John’s a master.
That first autonomous reload and back sprint off the x was excellent. You can tell John is a fighter, actual fighter's mindset, and not just a skilled tactician.
His ooda loop into auto mode when his weapon system ran dry was awesome to see. Thanks for leaving that in the edit!
Watched it nearly 15 times
One of the best videos I've ever seen offered on CZcams. Extremely generous of Craig to allow you to share this content with us. Like doctors make the worst patients, instructors can often make the worst students, but you showed grace and poise in your attentiveness, John, as expected. Fantastic stuff - much appreciated!
I still can’t believe that by watching videos from Poet Society, and other Gun Fighter CZcams Channels, we get amazing - and free - lessons of such high quality as the one in this video.
I know what you mean. Followed and subed WP for a year and feel so impressed with the knowledge he has shared. I have been a Patron for the past year to help support these videos. Your welcome and Good Luck.
Wow thats a lot of damn good info for free...
Right! Imagine what one could learn throughout the day
How did you get it for free? I just received a bill form Warrior Poet! You must have good hair.
@@matthewturner7691 Yeah you could say we have a "relationship".
I'm new to firearms so Not quite comfortable enough with my weapon yet for this kind of drill but can't wait to try it when I am
The fact that you recognize this fact is great! There's PLENTY of people out there that think they could do it no problem
Same!
I just bought my first firearm
Decided to go with home defense with a m&p9 2.0 17 round handgun.
Havent bought ammo yet either. Going to become completely comfortable with the gun in my hands and breakdown/cleaning before i ever put rounds into it
I grow up in Martial Arts and just got into firearms. I still won't try this yet. Good for you for taking your time. We have the right to bear arms, but you have to understand the responsibility.
I suggest getting a replica air pistol and trying the drills with that. Sig makes exact replicas of their p320, 226, etc in air pistols.
@@silentlandthousandvoices as an airsoft player we do these drills with friends so we can actually shoot without harming each other so the day we actually have to do it with firearms we have muscle memory, we just repeat the drills with firearms against paper targets
This is a really exceptional video about self defense shooting from 2 of the best instructors on the planet, doesn't get much better for free thanks again. Also WTF are you that it's warm enough for a t-shirt...... I must go there.
Honest Outlaw Mississippi - here in the northeast as I’m watching this it’s about 5 below with double the windchill.
Yeah this is great stuff for sure!
I'm freezing in Montana! 😱🖖
Yeah -2 here tonight in North Easter Pennsylvania.
im in south ga i just had a snake in my driveway last week man
That reload at around 21:00 while stepping was awesome! You really thought on your feet and reacted light speed while making space, really impressive good job!
I don't even know where to begin to thank you for this training. I've had law enforcement training and military training many times over the past 30 years, and I can honestly say that this was one of the most comprehensive trainings I have ever witnessed. I realize that I only watched you go through the training and I need to now go and do the work myself, but man, what a blessing it was to observe and experience this. And oh by the way, it was free!! Yay for that!! Thank God for you brother. Keep doing what you do!!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts here. Good to know from some with your background.
Thank you for your service!
Love how well the class is broken down, and builds up upon each section. Everything just makes sense and clicks.
Praying for you and your family constantly. I hope 2019 is prosperous, and full of great memories. 🙏🏾
Deeply appreciate this
Swamp fox 1776 - don’t take supplements that haven’t been confirmed by the FDA. Stick to ibuprofen
@@bryanw4582 ibuprofen ruined my gut and led to lots of stomach issues, including now being allergic to ibuprofen.
Whether or not you agree with what he is teaching, there is no arguing that he is an excellent teacher. He presents the context, provides clear instruction, and gives feedback.
I've trained with Craig at least once a year (ECQC, VCAST, EWO & AMIS) for the last 11 years and look forward to doing it for many more years.
He is an absolutely outstanding teacher.
All of his techniques are well thought out and pressure tested against resisting opponents.
Craig, you’ve got every box checked that I can think of: knowledge; expertise; experience; patience; training methodology that works; extensive study and research to test and prove your technique; humility; character; mentality of a teacher vs an instructor (I know you know the difference); safe; effective; limits speaking during training session to only what is necessary to make the point, teach the tactic, and progress the student, maximizing the use of your time and the student’s time (which equals more bang for the buck); does not waste time overdoing the naming the myriad variables in the myriad scenarios that can be encountered; incorporates situational awareness and concern for collateral damage into the training methodology; and on and on. You are the real deal, the whole enchilada, brother.
The work you have put into your approach to training, what you are training, and how you train it, shows in every move you make, every word you speak, and every progression to take the student from crawl to all out sprint, progressively combining steps which quickly create muscle memory that is precise, deliberate and effective. Amazing to witness. If Master Trainer were a recognized title in weapons handling instruction, you would have to be the guy certifying the Master Trainers. Bottom line, I’m thoroughly impressed and hopeful to learn from you, some day. In the meantime, for now, its CZcams in my basement (non-live fire, of course). Highest regards!
great info and logical techniques
Mrgunsngear Channel Yeah, especially for the enemy. They will Totally not get this knowledge and incorporate it into their training. They're all are a bunch of blabbermouths, and honestly, in my personal opinion, treasonous pigs for basically giving away this knowledge for anyone and everyone to see on the GODDAMN internet!!!!!
Magic Mike everything our enemy knows, we taught them
@@anonymousshawn9996 OF COURSE. Don't we always? When our gov'ment started becoming a bureaucracy in the 30s, that was the begining of the end of the Republic. The bureaucrats have decided who to train, supply, and fund. They have also decided who to target and how to target them.
Magic Mike Magic Mike Yeah I know, but they shouldn't give away every technique and move just for $19.99 DVD and a $500 seminar..... Those same techniques are then used against us. Hell, the only card we still have is how to make nukes... And I'm 100% convinced these fuck-head "Shooting instructors" would give that information away for the reasonable price of $1000 or best bidder, heck they would even throw in bonus material of how to drive tanks and operate missile silos for being the first 100 to place an order...... Basically, these idiots are, in my opinion, the offspring of Private SNAFU, just telling anyone and everyone anything they wanna know... What gets me is how the people they served with don't beat their fucking ass for breaking the vow of silence. That kinda shyt gets our own soldiers killed yet they don't think about that; all they're concerned with is how many likes and subscribers they have and how many copies of their DVDs are sold......
@@anonymousshawn9996 Traitors? Chill out. Just the opposite. And logically the good guys here out number the bad guys by 5000 to 33. Not trying to stir up anything for your own ends are you?
You are an exceptional student of martial firearms John. I love your work and admire your dedication to getting better rather than complacent. Your skill is far higher than mine and I aspire to someday reach your level of professionalism. 10/10.
I think you are one of the most intense listeners I've ever seen. You reminded me a little bit of a Malinois salivating in wait, on the verge of jumping the order to strike.
Awesome video. So professional, you're more machine than man.
Not just good instruction on how to be a good defensive shooter, but also instruction on how to be a good student.
This is how all students should look!
Another great video keep up the good work.
TCB i felt more like this was him asking a question to get an outside perspective, something he may not be able to feel but somebody else might see and could be easily correctable
The joint ops vids are always excellent. As a keyboard warrior I feel like I get better just watching (it's OK to snicker here). Bet Craig never had a more apt student than John. Wow you guys must luv us.
21:34 Absolutely beautiful performance and execution. John is a great student.
Thank you seems hollow! I am a mama bear, former 34, training kiddos up in the way that they should go. I have recently been asked by several other moms to teach them to defend what is theirs. I truly appreciate this greatly improved disengagement sequence. Extremely well articulated, practical and life saving stuff right there!
That was one of the best vids you have put out for sure top 5. What I like the most is you are a former ranger that doesn’t act like he knows everything. Your always learning new techniques and new ways to train. Thank you for the great vid taking this to the range for sure!!!!!
Once again John doing a great job helping civilians become better at being able to defend their self as safely as possible. Thanks to both John and Craig.
13:20 I want that John Lovell trigger discipline, rumor has it, John's trigger finger is always locked in index until ready to fire.
Just want to give you props for your LACK of ego or pride and always being a student and treating others with such respect .
Weapons retention is paramount when dealing with a combatant. Awesome video by an awesome dude, keep it up 👍
Gorilla Group Tactical It definitely requires some training. An average person with a CCW would panic under stress like that.
Thanks John and Craig. On all three videos, both knives and vertical and horizontal defense posturing for live fire in ECQC. In Kung Fu the elbow is a defensive posture and does hurt. Also hand and eye coordination techniques. Knowing what the other hand is doing at all times. Excellent!!!!
Awesome to see a video where even someone as proficient as John Lovell still reaching out to continue learning. It really demonstrates a good teachers dedication to the eternal warrior ethos mindset. No matter how good you are at something you can always keep learning and training. Keep up the good work and awesome/instructional videos. Semper Fi!!
Not only is he a master at the technique, but he has mastered teaching and explaining.
Excellent video on why proper training is necessary. You and Craig rock!
As the Farmers Insurance TV commercial "we know a ting or two because we've seen a thing or two": at 77 I can say the same - this was/is very practical quality training. Greatly appreciated. Not too complicated to remember and includes natural body responses.
10:58 How many of us jumped back a little like John did? I was sooo not expecting a shot at that moment :)
He just went into with no warning. Like shooting candy lol.
He did state that we was going to talk and shoot in the same instruction though lol
that was way too funny
It's not funny though, I'm sure he wouldn't shoot without identifying his target and beyond it but if the camera man decided to walk around with no warning of a live fire, but again you just have to assume that his gun is loaded and ready to fire so do not get in front of it, a warning would be nice
@@ML-ks2lj he literally said he’s gonna be firing while talking
What a great free lesson. You two are my favorite instructors, and I hope to have the privilege to be at some of your classes soon.
The nuggets we get from a training the trainer video between these two practical/logical teachers is on another level. Thanks
Watching one master take instruction from another master is inspiring.
some of the smoothest magazine changes iv'e ever seen holy shit!
Practically every video WPS puts out is an excellent lesson. Craig is a great instructor! Clear and concise. Thanks for bringing him to our attention!
Great timing. I started adding "shooting from retention" as one of my range drills a couple months ago. This video gives me so much more to work with.
Craig and John, what a terrific teaching team.
I work around and LEO'S every day, even at their ranges. let me assure you that they NEED this type of training. I love and respect our Mils and Leo's so much. I want all of them going home to their families. this is the kind of thing that make it possible. Thank you so much, and God bless you for your service.
John your level of intensity during training is inspirational. That's how it should look folks!
I am on our churches security team and we have trained and trained but this is one of the best videos for real world..
close-quarter combat that I have ever seen my hat is off to you folks thank you very much for your time
THANK YOU..GOD BLESS
This was simply amazing. In depth, clear, concise, and clearly viable in real world aplacations.
Possibly the most practical and useful training I've seen since USMC bootcamp.
Wow - so much was covered in 30 minutes! you can tell this warrior has achieved a sinsei level of knowledge cuz a few words conveyed so much - awesome vid!
What I really appreciate about this concept is how nicely that initial draw and index gets you in line with a high probability shot at popping the adversaries hip. Quickest way to immobilize an adversary (outside of a round in the brain stem) is to pop the hip. Rather they know they’ve been shot or not, they’re not going anywhere but down at that point.
John you and your team are awesome. This is so much awesome content you just gave us for free. Thanks man, I know I for one really really appreciate it
Great to see John getting trained up with Craig. The collective skills here, Awesome!
Your videos are just awesome John! I've been watching your videos everyday for the past couple months and have been applying these concepts and forms into my target practice at the range and I have improved a lot recently, I still have more to work at..but these videos are just awesome!
So simple, but powerful, get clocked on the jawline, out of the fight. Been practicing dry fire, protecting my jawline using these two techniques, Craig Douglas is a National Treasure, as a combative instructor!
Great job guys. I like the longer format.
Please continue your ever evolving teaching/learning. You bridge the divide.
Love Shivworks (and John of course)! Nice info...great work!
One of the very best videos ever posted in the history of filming.
I loved this video!! Can I have some more please!!
I loved seeing you take off for the range bag when Craig asked if you had 30rds on your body. "I don't want any trouble sir!"
Before social media I like most individuals I collected firearm magazines and I would read about this training " GUN FIGHT DEFENSE " Now to see this in video format is AWESOME! THANK YOU !
Love the longer format training vids like this one. Excellent stuff.
As a bouncer I've used Southnarc's MUC and elbow shield principles and some very basic wrestling/BJJ to prevent a few knives from being drawn on me, and interrupting MANY sucker punch and gang assault attempts. I was reading articles of his YEARS ago it's amazing to have such great material on YT and people being exposed to him thanks John and Craig
Really impressed with the deliberate introduction of the skill through a series of escalating drills, always with SAFETY in mind.
Looking forward to implementing this into my own training with an instructor / partner.
Craig is a seriously good instructor. Not much else to say. I've watched hundreds of videos, I've taken a few classes, and read a few books about marksmanship and gunfighter stuff. Craig is seriously good.
I imagine a blind introduction of Snap Caps into the magazine would produce another level of proficiency with these drills.
Could you explain?
Miguel Lucero put a random snap cap in your magazine so at one point the guns goes click instead of bang. Good for training more realistically for a dud round or something.
Wesley Battaglia oh! Thank you. That makes sense!
Craig Douglas is THE MAN!!! Exceptional instruction, techniques and explanations Mr. Douglas!!!
Thanks for sharing your training with us!!
Very cool video. Awesome to see those drills and how much thought is behind the technique.
I can't believe they put this on youtube for free. Good on you guys, some real value here.
By odin that reload reflex at 2110 was superhuman
skyler honey Jesus brother
@@matthiasprice You believe what you want to and let the man believe what he wants.
Dude your reloads are so SICK! I literally jumped OFF my chair and freaked out over-nerding at how well that was done!! Good job!! You did that without him even having to say anything. I think HE was surprised (or maybe not since you’re John)
ECQC is a great class! And yes, Ibuprofen - LOTS of Ibuprofen.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that is one of the most usefull training videos I have seen yet.
You’re a hell of a student, Lovell! I feel like I owe Mr. Douglas some money right now. I have to train with him!! Thanks guys (cameraman too!)
I agree completely. Have you noticed the intensity of the comments here this week. Wonder why it seems to have touched a nerve?
Extremely valid points that Craig makes regarding how law enforcement has always been taught when hip shooting!! I also appreciate the true student/teacher relationship you both had in the video. Awesome stuff!!
best video I've seen in awhile. yay for that
This series with his classes (together with the wrestling one) is some of the best content from this channel. This is easily the most practical and helpful video I’ve seen from WPS, and that says a lot because the content is always so good!
John was surprised he actually fired @ 10:58 & flinched fo Real.
I know he was thinking this is sketchy !
That's the problem with CQC practice. A lot of the time you'll have to use your support and your weapon at the same time.
Phenomenal on so many levels. Two absolutely consummate pros (as well as two guys who give me nightmares). I bet I'm far from the only person who has never been exposed to this kind of world before and stumble upon this and see their entire worldview shift as a result.
If only you knew someone at WarriorPoetSociety to get you a new polo! Great video, and for all the smart and hard training lessons.
Thank you! I saw the late Paul Gomez demo this position, but seldom anyone else. Craig demoing this is much appreciated.
Clear audio /visual step by step instruction. This instruction video will be used in my next close quarter drills thank you so much for this excellent up to date information !
This is the best thing I've ever seen. I've been watching it over and over since I discovered it.
love how safe you guys are staying throughout this process too. this is invaluable info!
Mind blown.
The research, technique and training methodology that went into this are
World class.
Love the centerline and muzzle awarness.
IDK Im only an amateur.lol
Quote of all quotes, "...pop you a time or 5!" :-)
Great video!!!! I love how he just takes all the training and not trying to out talk the instructor like so many other do!!!!
I picture Craig working on that with blood sweat and tears over the years, just to wrap it in a bow and hand it to us.
This was an excellent seminar. When i first began shooting it was you who showed me how to properly grip, aim, flex, and breathe. And now i can greatly benefit from another great lesson. Youre awesome john!
Excellent training content and sequences; and adherence to the 'show / demo / direct' pattern. I have rarely seen better (and so carefully controlled) teaching than this on a complex and physical topic - and I have seen a lot, albeit not in a gun/range context. This video is an excellent example, not just in the specific range topic, but in teaching techniques pure and simple.
This is by far the most important self defense shooting video in the world. Given by two experts in their fields. This is what happens in real life. Absolute perfection.
Wow. Excellent.
I understand that, after seeing this video, the City of New York and the State of California have passed resolutions making it illegal to make John any more deadly.
LOVE the intensity during instruction. The poet is nowhere to be seen. That's all warrior.
... I think this is one of the BEST close quarter defense video's on the web ... have referred it to many and viewed it repeatedly as well ......Thank You for this ..
Man those reloads are lightning fast 💨
Best training I've seen since the Corps !!!