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In 2011, we are offering an opportunity to schedule training seminars directly with SHIHAN PASCETTA and/or some of the other Master Instructors in AGKAI and its Associates. There are a variety of Seminar Topics being offered that span a broad cross section of martial arts studies from Master Instructor In-service Development topics, to Black Belt Enrichment topics, to Under Black Belt Student Enrichment, to seminars geared to Law Enforcement and/or Security Professionals, to areas of interest for the non-martial artist, general public.

If you, your group,  or organization are interested in attending, hosting, or scheduling seminars on any of the topics listed please contact us by email via AGKI-SEMINARS@RicPascetta.com. Once past the contact stage we will provide a direct telephone number to discuss any pertinent details and field any questions to help serve your interests and needs.

Please be aware that the Seminar Topic List on the page is a partial list and other subjects are available upon request. Further, seminars on any of these topics can be divided in various manners. Some examples would include, shorter seminars giving a brief  overview of the topic of study, or as involved as modularized and more thorough training in any of these subjects involving a series taught over a longer period of time. A more average amount of time for a typical seminar would be between 3 and 4 hours of training time including a break at midway.

If you are an individual that is interested in attending any of these topical seminars in the future, please leave your contact information at the email address above specifying your areas of interest and we will add you to a contact list giving  you notice as our schedule develops. In addition, SHIHAN PASCETTA is in the process of considering the acceptance of a limited number of PRIVATE STUDENTS upon special request and following a careful evaluation to insure mutual benefit and efficient use of resources.

If you are the Head of a MA school, MA organization, Law Enforcement agency, or Security Professional Company/Group,  feel free to contact us to discuss how your group can benefit in more than one way from sponsoring any of our seminars. Regardless of the focus or need SHIHAN PASCETTA has established an international reputation for his style of teaching that is geared to insure that every trainee who participates leaves the seminar with something useful, functional, and of interest to the participant. Our pledge is to service the student, Black Belt, Master, or organization in the best manner possible making your training experience one that is memorable and will impact your martial arts development for a considerable time beyond the seminar experience.

Below is a 2011 SEMINAR TOPIC LIST. Please feel free to contact us for more information. We are presently responding to requests from Pennsylvania (USA),  New Jersey (USA), Florida (USA), Italy, Israel, England, Argentina, Chili, Venezuela, South Africa, and India for Seminars training and/or private instruction. Thank you for your interest.

SEMINAR TOPICS – 2011

(Partial List)

1.) Edged Weapon Defensive Tactics Training

A.) Theory

B.) Mental preparation

C.) Realistic Strategy and Tactics

D.) Limitations

E.) Predicaments and Practice sets

F.) Training methods with actual free form, random, yet safe fighting practice

2.) Blunt Weapons Defensive Tactics Training

A.) Theory

B.) Mental preparation

C.) Realistic Strategy and Tactics

D.) Limitations

E.) Predicaments and Practice sets

F.) Training methods with actual free form, random, yet safe fighting practice

3.) Firearms Defensive Tactics Training

A.) Handgun retention

B.) Close Quarter Handgun disarms

1.) Front standing

2.) Rear standing

3.) Rear walking

4.) Side standing

5.) Sitting

6.) Kneeling (hostage scenarios)

C.) Third Person Interventions

D.) Vehicle scenarios

1.) Carjacking

a.) Subject outside vehicle

b.) Subject inside vehicle

E.) Close Quarter Long Gun Disarms

4.) Ground to Standing/Standing to Ground

A.) Theory

B.) Techniques

C.) Tactics

1.) Falling

a.) Practical, safe, street ready methods to go to the ground minimizing injury

2.) Offense and defense in route to the ground

3.) Effective offensive and defensive tactics against a standing opponent

4.) Effective offensive and defensive techniques against a opponent who follows to the ground

5.) Regaining a defensible standing position

D.) Strategies

E.) This training is the “missing link” between grappling and stand up!

5.) Sweeps, Reaps, and Take-downs

A.) Defining differences between Sweeps, Reaps, and Takedowns

B.) Principles of de-centralization

C.) Effective distancing, alignment, and timing

D.) Tactical application for stand up predicaments

E.) Applications for Street Ready Defense

F.) Applications in pugilistic sparring

G.) Applications in sport

6.) Joint and Nervous System Manipulation

A.) This unique approach examines joint manipulation in conjunction with multiple levels of nervous system access to maximize effectiveness and practical, situational application.  Special emphasis is applied to developing skills that require minimum effort to attain maximum effectiveness yet resulting in minimal injury.

B.) Limitations

1.) Examined and Explored

2.) Strategies and tactics presented to cover anticipated limitations

3.) Integration with other technical and tactical skill sets

C.) Option #1

1.) Training can be focused on emphasizing the connection between foundational Kihon, Bunkai, and/or Aiki-jitsu from American GoJu

D.) Option #2

1.) Training will focus on stand alone application of skills for Street Ready Defense

E.) Option #3

1.) Training will focus on Law Enforcement/Security applications for Subject Control and Restrain

F.) Option #4

1.) Training can focus on adding and integrating these techniques with the existing skills of other MA stylists

7.) Bunkai – American GoJu-ryu Karate-do Kata

A.) Technical instruction on any of the GoJu Kata along with Bunkai from the American GoJu approach to the style

B.) This training aims toward cleaning up much of the exaggerated movements that have been adopted by many of the USA GoJu practitioners when teaching and performing the GoJu kata

C.) Bunkai is taught from a logically realistic perspective supporting both the how and why of any of the techniques taught

D.) Bunkai is examined with the concept of multiple levels of interpretation, application, and usage

8.) “Stand up” Pugilistic fighting

A.) Develop and Improve Effective Offense and Defense within arms distance

1.) Tactics

a.) The science and relationship between, movement, footwork, covering and blocking in coordination with your offensive and defensive striking techniques

2.) Strategies for various types of opponents

3.) Training drills to develop ingrained, reflexive responses

B.) Applications for Pugilistic sparring

C.) Applications for Street Ready Defense

D.) Applications for Sport

9.) Maximizing Kicking Skills

A.) Develop and Improve both Effective Offense and Defense when at legs length

1.) Improving practical, applicable kicking skills

a.) Distance control

b.) More effective body dynamics

c.) Improving flexibility

d.) Developing a more versatile kicking repertoire

e.) Selection of appropriate kicking techniques for pertinent situations

2.) Training drills

a.) For Flexibility

b.) For increased Speed

c.) For increased power

d.) For increased Reaction time

e.) For timing

f.) For use in combination with other techniques

3.) Applications for Street Ready Defense

4.) Applications for MA Sparring

5.) Applications for Sport

10.) “Secrets for the Masters”

A.) Becoming a more effective MA Master teacher

B.) Broad examination of the specific terms addressed as foundational elements to Martial Arts developmental instruction

1.) Physical Development

2.) Intellectual Development

3.)    Emotional Development

4.) Spiritual Development

C.) Principles, theories, and practical drills foundational to achieving the alleged “Balance” derived from MA training

D.) Significance and establishment of Dojo “atmosphere conducive to maximize Ma development

E.) Significance of creating and maintaining the best Sensei/student relationship to optimize MA development

F.) Significance of establishing and  maintaining the most effective Master/BB Student relationship to optimize  MA development

G.) Drills, skills, and teaching techniques and strategies for optimal results to produce World  Class students and Champions of Life

11.) Justifiable Close Quarter Personal Protection

A.) A unique approach to personal protection with an emphasis on awareness of criminal and civil liability issues potentially present with physical encounters

1.) Understand both defender’s “rights” and “responsibilities”

2.)    Differentiating between “Rights and Responsibilities” of a private citizen as contrasted with a Law Enforcement Officer or a Security Professional

B.)    Use of Force Training

1.) Use of Force (UOF) Continuum

a.) Variations on Continuum model

b.)    Significance of UOF

2.) Practical Application of UOF concept to situational defense

3.) Criminal liability issues

4.) Civil liability issues

C.) Effective Personal Protection “Mindset”

D.) Emotional/Psychological issues in a physical confrontation

1.) Explaining the value, teaching the establishment and usage of “Emotional Fire Drills”

E.) Intellectual Issues in a physical confrontation

1.) Explaining the value, teaching the establishment and usage of “Intellectual Fire Drills”

F.) Physical Options in a physical confrontation

1.) Statistical scenarios

2.) Tactical options

3.) Liability conscious, practical Physical skills and techniques to empower the trainee by developing practical skills that apply the theory and strategy learned to real life encounters

4.) Emphasis placed on developing effective defensive skill sets in the trainee built upon movements and coordination already existing from commonly unrelated and unobvious physical coordination, learned from previous physical activity

G.) Spiritual/Moral elements effecting and contributing to outcome of any physical confrontation

H.) Legal options during and after a physical encounter

I.) Effective, Lawful, and ethical methods and preparation for constructive interaction with Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice system after any physical encounter

12.) Women’s A.D.E

A.) A unique approach to personal protection focused upon women’s needs and unique talents

B.) The acronym “ADE” represents the words, “Avoid, Defuse, and Escape”

C.) Examination of the “rights and responsibilities” facing females concerned about personal protection relative to the society where they live daily

D.) Social norms, expectations, and perceived limitations

E.) Statistical awareness of common assault situations

F.) The value of preparation

G.) Making an educated individual choice regarding Personal Protection options

H.) How to form a realistic personal evaluation of vulnerable situations and scenarios

I.) Developing a customized ADE Plan

J.) Drills and skills to address emotional issues including benefits and limitations provided by emotional energy

K.) Drills and skills to maximize the value and usage of personal Intellect to outsmart, out maneuver, and out-strategize a potential offender

L.) Drills and skills to maximize unique abilities, potentials and physical talents common to most female citizens

M.) Drills and skills to develop the use of minimal force and energy to attain maximum effect in personal protection applications

N.) Understanding the value and implementation of “Plan B”, “Plan C”, and “Plan D”, etc

O.) The Pros and Cons of augmenting Personal Protection options by using mechanical and/or deadly force “equalizers”

1.) Making an educated individual decision

 

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