David Sgro

Table of Contents: About the Founder, David L. Sgro Task 9: Alex Entry, Shoulder Throw, Body Wrap Task 10: Striking in regards to the M4 Task 11: Flex Cuffing, Duel Foot Sweep Task 12: Panther Roll (Mount Bottom in full kit) Task 13: 3 man Team, Car Extraction Task 14: Come alongs Task 15: Standing Rear Naked Choke Task 16: Knife (Or Stick, ASP) Strikes #1 - 12 Task 17: Knife Fighting Combinations #1-4 What is F.I.G.H.T. C.U.T.? F.I.G.H.T. C.U.T. (Fully Integrated Grappling and Hitting Techniques, Close Up Techniques) is a Military Combatives Course. The standing joint locks, take downs and throws are based on techniques that draw from Japanese Ju-Jitsu; the striking techniques draw from Tang Soo Do (Karate); the ground fighting techniques draw from Brazilian Jiu-jitsu; and the knife fighting techniques are drawn from Filipino Arnis, Kali, and Escrima. F.I.G.H.T. C.U.T. is designed to teach the greatest amount of knowledge in the shortest period of time. There is a tremendous need for military personnel to train in Combatives, especially in the fol-lowing areas: 1) Striking 2) Throws and take downs 3) Grappling 4) Wrist locks, arm bars, joint dislocations 5) M4 and SAW Gunner techniques (when the M4 or SAW malfunctions) 6) Knife/Stick Fighting 7) Non-lethal Force Protection/Human Rights (ASP) 8) Tomahawk F.I.G.H.T. C.U.T. was specifically developed for military personnel. The techniques were selected for their simplicity, effectiveness, and adaptability, to increase combat readiness and survivability. F.I.G.H.T. C.U.T. teaches how to fight, when the situation dictates, both unarmed or with weapons such as the knife, stick, or M4. Often this is done with "Live" (unrehearsed) realistic scenarios. Sections of training include LBE or the full kit. Safety measures are incorporated into the training to sustain high intensity. Students learn quickly with ample time for "skill and drill". F.I.G.H.T. C.U.T. Instructor Trainer Courses available. www.COMBATIVEARTS.net

In 1999 I relocated my family from New London, CT. to Fayetteville, NC. My Pastor (Michael Pacella) joined the Army and was stationed at Ft Bragg and suggested I move to Fayetteville and "teach the Green Berets". Within 6 months I was teaching the US Special Forces. In June 2001 I receive my first contract from 2/3 SFG (A) and was "Officially Contracted" to teach the US Special Forces "FIGHT CUT Combatives" (Fully Integrated Grappling and Hitting Techniques - Close Up Techniques) which teaches Military Combative in a simple, direct, and effective manner. FIGHT CUT was selected and contracted and was proudly being taught to the US Special Forces, the 82nd ABN DIV, and many other units. From Tang Soo Do I drew kicks, strikes, and blocks. From Japanese Ju Jitsu I drew joint locks, sweeps, throws, chokes, and arm bars. From Brazilian Jiu Jitsu I drew ground fighting techniques and from Kali I drew stick and knife fighting techniques. This book was designed to introduce students to the beginning techniques of Arnis (also known as Escrima or Kali). Students can train and level (Rank) in Arnis.

"Beginning Arnis (Stick Fighting) Vol 1 was made as a simple guide to help students learn the Filipino martial art of Arnis (also called "Escrima" and "Kali"). In 1985 I opened my first school in Old Lyme, CT and in 1986 I went full time and opened my second school in New London, CT. I was a member of a martial arts Association and felt the knife techniques were "dangerous". So I decided to study Arnis. At the time Remi Presas was making the rounds and spreading FMA (Filipino Martial Arts). Somewhere around 1987 I took a clinic with Remi Presas. Shortly after this clinic Greg Alland walked into my school. At first I thought he came in to ask about lessons but it soon became apparent he was there to teach me. He said he practiced Arnis and I said "I just took a clinic with Remi Presas". He asked me to show him what I knew (Which I admitted was not much at all) and then Greg made the sticks hum He moved the sticks like the propellor of a helicopter. He asked about my knife defenses and soon he was "buttering" me with the knife like a kid makes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It was ugly -BUT I found a teacher (Well - he found me ) I introduced Greg Alland to Kwan Jhang Nim Charles Ferraro and this began our long study of Arnis with Greg Alland. In 1999 I relocated my family from New London, CT. to Fayetteville, NC. My Pastor (Michael Pacella) joined the Army and was stationed at Ft Bragg and suggested I move to Fayetteville and "teach the Green Berets". In the Holy Bible we see when Sarah heard she was going to bear a child in her old age she laughed in her heart and when Pastor Pacella said I should teach the US Special Forces I laughed in my heart too But, as if it were prophesy - sure enough and within 6 months I was teaching the US Special Forces. In June 2001 I receive my first contract from 2/3 SFG (A) and was "Officially Contracted" to teach the US Special Forces "FIGHT CUT Combatives" (Fully Integrated Grappling and Hitting Techniques - Close Up Techniques).To create FIGHT CUT I volunteered one year of working with 2/3 SFG (A) to develop and refine a Combatives Course which would teach the skills needed for Combatives in a simple, direct, and effective manner. FIGHT CUT was selected andcontracted and was proudly being taught to the US Special Forces and the 82nd ABN DIV. From Tang Soo Do I drew kicks, strikes, and blocks. From Japanese Ju Jitsu I drew joint locks, sweeps, throws, chokes, and arm bars. From Brazilian Jiu Jitsu I drew groundfighting techniques and from Kali I drew stick and knife fighting techniques. This book was designed to introduce students to the beginning techniques of Arnis (Kali - Escrima). Students can train and level (Rank) in Arnis.

"Imagine a team whose sole purpose is to glorify God in all they do. Whether it's washing dishes, playing with children in schools, feeding the poor or spending tme with the Moriah Baptist Youth Group, they are ever present and full of love. They inspire those around them, and lean on each other and encourage one another. God is very present in their walk, they bring joy wherever they go and openly share the wisdom and experiences learned on the race that I hope to carry throughout my journey. They have taught many of us that the race is challenging and that it will change you forever. These team members will contnue to serve God long afer they fnish the "race". I know that they will contnue to fight. Regardless of what life calls them to, I know that the love of God will shine through them the rest of their life. They truly are "Wild" for Gods love, roaring with a burning heart and desire to spread the love of God."

Did you ever want to write a book? Many people want to write a book; do it Many people want to go on short term mission trips; Do it Many people want to do many things. But few do it So, get out your bucket list and start knocking them off Writing a book is not easy. Writing a book in less than 26 days is outright difficult; coupled with feeding children, visiting hundreds of widows and orphans, laundry, blogging, living with many other people Dealing with culture shock, occasional "Montezuma's revenge", possible home sickness...and the list goes on and on But despite all this Atarah Doves team did it Chances are if you're reading this book you either know someone from Atarah Doves or GO Ministries, or you know someone who knows someone from Atarah Doves or GO Ministries, and while you may not be able to spend a month in Guatemala at this time, you'll be able to experience it through the words and photos of Atarah Doves. Your heart will break when you learn a 16 year old girl committed suicide. A few of your squadmates happened to be near her house right after it happened. They witnessed the police bring her body out and the cries of the broken hearted family members. You'll ride on the roof of a 15 passenger van driving up a long and bumpy dirt rode to scoop rice and beans for children who look like they were "dipped in an egg batter and rolled in dirt", you'll cry and sit at the foot of a bed and gaze into a widows eyes as she tells you the joys and pains of her life. You'll laugh teaching English and feel the warmth of little children running to fight to hold your hand. And that's why this book; to share their stories with you; their friends and family.

Imagine arriving in Xenacoj, Guatemala, a very small poor Mayan village 6,500 feet above sea level in the rural mountains of Central Guatemala...where the houses are very tiny with dirt floors, tin roofs, and the mountains and all the trees and plants are the most amazing thing you've ever seen. The people are all super friendly, and maybe 5 people in the entire village Speak English. As you walk down the street you're greeted by everyone you see You'll bounce up a dirt road, jam packed into a 15 passenger van to a small village named "Aypan". Ayapan recently opened up to letting missionaries visit. In fact, David, our Mission Host was the FIRST MISSIONARY to ever visit this village. Here's the thing about Aypan, if they don't know who you are or if they don't know why you are there, they have been known to kill some people.. You'll experiences the frustration of not being able to communicate in Spanish, and since you can't remember the word for popcorn when you go to buy popcorn you'll put you hands together, making popping noises while pulling them apart You'll jump on a horse for the first time (with no instruction whatsoever except don't pull on the reigns to hard and left is left and right is right ) You'll volunteer in a wheelchair factory and play wheel chair basketball against the worers You learn fast the difficulty of pushing a wheel chair while shooting for the hoop. You'll eyes will turn red, tear and you'll cough as you serve in our feeding program as you stir a vat of Atole (a local rice based drink). During team worship you'll fall on your face and cry out to God. You'll give widows corn and rice and you'll bless them by cleaning their houses or putting in chimneys for them. You'll hand out over 1000 New Testament Kaqchikel (their Mayan language) Bibles with Wycliffe Bible Translations. This is the first time in history the New Testament was given to these people in their own language. You'll bless a widow and shovel poop...chicken poop. You'll relive the miracle of the multiplied fish and bread given to the 5000. You have 400 bags of candy and over 450 children. The bags NEVER empty, and are full at the end Your heart will break as you visit a widow with a dirt floor, cooking in a room with no ventilation and just a hole in the ground for a toilet. .She doesn't even have running water. Her kitchen is an empty room, literally. She sleeps on cardboard You'll volunteer at the mudslide that was in the news last Oct. You'll sort through donated clothes for the families. At the morgue next to the mudslide your heart will feel as if its being ripped through your skin as you pray for two brothers just lost both their parents, and were waiting to see if their sister had perished. And in Antigua you'll enjoy some of the worlds best coffee and feel the wonder of being in a huge crowd as you lite and release your lantern at the lantern festival You'll experience all this, and more as you read this book. So proudly tell your friends, family, and co-workers about: "The Half Dozen Disciples" By The Half Dozen Disciples Now Available on Amazon.com