Combatives

CrossFitting combative expert Tony Blauer of Blauer Tactical Systems is an avid CrossFitter who developed the SPEAR self-defense system—spontaneous protection enabling accelerated response. Blauer’s innovative approach to self-defense uses the startle/flinch response to give combatants a better chance to survive an encounter unharmed.

In this video, Blauer teaches athletes how to behave when a gun is being pointed at them by paying special attention to how people move when they’re… Continue Reading

Tony Blauer’s SPEAR self-defense system has more in common with CrossFit than you might think. Together with Freddy Camacho of CrossFit One World, Blauer talks about how CrossFit and combatives can complement each other.

The SPEAR System—spontaneous protection enabling accelerated response—is based on the startle/flinch reflex that’s hard-wired into the body. As such, the SPEAR movements are “prehistoric,” instinctive and natural in the same way a squat or a deadlift has been part of… Continue Reading

Tommy Hackenbruk, Tony Blauer, and the mysterious “Jakers” of FRAT fame were Justin’s guests on episode 77 CrossFit Radio, webcast live at 6:00 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, July 22, 2009.

01:10 Tony Blauer talked about his S.P.E.A.R. self-defense system, why it’s important to CrossFitters, and how Coach Glassman will be a featured speaker at a training camp being held August 14-16 in Virginia Beach, VA. Also appearing at the camp will be John Welbourn… Continue Reading

This is the 50th episode of CrossFit Radio, which aired at 6pm PDT on March 30th, 2009.

0:00 Intro
3:15 Tony Blauer
57:00 News showing a link between diet soda and obesity

Tony Blauer is more than just a self defense expert. He has pioneered several systems that have re-defined how the industry teaches personal protection. Several weeks ago Neil stumbled onto Tony’s Facebook page where he found a sample of the new 57… Continue Reading

Dave Re was awarded title of Grand Master by the US Practical Shooting Association in September, 2007. It is their highest classification, but it didn’t mean that he was capable of winning major matches.

At 212 pounds, I was simply too slow to get off enough shots in a game that scored on quality and quantity. But I had hope that I could turn around that weakness in my game due to something I’d started a month… Continue Reading

On February 12-13, 2008, a CrossFit HQ staff went to Alamo CrossFit in San Antonio, TX for a special Level 1 certification seminar. Members of the Warrior Transition Battalion from the Brooke Army Medical Center gathered to learn the basics of functional movement and how to scale for any starting point.

In this video from CrossFit Again Faster, Kyle Maynard from No Excuses Athletics CrossFit demos some wrestling and… Continue Reading

In this video, Tony Blauer further explains a drill to defend against a two-handed choke. The video was filmed at CrossFit Virginia Beach.

Street fights are almost always emotionally driven. Blauer refers to them as “Rage Attacks.” During this type of emotional, explosive surprise attack, the body’s natural response is a startle-flinch. Blauer contends that any stances, strategies, tactics or drills designed to protect yourself should be consistent with this… Continue Reading

This is the 24th episode of CrossFit Radio, which aired at 6pm PST on January 23rd, 2009.

0:00 Intro
2:00 Tony Blauer from Blauer Tactical
55:45 Letter from Brad Willock on the usefulness of CrossFit for young females
57:30 Rogue Fitness giveaway of a dBM jump rope

He shared what being a part of the CrossFit community means to him, when the last time he had to “throw down” was, and how he got into self-defense. He also… Continue Reading