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"I have three words for Scott Sonnon: OUTSTANDING-
OUTSTANDING- OUTSTANDING!
I have the privilege of previewing Scott's new Tactical Gymnastics
program and I have to say that Scot has done it again; another outstanding program
by the flow coach. It didn't take 10 minutes for me to bring some new and exciting
pieces of curriculum into my school, but I will probably be refining these skills
for 10 years. Scott's approach is thorough and smart.
The instruction and production is easy to follow, professional
and well put together. As a lifelong martial artist I can appreciate the benefits
Tactical Gymnastics brings. I am using this program to combat over training
symptoms and...IT IS WORKING. In the short time I have been using this I already
feel my joints opening and my mobility increasing.
Bottom line- I give this program my highest recommendation. This
is what is giving me and my students the edge and this is what all tactical
operators need to give them the advantage."
David Neal Brown
International Muay Thai League, President
"Let me express our appreciation for your instruction, expertise,
and extraordinary skill disseminating critical information within Tactical Fitness
and Tactical Gymnastics. Many thanks to you and your team!"
Daniel Modell
Commanding Officer
Tactical Training Unit
New York Police Department
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"Hello my friend,
 I'd
like to speak candidly, without any hypeorstatistics.
Just you and I - for a moment - before you come inside and check out
what I've created for you.
If you're a first-timer, and you don't know who I am, allow me to introduce
myself as one of the world's leading researchers (and guinea pigs) on
the nature of flow.
By "flow" I don't mean the kind of ethereal, nebulous kind of energy
that people inthe healing disciplines discuss. I'm not disrespecting them,
or you if you're from them; just stating that I'm not going to be sharing
with you anything about any unseen forces. By flow, I'm referring to the
concrete, quantifiable science of pain-free, effortless quality of movement.
My job is serving those who serve us and protecting those who protect
us. It's my honor to do this job. And in the process of doing this work,
I've had the privilege of studying with great masters around the world.
I've spent the past 30 years exploring different movement modalities,
the past 20 years studying them exhaustively, and the past 10 years refining
my coaching skills to share the library of movement I've learned from
around the world.
I've tested this out on myself first. I've put it under the most difficult
trials possible, placing myself in one combat sport after another - at
an international championship level - to debug all the problems and plug
all the gaps. And the data that I've received from
my personal application, as well as the ongoing feedback I receive from
the agencies I consult, has forced me to evolve my coaching to the point
of publishing Tactical Gymnastics.
TACGYM can appear to have elements of Russian Systema, Chinese Bagua,
Indonesian Silat, French Parkour, Persian Zurkhaneh, Brazilian Gymnastica
Natural, and Indian Vyayam. However, after all these years of synthesis,
I cannot remember where I first learned any one movement, which held primary
influence or even how to differentiate movements any longer. And in many
cases, I had to graft components
together to form new movements to meet the fighting needs of my students.
It's easiest for me to refer to it as "our gymnastics" but since it
appears too ambiguous a title, I adopted tactical gymnastics in honor
of the martial heritage of my coaches. For me, there's only incremental
progression, biomechanical efficiency and specific preparedness: baby
steps, flow and purpose. These three concentrations united all of the
broad shoulders I stand upon." |
TACGYM, I can say without reservation, is the pinnacle
of my career in consolidating the principles and concepts of the science
of flow into concrete, easy to follow, simple to progress building blocks
of movement. I cannot promise you that you'll become an overnight snake
eater, or Musashi in a month. I cannot guarantee you that you'll be able
to levitate, throw fireballs, or teleport either.
No hype. No buzz. No BS:
• You will increase your ability to express power while decreasing how
much effort required to do so.
• You will recover much more rapidly from sudden changes in movement,
accidents, collisions, destabilizations, and forced translations.
• You will be smoother in everything that you do, all your exercise,
recreation and even job-related activities will be done with greater suppleness
and grace.
• You will feel much more energy throughout your body, and throughout
your day, and that will have a dramatic impact upon your mood, attitude
and perspective.
• You will reduce and eliminate acute and chronic pains that may be riddling
you, leading to improved quality of life.
• You will prevent injuries from happening, and lessen those severe injuries
which may occur, as your connect tissue strength, joints, and response
time improves.
• You will be able to navigate obstacles and challenges with ease and
imagination as your body learns to adapt to new physical skills at an
accelerated rate.
• You will become keenly sensitive to movement, position and force /
tension, as your bodily awareness improves.
• Of course, this will improve your strength, cardio, flexibility, agility,
endurance, stamina, et cetera... No doubt. But many things will do that.
Very few disciplines also offer the above.
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| If you're one of the few who see a martial artist,
gymnast, boxer or wrestler and think, "I'd really love to be able to move
with that kind of silent power," then TACGYM is probably for you. There
will be, of course, the unstated premise: "if I was pain-free, if I didn't
have the injuries preventing me, if I had the mobility and range of motion
to do so..."
This premise distinguishes TACGYM. Many roads will get you to graceful
power. Only a few paths will get you there uninjured. This isn't a sink
or swim method, like many of the units I've trained with use. My approach
focuses on the 85% of you who, like me, cannot succeed in spite of improper
coaching. Because of my childhood disabilities, I still need to exploit
every training technology useful in order to keep my teams ahead of the
bad guys who are willing to throw 20-something cannon fodder into the
meat-grinder.
My men and women are invaluable, the most precious virtues of our society,
so I cannot fail as a coach. I must not. That's why I continue to refine,
and rework, and research, and test it all out on myself first, before
sharing only what repeatable, consistently, sustainably works for everyone,
not just the meager 15% who could do well in spite of poor coaching.
If you're looking to burn fat or bulk up, sure, you'll build muscle
and lose body fat practicing tactical gymnastics, but these are not their
primary goals; much like the warrior physique is merely a by-product,
not the intent, of fighting efficacy. The appearance is not the destination;
just a part of the journey.
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However, there are ineffable qualities, elusive virtues,
which tactical gymnastics - like its father, martial arts - concentrate
upon. Power and the ability to express it are not mutually compatible. You
can appear to have a massive, powerful frame. You can look as if you could
withstand any crisis. But without the malleable form, you will lack the
ability to express that power. You will remain encased in a prison of muscle.
I've alluded to the difference between "show" muscle and "go" muscle.
This distinction works well. Too often, I've had to work with very enthusiastic
young athletes, who because of their prior training, were completely
incapable of translating power outside of the short-range, machine-dictated
exercises they had been advised to perform. If you want to look
like a statue, that's fine; but take care that you don't become
one.
Honestly, I probably cannot help you if you have not, somehow of your
own accord, developed the fire to desire moving with power, rather than
merely appearing powerful.
Power means nothing without the ability to navigate unknown and surprise
obstacles and resistance with ease and imagination. And even if you or
your coaches have ignited your warrior spirit with the will to regain
your heritage as the most potent creature God has ever graced the world
with, you may not have the patience to develop at the appropriate rate.
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Tactical gymnastics are like "flow yoga with
a purpose." They help you develop movement efficacy to navigate on, around,
over or through obstacles.
They have specific purpose. If you consider the 4 Day Wave in TACFIT, you
can insert your tactical gymnastics into the low or moderate intensity sessions.
It is not possible to perform them with no intensity, like your mobility
days; and not advisable to perform them at high intensity due to their complex
nature, even if you scale down the complexity to simple movements.
You should leave your tactical gymnastics practice smiling, sweaty and
sore: a good, deep sweat which allows you to loosen the muscles, lubricate
the joints, work out the knots, focus your mind, and decompress your emotions.
Most of the martial arts approaches I studied were "sink or swim."
For instance, since my years in Russia often involved their special operations
unit trainers and personnel, the training was very much a culling of the
herd, where whoever could survive the many hours of grueling repetition
across unfavorable terrain and within extreme conditions passed the examinations.
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I took my background and experience in motor development
to address the 85% who couldn't saunter into one of these month long marathons
of complexity and survive. What you find here, I carefully vetted over many
years of trial and error, research and
discovery, concocting the most gradual high-yield, low-risk protocols for
becoming powerfully graceful.
Unlike the other high intensity workouts in the TACFIT fleet, TACGYM
involves a lowmoderate intensity performance and as a result, doesn't
necessarily demand the specifically-tailored warm-up and cooldown programming
associated with programs
such as Commando, Warrior, Kettlebell Spetsnaz, Rope and Mass Assault.
However, performing full warm-up programs like the Caduceus Healing Staff
and Body Rolling and full cooldown programs like Archimedes accelerate
your results in TACGYM. |
We cannot make the progress shorter, but we can avoid making it longer, with
significantly more severe consequences. I cannot help you shorten the journey.
No one can. But I can help you not lengthen the journey. I can help you lessen
the severity of the consequences through program compliance.
I call to the mature warrior within you, to awaken that ethos - millennia old
- and bring that elder voice to your training practice.
I look forward to reading about your incredible journey. It's an honor to have
you here, and I look forward to you joining our team. Come on inside, brothers
and sisters. Let's get started!
V/R,
Scott Sonnon
Chief Operations Officer
RMAX International
www.RMAXInternational.com
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Your expertly crafted, 79 page Field Manual to Tactical Gymnastics
includes precise descriptions of the protocols and workouts within the TACGYM
system.
Elaborate reports for all 12 workout missions (Fubar, Snafu and Tarfu -
and all four levels of each: Delta to Alpha) are laid out in both written
and photographic format. Included, are the innovative scoresheets for tracking
your results in repetition, time, heart rate, technique, discomfort and
exertional level. The master program charts allow you to schedule the calendar
of your exercise through all four aspects of recovery.
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Each of these 12 mission briefings thoroughly describe
the safety points, key mechanics, structural alignment and breathing techniques
for each of the skills to be learned in the program of instruction. As has
become the standard in all TACFIT instruction, the coaching cues taught
provide both map and compass for navigating through your workout missions. |
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All twelve of these 20 minute training simulations have
been created for the easiest, simplest format to follow-along with your
instructor as you go through each protocol. Each innovative production allows
you to maximize your time actually performing the workout mission without
concern as to the next step. |
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Instructional videos:
The 3 lower-body yoga stretch routines taught in these 3 videos include
the specific alignment and breathing techniques to optimize your
success, and prevent injuries. How to enter and exit each position guarantees
no accidental injury while stretching. Each skill progresses to the next,
so following the coaching cues ensures that you develop effectively and
safely when performing the program.
Follow-Along videos:
Each of these three 6 minute follow-along lowerbody
yoga stretch routine perfectly times your optimal holds and transitions
between the positions. Shot from multiple angle photography to give you
the optimal reminder of coaching cues found in the instructional series. |
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Instructional video:
In this 41 minute instructional program, you'll learn the location, application,
direction and duration of the twenty-one exercises in this unique and innovative
approach to myofascial release.Combining simple yoga postures to elongate
the target tissues, with the body rolling technique of myofascial release,
offers fast, effective, thorough and enduring freedom from the tightness
and tissue density which results in pain and injuries.
Follow-Along video:
With only 10 minutes, you can follow this video as a warm-up, cool-down
or recovery day for restoration and recuperation from training, occupational,
sport and life stressors. The combination of simple yoga postures and
easy to follow body rolling technique provides you with increased energy
and pain-free range of motion, using only an inexpensive tennis ball. |
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Instructional video:
In this 33 minute instructional rogram, you'll learn the unique and innovative
approach to using ancient martial art staff conditioning drills to release
tension and tightness in the upper body. Each of the 13 core movements build
upon one another progressively, using only a household dowel rod or broomstick.
Follow-Along video:
Requiring only 5 minutes, to free the upper body of pain and tightness,
this simple to learn and easy to follow warm-up can just as effectively
be used as a cool-down or a recovery workout for restoration and recuperation. |
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| "Working in confined spaces in full kit is a headache
all it's own. The degrees of movement practiced in [Tactical Gymnastics]
have allowed me to move more efficiently in unconventional ways, allowing
me to put more thought into my patient and less into an aching back. Also,
the work-outs are scheduled in such a way that I'm never sore the next day,
which is great when you never quite know what you'll be expected to do."
Joe H.,
U.S. Army SOA Medic
"Biomechanical Exercises are actually physical movements which when
learned unlock psychological blockages which prevent a person from reaching
his natural grace. There is nothing "magical" about these exercises
unless you count returning to your natural state of graceful movement
"magical". This took years of research for Coach Sonnon to develop
a way to express how he connected the dots from his exposure to these
experts, travel and training in Russia and his own experience from his
Sambo career. ...truly remarkable and a must for those who wish to take
a road less traveled to optimal health and fitness."
James Smith,
Animal Ability Training
"These biomechanical exercises are sophisticated movement skills
that emphasize agility, coordination and balance. They compliment and
expound upon the sophistication of our natural movement. He also teaches
you how to weave these exercises together into "kinetic chains".
The challenge and sophistication of these series of movements go beyond
the vinyasas of even the most extreme power yoga classes. This is the
only system that I know of that shows the connection between our neuromuscular
system, psychology and physical movement capabilities. This is also the
only concept that feeds your creative freedom. I plan on being a student
and friend of
Mr. Sonnon for life."
Robert Verdell,
Yoga Teacher
"Coach Sonnon is truly an original. As a pioneer in both the application
of the newest sports science and as a connection and filter to the best
techniques of the past, he has made an immeasurable contribution to our
program of instruction here at the Army combatives school. By combining
an intimate knowledge of biomechanically efficient movement, the physiological
capabilities and weaknesses of the human body, and both fighting and fitness,
he is helping to revolutionize the modern combatives world."
Matt Larsen,
NCOIC U.S. Army Combatives; Author: US Army FM3-21.150 |
"Have been a real challenge in learning movement and
have transformed my grappling abilities tremendously."
Alan Condon
" Great way to learn the mechanics of ground engagement. In my exercise
classes, I have taught older women and men how to engage the ground without
injury by using Scott's techniques. Scott is the best teacher I've ever
studied with."
Steve Maxwell,
World BJJ and SOMBO Champion
"Scott presents in a clear, concise, and thorough manner, offering
anyone involved in sports related to grappling and/or self defense exercises
material that can be directly applied to their sports-specific training."
Tokey Hill,
USA National Karate Team Coach; WUKO/WKF World Championship; 6X National
Karate Champion; Six Time AAU All-American
"Most of the sports conditioning information out there is nothing
but the same rehashed stuff. I dare you to find Scott Sonnon's unique
material in another source! Sonnon is without doubt one of the top conditioning
coaches in the US, the thinking man's coach. He is the hologram man. Try
and hit him and he disappears."
Pavel Tsatsouline,
kettlebell pioneer, former USSR Spetsnaz Instructor
"Scott Sonnon's training technologies represent one of the most
effective marriages of tactical efficacy and psycho-physiological efficiency
that I have seen yet. With his unique program design and delivery methods,
I see Scott Sonnon emerging as one of the most important figures in the
tactical training community."
Mike Gillette,
President of Threat Metrics, former Training Director of the National
Law Enforcement and Security Institute, former Field Training Officer,
Tactical Team Commander, and Chief of Police |
| "I'm using Scott Sonnons Tactical gymnastic since the first incarnation
(Grapplers Toolbox) in 2002. As a fitness and martial arts professional
I Know that strength, size and speed is important but not sufficient: It's
the quality of movement, the subtleness and smoothness, the dynamic flexibility
that differentiate a good from a great athlete. It's the difference of having
bound strength or expressing strength without hindrance. Scott has (again)
done an amazing job in distilling the exercises and find a easy-to-follow
presentation to learn Tactical gymnastic and become the athlete, law enforcer
or martial artist you deserve to be!"
Raimar Mohrdieck
Tensho - Martial Arts & Fitness
www.tensho.de
"I have witnessed the evolution of TACTICAL GYMNASTICS from its
initial inception at CST Beta the second every Circular Strength Training
certification seminar back in 2003. The material has evolved by light
years since then and although I have practiced these movements continuously
since then I still find that these transitional movements continue building
grace and power that is unmatched in any other fitness modality.
I have had the honor of training elite military units, the US Marshalls
and local SWAT teams in the TACFIT system and in TACGYM. Upon being exposed
to these programs each and every one of these first responders acknowledge
the importance of Coach Sonnon's work in preparing them to meet the unexpected
challenges they face day in and day out. You may not be faced with life
threatening situations in your line of work but that doesn't mean you
should ask less of your training. Invest in TACGYM and be more prepared
than the challenges you will face!"
John Wolf, Owner
Wolf Fitness Systems LLC
CST Head Coach / TACFIT Team Leader
"I met Coach Sonnon six years ago when he proposed a tactical fitness
competition between local police and fire fighters. He has taken our fire
department under his wing since then, and the results have been amazing.
The tactical movements that he has taught us are unlike anything I had
ever done before. I am almost forty years old and I am leaner, better
onditioned, and more athletic than I've ever been in my life. The other
fire fighters that have embraced the TACFIT programs have had similar
results. The multi-planar movements translate directly to the dynamic
work fire fighters perform. I have recently been following the training
protocol for Scott's tactical gymnastics program. Movements that looked
impossible for me are already feeling more fluid. Fire fighters often
work low to the floor in high heat conditions. The ground-based movements
featured in this program have enhanced my ability to move low to the floor.
Coach Sonnon is able to break down each exercise into simple movements
with increasing levels of sophistication. This helps tremendously with
the learning process and provides clear direction for progression. I highly
recommend Coach Sonnon's TACFIT programs for any individual or agency
interested in improving tactical fitness and job performance".
Ryan Provencher,
Training Captain
Bellingham Fire Department
"In recognition of your outstanding support and dedication to the
Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
(Airborne). The TACFIT instruction you provided was very informative and
useful to all and will enhance the combat readiness of this Battalion.
Your support reflects great credit upon you and al the other proud supporters
of our armed forces and is greatly appreciated by all. NIGHTSTALKERS DON'T
QUIT!!"
"We wanted to extend our sincere appreciation for your efforts from
our branch. Once again you have brought cutting edge training to our instructors
and deploying agents. The Air Interdiction and Marine Interdiction Agents
have nothing but the highest praise. The agents have put effort into learning
the skills embedded in TACFIT. Your focused work with our primary intermediate
force instructor has paid dividends. The agents who spend the most time
working TACFIT are able to rapidly learn skills. The skills presented
have already been implemented into improving our counter assault, grappling
and striking. All of these skills build on the principles and skills.
The level of confidence and skill an agent has directly impacts survivability
and proper application of force. TACFIT is an important part of expanding
agents' envelope of skills.
In the Northwest, Customs and Border Protection is part of a special
community of law enforcement, first responders and concerned citizens.
We are all banded together for a common cause in a unique part of the
country. This is different from many other places in the United States,
where agency and governmental levels can become stratified, or insular
due to the nature of the work, and stand apart from the community. Personal
relationships make this part of the country stand out. We understand how
much you travel and we appreciate the value of your business. This makes
the time that you spend with us all the more special, and exemplifies
what is best in our community. Thank you for giving back, and for helping
us in the local part of a global fight."
Michael K. Powell
Director, Air Operations
Bellingham Air and Marine Branch
US Customs and Border Protection
US Department of Homeland Security
"As you know we go quite a long way back. In 2001 I enlisted your
help in preparing me for the 2002 Pan American Championships in Brazilian
Jiu Jitsu. I had been intrigued with your posts on the mma.tv website
and after obtaining your grappler's toolbox, I pursued some advice concerning
movement and breathing. I incorporated your breathing methodology and
the precursor to your tactical gymnastics into my training routines leading
up to the Pan Ams. The movements made my ground work effortless and seamless,
in a way I never learned through the normal bjj curriculum. The movement
patterns combined with the your unique approach to breathing enabled me
to win both the heavyweight and the absolute weight classes in purple
belt seniors division. This win was all the more important to me because
I am a firefighter/paramedic as well as a SWAT medic. The time period
was just a short few months after 9/11 and its tragic consequences. The
country and the athletes were still reeling from the effects of 9/11 and
I felt compelled to do well/win.
You graciously answered all my questions, patiently coached me through
all of my questions and concerns, and guided me to two gold medals. Your
innovative and creative approach to movement, breathing and structure
were just the components I needed to win one of the biggest bjj tournaments
in the world. |
I could not have accomplished any of my achievements without
your guidance and input. You never once charged me a penny, nor did he ever
intimate I owed you anything other than my personal best. That alone earned
my respect and loyalty.
To this day I use your methodology in my own coaching. I teach bjj to
my students. In addition I also teach Defensive Tactics to my SWAT team.
I also am the lead Defensive Tactics trainer to Executive Security International's
PSD and Executive Protection Programs. In every case I use your version
of Tactical Conditioning and Tactical Gymnastics to train my students.
I find your approach without exception to work both in the competitive
grappling arena, as well as the tactical environment me and my fellow
SWAT team members operate in. Nothing I have come across prepares us as
operators better than Tactical Gymnastics. Thank you, my friend."
Bruce Carleton
EMT-P/Tactical Medic
Portland Fire Department
Portland, Maine
"I have personally used variations of Scott Sonnon's Tactical Gymnastics
for the past six years with incredible results. First and foremost, I
feel great, and I'm able to move with power and grace through all ranges
of motion. This program has improved my ability to serve as a Fire Captain
for the Bellingham Fire Department, has helped me in my own athletic endeavors,
and has provided me with tools to improve the skills of the firefighters
and athletes that I work with.
Tactical Gymnastics has taught me the skill set to safely engage the
ground, to absorb and redirect energy from impact, to not only move into
position, but to move through it and into the next with greater expressible
strength and control. The result of my training has been healthier joints,
an increased range of motion due to the elimination of residual muscle
tension, and a body that moves freely and works as a whole without leaking
power.
Many of the fire fighters in my department use Tactical Gymnastics to
be properly prepared for action when the alarm sounds. Through training
we are removing the stiff joints, the muscle tension that restricts freedom
of movement, and building the strength necessary to perform at our best
while preventing injury. The simple task of crawling through a smoke filled
environment with high heat, weighted down with gear, and handling a charged
hose line can wreak havoc on the unprepared. Tactical Gymnastics prepares
us to engage the ground, gives us the range of motion to move freely while
being weighted down with gear, and provides the strength to handle the
hose line and advance to the fire.
I've had the good fortune of working closely with Coach Sonnon and he
has helped me recognize the importance of mastering the basics before
advancing forward. His programs are designed to heal the athlete by mastering
the basic moves first. He pushed me hard but kept me honest by not allowing
me to move beyond what my form would allow. Once I became pain free and
had trained my body to move through a new range he guided me down the
accelerated path as I began to quickly adapt and move through the progressive
steps towards mastery. Scott's health first approach combined with his
knowledge of movement and training design has taken me to a level I never
thought imaginable.
Tactical Gymnastics has played a significant role in my training and
has improved my performance as a firefighter, an athlete, and as a coach.
I'm quick to share this program with all of those I work with and would
recommend it to anyone, regardless of their profession or athletic experience."
Captain Christian Carson
A Shift-Station 3
Bellingham Fire Department |
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