The Elbow Strike You Didn’t Know You Needed
When it comes to managing fear and creating courage during high-stress situations, understanding WHY your strategies and tactics were developed is huge for building confidence.
But here’s the kicker: that work MUST be done before the confrontation.
The truth is, most systems don’t teach coaches or practitioners ‘why’ something works the way it does. This isn’t just a problem in self-defense—most educational systems emphasize memorizing answers instead of Socratically discussing and arriving at solutions.
That’s why every time I teach, I interweave the fundamental principles that connect the entire system. Every single movement is explained through physiology, kinesiology, and psychology.
When you understand the how and the why, the principles click into place. You’re immediately empowered by knowledge—even if the movement is new to you.
This approach is why the SPEAR System® is considered one of the most scientific, ethical, and holistic approaches to personal safety taught anywhere.
Too bold of a statement?
We believe in it, and we’re proud to challenge anyone to find a program that combines science, ethics, and legality as seamlessly as ours.
And this isn’t just about philosophy—it’s practical. The same principles apply to everything, including something as specific as improving your elbow strikes for close-quarter self-defense.
Let me show you what I mean.
This is much, much more than a “how-to-throw-an-elbow” video. It’s about understanding why these movements work and how you can use that knowledge to protect yourself.
Dig in and ‘ex-spear-ience’ our system.
Here’s Part 1.
Part 2 drops Friday.
If you like what you see and want more, I teach classes like this twice a week in the Tactical Garage Gym. Whether you’re serious about self-defense (and you should be) or you’re a trainer looking to get certified, now’s the time to join our amazing community.
Give us three months, and you’ll be faster, stronger, and infinitely more confident. Managing violence is not the same as sparring—and the Tactical Garage Gym will show you why.
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Coach Blauer