The Most Uncomfortable Fight Scene — And What It Teaches About Fear
This scene from Saving Private Ryan is rated as one of the most uncomfortable fight scenes ever filmed… not ‘graphic’ or ‘gruesome,’ but ‘uncomfortable’. Do you know why? Because, IMHO, it wasn’t about the knife. It was about life, living, family, and fear.
This is a picture from one of our seminars with all the students learning and experiencing our infamous Saving Private Ryan Drill - by now, you realize this was inspired by the brutal scene where the Nazi soldier slowly kills the American with a blade.
If you’ve seen it, you probably still remember how it made you feel — not just what you saw.
That’s the point.
The SPR Drill isn’t just about knife defense or grappling. It’s about psychological pressure. Emotion. Fear.
Because if you held your breath from just watching that scene, imagine being in it.
Our SPR Drill prepares you for that — emotionally, physically, psychologically.
IT ALL STARTS HERE WITH FEAR
Managing fear is critical.
Mismanaged fear changes everything — your thinking, your movement, your timing.
Most self-defense systems skip this part focusing on the physical- the technical.
We don’t.
We reverse-engineer how fear affects performance — and train that first. Having trained real warriors for decades, trust me, that’s the missing link that can make a real difference.
Ready to learn the Saving Private Ryan Drill?
Here’s what you’ll work on:
How elbow angle directly impacts your grip strength
How to stabilize under pressure by finding your ideal arm angle
Identifying your “sweet spot” for muscle recruitment (Hint: Outside 90)
Learning exactly when and how to reverse the attack
Making the prey-to-predator mindset shift
Owning the psychology of the moment — before it owns you
Learn the fundamentals of the SPR Drill here:
Remember if you practice this, do NOT use a real knife!
(On Monday, I've got a special version of SPR for you, so tune in!)
In every SPEAR System® course, we blend neurobiology, kinesiology, and psychology.
We don’t just teach moves.
We teach how to manage fear — because that’s what keeps you alive.
This is what we mean when we say:
The mind navigates the body.
That’s the SPEAR System® difference.
Stay safe by staying dangerous.
Coach B
When you’re ready, here are 4 ways to train with me:
1) The Tactical Garage Gym: Train with me online every week. These are mindset and movement masterclasses designed to keep you sharp, aware, and prepared. New members get 50% off their first month. Click here and use code TGG50
2) The Elite Training Retreat: Join 10 people at a time for 3 days of immersive coaching with me at my home in California. The next event is June 6 - 8, 2025. Apply here.
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