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trainlikearanger
Dec 30, 20236 min read
Boxing: The Art of Punching!
Boxing is a dynamic and strategic combat sport that focuses on punches, footwork, and defensive techniques to outmaneuver and defeat an...
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trainlikearanger
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Submissions from Back Mount
Back Control/Mount Back control is a highly advantageous position where one practitioner is behind their opponent, with their chest...
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trainlikearanger
Dec 19, 20234 min read
Submissions From Side Control, Knee on Belly, Scarf Hold (Kesa Gatame), and North-South Positions
Image Reference: https://www.mmawiki.org/en/arm-triangle-choke/ Kimura: Control the opponent's arm, isolate the shoulder joint, and apply...
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trainlikearanger
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Submissions from Closed, Open, and Half-Guard
Image Reference: https://www.deviantart.com/xxxmrdixonxxx/art/BJJ-Triangle-Choke-740715831 Closed Guard: Armbar: Controlling an...
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trainlikearanger
Dec 14, 20233 min read
Submissions From the Mount and Technical Mount
Review of the Mount Position The mount is a dominant ground position where one practitioner is on top of their opponent, straddling their...
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trainlikearanger
Dec 14, 20234 min read
Grips, Setups, and Takedowns
Grip Fighting Grip fighting is a key component to success in grappling. Grip fighting is a fundamental tool to success in control,...
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trainlikearanger
Dec 5, 20236 min read
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Overview and Basic Positions
Overview Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on takedowns, ground fighting, and submissions. BJJ...
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trainlikearanger
Apr 30, 20228 min read
Map Basics and Identifying Terrain Features
A map is a representation of a portion of land drawn to scale that use labels, symbols, and colors to identify key features on the...
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trainlikearanger
Apr 30, 20225 min read
Using a Compass and Determining Pace Counts
The Lensatic Compass GPS devices and compasses are key tools in land navigation. When it comes to military courses and learning the...
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trainlikearanger
Apr 30, 20227 min read
Plotting Points and Determining Azimuths
Plotting Grid Coordinates When plotting coordinates, maps are read RIGHT and UP. Think of it as you have to run (right) before you jump...
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trainlikearanger
Apr 30, 20222 min read
Practical Application of Navigation, Tips, and Considerations
Consideration: Terrain Association When Planning Routes When navigating you may consider moving along easily identifiable terrain...
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trainlikearanger
Feb 27, 202216 min read
Ranger School: My Experience Through The Toughest Leadership School in the World
Author: Daniel Burnett “Ranger School Graduation” Daniel Burnett, Fort Benning, GA. February 2014. Photo. A Tough Grade in Leadership The...
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trainlikearanger
Feb 4, 20229 min read
Dealing with Shin Splints? Here's How to Beat Them
Author: Daniel Burnett Posted: 2/4/2022 Shin Splints! [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-disea...
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trainlikearanger
Feb 3, 20227 min read
My Journey to Become a United States Army Ranger
Author: Daniel Burnett Posted: 2/3/2022 Burnett, Daniel “Black Hawk Ride” Camp Casey, Korea. October 2015. Photo. Introduction “Strength...
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trainlikearanger
Feb 3, 20221 min read
Coffee or Die Magazine: A Fitness Pro's Tips For Military Fitness Goals
Author: Daniel Burnett Published: 7/24/2021 A contributing article I wrote for Coffee or Die magazine. Click the link to read the...
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trainlikearanger
Feb 3, 20224 min read
Caffeine for Health and Athletic Performance
Author: Daniel Burnett Posted: 2/3/2022 Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive substance in the world. With the amount of caffeine...
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