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2 clips from recent seminars

https://youtu.be/Z-0XQg942HI

https://youtu.be/gTQZWon4Vbw

#6 - Staff fights

https://youtu.be/8lLmQcXpURg

#4 - Ground 'n' Pound & Grappling

https://youtu.be/7wrkvHdvHtE

#2 - Buckler & Stick fights

https://youtu.be/v1QDsHoIRu8

the long-awaited, much-anticipated Euro Gathering clips (April, Germany) are eventually completed. Actually it was too much material to do one highlight clip… so i made 6 clips!!!

#1 Single Stick fights
#2 Buckler and Stick
#3 Bitch fights
#4 Ground n Pound / Grappling
#5 Double Stick
#6 Staff

i'm working on the tribal gathering HL clip...  meanwhile here the next workout video

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Lonely Dog's Workout 029 - Tire Abs

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this workout will focus on abdominal exercises using a tire

i'm working on the Gathering HL clip, but it will take about 3-4 weeks to complete the video - meanwhile i'm uploading some workout clips i did prior to the gathering

LD's Workout 27 - Tire Sled

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voilà, the latest lonely workout...

Lonely Dog's Workout 25 - Tire Burpee

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Lonely Dog's Workout 23 – Frondo

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in DBMA the forehand redondo is called 'Frondo'. It is a good strike for stick-fighting (particularly in closer ranges) and a functional strike in self-defence. This workout was shot in cagliari/sardinia at the 'Sailing Gym'
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wuff everybody

the new Euro DB Tribal Gathering 2014 highlight clip is now loaded up on youtube... 

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wuff & enjoy !
Benjamin "Lonely Dog"

Lonely Dog's Workout 020 – Toe Smash

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with this workout we focus on low line attacks, while attacking your opponent's leg or foot is it's best to squat down and to recover to jump out, this footwork we call “kangaroo”, this footwork very demanding for your legs and needs training...

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Lonely Dog's Workout 019 - Jumping Jacks

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this is a warm-up and cardio workout which uses jumping-jacks and other skipping exercises

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Lonely Dog's Workout 017 - Abs

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this workout will focus on abdominal exercises, abanikos, and up-kicks
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Lonely Dog's Workout 015 - Pull ups

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this workout is based on upward 8's and pull-ups
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Dog Brothers Euro Gathering of the Pack 2013 Report:

by Lonely Dog & Crafty Dog

For the “Dog Brothers Euro Tribal Gathering 2013” we went to our local "mountain" (actually it's more a big hill) to fight outdoors. It is a beautiful recreational area which is utilised with pleasure from the Bernese on weekends. Fortunately on Friday there weren't that many people there, and we could fight without interference.
It was a beautiful day and after many good fights a number of us hiked down to the campsite.

CRAFTY:  Well, it would certainly qualify as a mountain here in California!  We used a wonderful green meadow that when not used for Dog Brothers Stick Fighting serves as a “Frisbee Golf” field.  As is to be expected at a Tribal Gathering, the level of the fights was consistently strong.  The fights that stand out most for me were the “Whip vs. Whip” fight (dang, Benjamin got good quickly with the whip!) and the “Whip vs. Sarong with Baseball”.  In Crossover Dog’s hands the Sarong with Baseball was shown to be a worthy technology for closing the gap even against Lonely’s ability to keep up a barrage of strikes.  Upon arrival however he learned that the whip can also be used to choke

On Saturday was the “Dog Brothers Euro Open Gathering of the Pack”, and what can I say?  It was again a fantastic day full of great fights.

This year we had 50 fighters coming from 12 countries - Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia, Scotland, and Switzerland.

Actually it will be tough to recollect the 2 days and hardly possible to relate everything… here some stuff that comes to my mind.

-  Crossover Dog fought with and against all kinds of weapons, and as usual with plenty of fighting spirit.

-  C-Thunder Dog and c-Dragon Dog from the Munich clan were sharp and intense as always.

-  It was good to see c-Hidden Dog well recovered from his knee surgery. also he had a really strong comeback.

-  With over 50, Lena Dog and c-Spartan Dog were once more an inspiration with their fighting spirit.

-  C-Mime Dog had an impressive performance I think he fought 9 or 10 times in two days

-  C-Woods Dog had a nice evolution in his fighting since the last gathering, especially since his "Beasting" it seems that he has changed.

-  Also “Dog” Ericson changed a lot since the last Gathering, together with his excellent technique we saw also that he used more power and aggression this time. Interesting was also his ambidextrous single stick game.

-  C-Unidentified Bitch's game is getting better and better, she is switching very smoothly the leads and has a good stick and footwork coordination. Guro Crafty was  especially impressed by her knife work.

CRAFTY: Indeed I am!  It caught my immediate attention as something both distinct and quite efficient.  I asked her about it afterwards and Filippo and she explained to me it was a Sardinian style.  I would add that I have noticed some fine work and evolutions being introduced by those exploring the various European Historical Martial Arts.   As some of you may have noticed I have been pushing for greater use of stick and knife see e.g. http://dogbrothers.com/phpBB2/index.php?topic=2438.0 and I very much like the growth in skill level that I am seeing.  For those so interested in such things it is worth noting that the FMA’ “Long & Short” originated in Italian espada y daga (Guro Inosanto’s name is of Italian origin, not Spanish) Indeed I remember well one night when during class in reponse to something Guro I. said I asked whether that was where the false lead fit in.  “Marc Denny!” Guro I. exclaimed, (Was there surprise in his voice? LOL) “That is a really good question!”  And went to a special bag and pulled out some Italian espada y daga replicas.  He showed us how in E&D the espada was usually about 27 inches long and the daga somewhere between 18 and 21 inches.  In other words, the differential in the length between the two weapons is far less than between the typical 27-30” stick and 5” knife of today’s typical FMA practitioner.  The difference that this makes is when a E&D fighter shifts into false lead is that the tips of his two weapons are roughly equidistant from the adversary.  Guro Inosanto then went on a rampage as only he can do that lastingly changed the way I see things.

-  Also congratulations to Bettina and Marieke. I'm happy that the female fighters are a fixture of the European Gathering!!

CRAFTY:  All three women are fighting well.

Of course there is a lot more that should be reported… but as I said it’s was a too big a day to relate everything.

After the Gathering it was time for the “Dog Dubbing”.  In consultation with the Dog Brothers there, the following ascensions were unanimously agreed upon:

New full Dog Brothers are:
Benjamin "Thunder Dog" Schlieper
Chris “Rogue Dog” Smith
Daniel “Hidden Dog”  Budar
Filippo “Vegan Dog” Pani
Gerry “Celtic Dog” Casey
Kai “Suicide Dog” Schilling
Kostas “Spartan Dog” Tountas
Sigi “Dragon Dog” Fischer
Tomek “Tank Dog” Jurkiewicz

New Candidate DB’s are:
Denis “(to be named later)” Kachelmus
Ericson “C- Lapu-Lapu Dog” Hölzchen
Lars “C- Hungry Dog” Christie
 
 
and with a big welcome “Wuff, Woof” here the new additions to the Tribe:
“Dog” Bettina Forster
“Dog” David Abel
“Dog” Janno
“Dog” Kostadin Zlatkov
“Dog” Manuel Clemens
“Dog” Manuel Frank
“Dog” Markus Langhans
“Dog” Martin Helm
“Dog” Maximilian Schreiner
“Dog” Michael Brinkmann
“Dog” Pascal Gilles
“Dog” Yann Pottier
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a "Beasting" is an initiation tradition taken from the UK Training Groups

the initiate has to fight continuously for multiple rounds, every minute facing a different (and fresh) Dog Brother (aka 'a Beast')

... an because "Lonely Dog" never had his own Beasting, he got one at the last Loreley Training Camp

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i begun to list the registered fighter for the euro gathering... http://dogbrothers.ch/?page_id=30&lang=en

please sent me your fighters form if you wish to participate at the gathering in august.

if you need the fighters form send me an e-mail to: lonelydog@dogbrothers.ch

Lonely's Workout 013 - Staff (standard grip)

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to advertise the training camp with Guro "Crafty Dog" and the Kali Tudo part of it. here what MMA fighter Pedro Munhoz has to say about Kali Tudo. he is a member of the Black House team, and has a record of 8-0.
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Pedro Munhoz on Kali Tudo

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striking drills with Lyoto and Pedro

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to be out of action for a while,  i'm back with new workout clips...

Lonely Dog's Workout 011 - Grip Strength

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this workout is about grip strength for stick-grappling

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hi guys

just a quick reminder regarding the upcoming trainingcamp at the loreley.

We have still some places left for the 3 days with Guro Crafty.

The emphasis of those 3 days will on Kali Tudo and DLO.
This is a good opportunity to train those aspects of DBMA, because these are rarely taught in Europe. Don't miss it!

if you are planning to attend the camp please let me know via e-mail.   lonelydog@dogbrothers.ch

looking forward to hear from you.
wuff
benjamin "lonely dog"

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hi everybody

with this e-mail I would like to give you the information about the DBMA Training Camp at the Loreley (Germany) in June 2013

this year there will be 2 consecutive training camps at the Loreley:

8. - 10. June with Guro "Crafty Dog"
The emphasis of the 3 days training camp is on Kali Tudo and DLO.

Costs: 300 Euro (includes training, accommodation and food!)


13. - 16. June, with Guro "Lonely Dog"
The emphasis of the camp will be on Stick Fighting in all his aspects, means we will do:
Single-stick, Double-stick, Staff, and Stick-grappling.

Costs: 300 Euro (includes training, accommodation and food!)


 - all 9 days !! -
The idea is that both Training Camps are separate ones. so you can participate on just one or the other. However if you want to participate on both Camps there is the possibility to stay the 2 extra nights also at the Loreley.

The Costs for all 9 days: 660 Euro (includes training, accommodation and food!)


Location:
Turner und Jugendheim Loreley / Germany,  www.loreley-herberge.de

The Loreley offers ideal Training conditions, consisting of a large field and a training hall. The price includes 3 meals per day and a bed in one of the blockhouses (cabins). Bedding (quilts, pillows) is provided.

To Register or to get more Information, please contact:
Benjamin "Lonely Dog" Rittiner, 0041 79 341 3484,  lonelydog@dogbrothers.ch

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Guro "Lonely Dog"

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Lonely Dog's Workout 010 – Shrimping

this workout is all about to be mobile while being on your back.
as for the boxer it is crucial to have good head movement, so it is crucial to have good hip movement when fighting from the bottom.

lateral hip movements as shrimping are essential when fighting from your back. those moves are important to escape from dominant positions, and to create space for effective counter attacks.

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voilà, finally I could find time to finish the Dog Brothers Euro Gathering of the Pack 2012 video clip.
as usual it was not easy to select the sequences to put in, and even the final clip doesn't show it, it was quite a bit work....

hope you like it
wuff
Benjamin "Lonely Dog"

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i had to take the previous clip #009 off the net because it had music on it, whose i had no rights for... 

Lonely Dog's Workout 009 - Sprints & Takeoff

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this workout is all about short distance sprints, aka the "take off"

wuff
Benjamin "Lonely Dog"