RFLX Combat Wrestling

The Combat Wrestling System is designed to bridge the gap between stand up/striking and ground/grappling.

ohn Clarke has developed a detailed program for martial artists of all styles as well as individuals interested in self defense. The Combat Wrestling System is unique in that it starts with wrestling as the foundation for it’s formidable defenses and offenses. The techniques do not rely on fine motor skills, can be learned quickly and are proven to work under stress.

John is currently certifying school owners around the country to teach the Combat Wrestling System. The program is taught in a four month rotation and is aggressive in it’s approach. We have combined techniques from all the three wrestling styles (folkstyle, freestyle, and greco roman) to create an easily integrated program. Combat Wrestling stresses the use of Greco Roman Wrestling for close quarter combat. We have also utilized all aspects of sport wrestling’s ground control positions for ground and pound and scramble ability.

When it comes to fighting and self defense, we are THE MISSING LINK!

RFLX Combat Wrestling For Self Defense 

• Intelligent Use of Force and Progressive Control

  The RFLX Combat Wrestling System(TM) is uniquely suited for effectiveness across a wide variety of self defense situations. RFLX CWS allows the student to meet a threat with an appropriate measure of force and control without relying on fine motor skills which inevitably fail under extreme stress.

• Social and Legal Considerations

  Because the claim of self defense is an affirmative defense in a legal setting, it is critical that the individual be able to defend himself in a court of law as well as on the street. Many situations do not require a potentially lethal response.

• Mastering the Standing Clinch / Trap Distance

  In terms of self defense, the most important distance to master is the clinch position. If you are outside this distance – punching or kicking distance – you still have a chance to get away and avoid the threat. If you are grappling on the ground you may well have made a bad mistake. RFLX Combat Wrestling(TM) emphasizes attaining superior position from standing. That means stopping the takedown attempt and controlling the threat from a top position. Many people think of wrestling as being on the ground but the real strength is the standing clinch.

• Curriculum Designed to Train Hard and Stay Safe

  Our curriculum is unique in that it allows students to train with intensity and stay injury free. If you are injured, you can’t train so staying healthy is very important.

• Fitness with a Purpose

  It’s no secret that wrestlers and grapplers are the most fit humans on the planet. RFLX Combat Wrestling(TM) is the BEST way to get fit and get skills! It really is Reflexes For Living(TM)

RFLX Combat Wrestling For MMA

• The Missing Link

  RFLX Combat Wrestling(TM) was developed to bridge the gap between striking and the ground game. The curriculum incorporates the elements of wrestling that many stand up fighters are missing and, at the same time, teaches how to control and beat the skilled wrestler. On the other side, wrestlers learn how to use effective striking and make the most of their skill set in the MMA arena.

• Wrestling for Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai, Karate and Boxing

  It is widely recognized that wrestlers are among the most dominant MMA competitors. Competitors from other martial arts styles can benefit greatly from the wrestling tradition. Until RFLX Combat Wrestling(TM) was developed, the only way to get wrestling experience was in high school or college. Wrestling clubs are set up to teach collegiate wrestling and are geared toward scholastic competitors. The RFLX Combat Wrestling(TM) is truly a revolution!

• Attain Superior Position

  Takedowns – offense and defense. Wrestlers have a big advantage when it comes to takedowns especially. Good wrestlers are notoriously tough to takedown and control and when they get an opponent down they are tough to get off. In the MMA game, even the best jiu jitsu players don’t usually like to be on the bottom.