What Law Enforcement & Military have to say about CM Australia
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When I first
came across Crazy Monkey
Defence I was introduced
to a couple of the YouTube
clips by a friend. My
initial thought was
practical and effective,
but it wasn’t until I
started training with
James at CM Australia that
I found how such an
effective and well
structured system it is.
It is 100% functional for
both self- preservation
and self- improvement.
As a crowd controller I have to work on doors and in venues where self- preservation is needed in many situations, I see on a weekly basis how applicable CMD is to the real world. It is not just the physical game that is outstanding the mental game is also 100% functional which I have to use all the time. CMD to me is more than just putting time in on the mats, it is a lifestyle. James is an exceptional teacher and an awesome coach who is committed to his clients, he is honestly a great spirited person that always keeps it positive each session.
I actually feel lucky to train CMD and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a 100% functional system!
Jay
Crowd Controller
Perth, Australia
______________________________________________________________________________________________________As a crowd controller I have to work on doors and in venues where self- preservation is needed in many situations, I see on a weekly basis how applicable CMD is to the real world. It is not just the physical game that is outstanding the mental game is also 100% functional which I have to use all the time. CMD to me is more than just putting time in on the mats, it is a lifestyle. James is an exceptional teacher and an awesome coach who is committed to his clients, he is honestly a great spirited person that always keeps it positive each session.
I actually feel lucky to train CMD and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a 100% functional system!
Jay
Crowd Controller
Perth, Australia
To whom it may
concern,
I have had several training sessions with James in The Crazy Monkey Self Defense system.
During my training I have found it to be realistic and effective for all encounters that you may find in the streets or on operations. Monkey Jits concepts have helped me pick up my Jiu Jitsu game. Using the CMD concepts, I have learnt a lot more in a short period of time than I have been taught by other Brazilian Black Belts over years of training. James' method of instruction is second to none. He breaks down each detail without over complicating things. I highly recommend James as an instructor to conduct any Close Quarter Fighting training that your organisation may require.
Regards
CPL
Physical Training Instructor
Australian Army
I have had several training sessions with James in The Crazy Monkey Self Defense system.
During my training I have found it to be realistic and effective for all encounters that you may find in the streets or on operations. Monkey Jits concepts have helped me pick up my Jiu Jitsu game. Using the CMD concepts, I have learnt a lot more in a short period of time than I have been taught by other Brazilian Black Belts over years of training. James' method of instruction is second to none. He breaks down each detail without over complicating things. I highly recommend James as an instructor to conduct any Close Quarter Fighting training that your organisation may require.
Regards
CPL
Physical Training Instructor
Australian Army
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As a Police
officer my goal is to
get the job done with
the least amount of risk
to myself, my colleagues
and in this day and age,
the person that I am
dealing with. The team
at Crazy Monkey and in
my case Crazy Monkey
Australia with James
have a no nonsense
approach to training and
an approach that is
relevant to real time
situations "out on the
road ".As many
officers may be aware,
self defence training
for us starts and
generally ends once we
have been through the
academy and as we know
with the increased
popularity in MMA many
of the " clients " we
deal with these days are
acquiring new sets of
skills in these areas. I
find that the level of
confidence I feel when
I'm working now having
started training with
James has increased
dramatically in only a
short period of time.
Crazy Monkey Defense have a pragmatic approach to training that encompasses a full range of skills rather than relying on that " swing and hope for the best " attitude. As we all know, we need to fight smarter, not as it may have been in the past where aggression and " ticker " may have been enough to get you through. I have found the training approach with Crazy Monkey excellent and the improvements have been faster than in any other training I have been involved with. This stems from the " no ego " in training that they strive to maintain. Training is in a positive environment that encourages learning rather than the old tough guy attitude.
Having also served in the army for a number of years the system that Crazy Monkey Defense offer has obvious benefits. Practical and realistic training is what the army strive for. Crazy Monkey Defense provide training that can be modified and geared toward military applications. In the army and Police the old saying of " Hope for the best but expect the worst " still applies and no doubt always will. With Crazy Monkey Defense this saying has more relevance than anywhere else. As they say, the best offence is a good defence, and Crazy Monkey Defense has that in spades.
Police Officer
Crazy Monkey Defense have a pragmatic approach to training that encompasses a full range of skills rather than relying on that " swing and hope for the best " attitude. As we all know, we need to fight smarter, not as it may have been in the past where aggression and " ticker " may have been enough to get you through. I have found the training approach with Crazy Monkey excellent and the improvements have been faster than in any other training I have been involved with. This stems from the " no ego " in training that they strive to maintain. Training is in a positive environment that encourages learning rather than the old tough guy attitude.
Having also served in the army for a number of years the system that Crazy Monkey Defense offer has obvious benefits. Practical and realistic training is what the army strive for. Crazy Monkey Defense provide training that can be modified and geared toward military applications. In the army and Police the old saying of " Hope for the best but expect the worst " still applies and no doubt always will. With Crazy Monkey Defense this saying has more relevance than anywhere else. As they say, the best offence is a good defence, and Crazy Monkey Defense has that in spades.
Police Officer
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I have been
training under James in
the Crazy Monkey Defense
Program for over 18 months
with one on one private
lessons and in group
sessions with other
students in the CMD
program. Having served in
the Australian Army,
including overseas
operations in the Middle
East and now working in
the security industry, I
very much understand the
need to be both physically
and mentally prepared for
any confrontational or
volatile situation that is
presented. James and the
CMD program offers you
both the mind set and
physical ability to be
prepared for such
circumstances.
The CMD program is a very practical system that DOES work. After trying many different martial arts systems over the years, CMD is by far the best system I have come across. Training with James in CMD has greatly improved my physical fitness, given me a much better mind set and above all else, the ability of SELF PRESERVATION. I only wish that the sort of training I have received from James was offered to me whilst I was serving in the Australian Defence Force. I believe it would have greatly improved my skills as an Infantry Soldier both mentally and physically and feel that any individual, company or profession looking to achieve that edge should look no further than James and the CMD program.
I very much look forward to training under James in the CMD program for many years to come and I am very thankful to him for what he has given to me and what I have achieved thus far.
Karl D.
The CMD program is a very practical system that DOES work. After trying many different martial arts systems over the years, CMD is by far the best system I have come across. Training with James in CMD has greatly improved my physical fitness, given me a much better mind set and above all else, the ability of SELF PRESERVATION. I only wish that the sort of training I have received from James was offered to me whilst I was serving in the Australian Defence Force. I believe it would have greatly improved my skills as an Infantry Soldier both mentally and physically and feel that any individual, company or profession looking to achieve that edge should look no further than James and the CMD program.
I very much look forward to training under James in the CMD program for many years to come and I am very thankful to him for what he has given to me and what I have achieved thus far.
Karl D.
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“Working in law
enforcement puts me in
many hostile situations
and coming from a
kickboxing background
made me feel capable of
handling most situations
I came across. Since
training CMD with James
I have found that it is
only NOW by
incorporating the skills
I have learnt through
CMD into my workplace
that I am truly capable
of handling situations I
face day to day"
JD
Transit Officer
JD
Transit Officer
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"I work in the
Security industry.
Training with
James in Crazy Monkey
has improved the
confidence with which I
approach patrons &
my ability to help my
co-workers if I think
things are going bad.
And whilst I've
certainly developed
skills physically, it
has also helped me to
focus mentally. When I
first started training
in Crazy Monkey I felt
very unco-ordinated,
like learning to walk
& now my feet feel
secure below me. James
was really supportive
& guided me through.
I now know if you work
hard enough, anything is
possible"
Neonie
Security Supervisor
Neonie
Security Supervisor
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