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The Fight IQ Reservoir

Unlock the secrets of martial arts by accessing this comprehensive collection of martial arts knowledge and fight IQ writings from the USMAA masters and grandmasters, designed to empower and equip practitioners on their journey to mastery of the combat arts. This resource offers invaluable insights into martial mindset, techniques, strategies, and mental conditioning, principles, and concepts, helping martial artists enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of the art. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced martial artist, this collection serves as a guiding light, fostering growth and resilience in your martial arts practice. Embrace the path to mastery and elevate your training with the wisdom contained within.

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The Fight IQ Series

This collection encompasses martial arts knowledge gathered by USMAA Black Belts, Masters, and Grandmasters from diverse martial arts styles and training systems. This wisdom has been cultivated through their lifelong dedication and practice in the martial. 

True mastery is attained when a practitioner is ready to let go of preconceived notions to embrace new knowledge, approaching the training floor hungry like a white belt every time.

Seven Components of Power

If applied, the 7 components of power will enhance your martial arts skills

no matter your style or system. These were developed by ASP International founder and CEO Kevin Parsons. The 1980 edition of ”Law and Order” magazine included an article written by Dr. Parsons called “The Seven Components of Power,” and its principles hold true to this day.

The Eight - Principles of

Krav Maga

If applied, these eight principles will improve your martial arts skill regardless of the specific martial arts style or discipline. These eight were created from in-depth research into the teachings of Imrich “Imi” Lichtenfeld, the founder of Krav Maga, by Grandmaster Matthew Antkowiak, CPP, PCI, PSP - 8th Degree Black Belt, Invictus Martial Arts & International Director, USMAA

Ten Elements of Kata

If applied, these ten elements will improve your martial arts kata (form). Regardless of the specific martial arts style or discipline, these are critical elements of a martial arts kata (form). These elements combine to create a kata that is both technically proficient and spiritually expressive. These were developed by Grandmaster Matthew Antkowiak, 8th Degree Black Belt, Invictus Martial Arts & International Director, USMAA.

The Edge of Reality - Invictus Knife Fighting Concepts

LAMECO Eskrima is a Filipino martial arts training system founded by Edgar Sulite and improved by Felix Valencia that incorporates a unique approach to knife fighting and defense techniques. These knife fighting concepts are grounded in LAMECO’s unique practical and fluid approach, emphasize the importance of adaptability and tactical thinking in knife fighting and defense, and from LAMECO’s direct instruction from Felix Valencia. Grandmaster Matthew Antkowiak, CPP, PCI, PSP, 8th Degree Black Belt, co-founder of Invictus Martial Arts & International Director, United States Martial Artist Association, developed these seven key edge weapon fighting concepts.

Coming Soon: Edge of Reality

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