The Shredder™

Urban Combatives Lee Morrison Shredder Seminar Review

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TESTIMONIAL:

"The psychological advantage alone of possessing such a valuable tool does wonders to all those fortunate enough to learn this strategic plan rightfully called “the Shredder”.

My reference to it as a strategic plan is based on the fact that involves much more than just knowing how to perform the various techniques to your opponent’s body. The set up ( passive stance, verbal diffusing, etc.) is so crucial.

Once mastered however, the result is devastating to the poor soul standing in front of you. You have, of course, put together a package that can literally make anyone feel confident with his or her abilities to face any situation and for that congrats!!!"

Peter Kefalas
Business man

TESTIMONIALS ON THE SHREDDER

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"Hi Richard

Sorry this is a bit late, but I’d just like to say a big thank you to yourself and Helen for the Doncaster seminar. I thought the seminar was fantastic, probably the single most useful lesson I have ever had in martial arts & your infectious passion & enthusiasm for the Shredder made the hours just seem to disappear!

Once again, thank you for visiting our shores and opening my eyes to the Shredder. I will definitely see you on your next visit."

Best wishes,
John Blakeley - UK

The Shredder™ - FAQ

Q. I've heard much about this 'Shredder' but I'm not sure what it is, is it a technique or style of fighting?

A. The Shredder is neither a technique nor style of fighting, it is a close quarter conceptual tool that was designed to shift the predatory/prey instinct and bypass the startle to flinch mechanism enabling any person (any size or strength) to successfully defend themselves without any prior training. It is not a set of moves or techniques but rather a spontaneous assault of gross motor tools that are launched on a quarter beat, attacking vital areas making it extremely difficult for the 'opponent' to intercept or stop once properly launched. The Shredder is something people have been doing since the dawn of man when faced with threat of extreme violence as it is based on simple natural movements and is a concept that is behaviorally and scientifically rooted.

Q. Is the Shredder easy to learn and why, if so easy, is it so complicated that no one else has thought of it?

A. What makes the Shredder such a complex yet paradoxically simple tactic are the behavioral elements. People with no previous martial art or combative training pick it up much faster and almost instantaneously due to its gross motor applications. Martial artists on the other hand make the grave mistake of attempting to use a fine or complex motor oriented delivery system to a gross motor application therefore screwing up the body and mind's natural desires to function instinctively. It's actually quite simple and easy to learn because it is so instinctual and already hardwired into our survival mechanism.

Why no one else has thought of it is because it is so simple and because it isn't 'martial artsy' even in a macho 'combative' sense. It requires minimal training, it isn't pretty and it isn't technical in nature. Martial artists in general have a hard time understanding that self defense isn't about technique or styles or systems, it's about survival. It doesn't matter how you do it as long as you do it.

Q. What is so different about the Shredder compared to any other striking combinations?

A. Striking requires 3 elements to make it functional: Distance, grounding and torque. This requires proper positioning, strength & athleticism to a certain degree, and clarity in the moment. The Shredder requires none of these things. It can be applied in any close quarter position, whether lying down, while falling (being taken down), at extreme close range etc. It's comprised of tools that create maximum damage with minimal effort.

Conventional methods of attack are all so common that through the media, the martial arts, being exposed to real fights, entertainment etc. we have come to accept and expect a certain 'way' of fighting. We are to a certain extent, desensitized and so our minds are somewhat 'prepared' for a certain assault, a certain beat in rythm, etc. The Shredder moves beyond the norm, using quarter beats and feral tactics that send a very strong message affecting the opponent psychologically as well as physically.

Conventional methods are designed for distance tactics (kicks, punches, elbows, knees, head butts etc.); or grappling tactics (clinch, takedowns, submissions etc.) what makes a grappler so devastating is the fact that a striker no longer has the range, torque or grounding to make his strikes effective enough to intercept or hurt the grappler. Therefore everyone figured (correctly let me add) they needed to learn to grapple as well. The Shredder is the equalizer. The Shredder works best in extreme close quarter situations, especially the dreaded clinch. The closer, the better...

Q. Based on what I have seen and/or read, the Shredder sounds like just another undefeatable or super technique.

A. Remember, "The Menu is not the meal, The map is not the territory." Nothing could be further from the truth. Judging the Shredder from a still picture or an article is akin to judging a book from its cover. Unless you've trained with me or my staff personally or at least purchased and studied the Shredder package, you will not fully grasp what the Shredder is or what it can do.

Suffice it to say that it is not an ultimate fighting technique nor is it the end all and be all, not at all. It's nothing more than a close quarter concept which has worked time and again in 'Alive' no consent scenarios, sparring & violent confrontations. It may not be for everyone, I understand so what I tell people is simple, if you like it, use it. If you don't, then at least you gave it a shot and realized it isn't something you wish to make a part of your arsenal. No worries.

Q. I'm a grappler/MMArtist/boxer/blackbelt etc. can the Shredder really enhance my already existing arsenal?

A. This entirely depends on the individual. Generally, yes, the Shredder will enhance any existing arsenal as there is nothing like it around yet. However, it will not enhance a 'sport' model arsenal as it is designed strictly for survival and everything about it would be considered 'illegal' in a sporting event. Real violence generally triggers 2 distinct emotions; fear & anger, both which lead to adrenal stress. In these conditions, fine or complex motor skills don't function. The Shredder is an instinctive barrage of gross motor skills applicable under extreme stress conditions. As trained fighters already, the Shredder can only enhance your already existing arsenal. It will not 'replace' or change it but simply add to it.

Q. Is grappling a part of the Shredder concept?

A. As soon as contact is made in a close quarter/grappling range, the Shredder can and should be launched. It is not a memorized set of tools nor is it a 'system', remember, it is a CONCEPT. Therefore it is interchangeable, adaptable and transcends ranges and techniques. The Shredder however cannot be used at a distance and therefore a solid understanding of all ranges is crucial. Ranges are but delivery systems, the minute you rely or focus too much on one, you hinder spontaneity and creativity.

Q. Is the Shredder good for women?

A. The Shredder is especially lethal when applied by a woman due to her lack of ego and myopic views on what 'fighting' should look like. Anyone who isn't hindered by a preconceived notion of what fighting should look like or be, and whos interest is purely on surviving violence will adopt the Shredder much faster and much easier. The following was recounted on my forum by one of the members:

"The Shredder works even when people don't know they're Shredding. After viewing the Get R.E.A.L. and Submission Termination tapes.... Which are Awesome by the way! I realize you are researching and perfecting something that has been around most likely since the dawn of mankind. What you call the Shredder. When someone is fighting another human being up close in a do or die situation and are determined to survive, I am sure the majority have Shredded to some degree or another (I know I have). A friend of mine was in a situation. To make a long story short, a police officer entered her house (with no probable cause) and pretty much attacked her. She says she doesn't really know what happened but she went for his face and just kept going for it. The officer couldn't pull his gun, club, or mace and could not fight her off. She ended up tearing off half of his face and doing serious damage to one of his eyes. In the end he was the one who got in trouble. The fact is he was a trained police officer with an extensive martial arts background; twice her size and he was not able to fight off a girl with no training who had never been in a fight in her life when she went primal on him. She was Shredding and didn't even know it."

Q. Has the Shredder been tested, has it ever been used in real fights or violent confrontations?

A. The Shredder has been successfully used by law enforcement, soldiers, bouncers, security guards and civilians the world over. The ease in which they subdued their attackers literally surprised the majority of those who used it. Richard has also used the Shredder in real fights on several occasions including a multiple armed attacker situation, actually, if it wasn't for the Shredder, Richard wouldn't be alive today. The Shredder has also worked in full out mock attacks, full out sparring matches and in 'Alive' no consent, full resistance combat time and time again. Even in simulation, the Shredder's nature is devastating due to its invasive nature and psychological disruption.

Q. So how can I learn the Shredder, what are my options?

A. This is a multi part answer. We understand that demographics is a concern and travelling isn't always feasable or affordable therefore we have several options available:

1. We have a Shredder package available for sale through our shop section, it consists of a 70 page book and 90 minute instructional tape which details the Shredder from its behavioral, psychological and physical roots.

2. Seminars, either hosting one of your own (call or email us for details) or attending a seminar we give if it is feasable for you depending on the demographics.

3. Private lessons. booking a 5 hour block of private lessons with Richard Dimitri or one of his staff members (call or email us for details).

4. Group classes. Our group classes cover the Shredder in great detail and is offered on a weekly basis at our Montreal location.

5. Affiliation. Incorporate the Shredder into your own curriculum through our affiliate program if interested in also teaching the Shredder or any of Senshido's programs.