Brian opens class with this.... "I only have about 10 seconds to grab your attention so here it is. The Inner Game of Shooting is NOT about guns and gear, it is about YOU.
The Inner Game of Shooting is not an instructor certification course but we do require your level of shooting to be intermediate - advanced (see below). It is a 2 day program covering physiological, psychological, and technical aspects of YOUR development. Self coaching requires a multi-discipline approach applying diagnostic skills, cognitive interviewing, understanding the decisional process, predictive analysis, and adapting to YOUR unique needs. Identifying and understanding YOUR learning style and more importantly, YOUR blind spots.
Performing at our highest level should be the goal of all shooters. Unfortunately, the modern methods of coaching have not been applied to shooting in a cohesive and unified manner which leads to lots of wasted time and effort.
In this class we will explore the three modes of training, technical (accuracy and precision), speed (speed and efficiency), and performance (neuroscience triggers), allowing the athlete to understand the requirements of each aspect of training.
Development of a plan for practice, understanding how to measure and refine for continued improvement, and how to approach qualifiers, classifiers, test, matches, or personal protection.
The mental game is the most important part of high level performance, consisting of the technical/physical, psychological, and physiological. Understanding how to modulate and capitalize on these states is what will allow the shooter to perform in a accurate, consistent, efficient, and disciplined manner.
Neuroscience has made great strides in recognizing the precursor to high level performance, and these can be performed in the moments allowing the athlete to use all their available skill while making timely decisions which ultimately lead to success.
All classes are for iron sight and pistol optic shooters with the exception of Pistol Optic Principles, that class is for optic shooters only.
Shooting is more than a technical methodology, it requires quick processing, predictive decisions, and recognition primed decision making. You can make great progress, and perform at your highest level by training appropriately. This is the missing piece, and the most important. Brian Hill
About a week prior to class you will receive an email confirmation with a link to a private page called "Claim Ascendancy". This private page is for registered guests of The Inner Game of Shooting. The definition of CLAIM is "to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it". The definition of ASCENDANCY is "a position of power, strength, or success".
9am-6pm each day
$449 plus range fees
You will register/pay for courses online. Keep the receipt, payment is your first confirmation. Your second and official confirmation from me will arrive via email about a week prior to class (check your SPAM). Please arrive to class 30 minutes early to complete waivers and registration.
Cancellation Policy: We offer no refunds. If you have to cancel, we invite you to attend another class within a 12 month period of that class.
Skill Level:
This class will require you to have safe gun handling skills
You need to be able to follow directions from our coaches
You need to have a basic understanding of your firearms and have used it during practice sessions.
You need to have worked your "presentation from your holster"
You need to have participated in a professional pistol class where you draw from the holster "on the line".
Closing: We will finish classes with a few words from your coaches, Certificates of Participation (or emailed), and hand out White Ant Rank Patches.
TOP SHOT: Our Top Shot Award (and prize) will be given out to the person that shoots the highest score on the "end of day" test. This is a HUGE accomplishment that should not go unnoticed. CONGRATS!
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED AWARD: Our Challenge Accepted Award goes out too the person that faced their fears, changed their mindset, and worked their bums off to accept the challenge of working through obstacles. The person that earns this award will also receive a "one on one" consultation with Tom Kelly of Dark Star Gear. You will discuss your current gear, goals and ways to improve your shooting journey. This consult will include up to $250 GIFT CERTIFICATE. This GC will be "spent" according to your gear "needs" after your consultation. Thank you Dark Star Gear!
Gear List:
You will be taking notes! Be prepared.
Pistol w/holster (strong side, inside, outside waistband or appendix is fine).
Both IRON sights and RED DOT sights are welcome in this class
Holsters that collapse (leather, soft, etc.) when drawn will NOT be allowed on our range. NO SERPA HOLSTERS will be allowed on our range. THIS IS WHY!
Please make note that if you show up with any of the above, we will ask you to CHANGE so you can comply with our range rules. If you do not have a back up gun then you can CHANGE to a HK VP9 and a strong side Kydex holster that we will provide free of charge. Ammo not included
Duty belt/rig is APPROVED
There is a $20-25 CASH per day "range/facility" fee. This will depend on the location. Just bring $25 cash per day so you are covered. We will collect this when you finish registration the morning of class.
Want to borrow an HK with a Holosun optic to train with while you are here? We got cha covered at NO CHARGE! We will also supply an appendix holster. Please specify if you are right of left handed when you reserve this.
