Richard texted me today about how the Soviet military did the same contact tests that we did in Modern Agonistics. That is quite a statement, that USG left it to an athletically challenged grocery clerk...

Here is Richard's latest foray into the tangled vinery of combatives.

Hello James!

My latest article is out, inspired by encouragement of the wonderful Dr. Breck from Blackpill Productions!

This article is entitled "The Real Deal: Revealing the Many Different Goals and Guards of the Combat Sports!"

You influenced the big idea behind this article James...starting out my Combat Sports Journey in BJJ, I thought Guard was just when you wrapped your legs around somebody missionary-style!

Reading your books, you kept talking about Guard in Boxing, and I remember thinking: "What in the heck is this guy talking about"?

Well, this article answers that question for other modern-day readers who might be asking it!

This piece examines what the word "Guard" means in BJJ, Boxing, and Wrestling...and what kind of General Physical Preparation exercises you can do to train these qualities!

It's a winner for sure, so without further adieu, I present to your readers:

"The Real Deal: Revealing the Many Different Goals and Guards of the Combat Sports!"

Sincerely,

Richard Barrett

11-09-2025

Written at 8:21 PM, somewhere in the USA...