AK Training from Sonny Puzikas

[trbii]

I'll sign up, Dave. Tell me when. Way to go, dude, it's just too cool! Learn to handle this carbine RIGHT!

 

[Honeybee]

I can't do it, I will be right out of surgery again on those dates.

 

[Snyperc]

I can't do it, I will be right out of surgery again on those dates.

No worries. Based on the feedback I am getting we will be having Sonny back in 2011 by popular demand.
He has already agreed to do a Systema Class next year in Tulsa if there is enough interest, I assured him there was.
Right now it looks like of the 30 available spots, about 12 are spoken for.
Dave

 

[prdator]

So will he have any other instructors with him??? 30 students and one instructor would have him stretched very thin.

 

[bratch]

The 4th and 5th is a Thursday and Friday. Is that correct?

 

[Snyperc]

So will he have any other instructors with him??? 30 students and one instructor would have him stretched very thin.

I asked Sonny about that. He said it was very doable. He said it was a normal class size for him and still offered plenty of individual attention.
Given those who I know will be attending, I know Safety will not be an issue and have no reason to believe Sonny would short change any of us in the instruction.
Dave

 

[Snyperc]

The 4th and 5th is a Thursday and Friday. Is that correct?

Yes, it is a Thursday and Friday.
Dave

 

[Snyperc]

Below is a schedule Sonny has sent giving a brief overview of what will be covered;
DAY ONE

1. Safety brief.
2. AK nomenclature
3. Explanation of training methodology (reverse vs. traditional)
4. Live fire skill assessment
5. Movement as a platform for CQB engagement
6. Ambidextrous work
7. Take off methods: straight step, pekiti tirsia, russian, etc.
LUNCH
8. Administrative gunhandling: magazine, charging handle, trigger. And to some degree-safety
9. Transitions to secondary weapon
10. Live fire take-off's
11. Live fire administrative gunhandling drills

DAY TWO

1. Recap
2. Vertical displacement
3. Pressure drills
4. 360 work
LUNCH
5. Putting it all together
6. Scenario training. Live fire, high intensity
7. Recap
8. AA discussion

Needless to say this is an excellent amount of knowledge for the price.
Dave

 

[jcbarlow]

What kind of gear/ammo is required for the class?

 

[Snyperc]

What kind of gear/ammo is required for the class?

1. An AK
2. At least 3 Magazines, more would be better
3. Sling for AK
4. Pistol
5. Holster for Pistol
6. At least 3 Pistol Magazine, more would be better
7. Plenty of ammo, actual quantity needed is unknown at this time but will not be prohibitive
8. Note taking materials
9. Liquids and snacks
10. Deep desire to learn from the best.
At this time this is the best I can do. I will send a complete list as soon as the details start coming together.
Dave