 3GM - Shooting Techniques of the Grand Masters
3GM brings you the experience and know-how of three of the top Grand Masters in the sport today: Max Michel, Saul Kirsch, and Angus Hobdell. Each shares with the viewer his technique in topics like stance and balance, recoil control, accuracy, the draw, specialty draws, reloads, and transition between positions.
The goal of this production is to highlight the differences between the techniques used by these champions. Each was filmed separately, in different locations. Watch, learn, and choose which technique works best for you. For added interest, Max coaches with a Limited gun, Saul uses his Open STI, and Angus displays his skills with his Production CZ.
Max Michel has been an IPSC shooter for 14 years. He started young, and was a GM at the record setting age of just 15! Max has risen to the very pinnacle of our sport, being crowned USPSA Open Nationals Champion in 2004 and 2005, winner of the 2005 Steel Challenge, and winner of over 20 USPSA Area championships. Max is an accomplished instructor and coaches shooters across the USA.
Angus Hobdell is a veteran of the sport, and a top International contender with over 20 years experience. His shooting resume includes the European Champion title, 4 times American Handgunner World Shoot-Off champion, 3rd place at the last World Shoot, and winner of numerous USPSA Area championships. Angus is Captain of Team CZ USA.
Saul Kirsch began his shooting career more than 20 years ago as an Olympic rifle shooter. He has been competing and winning in IPSC for the past 10 years. His achievements include 3 times winner of the European Steel Challenge, winner of over 50 Level III matches, and top 5 ranking at the World Shoot. Saul is a sought-after instructor and author of several books on the sport.
Price: US$49.95
 The 2007 USPSA Open and Limited 10 Nationals DVD
The 2007 USPSA Open and Limited 10 Nationals were held for the first time at the beautiful Deer Creek range in Missoula, Montana. The top-class range, fantastic weather, and participation by many of the world’s top shooters made for an extraordinary display of IPSC shooting.
In this Double-Alpha Academy production, we follow both the Open and the Limited 10 Super Squads. In Open Class you’ll marvel at the skill and speed of Max Michel, JJ Racaza, Chris Tilley, Saul Kirsch, Todd Jarrett, and others. In Limited 10 we follow the tight competition as it unfolds between Robbie Leatham, Ted Puente, Taran Butler, Travis Tomasie, and Dave Sevigney, to mention just a few. The best there is in both divisions is presented to you here in one DVD.
This production includes multiple camera views of most stages, slow motion and overlay editing for analyzing and comparing performances, stage walkthroughs with explanations by Saul Kirsch, a hat cam view of most of the stages, and scores for each shooter and stage. (90 minutes running time)
Price: US$29.95
 Tactics of the 2007 USPSA Open and L10 Nationals DVD
The USPSA National Championships are always amongst the most interesting and challenging competitions on the annual calendar. They test the competitor’s shooting skills, as well as mental toughness and tactical knowledge and experience. They are considered by many to be the pinnacle of the Practical Shooting circuit.
Angus Hobdell and Saul Kirsch together bring to this new Double-Alpha Academy production over 30 years of Practical Pistol Shooting knowledge and skill. They join forces to analyze the stages of this year’s Open and L10 Nationals, and to teach you better Tactics. Saul takes the lead, offering an overview of most stages and the Open Division Tactical considerations, while Angus contributes his extensive knowledge to a perspective of the Limited 10.
While this DVD focuses on the stages of the 2007 Open/L10 USPSA Nationals, the instruction and comments are general and of benefit to all shooters, regardless of whether they attended the match. The DVD includes shooting footage taken from the match DVD, of Saul and Angus in action, as well as Max Michel, JJ Racaza, Robert Leatham, Todd Jarrett, and others. (90 minutes running time)
Price: US$24.95
2007 USPSA Nationals Combo Pack
Now get both 2007 action packed DVD's and save over 9%! When you select this special combo pack of the 2007 US Open & Limited 10 Nationals and Tactics of the Nationals as outlined and detailed above, you will save $4.95!
Reg. $54.90 / Combo price: US$49.95
Price: US$49.95
 Master Class I DVD
In Master Class 1, you join Saul Kirsch as he coaches a group of eight shooters in Årjäng, Sweden. This DVD was filmed during the actual full day of coaching.
Saul covers many of the most important basic technical skills required to excel in the sport of Practical Shooting. Topics covered include accuracy in pistol shooting, recoil control, the “high-ready” position and gun presentations, drawing from the holster, specialty draws and turns, reloading, and the first steps to shooting while exiting a position. In addition, Saul explains the basics of IPSC scoring and understanding the hit factor and point system.
Each topic is presented clearly with detailed explanations by Saul, and then followed by some dry-fire and live fire drills. You can even strap on your rig and dry-fire along with the class, if you like, but make sure your gun and magazines are unloaded!
Edited into the explanations are some brief scenes of top shooters in action at the 2007 USPSA Open and L10 Nationals.
(180 minutes running time)
Price: US$39.95
 Master Class II DVD
In Master Class II, Saul Kirsch continues his group coaching covering many of the most important advanced technical skills for Practical Shooting, including the kneeling and low crouching position, shooting strong hand and weak hand, exiting shooting positions, moving between and entering into shooting positions, shooting on the move and shooting swingers. In addition, on each topic, Saul gives advice and guidance on how best to train to improve these specialized skills.
Like, Master Class I, each topic is presented clearly with detailed explanations followed by some dry-fire and live fire drills. Strap on your rig and dry-fire along with the class, if you like. This special DVD includes some brief scenes of top shooters in action at the 2007 USPSA Open and L10 Nationals. (180 minutes running time)
Price: US$39.95
 Mastering the Mental Game DVD
Mastering the Mental Game is a DVD containing more than two hours of a live lecture given by world-class shooter and coach, Saul Kirsch, in Årjäng, Sweden. In this presentation, Saul explains some of the more difficult, critical aspects of the mental side of Practical Pistol Shooting. In his friendly and easily understood style, he brings clarity to complex topics, such as:
The Mental Process of Peak Performance -
In this section Saul analyzes the basic thought process that governs our every action and is essential to achieving success under pressure; how the Conscious, Subconscious and Self-Image interact with one another to influence the outcome of our match performance. Saul explains how each element can be improved and developed to achieve a better competition result.
Managing Match Stress -
As someone who has experienced match stress first hand, Saul teaches how to meet the pressure head on and triumph over your fears and doubts. He shares some proven techniques which will allow you to lower or raise your stress level, as needed, to keep you in your “zone of peak performance”.
Stage Visualization and Tactics -
Building on the previous topics, Saul shares his techniques on stage preparation, visualization routines, and tactics. He explains how to recognize the tactical options on a stage, weigh the alternatives and choose the best solution for you. Saul includes examples of his personal tactical experiences in major matches around the world, and teaches as only one who has “been there and done that” can. (135 minutes running time)
Price: US$29.95
Master Class Series Pack
Now get hours of expert information, instruction, technique, and insight along with great savings when you select this special triple series pack including the Master Class I, Master Class II. and Mastering the Mental Game. Get all three DVD’s and save $10.00!
Price: US$99.85
 2006 USPSA Multi-Gun National Championship DVD
The 2006 USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals brought to the Albany Rifle and Pistol range the best shooters from across the country, to compete for the top honor in the sport of Multi-Gun. Double-Alpha Academy was there to bring you the best possible coverage of this exciting event!
In this production we follow the shooters of Squad One, which included the top competitors in both the Open and Tactical Divisions. Watch Open division champions the likes of Michael Voight, Jerry Miculek, and Matt Burkett battle it out with pistol, shotgun and rifle. See the skill and speed of the Tactical division superstars, Taran Butler, Bennie Coolley and Barry Dueck.
80 minutes of action packed Multi-Gun competition, filmed and edited by professional shooter Saul Kirsch, who gives his insight and tactical analysis of the stages shot. Includes hat-cam action shot by Chris Tilley, as well as interviews, scores and stages results.
Price: US$29.95
 The 2006 Med Cup Championships DVD
The 2006 Med Cup Championships is sure to be remembered as the biggest, and probably the best match of the year in Europe. What a great event! Over 400 shooters from more than 30 Nations made the trip down to the south of France to compete in the 24 challenging stages!
In this Double-Alpha Academy production, we follow squad 4, which included many of the top shooters in the match, in both Open AND Standard divisions. Watch the members of the STI EURO TEAM, including Saul Kirsch. Irene Canetta, Gregory Midgley, Ralf Jensen, Herbert Jakob and Fabrizio Pesce. Also see Open super stars Martin Kamenicek and Jorge Ballesteros shoot at their "warp speed" rate of fire!
An action packed DVD, running over 75 minutes! As many as 4 camera angles on the big stages, commentary and tactics explained by Saul Kirsch, professional editing and real time scores included.
Price: US$29.95
 The IPSC World Shoot
With over 3 hours of IPSC non-stop action on 2 DVD's. This production covers all 36 stages of the match as well as the shoot-off in all divisions, opening and closing ceremonies and an extensive slide show of the best photo's we could find of the event. A dynamic DVD that covers the best of the best! See Champions from around the world represent their countries in the most challenging, difficult and competitive championship in the world! See the best in action.
Be one of the first to view this incredible new action packed DVD.
Reg. $39.95 / On sale now while supplies last
Price: US$29.95
 The 2005 Super Squad for the US Open Nationals
The US Nationals brings together the best shooters in the world – and this year more so than ever! The 2005 match date only one month before the World Shoot made this competition even more significant.
In this 65 minute Double-Alpha Academy production you will witness IPSC shooting as never seen before: multiple camera angles, professional video editing, and the all new high resolution “hat-cam”. Follow the Super Squad through 18 stages of fast paced action like you have never seen before. Watch the best in the world battle it out in preperation for the World Shoot in Ecuador. Watch US champions Max Michel, JJ Racaza, Chris Tilley, Todd Jarrett, Jojo Vidanes and others, as well as European shooters Jorge Ballesteros and Saul Kirsch. A must have DVD!
Get behind the gun with world-class GM shooter Saul Kirsch and experience what the match really looks like from the shooter’s viewpoint. Interviews with some of the top shooters, stage by stage tactics and performance commentary by Saul make you feel you’re part of the action, right there on the Super Squad.
Reg. $29.95 / On sale now while supplies last
Price: US$19.95
2005 US Nationals Combo Pack
Now, get both action packed DVD's and save over 8%! When you select this special combo pack of the 2005 US Open & Limited Nationals as outlined and detailed above, you will save $4.95!
Reg. $54.95 / On sale now while supplies last
Price: US$34.95
 The 2005 Super Squad for the US Limited Nationals
The US Nationals brings together the best shooters in the world – and this year more so than ever! The 2005 match date only one month before the World Shoot made this competition even more significant.
In this Double-Alpha Academy production you will witness IPSC shooting as never seen before: multiple camera angles, professional video editing, stage by stage tactics, commentary by Saul Kirsch and interviews with some of the top shooters make you feel like you’re part of the action, right there on the Super Squad.
The Limited Super squad DVD runs 70 minutes and follows the Super Squad through all 18 stages of that match, which was held this past July. All the big names of Limited shooting are there - Robbie Leatham, Todd Jarrett, Taran Buttler, Phil Strader, Emanuel Bragg and the rest of the champions. Fantastic shooting - and the closest finish in USPSA ever, where this match was decided by the smallest margin in the USPSA history!
Reg. $29.95 / On sale now while supplies last
Price: US$19.95
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