In this video series BJJ black belt and internal martial arts practitioner Bjorn Friedrich demonstrates his Combative Breathing System which can help you dealing with the physical and emotional stress that happens during a fight or self defense situation.

Stay calm under pressure and develop more endurance, relaxation and the ability to improvise and adapt in the chaos of a real fight. You will learn the 10 principles of breathing and many solo drills that will help you to change the way you breathe, move and fight.

This series contains:

• The 10 principles of breathing
• Exercises on the ground
• Training with a dummy
• Standing exercises
• Breathing under pressure
• Emotional breathing
• Cold water training

Vol. 1

• Intro – How my System works
• The 10 Basic Breathing Principles
• Principle No. 1 Diaphragmatic Breathing (Full Belly Breathing)
• Principle No. 2 Continuous Breathing
• Principle No. 3 The three Levels of Breathing
• Principle No. 4 Breathing Intensity & Speed
• Principle No. 5 Smooth Breathing

Vol. 2

• Principle No. 6 Focus on Exhalation
• Principle No. 7 Lead with your Breath
• Principle No. 8 Combine Movement and Breathing
• Principle No. 9 Breath dictates the Pace
• Principle No. 10 Focus your Mind on Breathing
• Groundwork – The seven Rolls

Vol. 3

• Exercises with a Grappling Dummy / Heavy Bag
• Standing Breathing Exercises
• How to breath in static / isometric Situations (6 exercises)
• Breathing for emotional release
• What cold water can teach you about breathing

Length: Approx 4 hours