Uncover the Sagittarii boxing position, inspired by the archer's stance, as the foundational gateway to mastering ancient combat!
Discover how utilsing ancient weapons can transform into unarmed fighting stances based on fighting science and intelligence incorporating our natural instincts, shaping phenomental offensive and defensive positions that bridges the gap between past and present.
‘My training program merges the indomitable spirit and tactical prowess of legendary gladiators like Flamma with the wisdom and unwavering stoicism of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It challenges modern warriors to embody Flamma's determination and adaptability in the face of adversity while embracing the strategic depth and unyielding resolve of Marcus Aurelius. The transition from Gladiator to Emperor symbolises the fusion of the physical combat abilities of the arena with the profound mindset of imperial leadership' - Robert James
Train like the Roman gladiator Flamma! With our unique 3D CGI training tool!
Learn the actual ancient striking motions and tactics of these ancient fighters!
In our exclusive training program you will learn ancient unarmed and weapon techniques, including ancient warfare psychology and Stoic philosophy - all the way from fighting like a Gladiator to the psychological resilience of a Roman Emperor, like Marcus Aurelius!
The courses will consist of the following simple and effective lessons in:
Basic sword and shield fighting movements, Pugio (dagger) drills, Spear drills, Ancient boxing stance and striking - then advancing forwards onto using the Trident and other ancient gladiatorial weapons, including a key section on Galen's small ball exercises for developing power and strength in movement.
Upon completion of these sections of the course, we will then move onwards onto the warfare strategy and tactics for its application in modern day scenario's, making that psychological transition from Gladiator to Emperor!
'He aimed at the post as if it were the real enemy's head and face, backed off, sprang forwards and fought against it with every method of attack and art of combat!' - Vegetius
'The use of the open hand held well in front of the body is very characteristic of the open boxing technique of antiquity. The boxer held his arm back as if bending a bow. This defensive - offensive stance was borrowed from the typical attitude of the Sagittarius,
or archer'
Reference - Gladiators and Caesars by E.Kohne & C.Ewiglebenn
Image - British Museum 36149001
Title: Two terrace figurines of African boxers
"From Gladiator to Emperor" invites you to step into the arena of ancient Rome and explore the remarkable evolution of warriors into conquerors.
Delve into the world of gladiatorial combat, Roman sword and shield techniques, and the intricate strategies that propelled the Roman legions to victory. Journey alongside these fierce combatants, learning how their mastery of tactics and weapons paved the way for the rise of emperors.
Through captivating quotations and illustrations, this book unravels the interconnected threads of warfare, psychology, and strategy that defined the Roman way of conquest.
Discover how the mindset of gladiators transformed into the visionary perspective of emperors, and how these principles resonate with our own challenges today. Embark on a journey that transcends time, drawing on the ancient wisdom that still holds the power to shape our modern approach to life's battles"
"Each book may be read separately to gain insight from the important message of each individual book, but the full impact of the insights revealed will be more intense and meaningful with a reading of all five.
Having read all of James’ books, I can sincerely recommend the total body of James’ ten-year search for wholeness and balance in his own life and his desire to share his insights.
Stratagem, as with the previous books, combines the wisdom of the past with an analysis of the present by an accomplished martial arts expert.
In a feat of heroic research, author Robert James calls upon the experiences and knowledge of authority from the classical age to the 21st century, from Marcus Aurelius to Jack Dempsey.
These voices from the past were spoken by individuals who had placed their minds and bodies in sacrifice to a cause, to an ideal, to an intense belief that they were willing to die for.
These are men who must be listened to. These are individuals, some of whom who have given their lives in the name of their beliefs.
James has been painstakingly accurate in letting us hear, instead, the voices of those who have given their lives for what was vital to them (and ultimately important to the reader), or to the men of ideas who suffered ridicule and ignominy for their beliefs, truths which we now take for granted.
I say without reservation that James’ books can be a life-changing experience if read with discernment.
His books are excellent manuals for training oneself in a personal defense against an external enemy".
P. Ganz
Retd U.S Army Counter-Intelligence (September '22)
