zhunter Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 (edited) After about 9 months of trying to schedule and planning around busy schedules, I finally had my private lesson with Manny. I had heard the praises sung by many. I had heard he was a wonderful teacher, and a great communicator. Unfortunately, everyone was full of BS. He was Better than expected. Manny has such an incredible understanding of shooting and how to breakdown each part of the process, and then use drills to improve your technique. Then he puts it all back together to make you better, faster, and more accurate. So, after about 9 hours, minus the 45 minutes for lunch, and about 1800 rounds of ammo, I would comfortably say he increased my percentage by about 15 - 20%. That is based on the times and points at the start of the day against the times and points at the end of the day. As an example, Manny's "favorite" practice drill, I started about 5.50 sec, and got it down to about 3.80 sec. That one was extreme, but on average, we were making increases in time of about the aforementioned 15 - 20%. Just as an example, he decreased my draw time, to a personal best. Preciously I had a 0.82 draw out of a "Race Holster" (I did that once I might add, my normal fast time was about 0.95), but I have switched to a Blade Tech DOH, and hit a 0.77 yesterday. I then later on hit a 0.89 out of a Single Stack Legal holster. Not bad. But it was the mechanics that he changed that allowed me to accomplish this blazing times!!! Keep in mind, Manny does not settle for anything less than "A's"!!!!!!! If you have EVER thought about taking a lesson. If you have ever thought about wanting to make a serious jump in your shooting, you should consider Manny for a class or private lesson. Not only was he full of great info, but a super nice guy too!!!! Thanks Manny!!! And BTW, the ONLY thing sore today, is my FREAKIN' trigger finger. 1800 rounds + lots of non-live fire drills makes for a tired index finger. Edited December 5, 2006 by zhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Mink Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I have told numerous people that I have learned more about shooting from EB than anybody else. We have been squadded together several times, but we have never fired a shot together in practice. What I learned from him was mostly sitting around and talking shooting. I can't imagine what one would learn by actually taking the time and having a one on one session with him, but it would be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L9X25 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Z, If the only thing sore was your trigger finger, he took it too easy on you! Jaxshooter lost a leg and my hands were bleeding and bandaged by lunch of the second day. Maybe our begging and pleading not to work us so hard has convinced him to take it easier on the rest of you. In all seriousness, Manny is a great shooter and an even better instructor. He can find and fix the problems in anybody's game. Time and money spent training with him is certainly well spent. Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Yup. I gotta spend less $ on getting guns I don't have time to shoot and make a much smarter investment. Training with Bragg and/or Garcia (if/when available) is at the top of my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Leo Leg is doing better now. Let me know if you are going to Manny again. I will sign up also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L9X25 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 LeoLeg is doing better now. Let me know if you are going to Manny again. I will sign up also. Chris, It was a pleasure, despite the obvious pain. If I can make it happen again fairly soon, I will be sure to let you know beforehand. Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 Yeah, he told me you guys were wimps I think he was suprised by my ability to stay focused the entire day!!! Hit my best draw at about 5 pm, that after having started at 8 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 (edited) I was with Manny for the two days before you zhunter. We had a group of six so we shot only about 1700 rounds stretched over two days. As you pointed out, the value a student of Manny's receives is incredible. Good thing for you we softened him up for you a bit. Otherwise you really would have been sore. Edited December 6, 2006 by XD Niner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 I was with Manny for the two days before you zhunter. We had a group of six so we shot only about 1700 rounds stretched over two days. As you pointed out, the value a student of Manny's receives is incredible. Good thing for you we softened him up for you a bit. Otherwise you really would have been sore. I guess I owe you guys and gals a big thanx then!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 would you guys recommend the 2 day or the 3 day course? whats covered in the 2 and 3 day course respectively? would you say with the 2 day course you will zip thur a few subjects while if you were to take the 3 day course, subjects would be covered at a bit more of a slower pace? or would it be 1st day basics, 2nd day intermidiate and 3rd day advanced? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I don't know the answer to your question, as I have only done the two day group class. The first day we covered fundamentals for the most part, and the second day was putting it all together. At no point was it slow or boring, and every bit of it was useful. 2 or 3 day? I don't know, but you won't go wrong with either one. Just get signed up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReyesR Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Can anyone tell me how to get a hold on Manny? I would like to take his class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glock17w Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I would like to take one of his classes as well. I would like to start coordination for a class in June if possible. glock17w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBlaster Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Thanks for the compliments, but you all had the skills, I just helped you find them, keep up the good work!!! If anyone needs a future class schedule, you can contact me by email at ashooter@cableone.net Thanks, Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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