Graham Smith Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) I live near Philadelphia which makes most of the North East corridor within driving distance. Basically I can get from my home up to NH, or down to NC, or west to OH in one (long) day. There is a very good site for defensive pistol training in WV that I have been to and which has taught me a lot, but this year I'm looking for something specifically geared toward IPSC/USPSA shooting. I can see that there are a number of classes going on but they all seem to be far enough off that I would have to drive 2 days or fly, and neither option appeals to me for several reasons. Does anyone know of any classes coming up this year that might be within my driving area? Edited June 11, 2009 by Graham Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 What are you looking to work on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMoore Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 A bit further than Ohio, but.... Travis Tomasie and Max Michael are giving a class at the Illinois Section match the last weekend in August. 2 days of class, shoot the match with them on the third day. $650 total (match fee + class fee). Here is the info http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=81815 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03k64 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I just took a class with Mike DiGennaro and he is based in NJ. http://sstschool.webs.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2A Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 We are trying to get a Max and Travis class in NC October 17 and 18. Just trying to pin down a range. More info to come if you are interested send a PM to SPERMAN. He is the one getting the class together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 What are you looking to work on? Good question. Tell me everything I'm doing wrong (long list) and give me suggestions on improvement. I guess if I were trying to nail it down, I'd have to say the three things that need most work are: Controlling my rate of fire (shooting too fast and making too many mistakes) Transitions (which pretty much goes with the above) Shooting on the move Essentially I need to smooth out my shooting. I think I'm way to "jerky" in everything I do and I know that I can do better. If I can get some guidance on the things I'm doing wrong, I can do a better job practicing. It's no sense practicing if I'm practicing doing the wrong things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkj4567 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I'm taking the 2 day Max Michel Jr. Advanced Competitive Pistol Class at Sig Sauer in New Hamphshire on 7/18-7-19. It's expensive but the options in our area for quality training are limited. I live in Connecticut. Go to www.sigarms.com and checkout the class, it's limited to only 10 participants so I expect to do a lot of shooting and get a lot of instruction. Sig has some deals with some local hotels also for around $75 a night. As you can see, it's totally geared toward USPSA/IPSC. From the SIG Website: Fundamentals (draws, reloads, transitions) Trigger Control Recoil Management Target Awareness Target Transitions Movement (Entering & Exiting Positions) Shooting On the Move Strong / Weak Hand Shooting Barricades Man-On-Man Steel Competition Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Graham...my wife and I have been in contact with TJ to hold a class. Would you be interested? Dates and location to follow. (probably Virginia) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Burwell Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Dave Olhasso is over near Philly. I have talked to him in the past about some one on one classes, and he is willing. I know he has done some group classes in the past, but I am not sure if he has anything up coming. You could google his web site and email him and see if he has anythign up coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Burwell Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Graham...my wife and I have been in contact with TJ to hold a class. Would you be interested? Dates and location to follow. (probably Virginia) If he isn't I is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Graham...my wife and I have been in contact with TJ to hold a class. Would you be interested? Dates and location to follow. (probably Virginia) If he isn't I is. Gotcha. He is a very busy man but we are trying to firm something up. Perhaps we will have some idea after this weekends match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Graham...my wife and I have been in contact with TJ to hold a class. Would you be interested? Dates and location to follow. (probably Virginia) I would most likely be interested. I'm going to check out Mike DiGennaro as they have a tentatively scheduled class in Oct that is only a short drive which would save me a lot on hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMoore Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Graham...my wife and I have been in contact with TJ to hold a class. Would you be interested? Dates and location to follow. (probably Virginia) If he isn't I is. Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I will keep you guys informed as I learn dates, location and time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Med Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) I will keep you guys informed as I learn dates, location and time. Me too. I'll probably see him this weekend at the VA-MD Sectional as well. I'll see you this weekend as well Steve. I couldn't shoot the morning Squad with you and your lovely wife but I'll see you as you head out. Angel Edited June 11, 2009 by A_Med Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I will keep you guys informed as I learn dates, location and time. Me too. I'll probably see him this weekend at the VA-MD Sectional as well. I'll see you this weekend as well Steve. I couldn't shoot the morning Squad with you and your lovely wife but I'll see you as you head out. Angel Thanks for the compliment Angel I will pass to Cindi. We will look for you. Wish you could have shot with us...we all plan on winning everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISCHLJ Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 There's Chris Tilley in Raleigh, NC and GM Larry Brown who trained Chris is in NC I think. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nphd2000 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Graham...my wife and I have been in contact with TJ to hold a class. Would you be interested? Dates and location to follow. (probably Virginia) I would most likely be interested. I'm going to check out Mike DiGennaro as they have a tentatively scheduled class in Oct that is only a short drive which would save me a lot on hotels. Where is the class in October? I didn't see it listed on Mike's site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I can be persuaded to travel..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) Where is the class in October? I didn't see it listed on Mike's site. Sorry, brain fart. I went back to look and there's a class tentatively scheduled in Elmer, NJ (USANA) but has no dates at this point. For some reason my brain substituted October for ___________ . Edited June 11, 2009 by Graham Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBoyle Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I took a group class with Mike D in the spring or summer of 97. I was a wild C class limited shooter that could not slow down at all. Within a year to a year and a half I was A class open and taking High A at Area matches. In less than 2 years from taking the class I was a Master. (Da** I feel old now) I highly recommend Mike. Even in the group setting he spends a lot of time one on one and helps to straighten out any problems he sees. There were about 10 people in the class and they all went up at least one class and were much more consistant and confident. Taking a class from anyone will help you as long as you apply what you learn. If they show you how to calm down and focus and the buzzer goes off in a match and you just go into hose mode anyway, then you just wasted any money spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 I took a group class with Mike D in the spring or summer of 97. Thanks. I had a chance to talk with Mike at the OBCATS match last month (he was running a charity car smash there). Enjoyed the chat but he has no openings right now and the class in Elmer, NJ is on hold because of problems at their range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soaringf22 Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I know this is an old post, and this is my first post but Bruce Piatt is a hometown boy here in New Jersey. His reputation speaks for itself and he does offer lessons which I'd love to attend one day. http://brucepiatt.com/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I live near Philadelphia which makes most of the North East corridor within driving distance. Basically I can get from my home up to NH, or down to NC, or west to OH in one (long) day. There is a very good site for defensive pistol training in WV that I have been to and which has taught me a lot, but this year I'm looking for something specifically geared toward IPSC/USPSA shooting. I can see that there are a number of classes going on but they all seem to be far enough off that I would have to drive 2 days or fly, and neither option appeals to me for several reasons. Does anyone know of any classes coming up this year that might be within my driving area? Take the kids, in cool weather, to Disney World and get Manny Bragg to show you how to shoot IPSC. Great teacher. Say hi to Mickey and Manny at the same time:)) Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soaringf22 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Take the kids, in cool weather, to Disney World and get Manny Bragg to show you how to shoot IPSC. Great teacher. Say hi to Mickey and Manny at the same time:)) Jack That would be mixing business and pleasure and I dont know of many families that like when dad mixes the two. better suggestion would be to bribe the family this way no one complains when you take off to IPSC training for 3 days. Disney is always a good bribe. I know I'd be taking a plane ride home alone if I said "ok say hi to Mickey, I'm going to the range for the day." -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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