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Train For Mastery with Tim Herron & AJ Zito Aug 10th & 11th
August 10 - August 11
$100.002-Day Train for Mastery
Building upon the “Practice with Purpose” curriculum, Train for Mastery is an extended class, designed to teach you how to practice effectively, and train towards a high-level shooting goal. In addition to all topics covered in the 1-day “Practice with Purpose” class, students will also learn about advanced movement and exercises, building their own effective drills from match data, more in-depth analysis of their practice logs, and advanced drill and exercise breakdown techniques. Fast-paced and very intensive, students should come prepared to take lots of notes, and watch their practice routines change drastically and – hopefully – for the better.
Topics Covered
1. Safety
2. Fundamentals of performance shooting
3. Setting and using metrics
4. Effective Shot Calling
5. Performance Tracking
6. Validating your practice
7. Dry fire/live fire integration
8. Advanced movement/exercises
9. Building your own drills
10. In-depth practice log analysis
11. Stage breakdowns
12. Building practice strategies from stages
13. Creating and maintaining an effective practice journal
Required Equipment:
Notebook, writing utensil
Reliable handgun
At least 3 magazines/speed loaders (more for lo-cap)
Quality holster, fitted to your firearm
At least 2 mag/speed loader pouches
600 rds reliable ammunition
A belt suitable to carry your handgun and ammunition
Eye protection (ANSI rated)
Hearing Protection
This is a collaborative class between Tim Herron and AJ Zito, built entirely around one concept:
Showing you how to practice.
Class Price $625, ($100 deposit upon registration, balance due by cash or check day of classs)
Discount of $50 if you register for a Match Skills clinic on Aug 9th or 12th!!
About Tim Herron:
Tim has been a Grand since 2014, has won numerous shooting titles, and continues to shoot enthusiastically, always pursuing improvement. Tim has been instructing since 2015, and loves working with people of all skill levels. His finely tuned eye for detail and personal “trial and error” experience gives him the ability to spot inefficiencies and that many people overlook. His teaching style focuses on an individuals strengths and weaknesses, and he teaches classes with the sole goal of making sure no student feels left behind, ignored, or treated differently, regardless of their abilities or equipment. Tim fosters an atmosphere of fun and personal development, making a personal investment in the improvement of every shooter.
About AJ Zito:
A.J. is the founder, gunsmith, and lead instructor for Practical Performance. After leaving the U.S. Army in 2009, A.J. worked in the private security field as an executive protection specialist and instructor. After leaving the security and protection world, A.J. has been focused on the concept of “Performance Shooting” which blends concepts from both combative and competitive shooting disciplines. He holds a “Master” classification in USPSA Single Stack Division, as well as in multiple divisions of IDPA. In 2017, A.J. received an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences in Gunsmithing after three years of a full-time program in general to advanced gunsmithing, custom competition, carry, and guild quality firearms. With a passion for sharing knowledge, A.J. taught at a college for gunsmithing until 2022. A.J. brings a vast knowledge of firearms mechanics, instruction, combative and competitive concepts, and employment of firearms to the table.
