verbal combat
An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Informal Debate
Are you sick of not being able to defend your positions?
Tired of your arguments getting undermined by slimy debate tactics? With the Verbal Combat course, you’ll learn the core ideas, arguments and techniques required to dominate any argument or informal debate.
Presented by Andrew Wilson of The Crucible.
(the fastest growing debate channel on YouTube)
Sick not being able to argue your position? Tired of your arguments getting undermined by tactics
With the Verbal Combat course you’ll learn the core ideas, arguments and techniques required to dominate any informal debate.
Presented by:
Andrew Wilson of The Crucible.
(the fastest growing debate channel on YouTube)
verbal combat
An Intro to the Fundamentals of Informal Debate
Sick of not being able to defend your position?
Tired of your arguments getting undermined by slimy debate tactics?
With the Verbal Combat course, you’ll learn the core ideas, arguments and techniques required to dominate any argument, or informal debate.
Presented by Andrew Wilson of The Crucible.
(the fastest growing debate channel on YouTube)
Sick of not being able to defend your position?
Tired of your arguments getting undermined by slimy, backhanded debate tactics?
With the Verbal Combat course, you’ll learn the core ideas, arguments and techniques required to dominate any argument, or informal debate.
Presented by Andrew Wilson of The Crucible.
(the fastest growing debate channel on YouTube)
One-time fee of $499 USD.
About this courseIntro video
Course Outline 80+ videos!
Andrew Wilson is a premiere online debater, having participated in thousands of online debates with high profile opponents of all political positions and religious persuasions. In his first-ever online debating class, Andrew, along with additional subject matter experts, share their insight on the multitude of skills required to effectively debate. Learn about the fundamentals of debate, improving your rhetorical skills, exploring the true nature of persuasion and mastering the philosophy and logic required to hold your ground confidently in contentious ideological battlefields. Debate is a Weapon.
INSTRUCTORS: Andrew Wilson, Chase Haggard, David Patrick Harry.
COURSE LENGTH: 89 Videos (runtime: 5 hours 48 mins)
CATEGORY: Introduction to informal debate
Course Outline 89 videos!
Debate as a Weapon
– The Battlefield
– What is Proper Thinking
– Using Proper Thinking
Parts of a Debate
Video lessons include:
– The 5 stages of informal debates
What is a Proposition
The Perfect Opening Statement
– Overview
– Etiquette
– Substance
– Style
– Winning
Dominate the Open Discussion
– Embracing Discomfort
– Questions
– Crowd Control
– Two Counters
– Tie-Back
– Tactical Insults
– Shutting Down
– Villainization
– Internal Critique
– Mitigating the Damage
Conceding Points
What Makes a Good Question
The Closing Statement
Winning a Debate
The Aftermath
– Overview
The Audience
Rhetoric
Charisma
The Spectacle
Feasing
How to Deal with Haters
Philosophy and Logic
– Law of Identity
Logical Fallacies
– What is a Fallacy
– Memorizing Fallacies
– Ad Hominem
– Appeal to Authority
– Argument from Incredulity
– Bandwagon
– Cherry Picking
– Circular Arguments
– Continuum
– False Dilemma
– Genetic Fallacy with Chase Haggard
– Genetic Fallacy with David Patrick Harry
– Gish Gallop
– No True Scotsman
– Red Herring
– Slippery Slope
– Strawman
– Sunk-Cost
– The Fallacy Fallacy with Chase Haggard
– The Fallacy Fallacy with Andrew Wilson
– Tu Quoque
– Word-Concept Fallacy with Chase Haggard
– Word-Concept Fallacy with David Patrick Harry
Taking a Position
– Positive, Negative, and Neutral Positions
Opposition Research
– What is it
– Citing Their Own Sources
Slimy Leftist Tactics
Debate Moderation
Applying Debate Skills
Community Management
– Best Practices and Pitfalls
Relationships
– Building and Maintaining
Improving Your Skills
– Writing Out Your Ideas
Parting Words
– Thank You
Debate University Discord
If you liked our Verbal Combat course & want to further refine your rhetoric with like minded people, join our members-only discord. Membership gets you access to our moderated discord, with plenty of rooms to chat, debate & discuss your ideas plus access to monthly video calls with your hosts: Andrew Wilson, Brian Atlas and special guests. (does not include any of our courses).
Monthly discord membership
Our standard monthly plan.
Refine your rhetoric with peers & get access to monthly video calls with your hosts Andrew Wilson, Brian Atlas & special guests. (does not include any courses).
$49.99/month +tax
total of $49.99 charged monthly
Quarterly discord membership
Save money with a quarterly plan.
Refine your rhetoric with peers & get access to monthly video calls with your hosts Andrew Wilson, Brian Atlas & special guests. (does not include any courses).
$44.99/month +tax
total of $134.97 charged quarterly.
Annual discord membership
Save money with an annual plan.
Refine your rhetoric with peers & get access to monthly video calls with your hosts Andrew Wilson, Brian Atlas & special guests. (does not include any courses).
$39.99/month +tax
total of $479.88 charged yearly
want more from our Hosts
Host bios & links to their social media & main youtube channels below.
Andrew Wilson | The Crucible
Creator & host of the fastest growing debate channel on YouTube. A man with thousands of debates under his belt, a worthy opponent in any setting, whether it’s formal, informal, or “bloodsport” settings, Andrew is a master at his craft. Join him as he teaches the ins-and-outs of rhetorical persuasion and logic in his first ever online course. Verbal Combat
BRIAN ATLAS | Whatever
Brian Atlas helms one of the most popular dating podcasts in the world. A full time content creator for over a decade, successfully booking thousands of guests, and with a reach in the millions, Brian is an expert in getting to the core of any issue. The proud host and manager of Debate University‘s members only Debate Group.