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Self-defense for incels
I mean it, incels, femcels... self-defense for all of you.
Now, when my English is already getting better and sometimes even rocks 8) ;D (just kidding), I am here to help you guys with your self-defense.
It's obvious that many of the incels are not big and/or strong. If they were big (and especially big and strong), they'll probably not be incels because for some women being big (tall) and strong (bodybuilding type) is enough to start up a relationship. Right? Well, maybe some gymcels are big and strong already but it will be useful for them too; I suppose so.
I'll try to systematize some self-defense points in this thread (below).
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Introduction to Self-Defense
The self-defense training that I suggest here is a nearly complete guide to protecting yourself on the street (and not only). The easy-to-understand training info will be included in this course and will teach you almost everything you need to get yourself out of a difficult (maybe even life-threatening!) situation if you are attacked while you are outside the safety of your home or, sometimes, even in your home! Some areas are dangerous you know it. :(
Self-defense training should be practical, close to the street, to the environment you will encounter, and should works on applying techniques face-to-face with your partner. By practicing through a variety of scenarios and using drills to improve your reactions, you will be able to act instinctively when you are under threat (and be able to do what needs to be done to protect yourself or those you care about).
It will be like a personal guide through the world of self-defense and will explain how to escape, and to make sure your attacker can’t continue to bother you, and, in the ideal scenario, will probably never want to bother anyone ever again. ;D
The user-friendly style of this course (because it's normal incels without hate oriented) makes it something like your real-life personal trainer but online. It will be with you during almost each scenario and training exercise to coach and guide you, helping you to complete almost each task. Not all self-defense is created equal. This modern realistic approach to training provided, brings you the "secrets" of the ancient art of war applied to dangers you are likely to face these days, at the present. This is your easy step-by-step course, provided here, making it easy for anyone, anywhere to learn self-defense (and also to gain confidence and awareness) when they are in danger.
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Waiting for it. Especially because I don't want to be raped. It's like a nightmare for many people -- being raped from some ugly, bad person! :'( Don't believe those crazy incels who think that every person (female) likes this idea. Yes, maybe there are some crazy women but most of the normal people don't like to be forced and to do something with a person who they don't like!
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Good, good! 8) 8)
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About me:
My ability and good luck to have gained access to the good masters in China and abroad (sambo, kungfu, wing tsun (aka wing chun), TKD, JKD, Judo, wrestling, BJJ, MMA) and a personal, unrelenting dedication to being one of the best makes me one of the candidates to share some mastery of the martial arts with the rest of the world and especially the good incel community over here! 8) 8) 8)
I can say, as a martial arts person that it's my sincere desire, for all of the incels and femcels worldwide, to gain the skills they need and to improve the quality of their lives by following the principles of the simple martial system. It's possible for any one, whatever their starting point is, to achieve a much more balanced mind and a stronger body by adopting the core principles of hard working (training) and remembering the martial arts' moves. I follow one of the most effective, practical and simple systems in the 21st century. So, the incels, femcels, just follow me! ;D
And straight to the point [in Chinese: 开门见山 ("Open the door, see the mountain.")]:
The principles (of self-defense)
Many martial arts and fitness schools as we see advertising self-defense classes. More and more people are becoming aware of taking control of their own personal safety and investing their time (and, well, money) in self-defense classes in case the worst may ever happen and they get into a heavy fight. But are their money (and time) being wasted? What should a useful self-defense class entail? Are martial arts and self-defense the same thing?
Well, most people think that self-defense is like individuals throwing high-spinning kicks (like those in TKD) or yelling loudly while breaking boards in crisp white karate gi (karate uniforms). While this can be 1 element of self-defense training, the term "self-defense" actually comprises many different factors, only one of which is physical skills necessary to prevent or stop an attack.
Remember that self-defense is also a state of mind -- it is about being able to spot things that are out of the ordinary, picking up on subtle cues that a potential situation may occur and getting yourself out of the harm's way. Self-defense is about getting back to your home and normal life safely it is not about taking out 2-3-4 or 5 guys all at the same time as a complete superman. Be realistic and reasonable.
Look, before (most of the) fights turn physical, there is usually an element of verbal and non-verbal contact like: eye contact, yelling, pushing and shoving, and so on, before, at some point maybe, a punch (or kick) is thrown. Being able to diffuse situations before they even begin (and spotting potential signs of escalation) is really what self-defense training should be about! Isn't it?
Imagine the scenario:
You're in class and a Chad is coming drunk and obnoxious. He starts getting in your face, telling you what he's going to f*ck your one-it-is Betty while sticking his finger in your chest. You have been training in JKD and gymmaxxing for nine months now – maybe it’s time to test your skills? Would you:
A) create distance between yourself and the Chad, put your hands up in a non-confrontational way and tell him that he's the coolest in the school and he can f*ck anybody he wants?
B) Get back in the Chad's face and try to test your newfound JKD skills out?
If you picked "A" – well done! This is really the real self-defense side. Self-defense is about not getting into fights! It is about de-escalating situations and preventing conflict in all circumstances. (The physical fighting is always the last resort as, chances are, you are going to be hurt, even if you win the fight.) Even grandmasters of martial arts do not easily go to fight everytime when some freak is trying to pick a fight wth them. Then why you should?
There are also the legal sides to think about, which many people who teach self-defense do not think of. Yes, many self-defense classes go straight to the last resort and aim to really injure an attacker by striking or breaking a bone, when really, depending on the circumstances, this would only land you in a jail or another punishment. Legislation surrounding self-defense differs from country to country, but usually, an element of necessity in having to defend yourself is needed, as well as an aspect of reasonable force.
Got it?
1. Necessity -- do you need to physically defend yourself at that time? Or can you leave the situation? Going back to our class scenario – if there was room for you to maneuver your way out of classroom and move, would it be necessary for you to physically defend yourself? Or, alternatively, are you backed into a corner with your back against a wall, with no possible way to escape? Which situation would show necessity?
2. Reasonable force -- is your reaction to the situation reasonable? Do you show reasonable force in defending yourself? The Chad at the classroom pushes you and threatens you. You punch him in the face, kick his belly, knock him out and stomp on him as he is passed out on the floor. Alternatively, the Chad pushes you up against a wall, preventing your escape. You push him too to make a gap and run through it, escaping the classroom. Which scenario shows reasonable force?
Easy as pie.
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How to spot signs of potential trouble
How to Spot Signs of Potential Trouble? That's the Question! So you should know that self-defense is really about spotting signs of potential trouble before it even begins and before the thing gets physical. But what can be some signs of potential stress? What are some signs that someone is about to get physical and a situation may potentially escalate to the point of violence? There are the visible signs and subtle signs, and fights can gradually build up or they can erupt in a split second. The fights that explode in a split second are hard to spot and deal with, and at that point, there is no room for de-escalation. :(
You are in the fight, and your survival mode kicks in. "Fight or flight" occurs, heart rate increases, adrenaline is released, and a physical battle is happening. Fight to escape, don’t fight to win! A Japanese master said "The meaning is not to win or to lose, it's to survive." Fight to find an escape route and use it. This is the best meaning of self-defense. No matter how good you are, it only takes one blindsided punch to be knocked unconscious or worse. Cover the head, use significant gross motor movements, such as hammer fists, kicks and punches and escape!
The fights that build up over time are a little easier to stop and de-escalate. :)
Let’s say, you spot some Tanner staring at you from across the . Would you:
a) Meet the gaze and stare back in a dominant way?
b) Smile and turn back to the group you are with, keeping an eye on the Tanner staring in your peripheral vision while laughing and joking with classmates, showing you are in a group?
If you picked "b", you did well. Returning the gaze can be an act of defiance and escalation. But it can also sometimes show confidence. Here you return the gaze briefly, smile in a friendly way and turn back to your group while still keeping an eye and showing the potential danger that you have a group of mates and are not on your own.
What if this doesn’t work, however? The Tanners yells something over to you.
You can’t hear what but know it isn’t complimentary! Would you:
a) Walk up to the individual and say “Sorry, Tanner, what did you say”?
b) Pretend not to hear anything, but still keep an eye in your peripheral vision and keep with your group?
Again, here the answer is "b". Simply ignoring the individual may still be enough to de-escalate the situation and show that you aren’t bothered, won’t rise to the bait and are still in a group of people and not vulnerable.
OK, but what if the guy walks over, shouting as he comes across and invades your personal space something about you were flirting with his 2/10 girlfriend? You have no idea what his problem is. Do you:
a) Show dominance: Stand up to the guy, get in his face, yell that you're an incel but you're not giving a sh*t about his landwhale girlfriend and start getting in his personal space?
b) Back up, apologizing if there is some misunderstanding about her and wait for your mates to intervene?
c) Turn to face him; hands up in a non-aggressive manner? Angle off slightly and calmly explain he has the wrong guy and you haven’t flirting with anyone's girlfriend as you're an uglycel and have no chance of getting any female attention?
If you chose "c", well done, only maybe don’t mention the fact you are an uglycel and repel females. Just calmly explain he has the wrong guy. The hands are up in a non-aggressive stance for CCTV purposes, but equally, you’re ready to strike or to cover the head if a fight occurs. You’ve angled off to make it a little harder for the guy to hit you, and you are preparing for physical contact.
But still, what if... he pushes you back saying how he is going to smash your face in…This is where it gets tricky. What do you do?
Is a pre-emptive strike valid here? You have tried to de-escalate, explain yourself and calmly show you don’t want to fight. Arguably, a pre-emptive strike could be used here to get yourself out of the situation but this then goes down to reasonable force and necessity. Never forget about them!!!
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If you're not at least a gymcel you should know something simple: no matter what self-defense, martial art or whatever techniques you know, train, adopt... if you're weak they're highly likely not going to work! If you're not seriously gymmaxxed you should be at least fit enough (fitnessmaxxed)!!! It's a must.
So, there we go: all those push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, stretching exercises (to improve your range of motion and decrease your risk of injury), dumbbell exercises and stuff. Build mucles mass and flexibility! Start right now!
To be continued.
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And here we lost most of the blackpilled lazycel because they don't like the efforts. Playing online games and complaining in the blackpilled incel communities is easier than the fitness-maxx, pushups, situps, etc ;D
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Learn self-defense because there are also many attacking incels (some of your 'brocels' may be against you too). It's a well-known fact that some incels are dangerous people.
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Most effective stances and body positions
What you should learn is how vital body positioning prepares your body to have an advantage over your opponents, whether you are defending or attacking. How you line up your lower body and upper body position puts you in full control of how you want to deal with the attacker. The matter is to understand why it is important where you place your hand and feet and how effective this is in combat. The principles behind these moves are the same for incels and femcels (males and females). I work with three basic rules: surprise, speed and violence of action. As you continue to learn self-defense, you will understand why.
Well, it is good to know where your hands are and to give a submissive appearance to your attacker at first. This will give your assailant a false sense of security and will draw him into your circle, where you can deal with him more effectively. It will give you a small level of control, but control nonetheless.
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Waiting for it. Especially because I don't want to be raped. It's like a nightmare for many people -- being raped from some ugly, bad person! :'( Don't believe those crazy incels who think that every person (female) likes this idea. Yes, maybe there are some crazy women but most of the normal people don't like to be forced and to do something with a person who they don't like!
Look, most men, when attacking a woman, will invade her personal space (to try to get a hold on her.) There are particular set of moves which will allow you to keep your attacker from getting a grip on you. These series of moves work with the hands coming from the centered position to block the advance of your attacker.
The most important thing here is positional awareness of your hands. In the particular series of moves, for an incel/femcel/noncel it comes in with three strikes to the midsection to manipulate his/her opponent to open up his centerline so one can work with his/hrt target more easily. Upon the last strike, you want to sweep your opponent's arms downward with your hands to control and open him up completely. This allows you to move into his personal space for the grab.
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Now, when all those are clear, let's continue it with more information about the effective stances and body positions. Thinking about the body position awareness we should know that:
You start to practice by keeping your hands at your center (where your navel is), one on top of the other. As your experience increases, you may choose to spread your hand apart more to your thighs or side. In these positions, it will be easy to be aware of where your hands are as well as minimize the distance they have to travel to block (or parry) an attack coming from any direction because they will be in the center of the attack zone. 8)
From this position, if your attacker should try to subdue you from behind with a bear hug, you are able to resist him or her because you have the strength of both arms working against him given that your hands are together. It also makes a bear hug easier to break because of the force of both hands. If your hands are at your side, the leverage and force is not really there.
The wider your hands get from one another and the further away from your body they move, the easier it's for your attacker to grab a hold on one of them. Like stated before, with your hands at your center, this gives you a very passive appearance, which works with the three basic rules: surprise, speed and violence of action. This should help you about that: your attacker will not be ready for you or expect what you can do. Makes sense, right? 8)
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Defending in Advance
It's good to defend in advance. Let's talk about the defending in advance from the centered hand position.
So, if your attacker comes in to grab you, just bring your hands up from the centered position in a scissor-like motion with open palms facing down, striking his/her throat with the knife edge of your hands. This will not only strike him/her, but will also stop his/her forward mobility. Using both your hands effectively gives you more halting force than trying to use just one. The scissor motion adds stability to help absorb his or her energy from the forward motion.
Once halted, shift your hands outward to his shoulders and push your attacker away. This is a very basic move and can lead into a variety of other strikes and grabs (once you have become more experienced with the moves.) For example, you could push your attacker away at the throat level but risk crushing your adversary's windpipe; or you could turn your opponent to one side or the other before pushing him/her away.
A 2nd scenario would be that instead of blocking at the throat level, you bring up your hands to his/her chest and halt him there. Then, as before, shift your hands to his shoulders and push him away. This is a good secondary tactic because the distance from your center to the block is less and, therefore, the tactic is quicker.
A 3rd scenario is if your attacker comes in for a low grab, like your legs. Your adversary will drop his center of gravity. This will make it very difficult for you to block him at the throat or chest level without being bowled. In this case, drop your center of gravity to meet his (or lower would be better), while at the same time bringing your hand out from your center to block his grab. Drop your center by bringing one leg back and bending at the other knee. This will also bolster your stance, making it studier. It also will drop your head down, enabling a good head attack if desired. Once his forward mobility is halted, you can bring your hands upward to his shoulders and, as before, push your attacker away. 8)
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Body positioning for a knee strike
Knees may be powerful. 8)
So, slide your hands up in an open palm position, slightly cupping them to the sides of your opponent's neck and trapezius muscle, making sure to keep them slightly to the front. The position of your hands at this point is key to maintaining control and stability. If your hands are too far at the front, your attacker will pull himself back or to the side to break free and attack you. If your hands are too far back behind his neck, then when coming up with the knee, he can slip forward and headbutt your face!!!
The exact position of the hands should be your palms on the sides of his neck and upper part of the Trapezius, making sure they're slightly to the front of the neck to keep him from slipping forward. Slightly cupping the hands here reinforces the hands, bringing additional stability and control. With your hands in this proper position, whether your opponent tries to move forward or side to side, your palms are there to control him. With your fingers around the back of the neck, the control is there in case he tries to pull back. You now have full control of his head and neck. With full control (of his head and neck), when you bring your knee up to strike, you can direct it properly, giving you added force and damage. Depending on which knee you want to strike with, or if you wish to alternate, you can move his head from one side to the other, which also makes it very difficult for him to headbutt you. This will give you the opportunity to slip past his blocking. Alternating your knees during practice will get you familiar with using both efficiently. 8)
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More about the knee strikes
Now, more about the knee strikes: many problems can arise when coming in for a knee strike, so control is an absolute must. Remember that,
1. Come in with a strike (or series of strikes) to open up your opponent's center line.
2. With your palms open, sweep his arms downward to control them and completely open up your opponent.
3. Slide your palms up the sides of the neck and slightly forward (cupping your hands).
4. Deliver the knee strike (or series of strikes).
5. Bring your hands back down to the controlling position.
6. Switch sides and repeat.
Another valuable point here is that when your hands are at the neck position, if things are not going as planned, you can shove your opponent away from you very easily because of the control you have.
Practice these moves as often as you can and as closely to real life as possible. That way, when it is real life, you will respond properly.
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Let's review the main points here.
Why is it important to keep your hands at your center?
You're able to block, no matter what the angle of attack, as it’s a short distance for your hands to travel to block. It also gives you a passive appearance. :D
When practicing your defense technique, what is the purpose of placing your hands on the shoulder when defending in advance from the centered position?
It is a reference point to understand when and how the opponent attacks. It also prevents the opponent from getting too close to you. 8)
When practicing a knee strike to your opponent, what vital positioning of the body must you get right in order for your technique to work?
The hand positioning and the leg positioning. How you lay your hand on the opponent’s neck allows you to gain control and prevent him from forcing into you. How you place your hand on the neck is crucial, depending on how you want to attack with the knee if you don’t want to give the attacker the opportunity to strike with a headbutt, for example. Having your leg in the right position gets your knee ready for a powerful strike while maintaining your balance.
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Now, it is a self-defense test. Try to answer it honestly without watching the correct answers (they will be posted in the next post).
1. Where should your hands be positioned when you’re trying to be passive?
a. On top of your head.
b. At chest level.
c. At your center.
d. Near the opponent’s shoulder
2. If your hands are too far back on your opponent’s neck, what happens?
a. You gain more control.
b. You can better move his head.
c. He can slide in and headbutt you.
d. He can bear hug you.
3. To make it more difficult for your attacker to headbutt, you can:
a. Shift your feet.
b. Shift his head from side to side.
c. Move your head from side to side.
d. Force the head down.
4. Where is your center located?
a. On your head.
b. The center of your chest.
c. Your navel
d. Your neck.
5. What is the purpose of linking your hands together when keeping your opponent out of your personal space or when he grabs hold of you?
a. It applies more power/ strength to the technique.
b. So you can go for a double attack.
c. It gets you ready for a defense and an attack technique.
d. Both a and c.
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The Answers:
1. c
2. c
3. b
4. c
5. d
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Are you ready to continue with the defensive techniques?
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Ready. Go!!! 8)
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Defensive Techniques
Good.
Well, talking about the kicks...
Defending Against Kicks
When it comes about the kicks it should covers the basics on how to defend yourself against 3 types of kicks: front kick, round kick and side kick. In each scenario, the attacker aims his/her kicks towards the middle section of your body because that is the most common place someone will try to attack you. The instructions mentioned in here are similar to each other while defending against each type of kick (front, round, side), so please pay close attention to the details mentioned below.
From the beginning, as soon as you are made aware that someone is attacking you, you should keep your hands up at head height and in front of your face (like the traditional boxing stance) to protect yourself. Your next objective is to flawlessly combine two actions: the first is to quickly step back and out of the way to avoid being hit and to lower the impact you may potentially receive from the kick. The second is to use your hands to strike and control the movement of the kick as it comes towards you. 8)
Once you have successfully parried the kick, move in to your attacker with your strike. For the most effective strike against your attacker, make sure you move in a straight forward direction. Direct your attack towards his/her lower body, using your heel to give a devastating blow to the front or back of his/her knee or thigh. You can direct your heel to the leg closer to you, or to the other one, or attack both the legs. Whatever you decide, make sure to extend your leg outward, inflicting severe damage and possibly causing the attacker's leg to break at the knee (you should know this).
While you train this exercise with a partner, it is okay to snap your foot quickly out and back to get used to the movement. But in real life application, remember to extend your leg outward. Some people also encourage you to turn your body after your initial foot strike because this helps line your body up to make a second attack with your other leg. This training will not only help you defend yourself against kicks, but will also help you follow up with controlled and devastating attacks. Make sure to train regularly with a partner and practice the movement so that you can control the power and accuracy of the attack. Whether you are out with some friends, playing sports, walking on the beach or just happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, I hope my self-defense knowledge will help you be safe and efficient in practicing the good self-defense. :)
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How to Defend Against Front Kicks
As I said, you can break a leg, so, you should know this. And, to be safe, aim your knee (instead of your heel) into his/her thigh to immobilize him rather than risk breaking his leg. For example, in this scenario: Let's say you’re out playing a game of soccer with your friends, and a group of people you have never met come to play with you. At first they are friendly, but after suffering a few losses from your team, their players start to get a bit aggressive. Suppose your teammate just scored a goal and you are cheering, and then you are confronted by a member of the opposing team. He yells at you first, and then pushes you back. You manage to keep your balance and notice he is coming at you again, but this time with a front kick. In this moment, you would get your hands up at head height and take your step back while using your hands to strike and control the movement of the opponent’s kick. Immediately after, you would move in and aim your kick towards his lower body.
Well, about the front kick. This kind of kick is the snapping motion of the leg targeting the stomach (or the groin area) using your foot to make contact with the body. This kick looks similar to most common soccer kicks. When someone approaches you with this kick, apply the steps mentioned here already and continue as follows. To pull this move off, the attacker has to invest a lot of their energy and momentum into charging into you with this kick, so this is what we will use to our advantage. As soon as they come forward, strike and block their kick with your hand, allowing you to immediately shift the direction they are facing, forcing them to face off to your side. This puts their legs in the perfect striking position for you. Perform a drop kick to their knee to get them to bend their leg and then execute a low side kick to the same knee to drop them to the floor. (And remember the dangers mentioned above.)
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Good. 8) 8)
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How to Defend Against Round Kick
Now about the defense against round kick. The round kick is the rotating motion of the leg targeting your ribs (or the stomach area), using the top part of the foot to make contact. This is the kick you do when you want to hit someone on the sides of their body rather than head-on. When someone approaches you with this kick, apply the steps mentioned above and continue as follows. Since this is a rotating kick, you have to rotate your body as the kick comes in to distribute the force of the kick. If successful, the attacker's foot will land right in front of you on the floor. Use this opportunity to move in with a knee to the back of the attacker's leg. Become comfortable with blocking the kicks and immediately stepping in to attack. 8)
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I am going to become a great self-defenser. 8)
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Oh, yes, I hope so.
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How to Defend Against Side Kicks
Now about the side kicks. The side kick is the snapping of the heel targeting your stomach (or chest area). The heel is the point of contact, making this kick the most powerful of all the three kicks discussed over here.
When someone approaches you with this kick, apply the steps mentioned above and continue as follows. Similar to how we deal with the round kick, you have to step back just enough to create distance between your body and the kick and then immediately step back in with a kick to the attacker's knee. Well, I always aim for the knee because without the knee, your opponent can't kick or chase you anymore. :D Remember to use the same hand to block as the foot your attacker is using to attack you with. So, if he is kicking you with his right foot, step back and use your right hand to block (from the outside of the kick -- pushing it away in the direction it was moving). 8)
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Introduction to Defending Against Punches
Many people just punch or start their attacks with punches. There are three main concepts that we should think about here: 1. maintaining your balance, 2. practicing safely, and 3. the arm placement. The first concept is the basic technique and the manner in which to apply it. First, it is very important to understand that the following technique is an answer not only to hooks but to every attack made by arms coming in at an angle, including slaps and, in theory, haymakers. 8) This technique is appropriate to use any time your opponent tries to impact you by bringing his arms in. The technique for dealing with this consists of two crucial parts.
In the first part, you learn how to defend varies punches, starting with the most simple and popular punch – the straight punch, and the hook. It doesn't take an expert to throw one of these punches, but it will take some skill to defend one of these punches.
So, read now.
How to Defend a Straight Punch
The first part is to block the inside of the attacker's attacking arm with the outside of your defending arm.
The outer edge of your hand or arm – the part opposite of your thumb – should make contact with the inside of your opponent's forearm, the same side their thumb is on, at the middle of the forearm. Once you've contacted this area, you should employ the second part of the technique.
How to Defend a Hook Punch
For the second part of the basic technique, you should deliver a strike with the outer edge of your hand to your opponent's shoulder. Together, these techniques control your opponent by giving you control over the arm he makes the attack with. Your blocking arm can hold your opponent's arm from the front, and your strike checks the opponent, making sure that he can not continue to attack you effectively. 8)
Did ever hear about the "weapon replacement"?
Well, the concept of "weapon replacement." The weapon replacement is replacing your attacks with different types of attacks. For example, the strike to your opponent's shoulder could be an elbow to his head, followed by a slap to his nuts by extending your arm. :D Or, it could be a chop made with the intent to chop his head off. ;) When starting out with training, we want to keep things simple. This ties into the second major point. You need to practice safely but in real time too. Seriously, practice safely!
To be continued.
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How to Defend a Body Hook
Some incels know it, others don't know it but there is a punch called body hook. How to defend it? It's easy to block when you move your hand down, next to your body. Important: clench your teeth and push your tongue against the roof of your mouth when there are punches. Why? Clenching your teeth will keep you from cracking or breaking them. Pushing your tongue to the roof of your mouth will keep you from accidentally biting your tongue.
I will also point out that there are a ton of variables that come into play in an actual self-defense situation. So how do we practice this technique safely in a way that still prepares us for a self-defense scenario? The safest way to practice these techniques is to keep your hands open and simply check your training partner's shoulder. Once you have a better understanding of moving your body, you can start taking the techniques further by striking at your training partner's neck. It's important to restrain yourself so that you don't end up hitting your partners's neck. ;D That could injure your friend and prevent you from finding training partners. Seriously, practice safely!!! Otherwise, you will be running out of partners to train with. ;D ;D
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How to Defend an Uppercut
There are people who attack with uppercut. To defend is easy. You can do it by leaning away, countering with a straight punch, rolling it, or blocking it. The final point to make here is about maintaining balance. A common pitfall students fall into when first practicing this technique is leaning forward. The practice demonstrates that this leaves you highly vulnerable either to being pulled forward into a bad position or simply falling on your face if your opponent takes a step back. ;D To combat this, I instruct you to either step forward into the strike such that you can still block the opponent's strike correctly (and make your counter attack), or to simply stay where you are and block your opponent's strike correctly without moving. It's necessary to practice both approaches to understand what you want to do and when you need to do it because real self-defense situations have many different variables.
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Escapes Against Being Grabbed
Now can talk about the being grabbed problem.
There are many "tools" to utilize when an adversary comes up to you and is able to grab a hold. The moves are very basic to keep things simple so when the time comes, your reaction will be swift and decisive. They are also very easy to practice so that your movements can become very fluid and direct. 8)
Some masters use a partner to help you know how to keep your position correct and which direction to use your actions in. You can see exactly which body parts you should be grabbing or striking, and then you should be able to go through the motions with or without a partner (Having a partner to practice with is, of course, always a better solution.) A good number of these moves will seem similar or repetitious (this is purposely done so that your mind doesn't always have to come up with different concepts, making your reactions even quicker.) 8)
A master can explain the moves and the purpose for doing each one as he progresses along. He often goes over each series of moves several times to make sure you are able to follow each step along as he demonstrates it. You will notice that each move a master shows you leads to the next step.
I like Wing Chun (aka "Wing Tsun"). In the practice of Wing Chun, every attack is simultaneously done while defending and vice versa. :D
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How to Defend Against a Headlock
How to defend against a headlock? Headlocks are troublesome you know? So, when your adversary has you in the lock, you may take one hand and grab his hand; use the other hand to wrap around his waist and hold tight. This ultimately reduces his control on you, keeping him from breaking your neck or throwing you around like a wrestling dummy. Brace yourself as much as possible and twist your torso away from your attacker slightly. This should open up a gap to slide your waist side hand between you and your attacker. Now pulling his grabbed hand and pushing his arm with your now free arm should give you the necessary force to break his hold. (A remember to maintain control of his grabbed hand!)
Once the hold is broken, duck under and step back, bringing yourself behind your attacker while maintaining control of his arm. You should now have advantage over your adversary.
So, remember these: 1. Grasp his hand and waist to gain stability. 2. Twist your body away to create a gap, striking first if needed. 3. Slip waist side hand through the gap and use one hand to pull and the other to push the arm to break the hold. 4. Duck your head under and step back behind your attacker.
Another method would be to use the waist side hand, give the attacker a groin shot first, and then breach the gap with the same hand. Use whichever tactic you prefer. A groin shot is almost always a good tactic. ;D :P
And, third way is, to use the waist side hand and come over your attacker, grabbing his face and pulling his head back. This should loosen his grip enough to break his hold, or you break his neck (his choice ;) ).
Practice these moves as often as you can (to find out which works best for you). Commit it to muscle memory for quick recall. And good luck! 8)
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How to Defend a Bear Hug from Back - Arms Out
Bear hug. So scary! It can be extremely difficult to attack your enemy if he wraps you up from behind, even more so if he is much larger than you are. He gets your arms pinned, and your options are nearly gone. :( Once he has grabbed you, put your palms against the front of your legs and push outward using your arms and shoulders. If you are unable to move at all because he is much stronger than you, a good heel stomp to the toes of his foot should damage him enough to give it another try.
Flex your arms and shoulders forward, creating the gap. Slip your hand and forearm up through the gap, and clasp your hands together. This gives you the power of both arms. Force him downward to separate his hands and break the hold.
Once his hold is broken, you can use your opposite hand to grab his wrist, allowing you to control him slightly. Spin towards your attacker, delivering a swift elbow to the jaw. Continue your attack, striking him with a knife hand to the neck. Grab the back of his head, pulling him downward into a knee shot. (Keep in mind that none of these attacks are possible unless you first break free!)
You know, you should practice these moves as often as you can to commit them to muscle memory.
Review: 1. Stomp the toes. 2. Flex the arms and shoulders forward to create the gap. 3. Slip your hand through and clasp your hands together. 4. Break the hold. 5. Attack.
8) Cool, right? 8)
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Yes.
I'm trying.
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How to Defend a Hair Grab
The baldcels are safe when it comes to hair grab. :P Sorry for the bad joke. :P
So, for all the people who may have the hair grab problem. Here we go; if someone has a good handful of your hair, trying to just push the hand away is just not going to work, you bet. Having your hair gives him or her great control of your head. So, the thing to do is actually the opposite -- check this out, with both of your hands grab his or her hand and press it tightly against your head. This actually does two things. first of all, it limits his movements and keeps him from ripping your hair out and secondly, while you have his hands, your elbow is protecting your face from being hit with his/her other hand (which can be devastating!) Then lower your center of gravity by crouching slightly at the knees and waist. This will cause your attacker to crouch with you, collapsing at his elbow and giving you the opportunity to grab his thumb or finger that has your hair. We have to mention here that attacking the entire hand may be difficult. However a single finger is weak and can be a lot more advantageous. Roll the finger back, causing your assailant to release his grab and giving you control of that hand and arm or to risk breaking his/her finger. This should give you enough advantage to attack or escape. You got it. But please, remember to practice this move as often as you can to commit it to muscle memory. Practicing all moves can only benefit you:
1/ Grab his/her hand using both of your hands.
2/ Drop your center of gravity, causing him/her to open his/her grip.
3/ Attack the finger and thumb, causing him/her to release his hold.
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Let's continue after this spring break.
How to Defend a Guillotine Choke
I am telling you the truth, I hate the guillotine chokes! :( The most important thing to remember in this move is that when your attacker rushes in, you should use your outside hand to grab his or her hand that comes in around your neck. Securing that hand and wrist comes into play to control your attacker. With your free hand, come up between your attacker’s legs, and strike him in the groin. Remember that when you do this, you are also striking his elbow, forcing it in a bad direction. This will most likely break the elbow or, at least, disable it. Remember to keep a good hold on his wrist. Continue with the mobility and step through your attacker’s hold, breaking free (and do not forget to keep hold of the attacker’s wrist). Using it (the controlled wrist), step all the way through and turn to face the back of your attacker. If you have maintained control of the wrist, it would have twisted his arm back, forcing your attacker’s center of gravity downward. This should give you a huge advantage over your adversary.
This move works on either side, so no matter which side your attacker wraps you with, the principle is the same. The key is to keep control of that hand or wrist at all times. Any part of your attacker that you can control gives you that much less reason to worry about.
Well, so, again:
1. Grab the attacker’s hand or wrist as he comes in (it's vital).
2. Give him a good shot to the groin (also hit the elbow).
3. Keep control of the wrist (Vital too!).
4. Step all the way through, facing the back of your attacker.
And you know, practice the move as often as you can. This will commit it to muscle memory so that it can be instinctual. 8)
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How to Defend a Bear Hug from Front (Arms Out)
Now about how to defend a bear hug from front (arms out). Well, with this move, you must have situational awareness to know where your hands and body are, to create the necessary space you need to execute it. When your attacker lunges or charges in to grapple you, slam your palms into his ribs to keep the vital space you need to work with. Once you feel the space there, force your hand and forearm up through the gap and into his throat. Using your elbow and forearm, force your opponent away from you, creating even more space between, until you can safely bring your other hand up to grasp your forearm. Using the strength of both arms, shove your opponent away from you so you may attack. (This is a very basic and simple move.)
In short:
1. When you attacker comes in, slam your palms into his ribs. This is vital to keep space.
2. Keep one hand for space and work up the other to your attacker’s throat.
3. Use your forearm to create enough space to use both hands.
4. Using both hands, shove your attacker back.
Practice this move as often as you can to commit to muscle memory because the more you practice, the better you will remember.
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Wrist Grabs defend.
Many of the attackers are holding your wrists. So, let's do it: How to Defend a One-Hand Wrist Grab
So, this is a very simple and basic move. The most important thing to remember with this is to pull towards the breach in the grip of your attacker. You will notice it between his/her thumb and fingers. Taking advantage of this opening will reduce the amount of force needed to break the grab.
When your attacker grabs your wrist with his/her hand of the same side, first turn your fist downward, and then pull it towards the gap in his grab, releasing you. If your attacker uses the opposite hand to grab your wrist, the same general principle applies, except you pull towards yourself and downward towards the gap. Make sure to not just use your arm to pull with, but also pivot your hips and torso for added force and energy to your pull.
Your attacker may be some larger than you, in which case you may have to reinforce your pull by using your opposite hand to grab your own fist for even more additional force. Situation awareness should tell you whether to use the added reinforcement and expend the extra few seconds.
Once the release is successful, redirect the energy using both your arm and body to swing the bottom part of your fist into your attacker's facehead (hammer fist). Redirecting the motion of pulling away and using all that motion and energy to strike your opponent can lead to vicious and devastating blows to your attacker.
So, please remember:
1. Look for the breach, and twist and pull (using your opposite hand to reinforce if needed).
2. Redirect the motion into a hammer fist to your attacker's face or head.
If you want you also can learn how to defend two hands wrist grab.
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How to Defend a One-Hand Throat Grab
This is very important when it comes to protect yourself well! Why? Because one of the more vulnerable points of the body is the throat. It could be a lifesaving technique to know a good defense against an attack on the throat. It is plainly visible that when someone grabs your throat, it does not take much pressure to really damage this area. Your reaction in this matter must be quick and decisive.
The most important thing you must remember is that when the attacker grabs your throat, you must drop your chin to your chest, blocking the grab as much as possible. If this is not accomplished, anything else you try to do is more than likely going to fail. You must drop your chin to block being strangled or you are done. Once you drop your chin, tilt your shoulder inward and downward to open up the attacker's thumb! Then, grab his or her thumb, pushing it backward to release his or her grab on you.
Well, sometimes this will prove to be difficult. If this should be the case, the attacker at this point is close enough to deliver a little reinforcement by delivering a quick punch to the mid-section and then pushing the thumb for the release. Remember to always be ready to reinforce your attack when something is not working.
Attacking the mid-section in this particular defense is more advantageous for the reason that since your chin is dropped downward, seeing the eyes and throat and attacking them is difficult. Therefore, attacking an area you can see just makes more sense.
Remember:
1. Drop your chin to your chest (This is vital!).
2. Tilt your shoulder inward and downward (this opens up the thumb).
3. Attack the thumb to release grab, striking the mid-section if needed.
Practice these moves as often as you can! As in any martial art, practice leads to muscle memory, which is key to the basics of any discipline.
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Reminder: Find a partner to continually work with. Try your best not to break one another. ;D Well, if you're an incel finding a partner may be challenging. ;D Bad joke? Sorry.
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Now, it is another self-defense test. Try to answer it honestly without watching the correct answers (they will be posted in the next post).
1. In training our defensive tactics, we snap our foot quickly out and back to get used to the movement. But in real life application, we:
a. Extend our leg outward, causing the attacker’s leg to break at the knee.
b. Don’t attack at all because it is considered assault.
c. Keep one foot elevated in front of us to defend against more kicks.
d. Do the same thing we do in training, except much harder and faster.
2. What part of your body do you use when trying to control against the attacker’s kicks?
a. Your feet.
b. Your body.
c. Your hands.
d. Your back.
3. What is the first thing you should do if someone grabs your hair?
a. Scream your head off.
b. Try to push your attacker’s hand away.
c. Grab on to his hand with both of your hands.
d. Try and punch him in the face.
4. When the attacker tries to kick you, how should you move your body to properly defend yourself?
a. Stand still, tense up as much as you can and take the hit.
b. Turn around and run away as fast as you can.
c. Step to the side and turn your body.
d. Step back with your hands up, and then move in with your attack.
5. For the most effective strike against your attacker, what kind of kicks do you want to make?
a. Round kicks for more power.
b. Straightforward.
c. Spinning kicks, especially because they look cool.
d. Any of the above kicks are appropriate.
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The answers:
1. a
2. c
3. c
4. d
5. b
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Now about the Offensive techniques
Look, I will be covering offensive techniques. They are the final set of movements that finish off your opponent to secure your escape in self-defense.
These movements are powerful, fast and deadly; so they need to be trained to
ensure precision and control.
The 3 types of offensive techniques are: power strikes, pressure points, and chokes and locks.
The first offensive technique is known as the power strike. Our targets for power strikes are all along what we call a person's center line. A person's center line is basically their spine (if you were to draw a straight line from the skull downward to the tailbone). This center line is home to all the vital organs (brain, heart, lungs, stomach, reproductive organs, etc.) and executing a power strike to any one of these targets can be devastating! Be careful!!!
The second set of offensive techniques is pressure points. Pressure points are specific, sensitive areas on the surface of the body, applying pressure to which can either be beneficial or detrimental to one's health and mobility. Knowing where and how to strike these pressure points can easily give you the extra time you need to escape in self-defense.
The final (third) offensive technique is chokes and locks. Choking is one of the worst feelings a person can have since oxygen is the key to survival for the human body, and cutting off sources of oxygen means that our attacker can't attack. Like choking, joint-manipulation is another way to incapacitate someone. Joints are meant to move freely only in specific directions. Learning how to manipulate our attacker's joints (by using locks) can help us control a situation without having to strike at all!
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I am trying to focus and remember everything. And practicing safely. 8)
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8) Good, good, good!
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Straight Elbow Power Strike
So, the straight elbow power strike is an intrusive elbow attack directed to the middle section of the attacker's center line. The goal is to drive our elbow forward, piercing into the attacker's center line. This power strike also doubles as a shield because of the way it’s performed.
Well, from your stance, place one hand over the side of your forehead and raise your elbow so that it’s at your shoulder level. Pay attention to the positioning of your feet because this will help generate the power needed for this powerful strike. Have the same foot forward as whichever elbow is striking. Now imagine the thrusting force of a rhino’s horn -- this is your elbow and body. With a slight step forward on your leading leg, drive your entire body into your attacker’s center line. This technique can be done with your hand directly on your forehead or just above your forehead (for those with more strength). Having your elbow outward and the triangular nature of this hand position creates a shield to oncoming attacks, making this both an effective attack and defensive technique. 8)
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Cross Elbow Power Strike
Another elbow technique: the cross elbow power strike. The cross elbow is an impactful strike focused on the center line of the attacker’s body, aiming at their chin or chest.
We condition our bodies to generate power in close quarters to maximize space and efficiency in a real-life self-defense scenario. Typically, fights begin when two people are facing each other, one potentially with their hands up in a combative stance. Like our attacker, we also want to have our hands up (but for different reasons.) Do you know why? Having our hands up is the easiest way to protect our own center line, and the closest way for us to reach our attacker’s center line. Also, if our hands are open while they are up, it shows clearly that we are defending rather than attacking, which is crucial if there are witnesses watching CCTV recordings in case authorities get involved. Our goal here is to create the most amount of power in the shortest space possible. With your hands at head height, raise and rotate your attacking elbow up so that your arm is horizontal to the floor, pointing your elbow towards your attacker’s center line as you step in slightly to strike.
Remember not to over-commit to the strike to ensure you remain balanced and in control. This is especially useful when your attacker has his hands up and in a combative stance. Pull his hands down to open up his center and quickly proceed with the cross elbow to his chest or chin.
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Swing Elbow Power Strike
The last elbow technique is: swing elbow power strike. It is a more intimate version of the cross elbow in the sense that we want to further close the gap between ourselves and the attacker. This is made possible by taking an extra step inward towards our attacker’s center line and turning our bodies 90 degrees. Now imagine the pulling motion that an arm does while starting a chainsaw or lawnmower. This pulling motion combined with our stepping and twisting of the body makes for an extremely powerful blow.
And, once again, remember not to over-commit to the strike to ensure you remain balanced and in control!!! This is especially useful when your attacker has his hands up and in a combative stance. Pull his hands down to open up his center, step in and twist your body 90 degrees, and then quickly proceed with the swing elbow to his jaw, chest or stomach.
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Easy and useful! 8) 8) 8)
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I love it because it helps me protect myself of being raped.
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Very well!!! Let's go on!
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Hammer Fist Power Strike
There is another offensive technique. It is called "hammer fist power strike". The hammer fist is the use of a closed fist, not as a punch, but to mimic the likeness of an actual hammer while striking an attacker. ;D To perform this power strike, imagine the way a blacksmith wields a hammer and pounds metal. That is the motion you want to mimic, with our closed fists (and arms being the hammer head and handle respectively). Stand completely straight with your arms hanging by your sides in their most natural, relaxed position, and make a close fist. Raise your fists upward and forward while keeping your elbows by your sides until your fists are at eye level. Then, in a burst movement, relax your arms and pull your fist down vertically until your fist makes contact with the target. Upon impact, tense your fist and release quickly to maximize power and minimize self-injury.
This strike is most useful on the collar bone, arm and jaw when performed horizontally.
Remember that power is generated from the waist and not from the arms; so keep everything close and tight and avoid over-extending your arms, especially to avoid self-injury. Also, the more relaxed you are, the faster this strike will be. Try not to tense up until the actual moment of impact.
I like this technique.
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Palm Strike
Now about the next offensive technique -- the palm strike. We're not talking about a palm tree. We're talking about the palm of your hand. :) You see, our hands are so versatile in their functionality, especially when it comes to combat. They can be used in a variety of ways to strike, including grabbing, pushing, chopping, hitting, poking... The most practical use of the hand is an open palm. Our hands are naturally open while relaxed, and an open hand can adapt to any surface it's striking unlike its closed counterpart -- the fist.
Well, here we go. From your stance, direct your palm to your attacker’s center line. Aim for the chin or side of jaw for maximum damage. Each time you strike, replace your hands with each other, making sure one hand stays close to your center line (protects) while the other is striking your attacker’s center line. While executing this power strike, reminding you, that your power generates from the waist, not from the arms! So, keep everything close and tight and avoid over-extending your arms, especially to avoid self-injury. Also, the more relaxed you are, the faster this strike will be. 8)
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Enough offensive techniques. Back to defending. 8) :)
Introduction to Defending the High Hook
So, maybe you already know that there are three important main concepts: maintaining your balance, practicing safely, and arm placement.
The first concept is the basic technique and how to apply it. First, it is very important to understand that the following technique is not just "an answer" to hooks, but "an answer" to every attack made by arms coming in at an angle including slaps and, in theory, haymakers (you can learn more about "haymakers punch in boxing"). This technique is appropriate to use at any time your opponent tries to impact you by bringing his/her arms in. The technique for dealing with this consists of two crucial parts.
The first part is to block the inside of their attacking arm with the outside of your defending arm. The outer edge of your hand or arm, the part opposite of your thumb, should make contact with the inside of your opponent’s forearm, the same side their thumb is on, at the middle of the forearm. Once you've contacted this area, you should to employ the second part of the technique.
For the second part of the basic technique, you should deliver a strike with the outer edge of your hand to your opponent’s shoulder. Together these techniques control your opponent by giving you control over the arm they make the attack with. Your blocking arm can hold your opponent’s arm from the front, and your strike checks the opponent making sure that they can't continue to attack you effectively.
There is also another way, a "knee-way" but about this, in the next post. 8)
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Defending the High Hook and Attacking with the Knee
Okay, you maybe already know it, the concept of “Weapon replacement”. Weapon replacement is replacing your attacks with different types attacks. For example, the strike to your opponent’s shoulder could be an elbow to his head, which is got followed by a slap to his groan by extending your arm, or it could be "a chop" made with intent to "chop" his/her "head off". ;D But never try to hurt deadly anyone!!! When starting out with training, we better keep things simple. This ties into the second major point. You need to practice safely.
We need to point out that there are a ton of variables that come into play in an actual self-defense situation so... how do we practice this technique safely in a way that still prepares us for a self-defense scenario? Well, the safest way to practice these techniques is to keep your hands open and simply check your training partners shoulder. Once you have a better understanding of how to move your body, you can start taking the techniques further by striking at your training partner's neck, for example. It's important to restrain yourself so that you don't end up hitting your opponent’s neck.
That could injure your friend and prevent you from finding training partners. Seriously, practice safely.
The final point to make is about maintaining balance. A common pitfall that students fall into when first practicing this technique is leaning forward. Masters demonstrate that this leaves you highly vulnerable either to being pulled forward into a bad position or simply falling on your face if your opponent takes a step back. To combat this masters instruct us to either step forward into the strike such that you can still block the opponents strike correctly and make your counter attack, or to simply stay where you are and block your opponents strike correctly without moving. It is necessary to practice both approaches to learn to understand what you want to do and when you need to do it because the real self-defense situations have many different variables.
Go to practice! 8) :) Practice makes perfect.
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Yeah. Stay safe!!!
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Pressure Points
You should know about the pressure points. All those weaker points, for example. Anatomy is the name of the game. The skeletal system doesn't afford total protection. We should stay focused on the use of pressure point attacks in self-defense and combat. Pressure point attacks are the utilization of the body's nervous system for the incapacitation of the opponent. They allow you to quickly subdue a foe as the human body has many of vital and vulnerable areas.
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Pressure Point Attacks
Let's make a simple list of these pressure points first: eyes, nose, clavicle, solar plexus, ribs, groin, temple, ears, carotid sinus, jaw, extremities, cervical vertebrae, kidneys, brachial plexus, infraorbital nerve, jugular notch, radial nerve, ulnar nerve, peroneal nerve, femoral nerve... and almost all of your hands and feet (fingers and toes too).
Think about it...
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Pressure points attacks in the real self-defense
So, the first point to be demonstrated relates to areas against the midline: the eyes, underneath the jawline, the throat, the sternum, the solar plexus, and under the rib cage. This, as masters demonstrate, is the region of close distance as it represents the opponent's midline. As they demonstrate with a straight elbow counter to the solar plexus, these areas are accessible for attack, such as a knife hand attack to under the rib cage, or a throat strike. More distant areas of attack can be the shoulders, just medial to the coracoid bone. Many nerves and major muscles of the chest and bicep muscle attach to that point of the shoulder, and it isn't covered with bone. Rather, the bony protrusion of the coracoid bone can be used to cut into these muscles and nerves, making it a very effective pressure point.
Masters also demonstrate the different ways to attack directly and indirectly. The body's skeletal system and movement can be used to access pressure points for attack directly. For example, when countering a charging opponent, masters demonstrate a straight elbow counter to the opponent’s solar plexus, or to the shoulder pressure points. From behind, while in a rear naked choke position, some masters demonstrate pulling the jaw of the opponent to the side, to expose the neck for pressure point strikes.
Indirect attacks to these points relate to engagements surrounding grappling. In a demonstration, the opponent is engaged in grappling, and pulling wrist and arm control to your outside leg, across his body, you can open attack points such as below the rib cage. Also, when parrying a punch, after controlling the arm, you can attack the shoulder pressure point. When already engaged in grappling, when in rear control, you can control the opponent’s head to open pressure points on the neck and eyes.
The points on the thumb, knuckles, and finger tips are vital to these attacks. When striking, do not spread your fingers or bend the wrist. This is because you can easily break these appendages against your opponent if not reinforced. You must reinforce the fingers and knuckles and compress them before initiating a piercing strike or grab.
You can utilize these attacks in combination with other attacking strikes or counters. As masters demonstrate, after countering with a straight elbow to the solar plexus and closing distance, you can, in combination, attack the pressure point below the rib cage with the rear arm. Also, after parrying a punch and delivering a cross elbow to the shoulder, the hand strike can be brought down to pressure points on the neck. There are endless possibilities and combinations once you understand where the points are and what the distance of engagement is. Practice well and don't hurt yourself! Also, never hurt too much your opponents and don't try to disable or kill them! Remember the lawful self-defense!
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What if... You are about to get chucked against a wall? You see, imagine that: .You are about to get chucked against a wall and get choked out. I will list down three safety movements you could do when you need to brace against the wall:
a. Make sure you join your hands together, with the elbow wide out so your elbow (elbows) doesn’t get smashed on the wall.
b. Drop your chin down. (It protects your head.)
c. Use one of your foot to stop yourself from hitting the wall hard.
Tonight I'm too tired to write more about the self-defence, so let's finish this short post with some good reminders:
When using the chopping strike, where does the power generate from for a more powerful strike? Do you remember? The power comes from the waist. The body must lock and twist slightly when you strike.
Can you name the areas where the main pressure points are placed on the body as explained above in the posts? Remember: throat, neck, solar plexus, below the ribs, temple (head), lower cheeks, shoulders...
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Useful! 8) :-*
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Oh yes! 8)
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A test. Don't watch the answers before you answer by yourselves! And the answers will bu posted in the next post.
Let's begin:
1. Why is it important not to lean while defending the hook?
a. Leaning doesn't look cool.
b. It is important to lean.
c. You need to be close to your opponent so you can hit him.
d. You don't want to be pulled to the ground or fall on your face.
2. Why are pressure point attacks useful?
a. They look cool to deliver.
b. They utilize the body's nervous system.
c. They are easy to engage.
d. You don't need to engage.
3. If you counter an opponent’s right cross with an outside straight elbow to the shoulder pressure point, what kind of engagement is this?
a. Direct with a counter to the pressure point.
b. Indirect engagement with a grapple initiated.
c. Both direct and indirect engagement.
d. Neither
4. What is key to making effective pressure point attacks?
a. Attacking fast.
b. Attacking pressure points in combinations.
c. Utilizing strikes to get to the pressure point.
d. Getting to the point of nearest engagement before utilizing a pressure point attack.
5. What is the concept of “Weapon replacement”?
a. Replacing your attacks with different types of attacks.
b. Using the type of attack that suits you.
c. Changing the weapon in your hand.
d. Using an object to help you fight.
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Are you ready for the answers?
Answers:
1. d
2. b
3. a
4. c
5. a
:) 8)
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Next time -- about the fairly advanced techniques.
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I answered correct 4/5. 8)
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Oh yeah? Good, not bad. 8)
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Ground Survival and Fighting Techniques
Yes, I know many of you will be like "Oh~, sh@t! Not MMA again! Not wrestling again! I hate fighting on the ground!" but the reality is that you should be prepared for the worst! 8) So, let's do it!
You may find the training involved in this techniques is fairly advanced. Not the kind of training you would do if you were a beginner. It's advised that you get your skills up to a certain standard before jumping directly to learning the skills shown about this. Learning to control your body on the ground requires stamina, strength, and flexibility, which is something you will discover when you try out these lessons.
These lessons cover techniques to help you get out of close range combat. The last thing you want is rubbing sweat with each other in a fight. Trying to survive on the ground is a whole different game. You are restricted in various ways. You have no room to move back, you are restricted on angles, your strength is reduced, and so on. ??? :(( Fighting on the ground relies on strength, flexibility, technical skills, understanding body weight transfer, and learning to control your opponent to keep at the range required in order for you to apply your technique. Is that clear?
We will go through a few scenarios from defending yourself whilst on the ground. The common attacks covered are: body slam, ground and pound, chokes, and defending against a weapon attack. Pay extra attention to the lesson when training on the attacks, especially the knife stab lesson. You make one small mistake, and that’s the end of your life or the beginning of a nightmare.
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How to Defend Against a Takedown
Do you know how to defend against a takedown?
Here! Before learning any of the other techniques in here, you must be able to properly defend against a takedown. If your opponent tackles you to the ground and you cannot land properly, you will most likely be at a disadvantage while trying to execute other techniques taught in this chapter. Safety precaution is important as injuries can easily occur if you land wrong in the wrong position.
When an attacker attempts to tackle you to the ground, you want to first grab onto him, as masters demonstrate. Next, hold your head against your chest while tensing your back and shoulders. Holding your head up will protect you from being stunned when you hit the ground, and gripping your opponent can help lessen the impact from your fall.
More importantly, though, holding onto your opponent until you hit the ground will place you in a better position to control his movements. When you hit the ground, you must immediately turn over to one side (it does not matter which), and hold your knee or shin against your attacker’s torso. This will halt or slow his advance on you if he is trying to punch you or reach for your throat. When you hit the ground, you should also form the thinking man pose, holding your fists against your head to form a cage of protection against any potential punches. With the opposite leg, you can kick him away in order to stand up and flee or prepare for another attack. When you stand up, you should first stand on one knee because it is a stronger stance to defend from in case your attacker is already coming for you again!
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How to defend against the body slam
Fighting on the ground is not a good place to be, so if you do end up being in that position, having some ground skills and thinking smart is the key skill to surviving it without massive damage.
By the way, how often have you heard the term fair fight? Usually a fair fight is one in which neither combatant attacks the opponent's weak points such as the kidneys, the back of the head, or the groin. Scratching, biting, or throwing dirt in the opponent's eyes would also be considered unfair or underhanded.
But in the unfortunate event that you are defending yourself, it's important to remember that self-defense is not a fair fight or some kind of tournament. Your goal is to survive and escape the altercation with as little harm as possible. If attacking vital points on the body is what it takes to survive, then so be it! Attacking someone's groin or eyes may seem brutal or unfair, but in self-defense, if someone is attacking you, they have sacrificed the right to any measure of fairness. They mean to do you harm, and you must act accordingly. Never be afraid to employ the severe measures. It may save your life or the life of a loved one.
As masters demonstrates attacking the soft points – the eyes, nose, or groin – as a means of self-defense is an essential technique, especially when defending against an opponent who is stronger than you. If you have managed to lock your assailant into a ground armbar and cannot finish the technique due to his superior strength, he may either break free of your hold or lift you off the ground and body slam you. Both of these outcomes place you at a severe disadvantage.
In order to turn the situation in your favor, while still securing the opponent's arm with one hand, reach out to his face with the other and crush his nose with your palm, pressing your thumb and forefinger into his eyes. This can also be more of a strike if you are able to see the attacker's face well enough to deliver a well-aimed blow. Either way, the pressure to the nose will cause the opponent's eyes to water, blurring his vision, and obviously the pressure to his eyes will further disturb his vision and distract him from resisting your armbar or trying to body slam you.
If the assailant is still resisting you or trying to lift you, re-secure his arm with one hand and reach out with the other to strike or grab his groin with as much force as possible. Again, the goal here is to distract him with enough pain that he will succumb to your armbar, allowing you to deal with his arm and roll away from him to stand back up and prepare for further defense. If you are able to successfully hurt the assailant's arm, you can also strike at his torso with your leg once or twice before rolling away in order to give yourself more time to escape or prepare for another attack. Understanding this technique is vital to other strategies and defense techniques that will be discussed later I hope.
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How to defend against a choke on the ground
This technique utilizes the same leg control methods you learned in the previous part (how to defend against a body slam). You must practice each of the techniques in each part equally and in order as they all build upon one another. You will find that your movements will flow fluidly as if like an expert. If you do not practice each in succession, you will likely be unable to carry out these techniques effectively. In this part you will learn to put the key points into place when trying to defend a choke on the ground.
If you are on your back with an attacker on top of you attempting to choke you, there are a few strategies you can employ. First, if the opponent is between your legs, try to control him by holding your knees up against his torso and squeezing your legs together. Holding him with your legs and knees will keep him from being able to use as much force when trying to choke you. While holding him, press your chin into your chest and tense your neck as this will also prevent him from choking you as easily. These preventive measures will also protect your windpipe from being crushed, and you should still be able to breathe a little. It is important to press your chin against your chest as you can still be choked into unconsciousness due to blood restraint even while your neck muscles are tensed.
If your assailant is still attempting to choke you, use one of your hands to resist his grip and thrust the other hand against his throat. This will also keep him from being able to use too much force in his attempt to choke you since he will risk being choked himself. You can also strike at his throat, which will break his concentration.
Another effective technique that you can employ at this point is a ground armbar. Using the hand, thrust against the opponent's throat, and strike one of his elbow joints until you cause his arm to bend. Using your opposite hand, reach up to his head and pull it down to your side, sliding your leg over his head in order to place him in a ground armbar position. At this point, you should focus on securing his other hand with both hands in order to execute a ground armbar. If he attempts to lift you for a body slam, you can refer to the techniques described in the previous post.
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How to defend against a ground pound
And when it comes to ground survival fighting techniques we surely should know how to defend against a ground pound... ground and pound... that's scary, isn't it? ;)
So, by now, you have learned how to be controlled and safe when getting to the ground. Masters show you how to adjust your body movements to help you get out in a ground and pound situation.
In the same way you would begin to defend against a choke on the ground, if you are on your back, and an assailant is attempting to punch you while you are down, use your legs to grip his torso and control him. Grip him with your knees and lower legs in order to keep him from exerting significant momentum into his punches. You may be able to simply grip him for a moment and push yourself away from him in order to flee or stand up to prepare for another attack.
Alternatively, as masters demonstrate, you can attempt a counter attack and hurt or severely damage your opponent's arm. While still gripping the opponent with your legs, assume a thinking man pose with your arms, holding your fists against the top of your head and pressing your elbows together. This pose will create a cage of protection around your head and provide a better opportunity for a counterattack. Once you assume this position, block your opponent's strikes with your arms and look for an opportunity to secure one of his arms by grabbing it after deflecting a punch as masters do. Once you secure his hand, with your other arm, strike the assailant's throat in order to temporarily disable him from punching you with the opposite, unsecured arm.
Once his arm is successfully secured, using your other arm, pull the opponent's head down into your torso while lifting the appropriate leg over his head in order to lock him into a ground armbar. If this is executed properly, you should be able to thrust the opponent onto the ground with your leg, and his momentum from the fall should allow you to easily stress or break his arm as you thrust your torso upward against his elbow in the armbar technique.
Well, you might come away thinking this technique is too complicated or relies too much on strength, speed, or luck. That is untrue. This technique is merely a compilation of other techniques you have learned up to this point. You know, self-defense techniques are similar to music. You learn one chord or series of notes at a time until you understand how to improvise and play them in different orders at random. A self-defense situation will be random, and you will need to improvise in one way or another. This is the type of technique that teaches you improvisation and how to use previous, more basic techniques in a more complicated or difficult situation. That's it. 8)
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How to defend against a stab
Defending against an attacker holding a knife is extremely dangerous and should not be viewed lightly!
In a knife fight, you or the assailant will likely come away with some kind of cut or stab wound if you do not possess appropriate extensive training and self-defense skills! Discussed below are a few basic strategies you can use while defending against a stab while grappling on the ground.
Similar to other ground techniques discussed in previous parts, while on your back, you want to control the assailant's advances with your legs, holding your knees against his torso. When the assailant attempts to stab at you, you must first stop and deflect the blow by blocking it with your palm or forearm, and in the same motion, you take hold of the opponent's arm with the opposite hand, drawing it down and to the side, away from your body.
After securing his arm with the opposite hand, strike your assailant's face with your free hand while bringing the knee up and against his arm, creating an armbar. It is crucial that the knee be brought up against his arm as you strike; the strike will enable you to succeed in creating an armbar even against a stronger opponent. Regardless of whether you are able to hurt his arm in the armbar technique, it will cause him significant pain, which should allow you to secure his wrist and twist the knife away from him. At this point, push him away with your legs, and either run away with the knife or prepare to defend against another attack. Better run!!!
Instead of attempting to secure his wrist and take the knife away, you can still control his arm with the armbar and simply kick him away in order to stand to your feet or run away. Better run!!! This more basic technique is still heavily advantageous because the assailant will likely have a hurt, broken or significantly strained arm. At this point, he will be easier to escape from or control due to his injury.
Regardless of whether you take the knife away, the crucial parts of this technique are the leg control and deflection. You must practice securing your opponent with your legs and deflecting blows while on the ground to properly prepare for situations like this. If you can't adequately block punches or halt your opponent's advance with your legs, this technique will not work, and you'll likely not walk away from an encounter like this. :(
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Some review:
1. What is the purpose of controlling the opponent with your legs? Answer: Controlling your opponent with your legs prevents him from exerting as much force downward onto your neck because he cannot use his own weight to his advantage.
2. What are the soft points you can attack when grappling with an attacker who is stronger than you? Answer: The eyes, nose, and groin are the primary soft points you should attack.
3. Aside from tensing your neck and pressing your chin to your chess, what else can you do to prevent against being choked before striking the opponent? Answer: You can attempt to pry your assailant's hand(hands) away from your throat with one hand while you strike his throat or face.
Simple, isn't it?
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Have a test now! 8)
1. Which of the following is not a soft point to attack?
a. Eyes
b. Nose
c. Ribs
d. Groin
2. When the opponent attempts to lift you off the ground to body slam you while you are attempting to lock him into an armbar, you should:
a. Tense your muscles and brace yourself for impact.
b. Attempt to break his wrist in order to distract him from trying to lift you.
c. Release his arm and run away.
d. Reach out to his face with the other hand and crush his nose with your palm, pressing your thumb and forefinger into his eyes.
3. It is important to execute the rest of the technique very quickly after employing the appropriate preventive measures (tensing muscles, chin to chest, resisting grip with one hand) because…
a. You can still be choked into unconsciousness due to blood restraint.
b. You want to startle your opponent with your speed.
c. You want to engage muscle memory.
d. Your opponent might begin a different attack.
4. If your assailant is still attempting to choke you after you employed appropriate preventive measures, you can:
a. Attempt to grab his groin.
b. Attempt to bite his hands.
c. Use one of your hands to resist his grip and thrust the other hand against his throat.
d. Use your knee to strike at his stomach in order to wind him.
5. When on the ground with the assailant on top of you, you have full control of his lower part of his body. He pulls out a knife to stab you. What should be your first line of defense?
a. Block the arm with the knife, diverting it away, followed by a grab.
b. Grab the hand with the knife with both hands to shake the knife off.
c. Block the hand with the knife and poke him in the eye.
d. Try and grab the knife.
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Answers: 1. c 2. d 3. a 4. c 5. a 8)
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Defense against edged weapons
The edged weapons are so frustrating! :( But don't worry because there are many tools to utilize when an adversary comes up to you and has an edged weapon (such as a knife.) This is very different than hand-to-hand combat, because now the threat level is increased and there is a higher chance of death. If you have not trained for such an occurrence, then this can be an overwhelming situation for you.
Seeing a weapon can make a person hesitate, which can be a deadly mistake in any situation. Masters explain the moves and the purpose for doing each one as they progress along. They often go over each series of moves several times to make sure you visually can see each step and are able to follow along as they demonstrate. This is important for you to notice the things that are most important, such as making sure your body is not in the path of the weapon.
As we continue the next half of the training, we will move on to disarming a firearm weapon – a more serious and life threating situation. It's important to understand that self-defense with weapons involved takes distance consideration from different approaches than basic hand-to-hand combat.
The walking stick can act as a long weapon for self-defense and is ideal to keep your assailant away. With precision in targeting the weaker points on the body, it can cause great pain, giving you a good distraction to either follow up with an attack or escape. Better -- escape!!!
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Knife to the throat defense
Dealing with an assailant armed with a knife is deadly. Situational awareness is imperative. The main goal (besides not dying) should always be to get the weapon out of your attacker's possession.
When he comes in for the slash, bring your knife side hand up to block the attack with an open palm. Make sure to grab his wrist to gain control. At the same time, your opposite hand should come up attacking his knife side shoulder with an open palm. This should stop his forward mobility and keep him from closing in, giving you a chance to disable the shoulder (classic Wing Chun or JKD attack while defending).
Now that you have a hold on him, using both hands, twist the attacker's wrist away from you and circle downward and to the front of you on the opposite side. This should twist up his arm, dropping his center of gravity, making it difficult for him to gain advantage. This should be done quickly after gaining control of his wrist to minimize the attacker's reaction time. At this point, you should have control of his wrist, and it should be thumbs up and in front of you. Switch your grip and give the thumb a hammer fist. The force of you coming down on the thumb and up against the hilt of the weapon should cause him to drop the weapon. Once you have disarmed, you should have enough advantage to attack or escape.
Remember:
1. Block the slash with your knife side hand and grab the wrist while attacking the shoulder with the other.
2. Using both hands, circle the knife hand away from you and twist it up in front of you.
3. Use a hammer fist to his thumb to disarm him.
Practice this move as often as you can to commit it to muscle memory so when the time comes, there will be no hesitation.
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Stomach slash defense
Masters keep these movements simple so that you may be able to react quickly and decisively when the time comes in real combat.
Using your knife side hand, low block the slash with the knife hand to the lower wrist. This keeps your assailant from completing the attack. Using your opposite hand, sweep his slash away from your body (making sure your body is not in the path). This must be done quickly, keeping his reaction time to a minimum in order to gain control of his elbow later.
Once the knife has passed by and is in your front view, switch the hands up and use your knife side hand and place it behind his elbow. It is important to gain control of his elbow to make sure he cannot slash the weapon back. This also keeps the knife in front of you.
Now that your opposite hand is free and the weapon is in front of you, bring a hammer fist down onto the top part of his hand to disarm your assailant. A hammer fist is used because it’s simple and destructive, and you can repeat the action many times quickly on any part of the body with minimal damage to your hand. At this point, you should have enough advantage to attack or escape.
Remember:
1. Low block the attack with a knife hand to stop the attack.
2. Quickly use your opposite hand to guide the knife past you in front (making sure your body is not in the path!)
3. Gain control of you attacker's elbow to keep the weapon in front.
4. Use a hammer fist to disarm your attacker.
Practice this move as often as you can to commit it to muscle memory; that way when the time comes, you will be able to react quickly!
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Head stab defense
Like masters state, a great deal of moves and principles are going to be repetitious. The reason for this is so when the times comes, everything is going to happen so fast that you will not have time to think; only to react.
When the attacker comes in to stab down on you, take your opposite hand with an open palm; sweep his knife hand in an upward circular motion while turning your body, guiding the knife away and in front of you.
Once the knife is past your head and in front, move your opposite hand and grab behind enemy's elbow to control his arm. This will keep the knife in front of you and keep him from trying to attack with it again. Controlling this arm is very important to the next step. Once you have his elbow, use a hammer fist to strike his knife hand at the vulnerable wrist point. This should disarm your attacker and give you a chance to disable that hand so he can no longer use it. This should give you the advantage to now attack or escape. Better escape!!!
Remember:
1. Sweep the knife hand with your opposite hand.
2. With your other hand, gain control of your attacker's elbow.
3. Using a hammer fist, strike your attacker's knife hand at the wrist to disarm.
Remember to practice this move as often as you can to commit it to muscle memory so when the time comes there will be no hesitation!
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Stomach stab defense
This move is very similar to the head stab defense. Like before, when your attacker comes in, you will use your opposite hand to sweep the knife hand to the side (remember to turn your body with the sweep).
Once the knife is past you, just like before, you will use your opposite hand to gain control of your attacker's arm.
You must remember to place your opposite hand behind the upper part of his elbow; otherwise, it will be easy for him to break free!
With the elbow and arm controlled, you can use a hammer fist to you adversary's wrist to disarm him. At this point, you should have the advantage and should be able to attack or escape. Better escape!!! Hitting him at the wrist bone not only disarms your attacker, but also gives you a chance of hurting the wrist altogether.
So, remember:
1. Sweep the knife past with your opposite hand.
2. Control the attacker's elbow and arm.
3. Use a hammer fist to the wrist to disarm.
Practice this move as often as you can to commit it to muscle memory. This way when the time comes there will be no hesitation!
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Basic gun disarm
Oh... the disarming of a gun. Not so simple! The first thing to note is that confidence is crucial in these techniques, where miscalculations can be fatal. You have to be confident and accurate. You also have to be aware of how far or close your enemy is to you. Reaching blindly for a firearm will not only result in the enemy resisting and retracting the gun, but also potentially in them firing the gun at you in that instant. The first principle is the line of attack. You have to break from the trajectory of the gun and simultaneously gain control of the enemy's hands and arm. Especially when the enemy has the gun held with both hands, do not assume you can establish wrist control easily.
Masters demonstrate advancing step to the opponent's side while wrapping your arm around the opponent's arms at wrist level. Your target as you shoot your arm forward is not the wrist, but as you see demonstrated, it is the opponent's eyes or neck. This is because stepping through the target is essential when securing control. If you step and aim your arm for the opponent's shoulder or to his side, your step may not have enough penetration, and he can easily pull back and regain control of the gun. Also, that strike with your arm extending to the eyes can serve as a decoy or attack if necessary. You'll notice that the elbow is swung around at that same level as you lock the wrists with that arm to establish wrist control. Be aware that your rear hand does establish contact, control distance, and grab the side of the arm that you advance step to, as you move forward. Without that, you won't have the points of contact that you need to establish control.
One thing to note is that many gun wielding assailants like to wield single handedly, leaving a free hand to defend. When practicing the disarming technique, it is a good idea to practice stepping to the outside leg of your attacker. This allows you to keep the free hand out range, and utilize proper wrist control, as well as hand trapping if possible, to control a rear attacking hand. Bear in mind that the gun is your main concern, and strikes from the other hand are secondary.
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Using a walking stick to attack
Here we go, you see, there is a way how a walking stick can be utilized as a defense weapon. Bear in mind, pressure points and vital spots are crucial attack points for utilizing a stick or staff. There are two types of attacks to focus on: swinging attacks and jabbing attacks. Due to the cane's structure, the base or the handle is best utilized as a hilt for jab strikes. As masters demonstrate, holding the handle in one hand and grabbing the shaft of the stick, you can use a jabbing strike by thrusting forward to vital points such as the solar plexus, groin, neck, etc.
The stick can also be used like a bat, with the handle being the striking mechanism. In demonstrations, you see points like the knees, hands, and other vital and soft areas. You can transit between the two types of attacks, maintaining distance as you do so. You can also attack with the stick held horizontally, pushing forward to your attacker's chest or facial area. You have to be mindful of the distance and the hand positioning in all of these scenarios, because at all costs, you want to avoid a situation where you are wrestling for control of the stick. This is why counters to an advancing attack are priority over offensive ones.
Remember:
1. Gun assault is very serious. Therefore, confidence in the techniques is crucial to any application.
2. When establishing arm control at wrist level for a disarm, the gun is priority, not free hands.
3. A cane or a walking stick can be used for defense, with proper care to distance control and vital pressure point attack areas.
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Again some review. Ready? Start! :)
1. What should your aim be when you have to deal with a knife attack? Disarm the weapon and then try to escape.
2. Why is it important to gain control of your attacker's elbow? So he/she can't strike back.
3. Why should you strike your attacker in the wrist? So he/she can't grab the weapon any more.
Don't forget! 8)
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Have another simple test now:
1. What part of the arm do you first make contact with when defending a knife attack?
a. The wrist.
b. Forearm.
c. Hand with the knife.
d. Biceps.
2. What part of the body should you attack to release the weapon?
a. Head.
b. Foot.
c. Thumb/hand.
d. Wrist.
3. What must you be able to do before disarming the weapon from the attacker?
a. Control his/her arm.
b. Hurt him/her badly.
c. Knock him/her out.
d. Distract him/her.
4. When confronted with a gun, what should you be considering to do to have a chance to survive?
a. Punch the criminal in the face and fight back.
b. Run.
c. Give the criminal whatever they want and call the police.
d. Both b and c.
5. When making an advance step to control the hand of a gun assailant, where are you aiming your overhand?
a. His/her chest.
b. Behind the back.
c. His/her hands.
d. The level of his/her neck.
THINK!
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Answers:
1. b
2. c
3. a
4. d
5. d
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Fighting without fighting
Do you remember when Bruce Lee in a film said he's using a style called fighting without fighting? 8) :)
Well, the ultimate level of dealing with a scenario where a fight is about to break out is resolving it without laying a finger. Fighting without fighting is a win-win, right? No one gets hurt, and you walk away with your limbs attached and no medical bills. Master Wong's ideology of fighting without fight is taking precaution, planning your journeys, being aware of the environment, and knowing how to behave in public places. If you can put all these into place before you make a journey, you have increased your safety by 80%.
Overview of the 3 Safety Zones
Sometimes, you are randomly hit by surprise and, if it is unavoidable, you only have your skill and knowledge to save yourself. Master Wong's system helps you understand three safety zones that are similar to the traffic light system. It covers do's and don'ts that you are advised to follow if you want to increase your chances of safety. After finishing this part, you may already be planning the way you roll in life. The 3 zones explained in this part are:
a) Green Zone – Know yourself!
b) Amber Zone – Know yourself and know your ability!
c) Red Zone – Know your surroundings!
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Here, you will see some bullet point examples and statements to follow. Do read and think about a time where or when in your lifestyle you could be in danger.
Out at night, late getting home, or a dusky start or end of the day! Don’t be alone, don’t walk down that alley, avoid that forest or heath. If you are going to be in this position, make sure someone knows how long it will be until you communicate with them again.
Why do you need cash anymore? Avoid carrying cash in any situation; use that plastic. Don’t leave anything on display!
Don’t rely on your ability to kick butt. Lock your car and never leave your motor running. Keep those windows and doors locked. Carry a car window smasher and seatbelt cutter for emergencies. Check fuel, oil, spare tyre; safety is key!
Always walk towards on-coming traffic and make sure that you see the front of the cars parked down the road; you can then see if someone is in the vehicle! If you are walking with the back of a car or van facing you, the doors can be used to block your escape route. This makes you an easy target, no matter how tough you think you are.
Always have a plan of where you are going; be organized and prepared at all times. You should know where to go in case of trouble. Choose appropriate clothing for the activity with your personal safety in mind.
Carry a mobile phone with you at all times. Keep it charged as much as possible; if you are in trouble you can quickly call emergency services. For this same reason, have someone to call, like a parent or a friend. If you are a witness, overwhelmed or attacked and able to take a picture on your phone, you may just deter a criminal from committing the crime further. Most criminals focus on easy targets.
Walk with a swagger; okay, maybe not like you own the place, but do walk with confidence. Keep that chin up, shoulders back, see everything. Make it clear that you know who is around you. If you walk past someone, look them in the eye, smile and say something; make it clear you have noticed them.
Take full responsibility for your journey. Don’t rely on others, and don’t share that taxi home. Keep hydrated before you go out. Do you actually know where you are going? What clubs or pubs you are visiting? Does a loved one know? What is your estimated home time? Make sure you let others know what’s happening.
Here is a sensitive one! If you are unfortunate and sexually assaulted, you need to keep any clues you have. Don’t shower, clean or use any restroom.
If you can scratch the offender, you will have their DNA under your nails. Use that phone, call the emergency services, and then call someone to come and support you.
Do not leave cash or jewelry lying around your home; keep valuables out of sight, and where possible in a secure place!
Do not walk and talk! It’s a welcoming light! Avoid using your phone in isolated places. Texting can distract you from what is happening around you. When you are out and about, switch your mobile to vibrate mode rather than keeping a ring tone on.
Don't share your personal information with a new acquaintance. Though making new friends is part of the fun of going out, you should avoid giving too much personal information to someone you just met. Don’t tell people where you live or where you are staying or which way you go home. Do not mention that you came alone. Say you are waiting for friends to arrive or someone is picking you up soon. Not everyone is a nice person. Sad, but true!
If you meet someone you like, make plans to meet in a public place like a coffee shop, restaurant, or at an amusement park, rather than giving out your home address or place of work. Taking it slow doesn’t just keep you safe, it also puts you in control so they come to you.
Some specific Green zone advice for young people and college/university students
Personal attack alarms are not just for females; statistics show nearly as many males are attacked as females.
Keep the money you need to get home separate, so that you don’t spend it.
Alcohol is a factor of big % of all crimes! Watch how much you drink. It is much easier to do something risky or foolish when you’re drunk; and you’re much more likely to lose your keys, cash or phone when you’ve had too much to drink.
If you are new to an area, or nervous, why not use a GPS tracker app with a friend or family member or MapQuest. There are loads of communication apps and location services that you can use to help you navigate safe routes. It will come in handy if you are unfortunate to get kidnapped. This may allow those looking for you have a better chance of tracking and finding you.
Travel with a friend; safety in numbers! Attackers and criminals can all of a sudden become very weak and overcome by large numbers of people. Also, if you are hurt, someone can go and get help. Criminals are less likely to attack you if you are in a group.
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This part goes into more protective detail; it looks into the consumer, domestic and social situations. When you leave your home, you need to adopt a specific mentality; anyone around you could be a potential threat! Until you get to know strangers, keep your mental guard up until you familiarize yourself and develop trust. This being said, how is your domestic situation? Is it safe at home? Is your partner a threat? Is your neighborhood a safe area? We all have the ability to move, relocate or do anything we dream.
Dress appropriately for the surroundings you are in. Don’t make yourself a target by showing expensive mobile phones, jewelry, valuables or skin.
If you think someone is following you, switch directions or cross the street. If the person continues to follow you, move swiftly towards an open shop or restaurant even a lighted house. Are there any CCTV areas near you?
Don’t be afraid to yell for help, make a noise, or even shout "FIRE!" (everyone looks to see a fire but not necessarily to help). Move towards other people and confront the person. You can take your phone out and start to film this person to deter them. Remember, an easy target is what they are looking for.
If a dating partner or loved one has abused you, do not meet him or her alone. Do not let him or her in your home or car when you are alone. Contact the authorities. Don’t allow them to take over your mind.
If you are traveling with valuables, try not to show them off. A very expensive diamond necklace can remain in a pocket until you reach the venue. Don't carry a heavy purse or wallet either. These may attract thieves to steal from you and assault you. A black tie ball requires different clothing to a walk in the park at night. Don’t forget, not everyone is as happy as you wish!
Try to observe the features of the person who confront you, including hair, eyes, ethnicity, heritage, birthmarks or distinguishing features, gender, height, and build. This will later help the police catch him or her. Take a picture on your phone if you can.
Keep track of what you’re drinking, as well as how much. Drinks do get spiked with drugs; do not leave your drink unattended or accept a drink from a stranger. If you do, go to the bar, order a bottled drink, don’t take your eyes of the bottle. Place a thumb or finger in the neck.
Be very suspicious of emails, texts or phone calls requesting personal information, passwords, PIN numbers or account details. Do not give out such information unless you are 100% sure of the validity of the request. Even then say you will contact the company they claim to be! Banks and other organizations will not ask you to confirm personal information online or via a text.
When you move home, take the trouble to inform all the organizations you deal with of your new address, and arrange for the post office to forward your mail. You don't want a bank statement, new credit card or any other personal mail to be sent to an address you no longer live at, where anyone could take and open your post.
Keep a safe record of your bank or credit cards, driving license and passport details. Some banks and credit card companies offer a registration service.
If you lose your card or suspect it has been stolen, contact the bank or the credit card company immediately. When destroying old cards, cut through the chip and magnetic strip. Banks are starting to offer Apps to support this security for you; have a look.
It is a hard world we live in now. That being said, it is still beautiful, so here is some more advice to follow. Take time to not just read, but also to think about when you may have placed yourself at risk.
Never let your bank or credit card out of your sight in shops and restaurants to prevent copying or cloning. In a restaurant, make sure you ask for the card machine to be brought to you or follow your server to the counter and watch the transaction. A financial attack is as painful as a physical one.
When shopping on the Internet, check that the website shows a padlock or unbroken key icon. When you ‘check out’ make sure that 'https:' starts the web address; this means that a secure, encrypted connection is in place between your computer's browser and the website. The VeriSign Trust seal means that the website company's identity has been verified and that the website has passed a daily malware scan.
When you are interacting with a stranger, be mindful of your personal space. Don’t allow them to block your exit route. What is your exit route? If you wanted to escape or move away, how or where would you do this? Can you see who is behind you? Think about the position you place yourself in a room. Don’t allow someone too close to you; this will give you time to react if something becomes a threat.
Make sure you have your keys out as you approach your door so you don’t give someone the chance to come from behind and force you inside. You can also use your keys as a weapon for self-defense. Make sure you look around when approaching your door. Don’t have any bins or items near your door or path that provides shelter or hiding places for people.
Your cards, your money, your jewelry, your car – are they worth your life? Get insurance, then it doesn’t matter if someone steals them. At least you are 100% safe and alive.
If someone tries to rob you, dynamically assess the situation and remember your training! If you think you have the ability to defend yourself, it’s your choice, but don’t give up your life. One slipped blade will kill you. No matter how tough you are.
If confronted, speak slowly and stay as calm as possible; a logical mind that is clear will see all options at a faster pace than one in a state of panic. There is nothing worse than showing you are scared. If you are confident, the people might retreat. Showing fear may build their arousal and increase your risk of attack. Look them straight in the eye, make it clear you have seen them. Speak loudly. Assure them that you will not cause any harm if released. Do not beg or plead!
Stall for time by delaying the assailant as much as possible. Try to wriggle out of his grip and run for help, screaming. Screaming "Help!" will not do as much as screaming "Fire!" It will make people intervene. If you have physical skills, stay calm, and employ the tools you need from your personal self-defense toolbox.
Install security software on your laptop (and desktop computer) and always carry it hidden inside a sports bag rather than in its own obvious case. Nowadays, university IT and learning centers are open around the clock and many students could be leaving these places in the middle of the night.
Learn to physically defend yourself. Don’t just attend a course and think you are an expert. It takes thousands of hours to master something. Practice and make a lifestyle change.
It is really important to remember that you do not have to suddenly earn a black belt in karate or carry a knife around with you; take your time and use a sensible head.
If you're generally confident when you go out alone, knowing that you can take care of yourself can reassure you greatly. Train your senses so you will feel like you can look after yourself. Be more observant so that you will know if something is about to happen.
If you travel or live in risky or dangerous areas, learn how to block punches, or think of how to avoid harmful incidents first.
Developing a more street-smart attitude may seem silly, or pointless, but the simple knowledge that you can protect yourself will increase your confidence, which will help with your personal safety.
Be careful; do not become paranoid! Remember that good people are like sunny days – there are plenty of them. Just because you're being careful doesn't mean you need to be afraid that everyone is out there thinking about how to get one over you. Be prepared; not paranoid. Remembering that there are more sunny days than days when lightning strikes is useful. Lightning is dangerous, maybe deadly, but rare!
If a robber asks for your wallet or purse, do not hand it to him. Toss it away from you... Chances are that they are more interested in your wallet or purse than you; then they should go for the wallet/purse. Then run as fast as you can in the other direction.
If you find yourself a victim, like in the movies, in the boot of a car, try and kick out the side lights, indicator lights or tail lights. Good chance you are a little wider than the gap, but you can put an arm out and wave so people see. Hopefully, someone will call the authorities.
Let people see you having a good time. If you want to stay safe and not make yourself a target, have a blast, whether you're with friends or by yourself. People will be less likely to take advantage of you if you look like the life of the party instead of hanging out by yourself in the corner. Remember to relax once you're in a safe environment; you won't have a good time if you don't. Once you've reached your destination, settle in and resolve to have a good time, no matter what.
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This section calls for action. You must take note of the evolving dynamic situation you are in and act accordingly. You are now in the high risk section.
When you walk or jog early in the morning or late at night when the streets are empty, be sure you are familiar with the surroundings on your route and bring your phone.
Try to park in well-lit areas with good visibility and close to walkways, stores, and people.
Stay in well-lit, populated areas. Areas without decent lightning can be the scenes of incidents. If you use public transport to get home, sit near the driver on a bus or a tram, and in an occupied carriage on a train or the underground.
Walking may not be the best option, but if you have to, do not walk home alone in the dark. Keep to well-lit, busy streets, main roads and footpaths. Avoid badly lit areas, parks, alleyways and underpasses.
Always check a cash machine for signs of interference before you use it. Never accept a stranger's offer of help when using a cash machine. Do be aware of people crowding around you when using a cash machine, and preferably draw out money during the day. Place one arm on the wall at the same height as your head; this will stop anyone making you hit the wall with your head. Place one foot in front of the other; make sure you do this in a confident stance.
Park your car in a safe location. CCTV? Before you get out of your car, think about where you have parked. Is it well lit, easy to see from the street? Is it the best place to park if alone? Avoid parking in dark alleys or very far away from the door of your destination. Remember where you parked. Mentally map your path to the door of the place you're going, take note of anyone on the street, and gather your things quickly.
Upon leaving your car, check carefully that it is locked and you have left nothing enticing (like a laptop bag or an iPad) in plain view, even charger cables. Walk with purpose directly to the door and enter immediately.
Lingering on the street is not a good idea; it allows potential attackers to see that you are alone. Keep anyone you noticed out on the street in your mind, and in the corner of your eye, if possible.
Remember from the Green Zone: don't listen to your headphones or keep checking your text messages. Stay alert. Walk in the opposite direction of the flow of traffic so an abductor is less likely to get you in the vehicle.
Know exactly where you're going, if you check your phone's map app every few minutes, you'll be making yourself an easy target, plus you are flashing $$$ worth of technology; easy sell!
Quickly walk back to your car if you can drive home safely. Be calm, remember be aware, not paranoid. Take a close scan of the street and then go straight to your car, then home. If the guard or doorman, or a group of other friends you have met offer to walk you to your car, take them up on it. At the very least, let someone know that you're going home now, and ask them to watch you till you get in your car.
Take a look around; know who is on the street with you. If you see an alley between you and your car, or trees, or areas someone could hide, walk in the middle of the street to give yourself plenty of room to move if you need to.
Have your keys ready and unlock the car as you are taking your last steps towards it. As you approach the car, do a quick visual check that nobody is near it. Get in, lock the doors immediately, buckle up, start your car and drive away. Don't sit in your car fixing your make-up or fiddling with your technology or texting someone. Get going.
If someone is in the car with a gun to your head, do not drive off! Instead, gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your air bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat, they will get the worst of it. As soon as the car crashes, bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.
Stay safe at home. If there is a disturbance outside, go in pairs or more. Don’t ever leave your home when you are alone. If you are worried for someone’s safety, call the emergency services straight away. Don’t make yourself a victim.
Know your surroundings are your penultimate lines of defense. After this, you are left to engage with physical self-defense. You are the person behind your actions! You must make sure you only use the reasonable force necessary to defend yourself or your loved ones. This does not relate to property. You should look into your in-country laws relating to self-defense and physical altercations. You will learn many techniques, which will act as tools for your self-defense tool box. You must use the correct tool for the correct job; no point using a 14 lb sledge hammer to place a picture frame in there!
If you end up using physical force to defend yourself, you need to ask yourself a few questions; why am I here, what went wrong, did I bring this on, could I have avoided this, am I justified in what I have done? Remember it is always a fine line, and you will be held up in the court of law to justify any actions. Keep safe and stay in the green zone.
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An Overview
Being prepared will give you the edge in any situation where you might be at risk. These guidelines will put you in a better position to protect yourself if something does go wrong. Maybe 99% of situations can be avoided through proper planning and maintained awareness.
Master Wong's system of self-defense should be used only when all other avenues to avoid conflict and protect yourself have been exhausted. Even then, you should exercise control over the amount of force you use so it is justified. Only use force that is reasonably necessary!
Our self-defense always starts from the covering position. We allow ourselves to be attacked first and do not make ourselves into the aggressor, which places us in a stronger legal position after any altercation. It will be clear from the evidence that we began our movement with a desire to be passive and defend ourselves.
These responses are preferable but will depend on local laws and customs. If the surroundings and restrictions change, your responses should change accordingly. If threat is critical, your response must be equally lethal to save your life.
You are instructed in how to deliver enough power to seriously injure somebody else, but it will be your decision based on your judgment of a situation as to the right course of action to take.
Ultimately your basic training is key for your health, your awareness and to have the ability to respond instinctively and effectively in a situation when you need to protect yourself or the people you care about from harm.
These categories correspond to the threat level:
1. Green Zone (People have not interacted but made you aware.) (Kicking range.)
2. Amber Zone (Real threat of personal injury or emotional distress.) (Punching range.)
3. Red Zone (Real risk of serious or lethal bodily harm.) (Grappling range.)
Master Wong's System training has its foundation in the four pillars of mental progression.
Pillar 1: The purity of your intent.
Pillar 2: The focus of your will.
Pillar 3: The level of your awareness.
Pillar 4: The quality of your character.
Using these pillars as a guide will support your attitude and judgment and enable you to effectively use this system to enhance your life for the better. 8)
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A review
1. When you are in confrontation, what should you do?
Speak slowly and stay as calm as possible; a logical mind that is clear will see all options at a faster pace than one in a state of panic.
2. When you are planning to jog in the early morning hours, what should you bring and be aware of?
Make sure you are familiar with the surroundings on your route and bring your phone.
3. You have entered your car. Someone is in the car with a gun to your head. What would save your life?
Do not drive off! Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your air bag will save you.
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A final test:
1. Why is it a good idea to walk towards oncoming traffic?
a. So you can see if someone is in the vehicle if they tried to do anything.
b. So it is quicker to jump in a car for help if someone is following you.
c. So vehicle’s drivers can see you easier.
d. No real reason.
2. You've just made a new friend. They later ask if you are alone as they will be happy to give you a lift home. What do you say?
a. Sure, why not?
b. Thanks, but I have someone picking me up.
c. O.K. Can you drop me off at this address?
d. Are we sharing a taxi?
3. Which color zone does ‘know yourself and know your ability’ go in to?
a. Green
b. Red
c. None
d. Amber
4. Why would you want to scratch the offender when sexually assaulted?
a. To inflict pain on the offender
b. It’s the only thing you can do
c. So you can leave their DNA under your nails for evidence later
d. It’s a possible method to escape
5. When traveling abroad for a holiday, what should you consider?
a. Bring a disguise weapon. (e.g. selfie stick!)
b. Make sure you bring a power bank for your phone for emergencies
c. Travel in a group (not alone)
d. Travel with plenty of money
Think!
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The Answers:
1. a
2. b
3. d
4. c
5. c
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Review, review, review!
Most effective stances and body positions
Defensive technique
Offensive techniques
Ground survival and fighting techniques
Use of everyday objects
Different types of situations
Edge weapons
Fighting without fighting
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My achievement:
Topic-wise Scores
1. Defensive technique ......... 100%
2. Different types of situations ......... 50%
3. Edge weapons ......... 100%
4. Fighting without fighting ......... 100%
5. Ground survival and fighting techniques ......... 75%
6. Most effective stances and body positions ......... 67%
7. Offensive techniques ......... 50%
8. Use of everyday objects ......... 100%
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I will improve myself. Not here to prove but to improve. 8)
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Good job! 8) 8) 8)
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The best self-defense(mental) against Desi is not to claim anything if you don't want to be slandered as a ffffffffffffffffffff liar!!!
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You ARE the biggest liar here! And you are commiting crimes by your call for punches, killing, etc. which I deleted minutes ago.
The self-defence against a delusional, hallucinating and liyng abuser like you is people to report you to the procecutors, judges, policemen and so on + I to reduce the access of the new accounts here.