• Warning: Do not try any of this without proper training. Recognize that they can kill or injure a person. The first step is to know yourself, and then to pick your fights carefully.

  • All martial arts depend on speed and balance. Without body balance, there is no strength. Speed will give you first contact.

  • If someone challenges you, stand in an alert position, listen to what your opponent is saying, look him or her straight in the eye, and hold the contact.

  • Your defense is all about reality. What can you realistically do in the situation?

  • When no guns or weapons are used, the aim of any self-defense is to enable you to extract yourself or others while using the minimum amount of force necessary.

  • The five principles of fighting

    • Control - the ultimate goal of fighting is to gain control of the opponent.
    • Access - the prerequisite of control. We have access to whatever is in front of us. The goal is to gain access (via maneuvering) while reducing the opponent’s access to us.
    • Stability - posture, structure and base are key to strength and balance.
      • Maintain posture while disrupting your enemy’s posture to reduce their strength.
      • Structure pertains to how grounded we are. Maintain strong structure to maintain balance.
      • Base pertains to how wide we are relative to our center of mass. This allows us to move quickly while maintaining stability. Grappling / Wrestling essentially involves moving the opponent’s center of mass over their base to topple them.
    • Efficiency - during the fight use the least amount of energy to accomplish the goal.
      • Be relaxed during the fight.
      • Be prepared before a fight to reduce cognitive load
    • Tactics - use defense and offense appropriately.
      • If you can avoid a fight, do it.
      • If you are engaging, know when to attack and defend.
      • Know when to do a tactical retreat and re-enter the fight on your own terms.
      • Every time you are attacking, you leave an opening. Minimize your openings.
      • Deceive the opponent.
      • Adapt to your opponent’s moves.
      • Be decisive. When you have the upper hand, end the fight decisively.

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  • When under fire, rounds that come close make a zipping noise, while sounds that are very close will crack.

  • When taking fire, resist the urge to return fire unless you have a definitive target. Never waste ammo.

  • You do not need strength to deliver a good punch. It is a matter of maneuverability, speed, and timing.

    • Balled fist. The first punch hits a vital target. The effect can be increased by adding more weight to the fist.
    • Open palm. Aim for the ears to rupture their eardrums. Use a chopping motion or a slap
    • Heel of the Hand. Aim for a chin jab. When attacking the face go for the eyes. You are less likely to injure your hand this way.
    • Edge of the Hand use a pinkie strike. Arm is never straight and use a chopping action
    • Elbow - good when you are on the side or have your back to the assailant.
    • Knee - limited mobility but high power and can damage the lower parts effectively.
    • Foot - as good as a punch but can make you unbalanced. Kick sideways to maximize force
    • Teeth - bite on exposed parts.

Topics

Links

  • Anatomy - a knowledge of human anatomy helps in knowing where to strike.
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