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Self-Protection

A forum dedicated to all things practical and ‘real’. This is the place for discussions on awareness, personal safety, self-protection
and making martial arts work when it counts.

deltabluesman's picture

The Ultimate Self-Defense Championship

Martial Arts Journey (run by Rokas) recently published a series called "The Ultimate Self-Defense Championship."  Imagine the Ultimate Fighter, except that the contestants are Youtube martial artists and the challenges are supposed to involve self-defense scenarios.  Has anyone else watched this?  Thoughts? 

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Azato's picture

Knife Defense Drill

I am preparing this student of mine for his 2nd Dan test and a requirement in our organization is knife defense. The format of the test unfortunately does not incorporate any kind of resistance but I figured that we might as well play around with it to find something that works. This is technique is one that I’ve seen in BJJ and law enforcement circles. The resistance here is only moderate but I’ve found that the technique is workable. Not always easy to pull off but it gives you a chance.

https://youtu.be/dXeYvXOjS8g

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sarflondonboydonewell's picture

Pre attack indicators

 A lot has been written about pre attack indicators and always will be as it is the only chance to maximize one’s chances to take appropriate action. Reconizing attack indicators can stop attacks, avoid injuries and prevent death

However, what if their aren’t any and there is a sudden explosion of violence? That seems to flies in the face of the evidence/ thinking. Or are some so subtle that one cannot pickup them within the split second time before the assault.

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Wayne's picture

Point style sparring relevance to self-protection?

Does the long range point style sparring have any relevance to self-protection? 

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Tau's picture

Advanced Driving

This past week I passed my advanced driving test and thought to discuss the program here for other members benefits. I did the course for various reasons including just having wanted to for some time and suddenly having time free after completing my master's degree. Frankly I also like learning new stuff. And most of us can be better drivers. But here's the thing; it ties into self protection very well.

I suspect some of you have done the course or similar, perhaps because you're 999 drivers, and so you're way ahead of me.

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Andrew Sheldon-Thomson's picture

Fake Surrenders

Scanning youtube today I came accross two videos in quick succession where the attacker fake surrendered when the defender got the upper hand, then just re-attacked when the defender let up.

In this video the kid who was defending himself ended up getting stiches in his ear because the attacker bit him when he re-attacked.

Fully Grown Man Attacks 16-Year-Old Multiple Junior World Champion in BJJ - Ends Up Flying - YouTube

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Pierre's picture

Swiss Self-Defense Law

Hi Folks,

Here is the Swiss law about self-defense (my translation). I find it very clear, and was impressed by the fact that is takes "going too far" into consideration, and is ready to excuse it. 

I'd be very interested to know your thoughts about this law, and how it compares with the law in your country.

Legitimate defense / Art.15

Anyone who is, against the law, attacked or threatened by an imminent attack, has the right to repel the attack by means proportionate to the circumstances ; the same right belongs to third parties.

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Azato's picture

Standing Punch Defense

Some class footage of a drill I teach for standing punch defense.

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Iain Abernethy's picture

Improvised Projectile Weapons Footage

Hi All,

Footage of a recent event in Dublin.

WARNING: Bad language and real violence throughout.

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Azato's picture

Drill for Multiple Attackers

Hey everyone,

This is some footage from last nights class where we are working on striking pre-emptively and then responding to a second attacker. I have been trying to incorporate multiple attackers more into our train. Its a crucial self-protection skill that I've found can be very hard to address.

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