Self Defense: USING YOUR FEET

Using your legs gives you the advantage of greater reach, coupled with the  fact that your legs are considerably stronger than your arms. If you react quickly enough, there is a good chance that you will be able to stop the attack in its initial stages. All the kicks are easy to learn. Good balance  and speed are important. A quick, powerful kick to a sensitive part of the body is one of the best methods of self defense. Aim your kicks below the belt and always kick with as much speed and force as possible.

Move 1 : FRONT KICK

Start with your kicking foot behind you. Then raise your knee until your thigh is almost horizontal and kick sharply upwards with the lower half of your leg. Then bring your leg back quickly to the starting position, with your kicking foot behind you. This kick is carried out in one movement, with the bridge of your foot hitting your attacker's groin. Imagine you are kicking a foot ball with all your might.

Move 1 : DEMONSTRATION

1. The attacker grabs you with both arms.
2. You set your kicking foot behind you and spread your arms out.
3. Now lift your leg and shoot your lower leg forwards

Move 2 : SIDE KICK

When you use the side kick, you hit either your attacker's knee or shin with the outside edge of your foot, or the sole of your foot. Lift your front foot up to knee height and then, using your hip, kick sideways with as much force  as you can, keeping your leg extended. By pivoting on your balancing foot, you will be able to use full force of your hips and follow the movement through. If carried out correctly, the heel fo your extended foot will point towards your assailant. Bring your leg back to the starting position immediately. To
add power to your technique, lean a plank of wood against a wall and practice the hip movement, by kicking the plank until you can break it. Remember to keep your shoes on when practicing this techniques ( if you are VERY stupid you can try that with your shoes OFF !!!!! )

Move 2 : DEMONSTRATION

1. Your attacker grabs your arm.
2. Lift your front knee up.
3. Keeping your leg extended sideways, kick your attacker in the knee.
4. Then wrench your arm free.

Move 3 : HEEL STAMP

The heel stamp is used solely to distract your opponent, before you follow it up with another defense technique or action. From your basic position, bring your knee up as high as possible and then stamp down sharply with the heel of your foot. Your heel should hit the bridge of your assailant's foot. Remember to keep your toes pointing upwards, so that your heel is in the correct position. If you are carrying out a heel stamp to the rear, keep your toes pointing downwards, to make sure you connect with your target. You should hit, rather than his thumb, the weakest point, i.e. the little finger.

Move 3 : DEMONSTRATION

1. Your assailant grabs your arm.
2. Lift your foot and stamp on your assailant's foot with all your might.
3. Then wrench your arm free.

Move 4 : KNEEING YOUR OPPONENT

This is a technique used in close combat and therefore ideally suited to self defense. Speed and power are essential for this move to be effective. The top of your knee should connect with your assailant's groin.

Move 4 : DEMONSTRATION

1. Your assailant grabs you in a body hold with both arms.
2. Grab your assailant by the hips, push yourself away from him, at the same
   time stepping back with one leg.
3. Pull your opponent down and bring your knee up sharply into his groin, with
   as much force as you can.

To your feet everybody and let's kick some shit !

G.Alpha.

Self Defense: USING YOUR HANDS

In this part of the course you will learn techniques in which you can use your hands, arms, elbows or fingers as weapons with which to disable your attacker. The difference between a punch and a slap is the way in which the arm or hand movement is carried out. When pushing or punching, the arm movement is always
straight ahead, towards the attacker, whereas, when slapping, the arm movement is circular or semi-circular (a swing or a hook).

In self defense it's very important to learn how to use your hands as weapons. A well-targeted punch, using the heel of your hand or elbow, is easily carried out and highly effective if your FULL body weight is behind it.

It is NOT necessary to harden the skin on your hands or elbows on order to  make'em less sensitive to pain; they have been designated by nature to resist knocks and punches.

Making a fist in the correct way is very important to prevent any finger injuries when punching your assailant or using blocking techniques. When your fist is clenched correctly, the thumb should lie in front of your index and middle finger, and NOT be covered by them.

Move 1 : JABBING WITH THE HEEL OF THE HAND

Bend the fingers up, hold your palm upright and bend it back as far back as
you can. Take up the correct stance and push your hand forward with as much
force as possible. The palm will connect with the target area. Remember to
swivel your hips and follow through in the same direction. The best effects
can be achieved if you hit your attacker just under the nose

Move 1 : DEMONSTRATION

1. Your opponent is about to aim a punch at your head.
2. Take evasive action by moving one step diagonally forward from the normal
   position.
3. Block the punch and, at the same time, jab the heel of your hand under your
   attacker's nose.

Move 2 : THE FINGER JAB

This techniques is highly effective but may also cause severe eye injury. For
this reason, the finger jab should only be used in life-threatening attacks.
Bend your index and middle fingers slightly. Stand in the correct basic stance
and move forwards to carry out the finger jab.

Move 2 : DEMONSTRATION

1. Your assailant is trying to strangle you with both hands.
2. Hunch your shoulders and pull your chin in to protect your neck.
3. Now jab your assailant in the eyes with your fingers, taking a step
   backwards at the same time.

Move 3 : ELBOW PUNCH

The most important thing to remember here is to bend your arm very sharply.
You can elbow forwards or backwards. Your assailant is then hit by the hard
little bone of elbow. If you elbow forwards, your arm moves in a semi-circle,
hitting the side of your attacker's face or his chin. If you elbow backwards,
stretch your arm out forwards, with the back of your clenched fist facing
downwards, and then bring your arm backwards sharply and with as much force as
you can muster. In both cases, your fists should stay clenched and you should
follow through with your shoulders.

Move 3 : DEMONSTRATION

1. Your attacker grabs your arm.
2. You step forward, bringing your arm up in a semi-circle.
3. As you set your foot down, elbow your attacker in the face. This way you
   have the FULL force of your body weight behind you.

Down below is a video showing other useful techniques that alternate hand defense and attack

Once you practice and master those , you should try to use your feet . We will explain some kick techniques in the next post. Waiting for your reaction !

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STREET FIGHTING: GENERAL GROUND RULES

There are some important rules on how to react if attacked. If you bear  these in mind, you already have the advantage over your attacker.

If at all possible, avoid a confrontation. Try to engage your assailant in a conversation. This way you gain time to calm yourself down and work out an effective strategy to fight off your attacker.


If you cannot avoid a fight :

1. Breathe slowly and deeply to calm your nerves.

2. ALWAYS look your attacker in the eyes.

3. Turn sideways to make it harder for your attacker to grab you.

4. Only use techniques you have really mastered. DON'T hesitate.

5. Be careful not to let yourself be cornered, and don't allow yourself to be
   backed up into a doorway or against a wall.

Let us know about those times when you were trapped in this kind of situations on your comments .

G.Alpha.

THE RIGHT STANCE

Correct stance is essential as a basis for all defense movements. In order to achieve maximum mobility, balance your weight equally on both legs, keeping your knees slightly bent.

 Do not tense up; relax and be prepared to react quickly on all sides. Your shoulders should be diagonal to your assailant, so that you present the least surface area for your attacker to grab. Protect your chest and your chin by keeping your arms up at an angle. Clench your  fists to minimize any damage to your fingers when defending or blocking. This is NOT a static position, quite the opposite, and you should be constantly moving, like a boxer in the ring. Do not keep your arms still, but remember to keep up your guard. This behavior will confuse your attacker, leaving him no time to recognize the defensive action you may be taking. Try to stay out of reach of your attacker, but remember to maintain eye contact.

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THE MOST VULNERABLE AREAS OF THE HUMAN BODY

The eyes and groin are your MAIN TARGETS. A hard kick or punch in the groin
will quickly put men out of action, and can even render them unconscious.
This is a very sensitive part of the body and very vulnerable to injury, no
matter how big and strong a man can be. You can achieve similar results by
jabbing your assailant in the eyes with your fingers, which is one of the
best methods of self defense. Your attacker will be helpless if he cannot see.

Of course, the human body can be attacked in other areas like nose, chin,
knee, shin and bridge of the foot. These are your SECONDARY TARGETS.



Down below are also some effective spots , the most natural it goes the better it is !

DIRECT YOUR PUNCHES AND KICKS, AS DESCRIBED, ONLY AT THE MARKED POINTS OF THE BODY, AS OTHERWISE THEY MAY NOT AFFECT YOUR ATTACKER.

G.Alpha.

SHOCK TACTICS: THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE

Surprise is an important factor in self defence!
If used properly it throws your assailant off balance and may give you valuable time.
There are many types of shock tactics but I shall restrict myself to a few simple ones which
will distract or confuse your attacker.

1. Sudden, loud screaming

2. Spitting in the attacker's face

3. Smiling while looking behind of the attacker

G.Alpha.

The Law and Self Defense

Section 3(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1967 states :

 " .... a person may use reasonable force in the prevention of crime ..."

Obviously " prevention of crime " covers a wide range, but this may include

1. Defence of yourself
2. Defence of another
3. Defence of property

What is considered reasonable depends on the circumstances and is, ultimately,
a matter for a jury to decide.

That is, if you have been slapped, it would be
unreasonable to defend yourself with a knife.

If you use more force than is
reasonable in the circumstances, you could be prosecuted.

G.Alpha