Ground Fighting In The Streets Self Defense

Ground Fighting. Visit this link to learn more: www.sammyfranco.com This instructional DVD will teach you the "hard-core" ground fighting basics you must know to survive in the streets! Here Mr. Franco will show you the fundamentals of "real world" ground fighting. This is not a "sport combat" DVD. It's street fighting. Nitty, gritty and down and dirty! This dynamic DVD includes: the five ground fighting positions (the mount, leg guard, opposite pole, perpendicular mount and chest to back position), the double leg grapevine, escaping from the guard, escaping from the top mounted position, striking from the mounted position, striking from the guard position, the box hold, modified Japanese arm bar, how to lower your base, elbow strikes from the mount, the guillotine choke, the forearm choke, arm framing techniques, embracing the range, escaping from the side head lock, leg chokes, pummeling techniques and strategies, proper use of the grappling dummy, use-of-force justifications on the ground, speed punching drills, Indian grips, edge of hand grips, wrist grips, three finger grips, elbow variation grips, blindfold ground fighting drills, the #1 target to attack in a ground fight, the least preferred target to attack on the ground, differences between training on the mat and the concrete, the swimming drill, other exercises are also demonstrated with detailed explanation, plus much more. NOTE: This is a ground fighting basics DVD and is recommended for people who have no ...

Side Kick Defense Keeping the guard up

In the Martial Science we teach defenses to teach body movement and not specifically to defend against a unique attack (though it is possible). We name the files so people might be able to find them easier. Mainly this is for our students and those that have already read the Philosophy and System book. The side kick defense is applied by falling over the kick and striking with the forearm bone (ulna) onto the calf. Regardless of what side-kick is thrown, if the kick is committed to make contact, then the drill can be performed. Again, we are teaching the movements and not specifically the technique of defending against a side kick which is a small part of the drill and possible. I realize this is hard to understand, but an important concept to know when trying to grasp the way we train and why. Yes, practice drills do change. However, we have this in reverse. Students are learning to move as opposed to learning to defend against a specific attack. We use the attack as a way to train the movements. In a realistic self-defense situation, you will have to move according to the situation at hand - you must adapt. This is easier to do when you have solid control of your own body movement and used to manipulating opponents. Most likely you would end up in a situation that required one part of the technique and thus you could apply that one move or a combination from various drills. This is to say that you might perform a physical move from a punch defense as well as one from a ...

How to Use Everyday Objects For Self Defense

You might be surprised at all of the everyday objects that could save your life in a self defense situation. While it's fine to carry mace or a taser in most states, it's still best to know what you can do to keep yourself safe if you find yourself without a standard weapon nearby. In this article I've got a list of three ordinary objects that you might carry on any given day that can do serious damage in street fight and help you stay safe.

1. Walking Stick / Umbrella - Whether long and slender or short and compact, an umbrella or a cane can come in very handy in a street fight. A cane is obviously a good choice for fending off knife attacks and wielding like a club. They tend to be hard and solid enough to take a good swing with. Umbrellas, on the other hand, aren't well suited for bludgeoning but are perfect for striking nerve points. Even a cheap, compact umbrella can do a lot of good when slammed against the inside bone of an attackers forearm and wrist, or into the nerve cluster at the ears. Cheap umbrellas may not seem like much, but any weapon can help give you an edge and sometimes a slight edge is all it takes.


2. Wallet - This one surprises most people. A man's folding wallet is actually a great weapon for close quarters fighting. The reason is that they are usually reinforced with credit cards that make the wallets very rigid. To use properly, just place the open end of the wallet deep into the palm of your hand and use it to thrust the hard edge at your attacker. It's best used against the throat to apply pressure to the Adam's apple or as a strike to the bridge of the nose. Go ahead, take out your wallet and play with it, you might be surprised what you can do with it.


3. Car Keys - It's so easy to forget sometimes that most of us keep a set of jagged, pointy metal spikes in our pockets. Should you find yourself in a position to grab for your keys in a fight, don't hesitate. Grab the heaviest, longest key you have and grip it tightly between your thumb and forefinger. Slice if you must, but a well placed jab to the eyes, face or throat can end a fight very quickly.