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Acting First Instead of Striking First: Self Defense Situations that Call for...
Welcome to 2016! I hope everyone’s holidays were fun, and more importantly, safe. I imagine that some readers who bounce at bars and clubs or work in security had to utilize some effective applications...
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Important Concepts of Self Defense and Wielding the Best Tool of All –...
In December’s article (Self Defense and Jiu Jitsu) I introduced some of the self defense focus that will take place in 2016’s articles. I brought up some important concepts to keep in mind when...
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Grappling for Self Defense – Utilizing the Sprawl and Reverse Wrestling
In my article Self Defense and Jiu Jitsu 2.0, I discussed some of the misconceptions that exist about applying Jiu Jitsu to self defense and the ridiculous old-school martial artist philosophy of “my...
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Self Defense Techniques that Work – Taking Control and Creating Options
In my first technique review for self defense situations (January’s article Acting First) we took a look at the arm drag to rear naked choke as an excellent option for a self defense situation that...
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Studying Self Defense: A Focus on School and Instruction, Not an Art
In the case of studying martial arts for the purpose of self defense, I am often asked which martial art is the best to study. This is a bit of a loaded question, as I truly believe that studying any...
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Bear Hugs and Underhooks: Paragons of Power and Leverage for Grappling and...
In today’s self defense technique breakdown, we will analyze how some standard grappling knowledge can be applied to a common self defense situation. Jerry Wetzel will run through the steps to negate,...
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Checkers and Chess – When Defensive Response Becomes More Important Than...
Self defense is an interesting study in that it is both complicated and simple. The complication in self defense comes largely from the enormous variance of attackers, environments, situations, levels...
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The Standing Cross Collar Choke: BJJ Modifications for Real World Self Defense
In self defense training it is imperative to include and study techniques that utilize leverage, position, and surprise over pure strength. This can be for a number of reasons:An attacker may be bigger...
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Surprise! Grabbed from Behind – Self Defense Follow Up
Getting grabbed unexpectedly is one of the most important situations anyone can train for from a self defense perspective. This is due to both the likelihood from a face-to-face confrontation...
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Avoiding the Takedown – Layering Defenses to Build a Fortress of Self Protection
Reverse grappling is an important concept in self defense and self protection because it is such a key manner in which to maintain control over a dangerous, fluid, or escalating physical confrontation....
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Self Defense Foundations – Escaping Headlocks from the Side and Front
Over the last few weeks we covered some quick and effective techniques for common street grabs that are likely to occur in a variety of situations and from multiple angles. Along with some conceptual...
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Self Defense Against Awkward Clothing Grips and the Unexpected – Avoiding...
Being a student of both the Jeet Kune Do philosophy and framework, I always appreciate efficiency. In an homage to efficiency, today’s article will kill two birds with one stone. I’ll wrap up Jerry...
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Product Review – Brutal Street Grappling Essentials
Having had the demand for, and great response to, taking a shift from pure sport based submission grappling articles towards grappling applications for and within self defense, I was also asked to take...
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Street Psychology and the Best Self Defense Technique I’ve Ever Used
In 2016 we have reviewed a number of self defense concepts and specific techniques. Keeping concepts in mind is of the utmost importance to avoiding the most dangerous situations, while techniques...
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