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USING YOUR HANDS :
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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.
USING YOUR FEET :
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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 of 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.
BLOCKING OR DEFENSIVE TACTICS :
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As you would expect, it is defense and not attack, which is the cornerstone of
self defense. The object is to divert or deflect any blows or punches your
assailant may be aiming to you, and to protect your own body from severe
injury. It is only possible to attack your opponent if you first deflect his
attack on you. First, we should distinguish between the upward block, which
deflects attacks to the head and shoulders, and the downward block, which
prevents attacks on the chest and abdomen. When defending yourself, never
carry out only a blocking movement, without following it up with a counter
move. Only by doing both, will you be able to prevent any renewed attack, and
also protect yourself.
Move 1 : UPWARD BLOCK FIGURE.1
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Move your rear leg diagonally forward from the basic stance, bringing your arm
up in front of your face. The power of any attack on you can be further
diluted by stepping to the side or rear with other leg.
Move 1 : DEMONSTRATION
1. You are in the basic defense stance.
2. Your attacker tries to throw a punch to your head. You move diagonally
forwards, deflecting the power of the blow.
3. The underside of your forearm immediately blocks your attacker's striking
arm.
Move 2 : DOWNWARD BLOCK
Here, again, you should move diagonally forward from the basic position and
bring your arm down to protect the lower part of the body.
Move 2 : DEMONSTRATION
1. Your assailant attempts to punch you in the abdomen.
2. From the basic stance, move diagonally forward, slamming your arm down
sharply on your opponent's wrist.
3. Now deflect your assailant's striking arm to the side, weakening the
potential force of the blow.