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Re: Chokes

quote loneagle:

I am wondering why so much time is spent in class defending against the choke. This is the one where the hands are encircled around the neck. Why isn’t more training spent at more common attacks. Sucker punch, headbutt, etc. Wouldn’t this be important at the beginning level.

I found this info about the most common attacks-

1. Aggressor threatens potential victim and invades his personal space. The victim responds by pushing the aggressor away. This is normally followed by the Aggressor striking first, to the head.
2. A swinging punch to the head.
3. A front clothing grab, one handed, followed by punch to the head.
4. A front clothing grab, two hands, followed by a head butt.
5. A front clothing grab, two hands, followed by a knee to the groin.
6. A bottle, glass, or ashtray to the head.
7. A lashing kick to groin/lower legs.
8. A broken bottle/glass jabbed to face.
9. A slash with knife, most commonly a 3 to 4″ lock blade knife or kitchen utility knife.
10. A grappling style head lock.

I was wondering the same thing. I have been taking classes in NYC for about a month and we are doing the chokes including standing in the middle of 2 or 3 people and having to react to different types of chokes. We are doing a bit of kicking as well. Is it the consensus of people here that punches and defending punches will be taught at the yellow belt level?

Thanks.

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Re: 2 handed punch

quote DKatman:

I think you would be missing the umph off either of those punches. Which one would get the body rotation? I think it is that full rotation that gives the strength behind the punch.

In regards to 360 plus counter (although I still envision the straight punch with counter), I think the main point is still that it is better to counter and turn the tables from defensive to offensive quickly. So it is more important for the speed of the counter than the power of the counter.

Also, when I throw my left to the chin, my right should be somewhere close to me, providing protection.

I do recommend you give your idea a try with a heavy pad, or with a friend holding focus mitts. I would mix it up: Throw three double shots. Then throw three combos to the chin to the body and see what feels like it accomplishes what you are looking for and feels comfortable doing.

Good Luck,
Dave

I see your point about the rotation. Thanks for the response.

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Re: Greg Jackson’s Book and Self Defense

I think the inside defense would work. What about a front kick? I figure if you’re pushed back to the point where you have to take a step back, the front kick would work.

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Re: Kick Defenses

Okay, how about bursting in? You’re going to get kicked, but probably not as hard as just blocking it. I’m thinking of something along the lines of a punch with advance. :dunno:

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Re: Kick Defenses

How about this: defend a round kick with a front kick. The front kick should get there before the opponents round kick (hopefully?) and take a lot of the steam out of a round kick. For a front kick, check or pary with the front leg and once the front leg comes down, kick with the back leg.

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Re: Inside Defense (Newbie Alert)

quote nosceteipsum:

Only as far enough as is necessary to take the punch off line and allow you to counter effectively. Usually this is right about in front of your face. Not enough and you’ll eat the punch, too much and you’ll open yourself up. The ramp analogy is good. Make your wall or ramp and put it in front of your face as you recognize the attack. Remember to defend with the whole forearm and hand, not just the hand.

You want to avoid pushing the arm down and out of the way. It is absolutely not necessary. Make a nice strong inside defense and your counter will be there. When people start practicing trapping and pushing the arm down, they tend to drop it too much leaving themselves wide open. When I teach the counter, for example in a left right combination or against the right straight, it’s defend and counter. Not defend and hook and counter. Use that defense to set up your counter, not clear the hand.

Hope this helps.

I understand. Thanks for the help.

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Re: "downing a charging bull"?

My two cents. Move. I’m thinking like a boxer circling a ring. Of course it depends on how much space you have.

I’m not sure that was worth two cents.:abx:

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Re: Krav Maga TV

quote Coda Vex:

Personally, I think you’d benefit from a seminar/intro class where you can learn the basic strikes and plucks. You could go back a couple times a year and have the instructor coach your technique.

There dozens of free videos on the net. Search this site and look for someof them. Other good videos are from KravCam YouTube channel, Krav Maga Alliance, the best defence krav maga video, first strike, and others. Defenitely get the beginners book.

Look into getting a bag, heavy, target etc or making one your self. All in all your still going to need some human interaction so some periodic seminar/intro classes or a friend to train with.

Good luck

Okay, thank you.

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Re: Rnc

Try this.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-111702668231103991&ei=v6iBStncBJ76rALbo-CbAw&q=defense+to+a+rear+choke&hl=en

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Re: inside/outside defense coordination

The counter I find most comfortable is a palm strike or fist to the face with the non-defending hand.

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Re: Rear naked choke defense?

What about this:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-111702668231103991&ei=v6iBStncBJ76rALbo-CbAw&q=defense+to+a+rear+choke&hl=en

I was also thinking of shifting your hips rapidly to one side to expose the groin.

Let me know what you guys think.

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Re: Rear naked choke defense?

I’m pretty much a newbie but I saw a defense that might work. As soon as you feel the choke you shoot your ass back (think of leaning over towards your shoes), this takes some of the leverage off and then turn so that your shoulder is facing him and use the headlock defense.

What do you guys think?

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Re: punch defense

Saruotoko, I see what you are saying. Thanks for the reply.

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Re: Rheumatoid arthritis

Kirsten, thanks for the reply. My main problem is that my fingers are swollen most of the time to the point where I can’t make a fist and its in my feet as well so kicking is an issue. I think the shadow boxing idea is the way to go.

Thanks

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Re: Geoff Thompson

I like it because it allows you to have your hands “up” and very close to what would be a fighting stance without actually going into a fighting stance. I used it once on the street with my feet in a fighting stance and keeping my hands near the guy’s shoulder and it worked to
deescalate the situation.

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