Lesson Five of the Self Defense Mini Clinic

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This lesson teaches you how to train and develop the skills and principles you’ve learned and will learn in the future from Fightfast.com.

But before we dive in, check out this triangle choke hold taught by decorated soldier and former Delta Force Operator Jim West.

Training Methods:

A complete review of proper training and conditioning methods for combat is beyond the scope of this book, however, I do want to point out that the average guy looking to defend himself on the street doesn’t need to endure a lifetime of training.

On the contrary, the entire purpose of my many DVD packages is to simplify everything. I’ve received emotional letters from dozens of customers who simply watched a certain program, did NO training, and were able to recall and use it correctly when they needed it. Doesn’t get much better than that. But if you’re serious about implanting this information deeply into your body, you’ll want to consider training it.

Street fighting does not require the same level or type of conditioning as sport fighting. Surprisingly, cardiovascular endurance isn’t a significant factor in a street fight. I know this is a controversial claim, but research and 20 years of study and observation backs it up.

Remember, true street fights (as opposed to mutually agreed combat) rarely last longer than 10 seconds. Understanding and employing the 4 D’s (Deception… Distraction… Disruption… Destruction), will trump cardiovascular conditioning.

So with that in mind, having the ability to initiate and maintain continuous explosive action for 8 to 10 seconds will give you a huge advantage in a fight. Design your training accordingly.

For street fighting focus your training on anaerobic conditioning (strength and power training). Eight to ten seconds may not seem very long, but try going all out on a heavy bag for that amount of time…it’s pretty tough.

The more realistic you train the better. This includes the emotional component as well. Here are some tips:

    • 1.) Practice initiating a pre-emptive attack and counter attack from multiple positions and stances. If you practice the 4 D’s you won’t be initiating the attack from a classic boxer’s stance. More than likely your hands will be up, open, and forward in an “I don’t want any trouble” submissive posture. This is the position you want to practice launching from.

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  • 2.) Practice maintaining a constant barrage. And if training with a partner, maintain constant forward pressure. Constant Barrage is more important than Strike Accuracy. Practice Target awareness. If working on a heavy bag, imagine different targets being made available, if working with a partner, make sure he or she offers you a variety of targets to attack.
  • 3.) Practice your verbiage as you initiate an attack as well as anything you might say during the attack. Make it as real as possible. If you are working with a training partner have your partner play the part; yelling, threatening, cursing, etc. His goal should be to drive up the emotional content as much as possible.
  • 4.) Develop a “Strike” mentality – Start hitting a heavy bag. A partner with “strike mitts” is even better, because it allows you to get used to movement. Practice striking with your hands, elbows, shoulders, head, and knees and mix up “Hi-Line” shots (at the head and chest) and “Lo-Line” shots (at the stomach, ribs, groin and legs).
  • 5.) Get a “Battle Cry” – As I just discussed, this does a couple things. First it throws off your adversary for a couple of crucial seconds at the beginning of your action sequence. His brain will be burning up valuable seconds trying to process what all the yelling is about (“what the hell…”) while your attack is under way. Very effective.The second function of the battle cry is to prompt your brain into action. There’s a big difference between thinking about taking action and actually taking action, and it’s easy for most people to get “locked down” in planning. Your brain needs a kick in the butt to transfer its energy from the thinking and planning mode into the action mode.

The battle cry is a verbal “go” that’s imperative to getting yourself moving forward. It’s nothing new, soldiers have been using this for thousands of years as a way to overcome freezing and to strike fear in their enemies. But you’ll want to use this verbal battle cry in training ONLY when you launch into an attack so that it holds power and is an “internal trigger.”

The next training principle is proper execution. Few moves require better execution than weapon disarms. In the following video, you’ll learn the correct technique to disarm an attacker with a gun. A situation we all hope to god we never find ourselves in, but one where the right technique is the difference between life and death.

  • 6.) Always practice proper execution: Watching countless videos of actual street fights as they happened has only cemented what my research has already strongly suggested that real-world fighting is sloppy. It is the rare exception for a fighter to properly execute a complex martial arts move.This is why it’s important to practice proper execution as you’ll be more likely to retain a percentage of it when “crunch time” hits. As expert shooter Bennie Cooley points out, if you can group your shots with 3 inches of each other during practice, you may just retain a grouping the size of a paper plate in real combat (which is considered excellent shooting in the real world). Or as Bruce Lee once pointed out: “I do not fear the man who has practice 1000 kicks one time… I fear the man who has practiced one kick 1000 times.”But Bruce was a little off in his numbers. Studies show that it takes about 2,000 repetitions of a move before it’s actually “implanted” into your brain’s neural pathway for easy recall even under stress. Now 2,000 sounds like a big number, but it’s not. The key is to practice a move correctly.Here is a proven method for developing your skills.Level 1:
    1. Practice a move in front of a mirror slowly. This allows you to “self correct” anything you’re doing wrong. Keep practicing until you are satisfied that your technique is correct.
    2. Practice the same move in front of mirror at full speed. Again… this allows you the opportunity to self correct.
    3. Try it again… this time in slow motion with your eyes closed. You’ll want to periodically sneak a peek in the mirror to see if you’re still on track with your technique.
    4. When your satisfied with your technique, perform it at full motion with your eyes closed. This will start hardwiring the move into your muscle memory.

    Self Defense Training Heavy BagLevel 2: Get your hands on a heavy bag… they’re not expensive and the exercise value alone that you’ll receive it is worth every penny.

    1. Now practice the same move on heavy bag – slowly. Use a mirror again if you can to periodically check your technique. If you see that it’s flawed, go back to Level 1.
    2. Practice the technique on heavy bag at full speed. Try to visualize how you’d use the move on specific target areas.

    Level 3: Practice with a partner. Now I realize not all of us have someone willing to act as your punching bag, but for those who are committed to taking their skills to an expert level, having a live person to practice on is important. For any specific move you want to:

    1. Practice with partner slowly… then when you’re both comfortable….
    2. Practice with partner at full speed.

Of course this is only a brief description of how to train. The DVDs will take you through specific moves and techniques in detail. But it’s important to remember to always be careful with your partner, especially if you’re just getting started. Make sure your partner understands how to “tap-tap-tap” on your side whenever they feel uncomfortable.

Most of the moves you’ll discover are ones that can be used “straight out of the box.” They’re almost always simple, easy to learn, and devastating, so you must use care during any practice. Avoid “showing off” your new moves to unsuspecting friends or family members as it’s easy to put them in the hospital or permanently injure (even kill) them.

That’s it for the free Self Defense Mini Clinic, but don’t worry I’ll still be in touch. I’ll be sending you chapters of the full length fight guide (this Self Defense Mini Clinic was a condensed version) and video tips from my blog every week. So keep your eyes peeled for more free fighting instruction.

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543 thoughts on “Lesson Five of the Self Defense Mini Clinic”

  1. I do learn Taekwondo so recognise some aspects of these videos. I have learnt a lot more about acting quickly with powerful moves that I can use straight away so I am excited to see more videos and information available. Very well put together!

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  2. I am impressed with your videos. I personally do not like to fight and with the instructive vids the fight won’t last long enough for my opponent to have a winning thought. I’m going to win !!!

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  3. I WILL BE 66 ON OCTOBER 12. I went through 5 lessons and firearm disarming lesson. Summary. 1.Slap. 2. Pant leg grab and push. 3. Elbow smash 4. Head lock tight grip and takedown 5. I forgot it.

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  4. Thank you… As a out of shape 70+ senior person this restores confidence as well as learn things I never knew…and Fast…YBI

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  7. Everything is very useful, I’ll share with my family as is my real concerns lay. Thank U Sincerly Roger

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  10. Thank you much. The information helps people (men and women) to learn technics that can save lives. You guys are true hero’s.

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  12. I must both thank and congratulate you on your techniques! As an ex cop, I used several of these techniques before, in overpowering big bad guys and bullies! The last one, man I used that once, and got the very same result you are demonstrating! Today, I am 72 years old, but I do believe that I can still apply most of these techniques. Even better, now I can teach my dear wife all these tricks and techniques, and for that I am especially grateful!

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  13. Unreal the slap slight curved is the best. I was doing it all wrong until the video. Im 5foot9 and a 6foot6 muscle head thinking tough guy started up on a young kid and his gf in a relitively calm atmosphere u wouldnt expect this there. Quick note: im a former provincial boxing champion 64-11-36ko’s. So im no stranger to a street fight. But not a inconsiderate bully like this guy was. Anway he started grabbing him and then he went on his gf thats when i said ok man enough then well of course he comes up in my face i step back and tell him to leave he say F#$% u and lunges at me i gave the slap swing quicker than i could throw a jab and curved to achieve that echo and boom he goes down to his knees and held his ear and all googley eyed and tearing puts his other hand up and says no more im sorry i couldnt believe it. Im so glad i watched these videos to perfection thanks

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  14. Awesome! !!! Triple plus
    Have two boys that will now walk through life and not concern themselves with fear.
    Thanks heaps.

    By the way its given myself confidence. To teach them and has re-educated myself (in the past being in bjj , lung fu pi ). No more act first and walk!.
    Big cheers

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  15. I’m 5’ 2”, female and 70 years old. I have the element of surprise in spades. My target areas will have to be the low ones. Need to practice to make these natural moves. Would love to see more videos with ladies.

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  16. That was some very good moves,I think these easy to learn and remember,I really get your point about ease to learn and exacute,remembering what to do in a bad situation in a split second is paramount I have been there,thank you so much,awesome!!!.

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  17. shouldn”t this be called self-offense clinic?
    is there no middle ground? in a 3- person fight for instance?

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  18. Hi Bob, just wanted to thank you and your men for the valuable, little-known fight moves. They give the “regular guy” a fighting chance on the street.

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  19. Thank you. It’s always a good time to remember Brutal and follow through. It’s close and very personal. I am still Alive today. I will pass on this message for others to watch, subscribe and Apply.

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  20. Superbly executed, highly informative and easy to stay focused on
    I just hope I never have to use it.

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  23. These are great, but how do you remember them when confronted? Most people go caveman and all previous 💭 thoughts go straight out the window.

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  25. All of these lessons are good. I have used them in the past when I was young. Now I am 70 and have had heart attacks and back operations and open heart valve replacement. I still work, exercise regular, and can still get around pretty well. Is there some lessons for the elderly??

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  27. Thanks for the update on the status of your notice’s to me!!! I’m 67yrs. Old. But I was lucky enough to have lived in South Korea, I studied tea Kwon do & hop ki do, but I’m always trying to get some more information!!! Thanks again and have a great day!!!🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

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  28. I’m a 49yr. old man with a bad back, and there are people who try to take advantage of me for it. I now have the confidence that I can finally stand up and protect what belongs to myself as well as my families.
    THANK YOU; Anthony Williams

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  31. Lots of great information! I’ve trained in several types of martial arts over the years and I believe his training is actually more useful in real street fights. Recognition of a fight and initiation or commitment to follow through with the battle is a huge part of winning as he suggested! Lots of good info and with practice could be very successful. A lot of people worry if I punch this bully and it doesn’t work he’s going to give it back to me 10 times worse but I feel this training will give you the confidence to know your strike’s will count. Also remember to always be aware of your surroundings! Great lessons!

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  32. Good tips!! Just knowing how to fight will be huge for me. At 5’6″ and 65 years old, I’ve been feeling very vulnerable in social settings these days. This will help.

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  33. very interesting and helpful in defending yourself. Can hardly wait to see more training, So keep sending and thank you.

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  34. Very interesting. Causes a lot of thought having never been in a fight since maybe the fourth grade. Only one. Because of my upbringing I have a fear of angry people man or woman. Hard to overcome.

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  37. U cover everything someone would need brother! Grow up getting beat up cause I was so small got tiered of learned to box’s then tons of street fights to cage fighting to jailer and cooler at a bar and I’m only 5’10 and 200lbs but beet the hell out guys 100lbs more then me and even 2 to 3 guys just by doing all of what u said but had to learn hard way by fairer u know 43 years old and I’m still here brother!

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  38. Coming from multiple fighting techniques this seriously simple effective techniques are and do work in every day situations. Excellent!!

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  41. i was fortunate to have taken lessons from Mr. Paul Vunak many years ago.
    i received the video with Paul in it.
    it was great getting a lesson from paul again.
    i have reviewed the 5 free lessons presented by the fast fight web site.
    each lesson is more impressive than the one before it.
    great no nonsense lessons in street self defense.
    great work putting these lessons together

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