Lesson Five of the Self Defense Mini Clinic

Click here to see Lesson 4.

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”

  3. These how to videos just keep getting better and better.The information Bob gives is really top notch.
    With practice, this will be a confidence builder for sure. Thank you!!

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  4. I seriously appreciate the free 5 courses and when my work picks up i am going to order the package , the information is invaluable and will be used to great effect when the time arises. I am not getting any younger and i will need all the advantages i can get to even the odds with the ruthless youth that seem to permeate our society thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to even the odds against the scumbags that only wish to do us harm

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  5. Thanks a lot for the first 5 lessons,invaluable. I’m an old man now,turned 80,so I don’t buy anthing any more,as they say not even green bananas.Years ago I realised that traditional martial arts had passed their “use by” date but I still do MMA every week to keep my eye in,however what you have taught me in these 5 lessons is far better than what I learned in any dojo.As important as knowing how to fight is knowing when to fight,when it’s all on, I was never taught that,now I know and I feel ready to handle anything.Thanks a million

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  9. I’m ready to keep going. I want to be able to protect my family and myself. Thanks the five day course opened my eyes anything can happen and does.

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  12. The first thing: Scream like a rebel, 3/4 crouch and a straight leg kick to the lower stomach, if he bends over, knee to the face and hopefully finish it with a double hand chop under his ear and or next if he falls a jumping thrust with my knee into his gut or chest. Then is I really get mad grab is hair and poke the first two fingers in to his eyes. If there are any others hopefully my wife will have pulled out her 32 auto (loaded with hp) a shoots any one that moves to help.

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  13. Thanks for the update. Its been sometime since my martial arts days, somethings I remembered and some are new versions but still exciting to practice.

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  14. I really am in tune there is so many different ways and style now that I could use just by watching these videos just wish I had someone to practice with!!

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  15. Thanks so much for these 5 day training blogs. With my other training and your videos now and in the future I feel I will have ability to protect myself and my loved ones even more. Again thank you so much

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  16. Dear Bob & Staff,
    I have nothing but PRAISE for each of you and the Things you DO! Since day 1 of my initial contact with you folks my RESPECT for the TRS Team has been A+ all the way.
    Your SERVICE is also second to none, and I truly appreciate your [no-surprises] way of doing business too. For me, a disabled guy who is nearly 60 years old, well, you’ve far
    OUTDONE anything, or any training I’ve seen.
    My confidence level has gone up from a 1 or 2 to around a 8.5 to 9 and that’s due to TRS.
    When in grade school I went from a Country School to the City, and with some help from Bruce Lee books, myself and 3 friends were able to ward off the ‘bullies’ of that day.
    Times have REALLY CHANGED and WE NEED THIS.
    Thank you ALL, so much!
    Carl

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  17. Ive been a hand therapist for several decades dedicated to healing hand injuries. It’s painful to watch your procedures that might injure the hand/wrist. But if threatened with danger (a perp isn’t collecting for the Red Cross) your procedures appear to be so easily done I think even I could do them.

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  19. Strange for a delta force operative I was always taught never to take the weapon . If it goes off you burn your hand . Maybe british special forces are trained differently
    John

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  22. having 2 girls, in a time that seemU
    s everybody has
    No patience. Quick to become angry, a quick understanding or reading of potential danger can truly
    Only make one feel less the victim and a better defender
    And make it home safely.

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  23. These five day excerpts are real life situations which can be extremely useful technics to save one’s life. Also easy to practice and execute.

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  25. This training series is a great idea. Good marketing and is not the typical teaser. At my age it makes me feel as if it is possible for me to defend myself in an bad situation. Timing is everything and as money comes available (I’m retired) I will definitely get one or more of the programs that seem appropriate for someone of my age and statute. Thank you.

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  26. really learned a lot with these videos, with time I think I can get real good in defense of my self. My husband is a lot older so, I will have to defend him also. Glad I found this in my mail. Thanks a million
    Kendra
    Aug 12, 2014

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  29. This is good stuff. Keep it coming. Will be obtaining more DVDs from your library as time and doramee(money) permit.

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  30. Excellent Info. Added all these moves to my workout. Also my wife and daughter inlaws love these moves and practice also.
    Thanks!
    Steve L.

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  34. Dear Bob.
    I really must thank you for by far the best value for money group that I have ever been involved with. All of your instructors and their techniques are first class and well worth watching.
    We have our money, but if I ever get just my money just for me, the first products that I would like to buy are yours. The knives, walking sticks, heavy hand strikes, DVD’s etc. etc. There is so much to learn.
    I do recommend your site to my close friends and senior Aikido students. You have certainly helped me.
    Grant McGuinness, Sandan Aiki Kai Australia Aikido

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  35. I really enjoyed lesson 5 about disarming any handgun it’s very vital to possibly surviving a fatal attack once again I cannot thank you enough keep up the good work taanks

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  36. I like Jim West’s easy to understand and clear demonstrations with the hand and neck. As you brought out, although scuffles etc. never go according to plan, I like the fact that these techniques are simple steps and tend to quickly make bad situations turn favorable.

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  37. Good tips on training and really enjoyed both videos. Good stuff. Closing the eyes is good guess that’s why the military has you do it! Thanks!

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  38. Thank u gentlemen,, this way of disarm is quicker than what I know. never get to old to learn something new. Somewhat like,, but faster. May the Lords richest blessings overtake u all.

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  40. Thank GOD FOR FIGHT FAST! The training you provide is amazing at least three times I have been able to use it and save my life.my neighborhood is a safe place

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  41. My friend I have enjoyed the short video clips and fully appreciate the process you teach. However, things have changed and I’m in a wheelchair now. It has many vulnerabilities along with a few surprises for would be attackers. However, I could sure use some structured practices to improve my chances of successful defense. Got any ideas?

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  44. I really Liked both sessions of this lesson , since confrontations always wind up being a close end then to the floor .
    E Cerda

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  46. Great article. Very helpful. Have you thought about making some of these survellience tapes available. I would likemtomsee some of the footage myself so I can get abetter sence of what really happens in this fights.

    Thanks. Your doing a great job in bringing the secrets of true veteran warriors to us to learn from. Looking forward to what’s next!

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  49. Loved the triangle choke hold, again some more great technics. I have learned a lot in just this short period of time. Look forward to your DVDs

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  50. Great video Bob, i offten wondered how can you can take away a pistol from a mugger. with this video, now i will practice this move with my son so he knows how to do this move. I als like the other video. Thanks again for the free lessons, you are the greatest.

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