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Category: Takedowns

Put Attackers on the Ground With This Quick Throw

Put Attackers on the Ground With This Quick Throw

An Exception To The Rule I don’t normally recommend using throws for self-defense. They can be effective, but most throws require way too much practice and skill and should be reserved for Hollywood or showing off in the dojo. The throw shown here is an exception. It’s easy to learn, it’s not showy, and can Read More

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Sneaky and Devastating Self Defense Takedown

Sneaky and Devastating Self Defense Takedown

The Art of Deception The key to this self-defense move is having the element of surprise. You obviously can’t just walk up and do this to a guy who is threatening you. You have to deceive or distract him so you can get in close for this devastating takedown. The best distraction in this scenario Read More

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Simple to Use Elbow Joint Lock Takedown

Simple to Use Elbow Joint Lock Takedown

Overview In most self-defense situations you want to hit your opponent first, follow up with more punishing strikes, and get the hell out of the situation as fast as possible. For that reason, we don’t usually emphasize blocks or joint locks that keep you close to your opponent for extended periods of time. However, there Read More

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Vicious Rear Arm Grab Takedown

Vicious Rear Arm Grab Takedown

Dealing With Arm Grabs There are many street fighting situations in which someone grabs your arm from behind. This is commonly seen in bar fights where a guy is pissed off, comes up behind you, grabs your arm to turn you around, and takes a swing. It is also very common in multiple attacker scenarios. Read More

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Nasty Thumb Lock Takedown

Nasty Thumb Lock Takedown

We’ve All Been There Nearly all of us have been in a situation where a guy has grabbed our upper arm to try to gain control of us or assert his dominance. Grabbing the arm is a common way for someone to escalate a conflict without throwing a punch. Because this is so common, no Read More

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Targeting the Inner Knee For Quick Takedowns

Targeting the Inner Knee For Quick Takedowns

Focusing on targets instead of techniques is one key principle of self defense that I constantly harp on. The trick is knowing the right targets and picking the right one at the right time. Without going into detail breaking a fight down second by second it is difficult to say which is the right target Read More

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