Speed Bag Training Secrets

If you have ever tried to train with a speed bag, you know that it’s a lot harder than it looks. Without someone giving you pointers, training with a speed bag can cause hours and hours of frustration. I’m going to be honest, I never could get the hang of it until I saw Scott break it down while I was on the set of this video shoot. Read More

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How to Take Down Your Attacker If You Get Cornered

Escaping the Corner It goes without saying that being cornered is not ideal in a self-defense scenario. Luckily, there are a number of ways to turn the tables on your attacker. In this video lesson, Ray Ellingsen shows you how to escape this deadly scenario using a distraction technique that leads into a brutal takedown.

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Simple Headlock & Full Nelson Escapes

Easily Break Free There are some very simple ways to get out of headlocks and full nelsons. The key to all of these self-defense techniques is not focusing on the headlock itself. What you really want to do is attack another part of your attacker’s body, which will either make them unstable (like a strike Read More

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Simple and Effective Self-Defense Trachea Strike

A Vital Target The trachea strike is a very simple, very effective technique. Our instincts often tell us to strike the head, and while a good punch to the head can be effective, you have a much better chance of taking an attacker out if you go for a more sensitive and vital target. Let’s Read More

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Brutal Native American Fight Move: Defense Against Right Haymaker

One of the best things about this Native American Combat technique is how simple and instinctual it is. In requires virtually no fine motor skill, yet it will have a devastating effect on your attacker. That being said there are a few things you must understand to make this move effective. The first thing to Read More

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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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