{"id":786,"date":"2012-05-10T11:49:30","date_gmt":"2012-05-10T18:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fightfast.com\/blog\/?page_id=786"},"modified":"2020-04-08T20:07:02","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T20:07:02","slug":"9927736-d5fc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fightfastvideos.com\/blog\/9927736-d5fc\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson Five of the Self Defense Mini Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-indent: 0px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/fightfast.com\/blog\/6702576-d4fc\/\">Click here to see Lesson 4<\/a>.<\/p>\nThis&nbsp;lesson teaches you how to train and develop the skills and principles you\u2019ve learned and will learn in the future from Fightfast.com.\n\nBut before we dive in, check out this triangle choke hold taught by decorated soldier and former Delta Force Operator Jim West.\n[dfads params='groups=292&amp;limit=1&amp;orderby=random']\n\n<hr>\n\n<div class=\"flex-video\" id=\"videoOne\"><iframe id=\"ytplayer\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FwiGz8-klkQ?autoplay=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;iv_load_policy=3\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: red;\">Training Methods:<\/h2>\nA 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\u2019t need to endure a lifetime of training.\n\nOn the contrary, the entire purpose of my many DVD packages is to simplify everything. I\u2019ve 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\u2019t get much better than that. But if you\u2019re serious about implanting this information deeply into your body, you\u2019ll want to consider training it.\n\nStreet fighting does not require the same level or type of conditioning as sport fighting. Surprisingly, cardiovascular endurance isn\u2019t 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.\n\nRemember, true street fights (as opposed to mutually agreed combat) rarely last longer than 10 seconds. Understanding and employing the 4 D\u2019s (<em>Deception\u2026 Distraction\u2026 Disruption\u2026 Destruction<\/em>), will trump cardiovascular conditioning.\n\nSo 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.\n\nFor 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\u2026it\u2019s pretty tough.\n\nThe more realistic you train the better. This includes the emotional component as well. Here are some tips:\n<ul>\n[dfads params='groups=292&amp;limit=1&amp;orderby=random']\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>1.) Practice initiating a pre-emptive attack and counter attack from multiple positions<\/strong> and stances. If you practice the 4 D\u2019s you won\u2019t be initiating the attack from a classic boxer\u2019s stance. More than likely your hands will be up, open, and forward in an \u201cI don\u2019t want any trouble\u201d submissive posture. This is the position you want to practice launching from.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-834\" style=\"float: right; padding-top: 0px; margin-top: 0px;\" title=\"self defense training focus mit\" src=\"http:\/\/fightfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/bigstock-Martial-Arts-Sparring-3786357-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"self defense training focus mit\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>2.) Practice maintaining a constant barrage.<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>3.) Practice your verbiage as you initiate an attack<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>4.) Develop a \u201cStrike\u201d mentality<\/strong> - Start hitting a heavy bag. A partner with \u201cstrike mitts\u201d 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 \u201cHi-Line\u201d shots (at the head and chest) and \u201cLo-Line\u201d shots (at the stomach, ribs, groin and legs).<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>5.) Get a \u201cBattle Cry\u201d<\/strong> - 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 (\u201cwhat the hell\u2026\u201d) while your attack is under way. Very effective.The second function of the battle cry is to prompt your brain into action. There\u2019s a big difference between thinking about taking action and actually taking action, and it\u2019s easy for most people to get \u201clocked down\u201d in planning. Your brain needs a kick in the butt to transfer its energy from the thinking and planning mode into the action mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe battle cry is a verbal \u201cgo\u201d that\u2019s imperative to getting yourself moving forward. It\u2019s 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\u2019ll want to use this verbal battle cry in training ONLY when you launch into an attack so that it holds power and is an \u201cinternal trigger.\u201d\n\nThe next training principle is proper execution. Few moves require better execution than weapon disarms. In the following video, you\u2019ll 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.\n[dfads params='groups=292&amp;limit=1&amp;orderby=random']\n\n<hr>\n\n<div class=\"flex-video\"><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i1JlxlgQiWg?rel=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>6.) Always practice proper execution:<\/strong> 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\u2019s important to practice proper execution as you\u2019ll be more likely to retain a percentage of it when \u201ccrunch time\u201d 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: \u201cI do not fear the man who has practice 1000 kicks one time\u2026 I fear the man who has practiced one kick 1000 times.\u201dBut Bruce was a little off in his numbers. Studies show that it takes about 2,000 repetitions of a move before it\u2019s actually \u201cimplanted\u201d into your brain\u2019s neural pathway for easy recall even under stress. Now 2,000 sounds like a big number, but it\u2019s not. The key is to practice a move correctly.Here is a proven method for developing your skills.<strong>Level 1:<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha; margin-left: 50px;\">\n \t<li>Practice a move in front of a mirror slowly. This allows you to \u201cself correct\u201d anything you\u2019re doing wrong. Keep practicing until you are satisfied that your technique is correct.<\/li>\n \t<li>Practice the same move in front of mirror at full speed. Again\u2026 this allows you the opportunity to self correct.<\/li>\n \t<li>Try it again\u2026 this time in slow motion with your eyes closed. You\u2019ll want to periodically sneak a peek in the mirror to see if you\u2019re still on track with your technique.<\/li>\n \t<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-837\" style=\"float: right; padding-top: 0px; margin-top: 0px;\" title=\"Self Defense Training Heavy Bag\" src=\"http:\/\/fightfast.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/bigstock-Fighter-Training-In-Garage-9352604-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Self Defense Training Heavy Bag\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\"><strong>Level 2:<\/strong> Get your hands on a heavy bag\u2026 they\u2019re not expensive and the exercise value alone that you\u2019ll receive it is worth every penny.\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha; margin-left: 50px;\">\n \t<li>Now practice the same move on heavy bag \u2013 slowly. Use a mirror again if you can to periodically check your technique. If you see that it\u2019s flawed, go back to Level 1.<\/li>\n \t<li>Practice the technique on heavy bag at full speed. Try to visualize how you\u2019d use the move on specific target areas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<strong>Level 3:<\/strong> 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:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha; margin-left: 50px;\">\n \t<li>Practice with partner slowly\u2026 then when you\u2019re both comfortable....<\/li>\n \t<li>Practice with partner at full speed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[dfads params='groups=292&amp;limit=1&amp;orderby=random']\n\nOf 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\u2019s important to remember to always be careful with your partner, especially if you\u2019re just getting started. Make sure your partner understands how to \u201ctap-tap-tap\u201d on your side whenever they feel uncomfortable.\n\nMost of the moves you\u2019ll discover are ones that can be used \u201cstraight out of the box.\u201d They\u2019re almost always simple, easy to learn, and devastating, so you must use care during any practice. Avoid \u201cshowing off\u201d your new moves to unsuspecting friends or family members as it\u2019s easy to put them in the hospital or permanently injure (even kill) them.\n\nThat'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.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a class=\"productlink\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/fightfast.com\/nbcv\/LW-2\/ntbt-k.php\">Interested in learning brutal self defense right away?\nAs a graduate of my 5 Day Course I've Arranged A One-Time Killer Deal For You!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/fightfast.com\/blog\/6702576-d4fc\/\">&lt;&lt; Previous Lesson<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Click here to see Lesson 4. This&nbsp;lesson teaches you how to train and develop the skills and principles you\u2019ve 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. 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