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I found this awesome article resource for self-defense topics. If anyone else has a few good sources to add, I'll sticky this thread for posterity. Let's get this Self-Defense Forum rockin' again fellas. Everyone on the KFM board should have a few interesting things to contribute here. With 7,000 active members you'd think at least a few wanted to practice Martial Arts for self-defense reasons! Let's make this forum a good place to find such information.
Self-defense articles...
Here's another good article covering non-lethal combatives training from the FBI's website. Not bad at all.
Read it.
A point fighter argues in favor of his practice. I'm not sure I agree 100% with everything he says, but here it is.See for yourself.
Dear Mr. Jack:
Please continue to post these articles; it is much appreciated. Additionally, does anyone have any books on this subject of which they might recommend?
Not that I'd need it, since the dim mak seems to work well in these situations. :)
Sincerely,
dimmakseminar
Alright, you asked for it dim'. Here's a link to an entire series of articles designed as "tips for self-defense". It seems to be quite exhaustive, although I've not had a chance to wade through everything...
Enjoy!
self defence from an african perspective
http://www.urbanshield.za.net
these guys are friends of mine, and grew up amongst some of the most violent people around. Though the cultures of the country dictates certain behaviour patterns, the psychology of violence is the same where ever you are
There''s some good stuff there.
Your first link Jack has some interesting things but the guy advocates pressure point strikes as part of a situational response (in 'Beer, Brawling and Brotherly Love'). Personally I would say they're nothing more than a useful bonus.
The Point Fighter appears to be on crack, which is without a doubt a fairly effective street technique. While he has a point about readiness, he uses the words 'Pavement Pugilist' which will guarantee a beating!
Eddie, that site not only has some excellent reality advice, but also the priceless, soon to be overused expression "Your wheel's spinning but your hamster's dead" RAOFLMAO. ****ing hilarious! :D :D :D
Personally, I know some people on the board think his stuff's a bit obvious, but in line with KISS I still think Darren Laur is excellent.
Well, I guess it's offical. I'll sticky this thread as our article archive as well.
Mat, I agree with you on the "point sparring street-lethal" article. The fellow does offer a little comic relief though, no? Really, I think that sparring is a great exercise, but to effectivly teach self-defense skills, the student must be introduced to increasing levels of intensity. Point sparring is merely the first step on the long road to full-contact.
Here's an article about the man who has single-handedly tranformed the way law-enforcement officers are trained in defensive tactics. He's spearheaded the movement from brutal skull bashing police tactics, to more humane "restraint and control"; two values most people are sorely lacking. Although he's championed the cause of socially responsible law enforcement, he's sacrificed nothing in the way of effectiveness. Without further ado, I give you... Robert Koga!
An excellent set of articles by Marc MacYoung and his wife:
http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com...tfighting.html
Thanks for the link northernArts!
Excellent reads.
Gosh!! I've been criticized for saying those same things right here on some of these threads!!:confused:
I guess I haven't written a book or made my own website yet! If I do that will I get to have some cred too!!;)
Don't get upset! I'm kidding about the second part!! What is important is some people get the information into their thick skulls not who gets the credit. But it is noteworthy to mention that apparently it isn't the truth of the matter that is important, but who says it!
Oh yeah, and it is a great article and needed to be said!
I just found more articles on Marc MacYoung's website, and I must say there is a HUGE amount of info here. Check it out:
http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/
More interesting articles for our archives concerning the U.S. Marines combatives program:
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=26437
http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0102/010402nj2.htm
Here is an awesome article giving details for protecting yourself from Homeless Criminals, by Loren Christensen. The article is honestly, in my opinion one of the most valuable in our archives.
http://www.burrese.com/Personal_Secu...eet_people.htm
This is going to be a bit of a subject change but here goes nothing ! I have read at least well over 2,000 articles or more on martial arts training including ( quick fixes and the easy to take down your opponent in 10 seconds etc>>) This one guy a lot people praise and heckle is a gentle named Bill Shaw founder of the HanfooWa system. Supposedly a well trained master in many various styles of martial arts and in a lot of articles ( some so secret you never heard of em ) sounds like a load of bull too me ! This guy has has been rated and has written articles for inside Kungfu. Just wondering what your take is on quick fix video's and the people who make them. and if you have any more information on Bill Shaw most appreciated thanks.
Have learned some things from DVDs and writings of Carl Cestari. Much of it is over the top for street defense (read: impractical, unless one is willing to go to prison for 'defense'), but also some good principles, and gems embedded. Here's a link to free ezine articles: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Carl_Cestari
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Originally Posted by Samurai Jack
I really don't like this article. Not all "street people" are predatory criminals (yes, some are). Many are mentally ill and either cannot or will not allow themself to get help.
Pittsburgh is actually quite a small city. I worked and went to school in downtown Pittsburgh for years. Many of the homeless people have been down there for years, have never harmed anyone, and are just trying to scrape by.
Havning worked in a cafe/bookstore in the downtown area I had plenty of trouble from homeless people too. Crazy people starting fights, theft, and other problems. That does not mean the majority are like that. There was one poor guy who was homeless, and who literally stunk. He was a very nice guy though. We gave him free coffee and food sometimes. One of the other employees gave him a christmas card with 10$ inside, and he didn't want to accept it from "a kid". Unfortunately we had to kick this guy out, not because of behavior, but because of the odor. Other customers began to complain. Then we had another homeless woman. She would always come in, purchase a coffeee, write notes on a peice of paper, then give them to us and tell us if someone came in looking for her to give them the note. She obviously had some problems, noone ever came in looking for her. These people do not deserve to be labeled "predators". They have problems, maybe even desperation, but that does not make them violent criminals.
I just felt that article was a little too much.
bodhitree, you are right, of course. Most people in general are not violent criminals, no matter what walk of life they come from. I wish Christensen had been a little more specific about what kind of "street people" he was talking about, namely criminals who also happen to be homeless. Regarded in that light, the information does provide some insight into the unique sub-culture that exists among homeless criminals. Admitedly, coming from a former police officer, that insight is biased.
If he would have made that distinction the article would be fine in my eyes. In that job I talked about where there were tons of crazy people we also had a cop who was a regular customer, and a really great guy. He lumped "the junkies" together, but not homeless people. After working with them a while, you can look and tell which ones are just homeless folks and which ones are junkies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Samurai Jack
You work in a psychiatric hospital right? I think it's a shame that so many people can't get help.
In my state it's mostly because people don't want to vote to increase taxes. It is a real shame. A shame on our nation.
Just to bring us back to topic, here's an article on the legal definition of the term "Self-Defense", and how it pertains to certain crimes.
http://www.lectlaw.com/def/d030.htm
In my country the use of force authorized by security as well as citizens is based on the amount applied against oneself. If you are being punched, you can punch but not stab or shoot. That sort of thing. This includes excessive force.
My Sifu has always put a huge focus on self-defense for the street and real applicable techniques. This has been a blessing. But if anybody is lacking in this area, I highly recommend Tony Blauer. For the most part his approach is very straight forward and consistent with what I've been taught in many area. Obviously there are differences, but for street self-defense, it is no-nonsense and direct and simple! Probably why he tries to get you to buy every darn thing on his site!:D
they even show up on kfm...
pretty good read
I found a good article on basic Victimology. Basically it's about what a criminal looks for when selecting a target for various crimes, and how to avoid attracting his attention:
http://www.protectivestrategies.com/...selection.html
Hope it's useful.
that was a nice article - and a s PT who works with a lot of kids who display those characteristics, I absolutely agree - meaning that what holds true on the playground carries over into adults life; the kids who are lacking in coordination (meaning that they a) have decreased awareness in general of their body in space and b) decreased orientation to and organization around their own midline) are the ones who inevitably get singled out for ridicule by others (personally, I was of that ilk until I was about 15, and started training in TKD - which stressed a lot of those core integrative skills that are lacing in the type of person the author of the article describes; of course, I also had a significant psychological investment in obtaining proficiency in that skill set, so contributed a great deal to the fact that 6 months later, I was suddenly hitting home runs in softball [where as before, I never got anything past the infield] and was diving and saving shots on goal in soccer that the year before I would have had no chance to get)
so anyway, I totally agree with the authors assessment of what makes someone more inclined to be a target, that is, lack of fluid integration of basic kinetic function: meaning that the disjointed nature of someone who lacks that acts as a marker, both visually (making them stand out), and I think it is an excellent indicator, in terms of extrapolating as to how someone might be able to defend themselves, both psychologically and physically
great find;
For self defense situations in the prison system, Kentucky uses these techniques that are listed in this web site.
http://www.controlledforce.com/certification.html
These techniques include 1 on 1, 2 on 1, and even 3 on 1. There not bad. I took the training for hand to hand back in 2001 and it sucked but they revamped the entire training to include this stuff and it's not bad. They even teach some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
You don't have to be in prison to use these control holds. They are very effective. I'm in the process of trying to find an article that describes these holds in detail.Quote:
Originally Posted by RUFNTUFGIRL
MACHANICAL ADVANTAGE CONTROL HOLDS™M.A.C.H. is a series of five techniques that use positioning, movement, body momentum, and resistance to subdue a subject in a controlled manner. These five holds can flow from one to another in any sequence, allowing adjustment to the subject’s unpredictable actions. M.A.C.H. holds respond to a subject’s resistance, meaning the subject determines the amount of force needed to gain control.
M.A.C.H. TAKEDOWNS & HANDCUFF POSITIONING
This category teaches transitions from the M.A.C.H. holds to controlled takedowns into a handcuff position. The category re-emphasizes the importance of body control and momentum while taking a subject down to the prone position. Personnel learn how o observe the subject for signs of physical distress or for a willingness to comply before applying mechanical restraints.
M.A.C.H. TEAM ARREST TACTICS
This category teaches verbal and physical communicationskills and tactics for use when two or more personnel haveexhausted all alternatives and are forced to physically gaincontrol of a resisting subject. Focuses on the relationshipbetween communication and safety in teamwork tactics.
M.A.C.H. BATON SUBJECT CONTROL
This category teaches personnel how to use the baton as aTOOL to increase leverage and control while applying theM.A.C.H. techniques. While Controlled F.O.R.C.E. does notteach strikes, this category answers the question of what to dowith the baton once it is drawn and striking is unnecessary.
M.A.C.H. IN-HOLSTER WEAPON RETENTION
This category teaches personnel how to retain a holsteredsidearm from a weapon grab using positioning and bodymovement. These simple techniques are easy to rememberand highly effective, giving personnel life saving options for situations where someone tries to grab their sidearm.CONTROLLED F.O.R.C.E. Defensive Tactics Training was developed with the specific needs of the law enforcement officer in mind. Some of the system’s hallmarks that thousands of officers have found useful for police work include: •Low Liability •Ease of Use •High Retention •Functionality •Adaptability •EFFECTIVENESS THE MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE Because the system emphasizes Mechanical Advantage over pressure points or pain compliance, the techniques work on any subject regardless of size, strength, skill, psychological state, or level of intoxication or chemical influence. Controlled F.O.R.C.E. is appropriate and proven to work for:•Law Enforcement •Adult Corrections •Juvenile Justice •Security •Protective Services •Military
RUFNTUFGIRL, don't feel too badly about yourself.
No matter what anybody says, ANYBODY can be easily defeated in a street fight. Training, athleticism, and experience can be all rendered ineffective by a stray bullet or a horde of attackers.
I don't know what kind of situation you were in, but you seem to have escaped it well enough to be able to post here. You're ALIVE, and that's what counts.
I'm very happy for you, RUFNTUFGIRL.
It sounds like you did as well as you could have. You escaped pretty much unscathed, and the bruises/cash will heal. So you should consider yourself a SUCCESS STORY.
As far as "seeing it coming", even the best training cannot completely eliminate the element of surprise. I am not sure if you should be "annoyed" with yourself, particularly since your attackers were probably waiting to catch you off guard.
Just take care of yourself, and be careful without becoming paranoid. I'm simply happy that you're not tried by 12 (jury) or carried by 6 (dead)!
Hi RUFNTUFGIRL,Quote:
Originally Posted by RUFNTUFGIRL
This incident has opened your eyes to the fantasy of martial arts and self-defense. You now have an experience to measure your skills, training, style and school against. This is a good experience for you in that you now know you had fantasies about your abilities. Use it to grow in your martial arts experience. Question everything. Reflect on the event you experienced and ask yourself what your mistakes were, what you did that was ineffective, and change your training according to what you find.
Attitude has a lot to do with success in real life encounters. It is important to understand this and train your attitude as well. An aggressive attitude, absent any skill at all has saved many people in times of trial. Learn to present yourself with strength and confidence. Predators seek out the weak and defenseless.
Strategy is important as well. What you do and when you do it can allow a lesser skilled person to succeed where a highly skilled person might fail. Learn to think strategically. Develop situational awareness and learn to psychologically guide a situation.
Now is when your real training can start! :)
Hi i read this thread on reality self defense and thought it's interesting, really got some good tips and ideas on self defense http://www.pragmaticmartialarts.com/...hp?topic=253.0