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    Bill Shaw hype or the real deal

    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.

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Samurai Jack View Post
    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

    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.
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Samurai Jack View Post
    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.

    You work in a psychiatric hospital right? I think it's a shame that so many people can't get help.
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    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.

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    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

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    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!
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    they even show up on kfm...

    pretty good read
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    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.
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    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;

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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by RUFNTUFGIRL View Post
    That is all well and good but an article would have done me no good and well...I wasn't in a prison.
    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.

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    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
    Last edited by mkriii; 08-20-2008 at 12:17 PM.

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