This is about opening your mind and using your techniques with an offensive mindset. Yes sometimes it’s appropriate for you to strike or attack first. Just be sure that if you do attack first, keep CYA in mind. Which means Can You Articulate. Can you articulate why you were justified in taking first action in […]
It’s not always in your best interest to wait before an attack is launched before you do something about it. Sometimes attacking first is your best option. CYA comes into play which is Can You Articulate why you were justified in Striking first.
Doing things freestyle is really very important. Because it means you’re not doing anything canned per se. After your first initial movement it’s about taking advantage of what you have or what you’ve created. It is not often pretty but can be rather effective if you put your due diligence into this type of training. […]
A player is anything that increases the effectiveness of your Technique and or strike. In this episode we talk about two of the big players, sinking and beat to the Core
Everything is about options. This video provides some concepts in dealing with an attack of this nature. We need to be free flowing and in any situation. When in doubt, hit them in the head.
One way using a lock in dealing with a two hands grab two wrist from the front. We have a number of techniques dealing with this particular grab and a variety of variations. As with anything I show on here test it for yourself pressure test it with a not very willing partner once you […]
This is only one of 13 different cross wrist techniques that can be applied and from a variety of different situations and angles. To me the most important part of this is understanding the players that can be applied to increase the effectiveness of the technique
A couple of simple Practical Hapkido low threat level responses to boys getting touchy feely with the girls. These were a couple of ways the girls said boys would act out in school.
U.S. Taekwondo – Hapkido Demo from late 90’s. This may be the only video I have of my unique apple kicking demo. Don’t try this at home LOL The silly things we use to do…..
The quest for one response for the majority of empty hand attacks. That has always been the goal, right? The silver bullet technique. Well this may not be a silver bullet, but it will work and work well for the majority of empty hand attacks. I’ve never believed that it should take years of training […]
Always looking for different ways to train and or condition. In this drill only hand and feet can touch the floor. 10 palm strikes on bag, then navigate contacts with contact.
There really are quite a few more possible applications than what I show here. But, hopefully this will broaden your perspective on what is commonly referred to as a block.
It’s the little things that allow us to get good joint locks. In this case, these are tips to improve your arm bar and increase your chances of success. Use of your core, basing, the bone of pain and accurate placement.
Many try and teach knife defense techniques. Well I’m here to tell you that most of them will not work and if you doubt me try this drill. Give someone a taser and have them do their best to shock you with it, while you do one of those knife defense techniques. There are some […]