The 10 Commandments of Combatives
The Commandments of The Self Defense Training System (SDTS) Combatives: The “SECRET” that all good street fighters and criminals know is that if they MOVE FIRST, they’re going to…
Self Defense Classes Round Rock, Tx
The Self Defense Company welcomes Instructor Yvette Losier from Round Rock, Tx. Yvette is a (very) proud mother of nine children (6 boys & 3 girls) and has been happily…
Pressure Points vs Target Areas
Pressure Points are places on the body that cause pain and discomfort when pressed or struck. Target areas are places on the body that will cause a knock out, severe pain…
The Over Inflated Ego of the “Trained” Martial Artist
One criticism about SDTS Combatives is that it’s simple and would work against some one who is untrained. What does this mean, exactly? Does this pertain to the woman who…
This is How Fights Are Won
The Forward Drive is the secret sauce to winning the fight. If you’re doing this…you’re winning, if you’re not…well…you’re not. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the ring, the street…
How to End the Fight BEFORE it Starts
This is how you end the fight BEFORE the first punch is thrown. The Position of Advantage gives you the leverage to control momentum and balance before the proverbial “first…
How to Control the Momentum Control the Fight
Controlling the momentum of the fight will ensure your victory. In order to do that you need to move forward and take ground and it starts with the drop step….
Killer Combatives Combo Number 1
This is the first EVER combatives combination I ever learn (AWWW) and it set the foundation for ALL of my training and the SDTS. Besides the Core Combat Moves…
The Fight Ender
The rumor was that when they first started teaching the Chin Jab to troops in 1941 that some recruits were severely injured or killed in training because they didn’t know…
Develop Hand Speed and Power with this Drill
The 3 Count Chop Drill is one of my staple drills. It develops hand speed, endurance and aggressiveness. Just RIPPING through a few 30 seconds round will get your heart…
The Most Underrated Self Defense Move is….
The Edge of Hand There is a reason the edge of hand is the most common strike in all of hand to hand combat. Literally every fighting system on the…
VIDEO: How to Really Hit a Guy in the Nuts.
A “night in the ruts”… Believe it or not…most people train this wrong. Most people train to hit “at” the testicles which will hit the pubic bone (or bladder if…
How to Break a Grappler’s Balance
Don’t grapple with a grappler – there is no reason to go down that path and try to match skill…even if you’re a seasoned grappler yourself. Tips: Maintain your balance…