some questions

[Anonymous]

hi, i have a question about knife defences and some of your punch defenses.

1. with many of ur knife and punch defences u step the side. my question about this is there is a good chance i may find myself in a crowded area where objects or people stop me from steping out of the way. what should i do about this??

2. also in some attacks it is hard to see whether it is a knife or fist coming at you and you dont have the room to step out of the way. in my opinion a knife defense should be pretty much the same as a punch defence because of this. am i right or wrong in thinking this???

thx. ( by the way i forgot to mention i love this system)

[Damian (Instructor)]

oh and i forgot my last question, no doubt youve heard of bill wolfe’s modern defendo. what do you think of it?

thx

[Damian (Instructor)]

First, Thank You.

You are correct. You don’t know if it is a punch or a stab, so LOGIC and EXPERIENCE dictates that youy se the same core technique. The methods in Module 1 are applied directly to dynamic weapons defense. In module 8, we get into more detail on exactly how to apply module 1 to dynamic situations like when someone is stalking you with a knife (meaning he’s a few paces away) and you are forced to deal with him.

This is all depends on how much time you have.

You will:
1. Use obstacles to disrupt his attack. (telephone poles, tables, chairs, cars)
2. Use objects to distract him. (Garbage cans, debris)
3. When you attack (front kick, heel of hand (tiger claw), edge of hand and attack, attack, attack. ALWAYS taking ground and moving through your target.

The SDTS uses one parry in module 8, but the rest of the time its literally applying what you have already learned. That’s why the STDS takes months not years to learn.

The other part of weapons defense comes are static positions that are covered in module 4 (defense vs grabs and holds).

Damian

[Damian (Instructor)]

thx for reply. just one thing, im not sure weather your allowed to say, but do you think bill wolfe’s modern defendo is effective?

thx again

[Damian (Instructor)]

srry for double post, just the last thing i forgot to mention, do knife clears to the outside work if u attack the aggressor continualy after you clear to the outside?

[Damian (Instructor)]

No comment on B.W. and yes as long as you just get the weapon out of the way. What people don’t realize is that in order to really go damage with an edged weapon, you need to thrust it into the target for highest percentage hits. Femoral, brachial, and carotid arteries are close to the surface but you will naturally protected when you attack.

Once you’re cut, you still have to bleed out. Most places will take a long time to do that. You can look at police reports and medical reports of stab wounds and the people who survived them.

Every martial artists will tell you “if you defend against and edged weapon you are going to get cut”. Then the proceed to show you a technique that is nice and clean where you control the weapon READ: the S.O.S. that doesn’t work outside the movies.

The other mistake is the game of tag played with magic markers and shock knives. It always turns into a westside story dance.

There are four possible results of an edged weapon confrontation or any other fight:

1. You hit him first and keep attacking and its over
2. You survive the first assault you get hit, stabbed or shot, and you continue to fight and survive
3. You attack him first, he survives your initial assault. You pause or stop you’re assault long enough for him to recover and counter attack and defeat you.
4. You’re attacked and you lose without any chance to counter attack.

That’s it. So when you train you focus on being aggressive and attacking your target. This way you won’t notice the strike, the cut or even the gunshot.

You will survive and you will win. You must train with that attitude. It’s crucial. The techniques and tactics of the SDTS promote that attitude.

[Damian (Instructor)]

This is interesting Damian, thanks.
But what about getting the hell out of there if there’s a chance.
I’m talking specifically about a weapon situation here.
If you can hit the attacker in the eyes and run like hell, wouldn’t that be the smartest option if it’s available?

[Damian (Instructor)]

Escape and leaving are the FIRST thing you do if you can. Especially if you’re a citizen. If you’re boxed in that’s a different story.

In Module 1, Module 5 and especially in weapons defensive tactics in module 8 we address escape from a weapons situation specifically.

That is one of the primary reasons I ALWAYS carry pepper spray. If I’m in a situation with myself or my family, one squirt of the juice will give you the time you need to GTFOOD (get the f#$% out of Dodge).

Even when your doing module 8 methods, you also practice moving around obstacles and using your environment to distract the attacker.

Damian

[Damian (Instructor)]

Thanks for the detailed response.

[Damian (Instructor)]

No problem…its kind of my job :D” title=”Laughing” />

[Damian (Instructor)]

hi just a couple of questions

1. i dont have the money at the moment to buy a punching bag or training dummy, is there anything i could use for like a makeshift punching bag?

2. ive seen some vids of carl cestari teaching bare knuckle boxing? what do you think? it seems like good gap filling techniques.

thx in advance

[Damian (Instructor)]

1. You will need something to hit to get the most out of it. A little duct tape and furniture cushions will do the trick. That along with your brick will give you what you need.

2. There are no “gaps” with the SDTS. Where a edge of hand won’t work, a heel on hand will.

In module 6 we cover developing the fist, but you will need to hit something.

3. Bare Knuckle Boxing never was never will be a self defense video. That was never it’s intention. It was simply a study of bare knuckle fighting. Those methods need to be trained and practiced A LOT more than what you will find on the SDTS. You also better be ready to condition your fists INTENSELY. That means heavy bags, makiwara, bricks and all kinds of stuff. (You will see all this on module 6).

Don’t worry, you’re not missing a thing.

Damian

[Damian (Instructor)]

Hi guys don’t know if all the questions have been throughly answered to everyones satisfaction or not (have not been here in about 5 days I guess).

First off because of prior professions I have been cut 5 times and stabbed in the kidney once, so if you have to stay and fight it will get messy.

What I learned through my Le Drit Close Quarter training was to attack and trap the offending limb (it is definitely better to sustain a small cut on the chest than to take one to a major organ.

The forearm trap literally works with one arm even in an adrenalized state and still leaves you three limbs to do your damage. The major problems is getting people to move toward the weapon as it is against the protective reflex.

But the main trick is not to attack center line to center line you need to take a triangular approach to the weapon (like I said I’ll let you guys know when it time…

When my current group of students get a little more advanced I will gladly demonstrate the technique I am talking about on either my blog or my new membership site (once it is done).

As for a bag here is a simple solution brought to you from the GREAT JACK DEMPSEY (who I am sure all you New Jersey Boys remember). Jack used a laundry bag for his example but you can also use a duffle bag or an old military type laundry bag.

You can purchase these very cheaply at Army Surplus stores.

Also purchase either sand or saw dust (recommend saw dust because it is easier on the fist). Weight you purchase is up to you but once again very cheap (either one)

Next take some of your old clothes – cut them up and soak them in water than role them all up into tight round cylinders (similar to military footlocker thing we all did in basic.

Put a layer of each in (clothes and dust) until full – let set a few days go back and refill than take some good rope tie the top off and hang the bag where ever you feel comfortable.

Another option that is even less expensive is to grab an old tire.

Split the tire in half.

Drill holes in each end

Screw an eyebolt into one end

Have whatever fastening material you want to use ready

Open up the tire and place it around the front of a tree at what ever height you feel necessary and than simply run the rope or whatever through the other side (eye bolt or just bare hole that you drilled and secure it tightly to the tree.

Works very well, is portable and an excellent conditioning tool for the fist.

Hope this helps…

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