Self defense idea

[chris371]

You hit the bag with authority, and ook to be in great shape (physically). However, I noticed that you did not continue very long with the drill. How long are you able to sustain hitting the bag? You must be able to go longer than the other guy after all.

Also, it appears you tend to drop your left hand after each combo, while dipping your head and body to the left (actually bending-over your feet and legs, which leaves you unbalanced and takes too long to get back into combat stance) on a very consistent basis.

Lastly, palm strikes and elbows would keep you in the fight, rather than risking breaking knuckles and hands. You would be able to continue the same combinations, just use palm strikes/elbows.

I will post some of my training videos on this link a bit later for you or others to critic as well. Incidentally, I agree that certain, key combinations done consistently over-time become "bread and butter" techniques that should not let you done when and if the time comes.

Oh i have Zero Cardio, but being 6'5 and about 230 means I usually just KO folks immediately. But the bad cardio catches up with me when i have to run more than a mile after the fight ( Cops etc). Strangely Ive never hurt my knuckles, elbows are definitely good Close up though!
But Yeah i Never train holding my hands high, i only train punch power.
Good point about my (bad) footwork though!

 

[DixieDestroyer]

Really? This wuss appears to be more suited to sell used cars. He's more likely to talk someone to death. Eyes, throat and groin are not static targets in a street-fight.

No one, with the exception of Stephen Hawking is going to stand (or sit) there while you reach for the eyes with your thumbs, attempt to elbow the throat (hint, most people instinctively tuck their heads to protect this area. Talk about "somatic reflexes", geez), or "knee to the balls."

BOB and that steroid addled sycophant training partner in the video may plank-in place, but most street fights are much more fluid. In my opinion, every technique must start and end from a hands-up, defensive stance, which this guys seems to not know, or teach. Yes, I get it that he is going slow to present his strikes to the viewer, but that does not mean he has to leave defense, head position and many other important stance related aspects out.

I totally agree one couldn't solely depend on this "system". One most certainly needs a 'fighting base' (boxing, MTKB, etc.). However...in street defense, it's a good idea to look for opportunities/openings to insert eye gouges, throat strikes, knees to the nads etc. I personally prefer head butts when in grappling range. Also, I'd estimate that the majority of males would not instinctively drop their chin (I've seen alotta street/bar fights & they're largely comprised of wild, sloppy "haymakers, etc). Only folks with (at least) a basic boxing, kickboxing or MTKB background know to tuck their chins. What seems like "101" stuff to us with combat sports training, isn't innate to the 'average joes' walking the streets.

 

[WHITE NOISE]

I totally agree one couldn't solely depend on this "system". One most certainly needs a 'fighting base' (boxing, MTKB, etc.). However...in street defense, it's a good idea to look for opportunities/openings to insert eye gouges, throat strikes, knees to the nads etc. I personally prefer head butts when in grappling range. Also, I'd estimate that the majority of males would not instinctively drop their chin (I've seen alotta street/bar fights & they're largely comprised of wild, sloppy "haymakers, etc). Only folks with (at least) a basic boxing, kickboxing or MTKB background know to tuck their chins. What seems like "101" stuff to us with combat sports training, isn't innate to the 'average joes' walking the streets.

Your absolutely right about "101" stuff in terms of the basics. Hand placement, feet and head movement/chin tuck are fundamental aspects fighting (ring, street, melee, etc) that must be learned first and brought forward throughout one's training life-span.

For example I have been working on low kicks to take-out an opponent's knees for at least four years and still must concentrate on proper foot-pivot, turning over the hip, hand whip, defense and head rotation. A never ending process of fundamentals.

Good point about head-butts in close (as in too close for elbows), along with eye gouges, and groin targets in a grappling scenario. I would prefer not to lock-up, with the risk of going to the ground with a host of issues that could bring. But you never know what any given situation has in store.

 

[Hawkeye2]

Here's good headmovement in action.

 

[Hawkeye2]

Willie pep has great footwork.

 

[Hawkeye2]

Kyle snyder amazing takedowns.

 

[DixieDestroyer]

Kyle snyder amazing takedowns.

That guy could be a complete beast in the UFC. He’s already a world class athlete & Olympic champion.

 

[chris371]

I failed to mention the real point of starting this thread: i practiced Only One combination for years. I can throw this one combo as good as an experienced Amateur. I have had at least 20 -30 street, bar, nightclub, public transport fights. In every one of these fights i KOd the opponents WHEN i Used the combo. The largest group was 4 at once. I threw the same combo every time. Its just a formality at this point.

My point: sprecialisation. Master one technique and use it. My experience has proven this time and time again. Not bragging, when i forgot to use the combo I almost got killed once. Couldnt walk properly for a few months.