The odds are, if you're attacked on the street you will have to defend yourself against a bigger and stronger assailant, or against one with a weapon. When this happens, strength alone will not be enough to stop your attacker. Science of Takedowns, Throws, and Grappling for Self-Defense addresses the concepts and mindset required to survive an encounter with a larger attacker or one armed with a weapon. Illustrated with hundreds of photos, it shows you what types of throws, takedowns, locks, and presses work on the street and teaches you how to apply concepts like timing and positioning to make your techniques more effective, how to defend against common attacks with a weapon and what you can do to use that weapon in your favor, which mistakes are the most common and how you can prevent them from weakening your defense, and much more.
Author(s): Sprague, Martina
Edition: 2
Year: 2018
Language: English
Commentary: Science of Takedowns, Throws, and Grappling for Self-Defense
Pages: 464
Tags: Science of Takedowns, Throws, and Grappling for Self-Defense
Introduction And Overview Of Concepts
Explanation Of Concepts
1. Overview Of Takedowns
Lesson Objectives
Defining Balance
Inherent Weaknesses Of Your Stance
Balance Exercises
Shifting The Center Of Gravity
Line Of Power Exercises
Elements Of Takedowns
Your Window Of Opportunity
What Can Go Wrong?
Common Errors
2. Positioning And Timing
Lesson Objectives
Stages Of A Takedown
Positioning Preparatory To Takedown
Positioning Exercises
Positioning During Takedown
Approaching Opponent's Joints
Grabbing Exercises
Positioning After Takedown
Ground Exercises
Setups And Positioning
Action-Reaction Exercises
Timing
Timing Exercises
Softening Techniques
Target Areas For Softening Techniques
Target Exercises
Your Zone Of Safety
Awareness Exercises
Common Errors
3. Leverage And Momentum
Lesson Objectives
Push-Pull Principle
Two Points Of Balance
Lever Arm
Momentum And Push-Pull Principle
Combining Linear And Circular Motion
Head Manipulation Exercises
Direction Of Energy
Momentum And First Touch
Momentum And First Touch Exercises
Common Errors
4. Leg Takedowns
Lesson Objectives
A Conceptual Look At Targets
Motives Exercises
Shoot And Gap Closure For Lower Leg Takedown
Lower Leg Takedown Against Strike
Self-Assessment Composure Exercises
Lower Leg Takedown From Ground
Wide Versus Narrow Separation
Replacing Opponent's C.G. With Your Own
Common Errors For Lower Leg Takedowns
Trap And Throw To The Rear
Trap And Throw To The Front
Variations Of Trap And Throw
Common Errors For Trap And Throw
5. Body And Arm Takedowns
Lesson Objectives
Closing Distance For The Body Attack
Attacking Opponent's Arms
Takedown As Defense Against Lock-Up
Variation Of Takedown As Defense Against Lock-Up
Takedown From Figure-Four Arm Bar
Takedown As Defense Against Head Lock
Arm Takedown As Rescue Technique
Variation Of Rear Rescue Technique
Arm Unbalancing Move From Ground
Ground Mobility Exercises
If The Takedown Fails
Common Errors
6. Neck Takedowns
Lesson Objectives
Neck Takedown Using Two Points Of Balance
Rear Neck-Tilt Takedown
Defense Against Wrist, Shoulder, And Waist Grab
Conservation Of Energy
Conservation Of Energy Exercises
Neck Takedown From Position On Your Back
Full Nelson From The Front
Your Window Of Opportunity
Uneven Surfaces
Common Errors
7. Empty-Hand And Weapon Presses
Lesson Objectives
Empty-Hand Presses
Chin Press
Heel Press
Knee Press
Target Exercises
Weapon Presses
Holding The Stick
Stick Grabbing Exercises
Blocking And Striking With The Stick
Standing Immobilizing Presses
Figure-Four Press
Tightening The Press
Presses Against The Arms
Immobilizing Presses From Ground
Body Elongation Presses
Multiple Simultaneous Presses
Thumb And Finger Presses
Common Errors
8. Stick Leverage Unbalancing Moves
Lesson Objectives
Pushing Unbalancing Moves With Stick
Two Points Of Balance
Eliminating The Slack
Rear Takedown With Stick
Forward Takedown With Stick
Common Errors
9. Rearward Throws
Lesson Objectives
Center Of Gravity And Momentum In Throws
Learning To Fall
Reverse Throw From Figure-Four Arm Lock
Points To Consider
Reverse Throw From Two-Handed Neck Grab
Points To Consider
Reverse Throw From Cross Wrist Grab
Points To Consider
Faking Exercises
Physical / Mental Exercises
Reverse Throw Using Body As Leverage
Points To Consider
Reverse Throw From Two-Handed Shoulder Grab
Points To Consider
Reverse Throw From Wrist Lock
Points To Consider
Wrist Locking Exercises
Thoughts On Throws
10. Forward Throws
Lesson Objectives
Forward Throw From Single Wrist Grab
Points To Consider
Blocking Exercises
Forward Throw From Head Lock
Forward Throw As Defense Against Rear Choke
Points To Consider
Forward Throw From Two-Handed Crossed Neck Grab
Points To Consider
Forward Throw From Straight Arm Shoulder Grab
Points To Consider
Forward Throw From Guillotine Choke
Points To Consider
Carotid Choke
11. Easy To Use Street Concepts
Lesson Objectives
How To Practice Your Martial Art
The Stages Of A Threat
Your Clothing
Establishing Contact
Striking On The Street
The Forearm Strike
Kicking On The Street
Takedown In Conjunction With Kicks From Lock-Up
Creating Shock Value
Three Points Of Pain
Finger Locks
Putting It All Together
12. Knife Defense Unbalancing Moves
Lesson Objectives
Exercise in Futility
Recognizing The Attack
Defending Against A Tight Knife Slash
Defending Against A Stab Or Wide Knife Slash
Knife Blocking Exercises
Offense Versus Defense
Using A Weapon In The Environment
Reversing Positions On The Ground
Using The Knife Offensively
Five Principles
13. Scenario Analysis
Lesson Objectives
On The Chaos Of Attack
Is It Ethical To Kill In Self-Defense?
When A Stand-Up Fighter Meets A Grappler
Getting Up From The Ground
Misaligning Opponent's Posture On The Ground
A Final Reminder And Scenario Analysis
Final Thoughts
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