Last week we looked at fight distance. The short version of
last week’s article is that the farther away they are the better! When they
must step in to attack it give you that extra fraction of a second you need to
see what’s coming at you and react.
An attacker at distance become a lot more like what we
commonly train for in the dojo. Once again this is where we want them if at all
possible. We keep the distance to improve reaction time AND to force them to
fully commit to the attack. But there are times where maintaining distance just
is not possible.
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When attacked at short range our response needs to be simple
(short movements), direct and powerful. It must stop or redirect their attack
and hurt or disorient the attacker allowing you to apply a finishing
technique(s). If we are very lucky our reaction to their attack will stop of
finish them without the need for anything else.
In the attached video I show some very powerful response
techniques that have a high percentage chance of ending the encounter right
away. Even if they don’t drop them they will put you in a very good position to
execute another technique or simply gain space or get out of there to a safe
spot.
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Have a look at my stance and hand position, it does a few
very important things:
- It looks non-aggressive, hopefully to help lower the tension of the situation.
- Anyone looking on instantly knows that I’m not the one starting the fight which may be very important later.
- It lulls the attacker into thinking I do not know how to fight.
- I’m actually in a fighting stance but the aggressor isn’t likely to notice.
- My hands are up and ready to react, to block, strike, make space, whatever I need.
- I have the inside line. As my have are up and in front, any attack is far more likely to be a hook than a straight punch, making my reaction time even better.
It may seem like a good idea to strike a bad ass fighting
stance but displaying the “Attack me and I will F—K you up!” stance may not be
your best bet. Remember the best self-defence is to not NEED to defend yourself
in the first place.
As always is you are looking for more great videos or to learn the wonderful art of jiu-jitsu please check out our web site at www.learn-jiu-jitsu-online.com. There you will our distance education program so you can learn jiu-jitsu anywhere at your own pace.
If you would like to repost this blog article or the videos with in you may do so but must include the following credit "The above information / video has been provide by Koketsu Kai - Tiger's Den Jiu-jitsu and Grappling and is used with their permission, www.tigersdenjiu-jitsu.com, www.learn-jiu-jitsu-online.com"
As always is you are looking for more great videos or to learn the wonderful art of jiu-jitsu please check out our web site at www.learn-jiu-jitsu-online.com. There you will our distance education program so you can learn jiu-jitsu anywhere at your own pace.
If you would like to repost this blog article or the videos with in you may do so but must include the following credit "The above information / video has been provide by Koketsu Kai - Tiger's Den Jiu-jitsu and Grappling and is used with their permission, www.tigersdenjiu-jitsu.com, www.learn-jiu-jitsu-online.com"
Cheers,
Jamie Rickard (Sensei)
Head Instructor
Koketsu Kai - Tiger's Den Jiu-jitsu and Grappling
Located at:
The Academy of Martial Arts
851 Princess Street
Kingston, Ontario
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