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Chapter Descriptions Chapter 1: The Great Escapes
This initial chapter concentrates on the very basic need for self defense: unwanted contact. This can mean anything from a simple wrist grab to a kick, a headlock or some sort of choke. It can be in any situation or position: surprise attack, direct confrontation, on the ground, or standing. In this chapter, we teach 32 simple, highly effective techniques that not only provide one with an opportunity for escape, but also serve as the foundation on which further self defense development is built.
Some examples of unwanted contact addressed in this chapter are: grabs, chokes, bear hugs, headlocks, kicks, ground attacks, and tackles.
Chapter 2: 4/1 + 1 and Characteristics of a Grappler
In section 1 of this chapter, the student will be taught 5 extremely vulnerable areas of the human anatomy which, if struck or bit, can be help to neutralize an attack.
The 4: Feet, Groin, Neck, Eyes
The 1: Finger Breaks (not to be confused with locks)
+ 1: Biting
In section 2 of this chapter, we will teach the student several key signals to alert them that the attacker is showing characteristics of a grappler and may want to take them to the ground. Once the signals are there, we teach the student how to effectively defend against such attacks.
Chapter 3: The Leap Frog Series
This chapter consists of 12 core techniques that will teach the student how to neutralize an attacker who chooses to fight in the guard position. This position can be devastating if left unanswered. The combinations of these 12 techniques are the answer.
Chapter 4: Learning Strikes and Kicks & the Statue Series
Here, the student will learn basic strikes and kicks from the 3 major fighting positions: standing, kneeling, and on the ground. This chapter will cover how to use finger, palm, hammer fist, forearm, elbow, and body ram strikes. The kicks taught in this chapter will include the front snap kick, the stomp kick, round, inverted, back, side, and thrust kick.
Section 2 introduces the Statue Series. This Series teaches the student how to block a strike/kick and counter with a strike or kick of their own. By performing the Statue Drill, the student will learn basic strikes and kicks while gaining command and mastery of the techniques.
Chapter 5: Stand Up Defense
This chapter will teach the student how to recognize an attacker who strikes like a boxer: with punches. The student will learn to gauge distances between their position and the attacker and then how to block the attack. Blocks introduced in this chapter include the catch principle, the shield elbow, the shoulder crunch, the parry, and several others. As in the previous chapter, these defense techniques will be taught in all 3 major fighting positions (standing, kneeling, on the ground).
Chapter 6: Kicking Defense
The student will now learn how to recognize and defend against an attacker who displays characteristics of a kick boxer. As in chapter 5, the student will learn how to gauge distances and how to block the strikes/kicks. You will learn the 4 basic strike zones and will work towards command and mastery of this defense in all 3 major fighting positions.
Chapter 7: Entry Techniques & 4 kinds of Clinches
In the previous 6 chapters, the student learned how to successfully identify and defend against several different types of attackers. Now, in chapter 7, the student will be introduced to entry techniques. An entry technique is used to gain a more strategic fighting position. The two basic types of entries taught here are the cover elbow and the bicep stop. Both techniques provide excellent opportunities to strike back and defeat an attacker.
The second section of this chapter instructs the student on 4 types of clinches: Muay Thai, Judo, Wrestler, and the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Characteristics of each clinch technique will be analyzed and picked apart to teach the student how to defeat an attack from each type.
Chapter 8: Takedowns/Cranks/Chokes
Chapters 6 & 7 taught the student how to close the distance between themselves and their attacker. Once this distance is closed, the student will find themselves in some type of clinch. Chapter 8 will now teach the student numerous takedowns, cranks, and chokes to effectively cease the attack and secure a survival.
12 takedown procedures will be taught and involve all parts of the attacker’s body; from a simple wrist takedown to an entire torso maneuver. To supplement the takedown techniques, we will teach the student 6 cranks and chokes that will effectively immobilize your attacker. The student must learn when to appropriately use these techniques and if used, determine the difference between lethal force and less than lethal force. This decision making process must be honed and sharpened because the techniques taught in this chapter can cause serious damage or death if not executed carefully.
Chapter 9: Knife: Armed vs. Knife & Unarmed vs. Knife
This is the first chapter in the Big 12 Combat Course that teaches self defense with a weapon: the knife. In chapter 9, we will teach defense with the student defense techniques both bearing the weapon and defending against the knife while unarmed.
First, the student learns how to defend themselves against a knife attack while armed with a knife. They will learn vital strike zones and points on an attacker to assures a quick victory &/or escape. The student will engage in combat scenarios in all 3 major fighting positions. They will experience what it feels like to be immobilized and how to escape being held down by a weapon bearing attacker.
Once the student learns to defend with a knife, the weapon is removed and they will learn the essentials of evading attacks by a knife with footwork and body movement. This is the foundation of surviving an attack by a weapon. After the foundations are laid, the student will be instructed on how to block, pass, or catch the weapon bearing limb while, at the same time, learning counter attacks. Fundamentals such as identifying potential carrying sites, methods of drawing the weapon, different types of grips, and effective disarms are all taught here.
It is important to note that special training knives are used and that all drills and combat scenarios are executed in a controlled environment with trained personnel.
Chapter 10: Impact/Improvised Weapons: Armed and Unarmed
An impact or improvised weapon is anything from a stick to a chair to a flashlight, or even another person. In this chapter, the student will learn basic defensive techniques using a rattan stick. As the student progresses, other types of impact/improvised weapons will be substituted.
The student will be taught the basics from potential carrying sites, to quick draws, to grips and weapon positions. Blocks, passes/captures, disarms, strikes, chokes, cranks, and take downs with the impact/improvised weapon are discussed here and practiced through some of the same drills seen in previous chapters. As always, the student will be expected to perform the defensive techniques in the 3 major fighting positions. Much like chapter 9, the student will first be taught how to defend against an impact/improvised weapon while armed with one. In the second section, the impact/improvised weapon is removed and the student learns how to defend against such an attack while unarmed.
It is important to note that special training sticks are used and that all drills and combat scenarios are executed in a controlled environment with trained personnel.
Chapter 11: Handgun: Armed and Unarmed
The format for this chapter is much like chapter 9 and 10. First the student will learn how to defend against a handgun while armed with one and then the weapon will be removed to teach the student how to defend while unarmed. We do not teach marksmanship. However, we do teach how to use the handgun as an impact/improvised weapon. Most people believe that just because they are wielding a handgun, they should shoot it. S.A.T.D.S teaches the student the difference between lethal and less than lethal force. We can’t stress enough how important this decision making process is to determine the amount of force needed to survive or control the situation.
The student will learn how to identify potential carrying sites, how to interrupt a draw, and how to secure the handgun and then disarm the attacker. In this chapter, 18 ways to disarm the attacker are taught. Once disarmed, any unarmed defense tactics may be used. If the student disarms the attacker and confiscates the handgun, the student will be taught how to block, pass, strike, choke, crank, and takedown their attacker with the handgun. Once again, all techniques are taught in the 3 major fighting positions.
It is important to note that special training handguns are used and that all drills and combat scenarios are executed in a controlled environment with trained personnel.
Chapter 12: Rifle/Long Gun (L.G.)
In this final chapter, the student will learn how to disarm an attacker who is threatening with a long gun. Next, the student will learn how to block, strike, choke or take down their attacker with the long gun. These techniques are taught in the 3 major fighting positions.
It is important to note that special training long guns are used and that all drills and combat scenarios are executed in a controlled environment with trained personnel.
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