Videos tagged with Clinch Fighting

This video, presented by an expert instructor from Achilles Heel Tactical, defines the '3rd Ring of Violence' as the clench or trapping range in close-quarters combat. It details effective techniques within this range, such as headbutts, knees, elbows, and dirty boxing, drawing parallels to martial arts like Muay Thai and JKD. The instruction emphasizes controlling an opponent's limbs to create attack opportunities.

This guide details techniques for using a reverse edge blade in entangled fighting scenarios, as explained by combatives expert Craig Douglas. It covers drawing and cutting from a clinch, targeting vulnerable areas, and generating force even when pinned, emphasizing the integration of wrestling mechanics with blade work. The ShivWorks philosophy of adapting grappling for knife effectiveness is central to these advanced self-defense applications.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of DJ Shipley from GBRS Group, details a technique for drawing a pistol from a 3 o'clock holster under close-quarters pressure. It emphasizes using body mechanics, specifically bracing an elbow to create a 'post,' to clear garments and gain leverage against an opponent, highlighting the limitations of appendix carry in such scenarios. The instruction stresses the importance of training for physical duress beyond static range practice.

This video from Tactical Rifleman focuses on the principles of drawing a pistol and engaging threats at extreme close range. It emphasizes prioritizing stopping the immediate attack, creating space, and understanding the risks of an attacker accessing your firearm. Key techniques include using distractions, push-pull dynamics in a clinch, and adopting a 'weapons ready' position for shooting. The instructor also discusses targeting the pelvic girdle for effective incapacitation.

This analysis from Active Self Protection breaks down a Las Vegas security guard's self-defense incident. It highlights crucial pre-attack indicators, the importance of a defensive fence, and the transition to close-quarters combat. The video emphasizes de-escalation and evasion as primary tactics, with expert commentary from John Correia.

This video discusses the differences between military and civilian Krav Maga, emphasizing the importance of aggression and mindset. It highlights that while military Krav Maga focuses on aggressive forward momentum and often starting from a disadvantaged position, civilian applications require adapting techniques for realistic scenarios. The discussion includes a progressive approach to sparring, starting in the clinch and gradually moving to striking range to build confidence and resilience in participants.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a self-defense incident in Brazil where a civilian successfully defended against armed robbers. Host John Correia, an established expert in defensive training, breaks down the event using the proprietary 5Ds+1 framework, emphasizing the importance of controlling distance and committing to action. The analysis also touches on the 'Rules of Stupid' and the critical distinction between protective and punitive force, highlighting potential legal consequences.

This video from Tactical Rifleman, featuring Z and Emory, details close-quarters fighting techniques, focusing on the clinch and pummeling. It emphasizes gaining control through upper-body grappling on the feet, using principles like controlling the opponent's center of gravity, employing frames and anchors, and maintaining situational awareness of hands. The instruction is geared towards law enforcement, capable citizens, and anyone needing to defend themselves in confined spaces, stressing the importance of practical application and feeling the techniques.

This guide details how wrestling serves as the fundamental 'operating system' for self-defense, crucial for weapon deployment, retention, and preventing an opponent from accessing their own weapon. It breaks down core wrestling attachments and strategic end-states for exiting a clinch, emphasizing limb control and practical application through drills with experts like Craig Douglas and Brandon Davis.

This video from Active Self Protection emphasizes the critical importance of situational awareness in transitional spaces like gas stations. Expert analysis highlights the dangers of unexpected attacks and provides actionable advice on maintaining personal space and fighting effectively from a clinch. The importance of falling skills and the potential for bystander intervention with tools like pepper spray or firearms are also discussed.

This expert analysis from Active Self Protection, led by John Correia, breaks down a critical incident where an officer was disarmed. It emphasizes the paramount importance of firearm retention, especially for open carriers, and highlights the need for constant situational awareness to prevent being caught off guard. The guide also details crucial partner tactics and the necessity of close-quarters combat skills like clinch fighting to manage threats when a suspect attempts to seize a weapon.

This video features John Correia, an Evidence-Based Defensive Trainer, analyzing a brutal street attack on a police officer armed with a meat cleaver. Correia breaks down the critical importance of empty-handed skills, distance management, and clinch fighting to survive and neutralize such immediate threats. The analysis highlights the speed of real-world violence and the necessity of specific training to counter weapon attacks effectively.