Videos tagged with Craig Douglas

This video features Craig Douglas discussing the complexities of gun ownership in America. He emphasizes that while the Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms, it is intrinsically linked to a profound responsibility. Douglas highlights that owning a gun does not equate to proficiency in its use, especially under pressure, and that proper training is crucial for safe and effective handling. He also touches upon the idea that not everyone is suited for gun ownership due to impulse control or behavioral issues, and that while government mandates for training might be complex, responsible ownership is paramount.

This video, featuring expert Craig Douglas of ShivWorks, critically examines the nuances of home defense beyond simply reacting with lethal force. It emphasizes understanding legal definitions like burglary versus home invasion and the importance of assessing an intruder's intent. Douglas, a retired LEO, highlights that not all forced entries necessitate deadly force, cautioning against dangerous assumptions in high-stress situations.

Craig Douglas, founder of Shiv Works, emphasizes the importance of evaluating firearms instructors based on their motivation to 'do something' (serve others) versus 'be somebody' (seek personal glory). He advises looking for transparency, demonstrable skill improvement in students, and effective information conveyance. Douglas also highlights the value of instructors who are multi-modal problem solvers, possessing skills in shooting, fighting, and verbal communication.

This guide outlines Craig Douglas's four-step progression for retention shooting, emphasizing a crawl-walk-run methodology. Developed from 33 years of experience, including undercover law enforcement, these techniques address extreme close-quarters encounters where traditional stances are impossible. The progression moves from visual checks to relying on tactile feedback and culminates in a single command to draw and fire, prioritizing safety and repeatability.

This video demonstrates a boundary-setting drill, highlighting the awkwardness that can arise when individuals practice assertive communication in a simulated scenario. The instruction, led by an instructor with high authority and expertise signals from a professional training environment and ShivWorks affiliation, emphasizes the importance of effective boundary setting for personal safety.

This video demonstrates the brutal effectiveness of a reverse-edge knife in close-quarters combat and grappling scenarios. Expert Craig Douglas showcases how to utilize biomechanical principles, like scapula retraction, for maximum cutting power and how to employ the knife defensively to break holds, specifically targeting an attacker's leg in a bear hug.

This video, featuring expert Craig Douglas, delves into the mechanics and tactical applications of the Shivworks Reverse Edge Knife. It explains how the blade's orientation allows for deep, efficient cuts using back muscles during entangled fighting and defensive grappling. The content highlights Shivworks' philosophy of integrating blade work with wrestling techniques for close-quarters combat scenarios.

This video, featuring expert instructor Craig Douglas, demonstrates the tactical application of a reverse-edge knife, specifically the ShivWorks Clinch Pick style, in a grappling or combative scenario. It highlights how a blade can effectively supplement wrestling skills to overcome superior opponents and create openings in close-quarters combat. The demonstration emphasizes practical techniques for knife deployment and control during a struggle.

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 video demonstrates the critical difference between ineffective passive verbal commands and the powerful impact of an assertive, loud command like 'BACK UP!'. Expert instructor Craig Douglas of ShivWorks illustrates how a sharp, authoritative tone can create a psychological startle response, causing an aggressor to recoil and providing a crucial tactical advantage. The training emphasizes the importance of establishing clear boundaries through vocal projection.

This guide, based on instruction from extreme close-quarters combatives expert Craig Douglas, emphasizes the importance of maintaining a high guard and hand position during unexpected assaults. Keeping hands up reduces reaction time for blocking and creates a defensive barrier, crucial for staying conscious and standing.

This video, featuring Craig Douglas of ShivWorks, emphasizes the critical importance of controlling distance in close-quarters confrontations. It demonstrates that the individual initiating action at 'conversational distance' has a significant advantage, often winning 10 out of 10 times. The content highlights the near impossibility of reacting effectively to a sudden attack when maintaining this close proximity, stressing the need to break that distance to improve survival chances.