Videos tagged with Distance Management

This video from CajunBoyJake provides an expert comparison between using a pocket knife and pepper spray for self-defense. The instructor, demonstrating significant experience, highlights the risks associated with close-quarters combat with a knife, emphasizing how pepper spray allows for maintaining distance, de-escalation, and safer escape. Various POM Industries pepper spray models are detailed, including the MK3 and smaller units, with a focus on their practical advantages and legal considerations.

This video, from Tenicor, features Geoff Thompson discussing the ethical responsibility of firearms instructors to cite their sources. He specifically addresses the 'fence' technique, emphasizing that its originator, Geoff Thompson, should always be credited when the term is used in a self-defense context. While acknowledging potential variations in application, the core principle is clear: know your sources and attribute them consistently.

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.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a security guard's effective use of pepper spray against an aggressor armed with a machete and axe. It highlights the importance of pre-staging OC spray, creating distance, and proper deployment techniques for maximum effect. The analysis emphasizes calling 911 immediately after deployment to document the event and ensure legal protection.

This analysis breaks down a critical incident involving Officer Jumonji of the Houston Police Department confronting an armed suspect with a machete. The video highlights the importance of clear communication, maintaining tactical distance, and decisive action when faced with a deadly threat. Expert commentary from Active Self Protection emphasizes the justified use of deadly force in this scenario.

This guide synthesizes lessons from Active Self Protection's analysis of a robbery incident. It emphasizes proactive situational awareness, understanding predatory behavior, and applying principles like the Tueller Rule for effective self-defense. The advice focuses on creating distance, avoiding common criminal targets, and prioritizing immediate escape post-incident.

John Correia, an established subject matter expert in self-defense, analyzes real-world violent encounters involving knives. He stresses that distance is the most critical factor in surviving a knife attack, emphasizing de-escalation and avoiding physical confrontation. The analysis highlights common attacker tactics like the 'leveraging arm' and 'sewing machine' attack, offering insights into defensive strategies.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a critical incident where police confronted a machete-wielding suspect in Brazil. The analysis highlights the dangerous combination of low emotion and non-compliance in a suspect, emphasizing the importance of distance management and clear communication for law enforcement. The expert breakdown also touches on the differing roles and responsibilities of citizens versus officers in high-threat situations.

This guide, based on instruction from professional self-defense instructor Mike, details critical techniques for defensive scenarios. It covers managing unintended strikes due to attacker movement, the importance of committing to the defensive action, and the necessity of creating distance immediately after engagement. The instructor emphasizes a 'consume or be consumed' mindset, highlighting that an attacker may remain a threat even after being struck.

This video demonstrates self-defense techniques for everyday individuals facing potential threats, emphasizing the use of a flashlight as a primary de-escalation and defensive tool. It highlights the importance of situational awareness, verbal commands, and maintaining distance. The scenario also touches upon concealed carry considerations and the 'mama bear' instinct when protecting children.

This analysis, presented by John Correia of Active Self Protection, breaks down a critical incident involving a Cincinnati police officer. It highlights the failure of a Taser due to insufficient prong spread for neuromuscular incapacitation and the subsequent assault on the officer. The expert commentary emphasizes tactical considerations like early intervention and distance management when facing armed or aggressive subjects.

This video analyzes a restaurant attack stopped by bystanders, offering tactical insights from John Correia of Active Self Protection. It covers bystander intervention, the importance of maintaining distance, using a 'defensive fence,' and employing skills like striking and grappling. The analysis also touches on the use of OC spray and highlights gear like the PHLSTER Floodlight holster and Flatpack tourniquet carrier.