Videos tagged with Empty Hand Combat

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a remarkable self-defense incident where a mother successfully defended her family from armed robbers. Expert analysis highlights the importance of situational awareness, decisive action, and effective empty-handed techniques in deterring threats. The mother's aggressive response, including a well-placed push kick, is detailed as a key factor in her success.

This analysis from Active Self Protection, led by John Correia, breaks down a self-defense incident involving a retired NYPD sergeant. It emphasizes the critical importance of de-escalation and avoiding the pursuit of an attacker, which can turn a defensive encounter into mutual combat with significant legal and tactical disadvantages. The video highlights the need for empty-hand skills, particularly ground fighting, and discusses the potential effectiveness of tools like OC spray.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a self-defense incident where a delivery driver effectively neutralized two attackers using empty-hand skills. Correia, an evidence-based defensive trainer, emphasizes the importance of tactical empty-hand proficiency for firearm carriers and warns against excessive force, highlighting the need to understand legal boundaries.

This analysis breaks down a self-defense incident involving an off-duty officer, emphasizing critical failures in temper control and firearm readiness. Expert John Correia highlights the importance of empty-hand skills, proper disarming techniques, and understanding the '5Ds + 1' framework. The video underscores that not every conflict requires a firearm and stresses the necessity of strong defensive skills beyond weapon manipulation.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a violent incident during a Catholic Mass, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness and self-defense for clergy and vulnerable populations. It highlights strategies for dealing with knife-wielding attackers, including maintaining distance, closing distance to control the weapon, and the necessity of empty-handed combat skills. The analysis stresses that individuals are their own first responders, as external help may not arrive in time.