Videos tagged with Empty Hand Techniques

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a critical incident where a Loss Prevention officer in Canton, Ohio, saved a policeman's life. The analysis, led by John Correia and Neil Weidner, highlights the importance of recognizing pre-attack indicators, immediate physical intervention, and tactical decision-making in high-stress situations. The expert breakdown emphasizes the LP officer's bravery and effective empty-hand skills in disarming a suspect who attempted a 'bait and switch' with a concealed handgun.

This video details a two-day pistol class taught by Kyle Deour, emphasizing real-world application and process-oriented training over competitive metrics. The class integrated combatives, including empty-hand and knife techniques, with dynamic shooting drills. Instructors Ben Stoeger and Joel discuss Deour's background as a former Navy SEAL and his focus on practical skills, highlighting his open-mindedness to evolving training methodologies.

This guide, informed by John Correia of Active Self Protection, details defensive strategies for ATM encounters. It emphasizes situational awareness, advises against late-night ATM use, and outlines responses to robbery, including empty-hand defense and the consideration of carrying a firearm. The advice stems from an analysis of real-world surveillance footage of an ATM robbery.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a violent encounter in Fremont, California, involving a machete, knife, and baseball bat. Instructor John Correia provides a serious, analytical breakdown of the incident, emphasizing situational awareness, early threat recognition, and the application of the '5Ds + 1' defensive principle. He also highlights the importance of medical preparedness with the ASP Medical Kit and discusses the implications of concealed carry laws.

This advanced tactical training video from Tactical Rifleman demonstrates drawing from a holster against a simulated live assailant armed with a knife. Expert instructor emphasizes the critical importance of incorporating motion and creating distance, rather than relying solely on static draws. The use of UTM rounds in a Sig firearm allows for safe, realistic scenario training, highlighting that without sufficient distance, even a successful draw may not prevent injury.