Videos tagged with Five Ds

This analysis, led by Evidence-Based Defensive Trainer John Correia, breaks down an attempted armed robbery. It emphasizes crucial self-defense lessons including heightened awareness of pre-attack cues, the strategic application of the 'Five Ds' for weapon defense, and the critical role of grappling skills in controlling a threat. The incident highlights effective bystander intervention and the importance of coordinated action.

This guide, based on an analysis by John Correia of Active Self Protection, details how to apply the 'Five Ds' of self-defense during a violent encounter involving a machete. It emphasizes maintaining distance, using improvised tools, closing the gap when necessary, and executing a takedown to disarm the attacker. The core principle is to adapt to the evolving threat and neutralize it effectively.

This video analyzes a real-life armed robbery where the victim successfully disarms the attacker. It highlights the importance of waiting for the right opportunity, closing distance against a firearm, and applying the '5 Ds' of self-defense: Deflect, Dominate, Distract, Disarm, and Disable. The analysis also touches upon the legal justification of using force, even after the immediate threat has been neutralized.