Videos tagged with Machete Defense

This video analyzes a law enforcement incident in Morocco where officers disarmed a machete-wielding individual. The analysis highlights the risks involved in close-quarters engagement with edged weapons and discusses the importance of controlling distance and coordinated team tactics. It also touches upon the potential benefits of non-lethal options like pepper spray in such scenarios, while commending the officers for their restraint and successful apprehension without resorting to lethal force.

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 video analyzes a convenience store robbery where the clerk successfully defended himself with a machete against an armed assailant. Key takeaways emphasize the critical role of attitude in self-defense, the importance of personal preparedness, and the understanding that no one else is coming to rescue you. It also highlights the tactical disadvantages of a machete against a firearm at range.

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 entry details a high-risk, low-percentage foot sweep takedown executed by a defender against a dual-wielding machete attacker. The technique, analyzed by John Correia, emphasizes exploiting the attacker's focus on firearms to create an opening. It highlights the critical importance of surprise and the inherent dangers of closing distance with a melee weapon.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a real-world attack where a deli clerk was assaulted with a machete. It emphasizes crucial self-defense principles including de-escalation (Verbal Judo), maintaining situational awareness in transitional spaces, and the importance of emotional fitness to react effectively after injury. The analysis highlights how distractions can be exploited by attackers and stresses the need for immediate first aid and bystander intervention.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of empty-handed skills for self-defense, especially against weapons like machetes. It highlights controlling distance, employing effective combatives, and executing follow-up actions to maintain control. The analysis of real-world incidents, including a bar confrontation and a police takedown, demonstrates practical applications of these principles.