Videos tagged with Wrist Control

Instruction from TheYankeeMarshal explains that barrel flip is a recoil phenomenon. Instead of tensing the wrist, which acts as a pivot, shooters should allow recoil energy to be absorbed by the larger mass of their arm and shoulder. This technique helps manage felt recoil and maintain better control of the firearm.

This guide, presented by firearms instructor John G. Johnson, details the critical technique of achieving level sight alignment for accurate pistol shooting. It emphasizes that the top edges of the front and rear sights must be perfectly even. The instruction highlights how misalignment directly affects bullet impact and stresses the importance of locking out the wrist, not bending it, to maintain this crucial level sight picture.

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, details the importance of a proper pistol grip for accuracy. He emphasizes a two-handed grip with the non-dominant hand supporting the dominant hand, and the dominant thumb forward. Locking the wrist and preventing muzzle flip are key to consistent shooting. This technique is fundamental for all shooters seeking to improve their accuracy.

This training guide, led by experts DJ Shipley and Vernon Griffith from GBRS Group, focuses on enhancing grip strength and wrist control. It covers practical exercises like open-hand dumbbell holds and wrist leverage drills, directly linking them to improved firearms handling, recoil management, and overall tactical performance. The instruction emphasizes the critical role of grip as a foundational element in both physical tasks and shooting proficiency.

This video demonstrates a fundamental firearm presentation and grip technique focusing on elbow and wrist positioning. The instructor emphasizes driving elbows down and in for a straight rearward reciprocation of the firearm, contrasting it with a high-leverage, elbows-out method that causes muzzle rise. The technique is shown for both one-handed and two-handed grips, highlighting the importance of support side pressure and a crush grip.

This video demonstrates a common military-taught technique for defending against a sudden knife attack. Instructor Dan Marcou, a law enforcement and use-of-force expert, details a peripheral defense involving a sidestep, immediate wrist control, and a 180-degree power pivot to take the attacker down forcefully. The technique aims to disarm the attacker and end the threat quickly.

This video from Active Self Protection features John Correia, an evidence-based defensive trainer, detailing techniques for surviving an assault. It covers strategies for defending against rear bear hugs, emphasizing going limp to resist movement, and ground fighting tactics like using a knee shield and half-guard. The importance of situational awareness, verbal defense, and controlling an attacker's posture is also highlighted.