Welcome to the Wmpyr (wampire) channel! Long time RU-vidr teaching traditional Escrima and my own hybrid Escrima style! Japanese teacher 7 plus years and martial arts instructor 10 plus years. Also have been teaching online via video cam and in-person privates in Texas.
I had a friend years ago, who would try to get into it when people were tripping on him and I had to tell him "Look, how do you know that none of these guys have a gun? Let it go, it's not worth dying because someone's looking for a fight." If someone shoulder bumps you in the street, all you gotta do is make sure they're not trying to do more than that and keep it moving. I really appreciate that you're highlighting the logical reason you don't want to get into fights; you don't know what the escalation or consequences are at risk.
Thank you, that is because most attacks we learn teach you to either hold your ground or step in, and both of those are not good because you are gonna lose distance if they are aggressive. If you want distance to help you we need to constantly maintain or create distance.
Your teachings in this part really drive home the importance of avoiding that dangerous middle ground where both people can get cut. I appreciate the focus on staying either in long-range or close-range, and how you break down the defensive mindset for close-range combat. The force-to-force block and active shielding with forearms make a lot of sense, especially when you emphasize not getting stuck in a prolonged exchange but aiming to block just one strike and then jamming the attack. It’s all about survival and controlling the situation, and your approach to minimizing exposure is incredibly practical.
Thanks again!! Close Range is actually heaven or hell. You can get finished there, but that's if they control you, but if you go in on your terms then you can be very successful defensively. Compare that to Medium Range where even if you are dominating, all it takes is a lucky hit and you can be KOed. Medium Range is much more chaotic in that sense so we want to avoid that.
@@wmpyr Thanks for the insight! I totally get what you mean about close range being heaven or hell depending on who has control. It makes a lot of sense to want to engage on your own terms to avoid getting overwhelmed. The idea of medium-range being chaotic is really helpful to visualize why it's so risky. Are there any specific drills or techniques you recommend to practice gaining control in close-range situations? I'd love to sharpen that skill, especially with the force-to-force block in mind!
Your teachings on defensive attacks and maintaining distance are solid, especially when dealing with a reckless attacker. In my mind, as the attacker charges, I could see myself using a front push kick aimed at the crotch, stomach, knee, or shin to throw them off balance and cause discomfort. That brief moment of disruption could give me just enough time to follow up with a knife strike or make a quick escape, while still being ready to defend against any other potential threats.
Thank you, time and time again with my students distance is such an important factor. So for the Front Push Kick most people will either hold their ground to do it, or if they blast it they will move forwards, either way you will lose distance. So in order to keep distance, I recommend pushing yourself off of the opponent rather than trying to push the opponent back. It takes some practice but I used this when fighting bigger people, it helped me out a lot.
@@wmpyr Thank you for the feedback! I totally see the value in using the front push kick to push myself off the opponent and maintain distance, especially against bigger attackers. In my mind, though, I feel like I'd only be able to pull off one kick, since the first kick has the element of surprise. After that, the attacker will likely be ready for any further attempts to push them away. I feel like I'd need to immediately capitalize on that brief moment by either delivering a knife strike or escaping. Do you think this reasoning makes sense? I'd love to hear your guidance on whether it's better to follow up with an immediate strike or try to reset distance after the first kick.
Really appreciate how realistic you're painting the scenario. Your focus on awareness, mental preparedness, and especially distance control in a hostile situation is spot on. Assuming the attacker is armed and has backup nearby keeps us from being caught off guard, which is so crucial in real life. The emphasis on creating space with the Poison Mist technique gives practical tools for maintaining a defensive position, while staying prepared to defend yourself without unnecessarily escalating the situation. Solid breakdown!
Thank you for your comments!! Surprise is such a powerful weapon that we need to make sure to minimize it when used against us. The Poison Myst tactic can be done with different techniques and combos. It doesn't even have to be Escrima, it can be done with Boxing combos too.
Thank you! it's been a long time since I made it, but I think it still offers some benefits for today. Especially after I compared it recently to someone else's method.
This mans styles is excellent the Israelis say defendu is equal to their own he's top of the line if you don't respect this guy you don't know anything about martial arts. The Marines used it in world war II the OSS used it and the FBI to this day he also developed the beginnings of SWAT team technique's that police forces used to this day 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊.
Very interesting system that i will start training with, today. A question please, what does K4S stand for? How this acronym is related to your 5 points system, please? All the best to you.
Thank you! K4S is Knife For Street. Although the K can also stand for other stuff like Karate, Kung Fu, Kali, and Kalarai. The 5 Points is part of the K4S System, there are other parts such as exercises and training methods for the K4S System. Please check out this video it has more info that you might find interesting. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3l3n7ch9Nrc.html
@@wmpyr Thank you for your prompt answer. That was indeed, very interesting. Concerning your 5 points system, I really like it because it's notably wise : its progressive nature makes it very appropriate to deescalate potentially violent situations. Well done dear teacher (I am one of your online Kali routine followers and practitioners from France). Renaud
Thank you!! In real life situations, many times I wasn't sure what was going on, it only makes sense to be cautious and head towards deescalation of course until you cannot.
Right I've been on the lucky side and have never been in a situation as such. Fights for me where only fists fights. But that fear of the unknown was in the air.
Thanks for the question! the standard figure 8 can be considered the downwards diagonal one, so the reverse figure 8 can then be considered the upwards diagonal which I do show in this video. unless you have a different definition for reverse figure 8 that is it.
Your K4S system is really interesting! It's a practical, low-profile way to use an inexpensive knife for self-defense. If it gets confiscated at the airport or elsewhere, I can buy another one and even have it sent to a hotel where I'm staying. I really like the Five Points method; it's well thought out for real-world situations. I might stick to the F5 Opening technique, though, because I'm a bit worried about the blade slamming onto my fingers with the Alligator Opening under duress.
Thank you! You bring up a good point about the Alligator Opening, so the training method that I utilized back in the day was to get a tactical folding knife trainer and collide into a telephone pole as I did the Alligator Opening. I started nice and slow without a ton of force but I gradually increased the speed and force until I was confident to do it in real life.
Very good practical video! Fairly legal when compared to other self defense methods. But you have to weigh the pros and cons you may wind up in court. Bottom line liberals don't like self defense at least for you.
Thank you! I made this system when I was living in a bad neighborhood, and it was designed for that kind of environment. Today I live in a much nicer neighborhood so I don't use the K4S System here. Also the K4S System can be done with a pocket flashlight instead of a knife.
Funny that Wmpyr should mention this. I realized that even though he may have mentioned several times who his teachers were and I never even paid attention to that. I keep returning to this channel because what he shows and says makes sense. I know it is not everybody's privilege to be able to estimate what makes sense or not. It took a lot of experimenting with techniques to learn that. Actually, experimenting, is extremely important.
I too remember. Riding my BMX bike to the HUSKI gas station/convenience store. It was run by an Asian man. Was there to either by jumbo freeze in the summer or buy ninja magazine. I remember magazines INSIDE KUNGFU, INSIDE KARATE, BLACK BELT MAGAZINE sometimes had ninja articles. Me and my cousin liked to look at the stuff you could order at back of ninja magazine. Some very cool stuff. Me and my cousin bolth went for karate lessons at a shotokan karate school. It was very serious training no joke, Learned a lot about conditioning, stretching and grueling isometrics. And I used it once when a bully tried to assault me as I was delivering flyers Learned a lot more than when I took boxing lessons.
I really appreciate your approach and perspective. It's clear that you're someone who values authenticity and evidence-based learning over superficial credentials. Your focus on practical experimentation and results, rather than just relying on lineage or reputation, shows a deep commitment to the craft. It’s refreshing to see someone who is humble enough to be self-critical and who encourages others to seek the truth through their own experiences. Your mindset really embodies the Bitcoin ethos of 'Don't Trust, Verify.' Keep sharing your insights-it's inspiring to see someone who truly walks the walk!
Thank you so much for the kind words bro! I just want something that I can use if and when things get bad. In 2006 I did that and it worked for me at the time, so now I'm just trying to improve it, tweak it here and there because I know I can make it a little better.
Very well explained. I appreciate how you demonstrated the use of the stick(s) and how it translates to holding the bag for strikes. Showing how your body moves opposite the strikes highlighted the importance of footwork and body mechanics in the drills. Now I know exactly how to practice the Diamond Defense and what type of bag to buy. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your comment!! This bag size is the minimum I would go by, any smaller is too difficult for me to pull off in training so I can only imagine how much more difficult in real life. Good luck in your training!!!
Hey Sensei Wmpyr. I hope you're well Both you and yours. I really really really like that concept of creating the mist by using the compressed angles of attack Extension arm. That that's brilliant that's freaking brilliant man!
I guess in World War 2 times young lads conscripted en-masse had to be trained 'combat ready' in a very short period of time, so the 'flowery stuff' had to be kicked outa the window in preference for a ttoolkit that would (hopefully) work. From videos I've only occasionally seen, it was used for stealth, with a knife that would easily penetrate through a thick trench coat and uniform. These were terrible times, but guess it was the only place something like this was truly pressure tested- kill or be killed.. :( For me, I like the flow and flowery stuff, but then again I'm guilty of liking the Art, before the Martial, but that's just me, and I'm lucky at 65 years old never to have faced someone who wants to kill me... His training did of course save many lives (and, take in turn). Great analysis, and great to see how the old can sometimes be valued even today.
Thank you for your comment! If I cannot decode the flowery stuff, meaning that I can't find any kind of practical purpose to the flowery stuff then it is removed, but that is not the case, usually there is some sort of practical purpose if you dig deep enough and take the time to modify and evolve it.
When I was a child, I used to laugh at people hitting with the edge of their hand. They seemed insignificant and weak compared to punches. Only now I notice their power and I don't know about you, but it seems to me that they can be even more effective than the fist, and certainly less injury-prone. Can you comment on the comparison between edge of the hand strikes and hammer fists? After all, it's the same striking surface. Regards.
Thank you bro!! most people naturally do it, except they usually swing the weapon side to side as fast as they can, but I believe this is much more effective.
Thanks bro! I view Captain Fairbairn's stuff as an assault style not a fighting style so defending/countering a punch to me is more of a fighting situation.
@@wmpyrisn’t most military unarmed combat focused on attacking and going forward taking ground as going backwards on uneven ground is likely to fall over
@@user-gz1eq3xf2g no I have not, the devil's brigade is legendary, and there are other legends but I've focused on Cap Fairbairn for 3 decades and I'm still learning.
@@wmpyr I've found that, as frustratingly high as their stuff is priced, they are pretty untouchable in build quality and how long they last. Helikon, the Polish brand, are pretty darn solid too.
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I like this idea. Does the fanny-pack strap ever get tangled or give an attacker something to grab onto? I'm just thinking that if they got hold of the strap, you might end up struggling to secure the pack instead of using it for self-defense, especially if your phone or keys are in the pack.
I have a few techniques to use the strap to my advantage like a short whip or for a choke. However it can definitely be grabbed and used against you, it's like the Gi in Judo/BJJ a double edged sword, there is a counter to everything.
