The home of historic and modern self defence and martial arts such as Defendu and Bartitsu techniques and self protection content. Brought to you by Tommy Moore from the Bartitsu Lab UK. If you have a question or would like to have a video requested or more detail just get in touch.
This channel looks at the arts of:
Bartitsu Pugilism Defendu / WW2 Combatives Arts of W.E Fairbairn 52 Blocks HEMA of the Unarmed Variety Historic Weapons Self defence Combat psychology
I'm a martial arts coach, boxer, savateur and lifelong martial artist. I love combat sports, self defence, HEMA and everything in between. I'm always happy to help coach, collaborate and connect with others finding their own martial arts journey.
SAFETY NOTE: many videos will contain high level force techniques, use of weapons and other content. Please ensure you are familiar with the laws where you operate, and only apply such force as is necessary and reasonable in ensuring your safety.
I personally find following the mechanics jack Dempsey sets out in his book produces far more power than the rocky Marciano style Also jack Dempsey had much more experience as a bare Knuckle boxer than Marciano did The jack Dempsey style so much better for the street fight if we follow the Dempsey principles
0:50 - Tiger claw 1:00 - Chin jabs 1:20 - Have a dominant side 2:50 - Stay at your opponent's right 3:20 - Chop 4:40 - Grab the sleeve 5:30 - Conclusion
@@rodvan-zeller6360 I'd say a few reasons. 1) is that arts and places that teach things like EOH don't tend to compete full contact (most people doing EOH strikes are in karate, kung fu etc). So if the main users don't compete, they don't end up being fed into the MMA mix. 2) they're suited in the main for pre emptive striking from conversational range. They're not (unless well trained) so suitable for thriving in that middle kickboxing distance. But think about this - every time you see a hammerfist - the striking surface is identical to an EOH. And we see those working very often, especially grounded. So we know that bit of the body, is good at messing people up!
@@TommyMooreww2combatives Thank you for the reply. Most interesting is that the arts that teach edge of hand strikes also don't use them when sparing. They kick the legs with round house kicks but don't strike the arms with edge of hand strikes, puzzling.
@@rodvan-zeller6360 true, but think of most gloves you'd spar in, there's very little padding on that surface for your partner. Some things in combatives are just really hard to train safely, even with lots of gear on. It's why I love boxing and combat sports. I know for certain I can put my hands on people with power when they resist. The combatives just changes for me what's at the end of the fist 🤙🥊
@@TommyMooreww2combatives Specifically, Kyokushin, they don't use pads, round house kicks the legs, why not use edge of hand strikes to the arms? Puzzling.
Really interesting. Question, let’s suppose I am Bob and I’m talking to you, but I have seen the video and I recognise that you are manoeuvring into an attacking position, what would be the counter measures? Just playing devils advocate…
High quality teaching as usually. I kind of missed that format of you dressing the part and talking next to the bob being the one looking good and wearing stylish clothing :D
Sir. I watched your fantasy expecting you to reveal razor blades sewn into your stupid hat. Poisoned needles concealed in your metro Beard. Perhaps your Braces were a cunning catapult launching bolts into Miscreants eyes. In the World outside your bedroom in your mums house, your girly cosh and money belt “Ooh slap him Leonard” will get you nicked faster than waving a Swastika flag at a Kamala Harris Rally. And as for the “knuckle duster ring” you’ll be sitting in A and E next to the Bloke you hit. He’s got a cut eyebrow and you’re nursing a couple of broken fingers.
Tommy do you think if a situation came your way and you had to use a preemptive strike you would use a tiger claw/ chin jab etc or go back to punching? I like to practice ww2 combatives but from experience find under stress punches come out
Me personally? Probably a short hook. But I've boxed for a long time and feel comfortable. If I have to teach people who don't have the time to train punches, then Chin Jabs, chops, slaps etc are the order of the day 🥊
I am the guy being thrown around in this video. Tommy's seminar was a real treat and I learned a lot of valuable lessons that I've already started passing off as my own insights to my friends.
Going for a side hit on the temple with the monkey fist (first weapon) (or pad lock on a leash when walking the dog, is the easiest way to sever that high pressure superficial artery and crack skull. (Combat veteran). So, no. It’s not weak. Great way to move onto the next assailant because it’s really not survivable.
I've tried a few MA classes over the years and had to stop after a short while because I found the teachers were either too vain, too macho, or obsessed with how superior their particular form of MA was. You however, Mr Moore, explain things repeatedly and clearly, and come across as decent bloke and teacher.
0:00 - History on bare knuckle boxing 1:00 - Single collar tie 2:15 - Front headlock 2:50 - Pull up 2:55 - Contracted arm blow 3:05 - Throw 3:40 - Kidney hammers 4:00 - Conclusion
Pretty sure blackjacks are illegal to carry in your country. An alternative is to carry a bicycle crank. It'd most likely be aluminum, but it can make for a nasty hammer-strike and you can use it as a kubotan.
Wicked lock! The elbow position is indeed key to making sure they don't go anywhere. We've drilled this one a lot, and if you don't know how to escape such a lock, you're gonna have a really bad time. I like this drill, though, great stuff!
Hell yes! I am a chancery enthusiast , and Chancery 2 is one of my favorite to drill at the club. Not letting your opponent take the knee in a historical pugilism bout is something I've never considered before, and that's interesting to know. It's so much more than just a front headlock, you get a lot of mileage out of that one.
