“I’m not looking him in the eyes. Him and I aren’t gonna make babies.” Coffee flew out of my nose on that one! 😂 Excellent teaching and sparring session. Start slow, then go harder. You don’t train to NEVER take blows. Because as he says, you are in a fight. You are inevitably GOING to take a couple of blows. The whole point is to learn blocking techniques and counter techniques to lessen the severity of the blows that you will inevitably take.
@@SlickCat Is that so. The boxers that say that are simply ham and eggers. Many top notch champion boxers were defensive fighters. Muhammad Ali. Rope-a-dope” was nothing more than Ali backing himself up on the ropes and letting his opponent punch him in the arms while blocking until they wore themselves out then Ali would escape, turn them into the ropes then pummel them. Floyd Mayweather built his entire undefeated career on defense. Backing up, letting his opponent chase him while hitting his arms. Then he would strike when they wore out. Sugar Ray Leonard started as a defensive fighter and won many many fights that way. When he decided to start doing more striking and counter striking is when he opened himself up to blows and that’s when he got his retina detached. Watch Mike Tyson’s old fights. Total defensive/blocking technique, arms and gloves close to his face to work himself in close then he gave them his devastating punch. I could go on and on about other champion fighters that were defensive fighters, but I think I made my point. Counter striking is great. But without a good defense, you!re going to take 2 to 3 blows for every successful counter punch. Boxing is called the sweet science for a reason.
during high school, a classmate of mine likes to show his dominance by punching people in the arm. One time, he targeted me and I wasn't in the mood to become a punching bag so I blocked him like shown in the vid and his fist struck my elbow. I received a bit of a shock throughout my arm but he injured his hand. He couldn't take notes that day, serves you right!
This was a excellent demonstration of limb destruction. In Filipino Escrima this is taught during empty hand training phase. The knee is also used to stop incoming kicks on the low and mid line. Nice work really enjoyed the material
I love that you taught this method as secondary to avoiding the fight altogether. For those new to fighting, you can either make the gap between you and an aggressor bigger (getting away), smaller (grappling with them), or maintaining the gap by performing this type of technique. But you have to remember they can close the gap too, including chasing you if you run. If they catch you you're back to having to make a decision. Being able to maintain the gap is how you outlast an opponent that you can't run from. Sometimes you're having to protect others and this technique allows you to do that. Sometimes you have to be a runner, sometimes you have to be a fighter but most of the time you may just have to be a wall. Great video!
@@Gloriagal78 @ 3:42 look between the 2 small trees between the men. It walks in front of the brush pile @ 3:49 it's standing in front of the brush pile. @ 4:04 it's standing between the brush pile and the man on the left of the screen chilling out feeding. @ 4:52 it's right behind the first man in the background.
@@arlissyoung8899 Oh my gosh, you have amazing eyesight! I can see the deer as clear as day in the background across the field, making its way across the screen. I had to magnify the video 3x in order to see it.😅
@@arlissyoung8899 Oh my goodness, I had to magnify the screen 3x in order to see it! Sure enough, there is a deer walking from right to left across the field just in front of the bushes.😅 You have a keen sense of observation!👍🏻
Excellent sir. 👏🏻 The basics of defense never go out of style. I saw similar techniques taught 30 years ago and you triggered an old man’s memories. Please keep producing great content. Semper Fidelis!
yeah, i remember those VCR tapes--sent 'em all back and Red Zone banned me for doing it. Vunak was great for teaching how to use 5 moves to slap your partner around. problem is if he has another partner while you're doing all those movies. fun fact, he claims he trained SEALS but the late Richard Marcinko who created SEAL Six mentions in his book that Marcinko trained with Kelly S. Worden to stop fighting like a brawler and use his system instead.
Thank you sir for explaining everything including the context of your video, it’s to train and prepare. A fight is better to be avoided but sometimes you just gotta fight. I agree with most of the comments that I read. You have a very intelligent following.
This is the incredible legacy of Paul Vunak training the Navy Seals in the early 90s. He called these Elbow Destructions from Kali. This was a part of his R.A.T. system. Now all the Seals train this. The goal is to DeFang the Snake, i.e. destroy the incoming tools.
His RAT system was amazing, it is one of the best self defense videos I have ever seen. Street safe 3 covered knife defense very well: defang the snake, take out their hands.
funny thing, the creator of SEAL Team Six, the late Richard Marcinko, says in his book that he trained with Kelly S. Worden. But it's possible Vunak did train other teams how to take down an opponent in 5 moves rather than two.
Best initial explanation I have heard about why we initially practice slow. I was very hesitant about that “bird beak” block (thick headed old Bastid). Using the elbow or top of the head to block, thus them breaking their hand is as old as prize fighting. Spectacular move!! Using the birds beak block to set it up is genius!!! Putting that right into the training rotation & tool box!! Thanks!!
I seen Bill Rapier demonstrate the modified shoulder shrug method of shooting so it’s blocking any other incoming attacks besides a direct uppercut. I love the stuff you both share. And god bless.
I think it is great that you took the time to explain to "those" people about that won't work, they won't just stand there and so on. The biggest issue with those type of people is most are couch commandos, and they don't need to train because they are so awesome and skilled naturally. I used to try to explain but it is like talking to the wall. But kudos for your attempt.
Keep the videos coming ! Most people focus so much on guns for self defense they tend to leave out hand to hand combat . This honestly should be taught first .
Loved this video man, great advice. I was jumped by a group of 10 guys 18-24yr old, anyways I knew this technique and it saved me enough to have an opportunity I needed to use some other skills enough to walk away without injury. To myself or them
Back in the day when I was in training of the arts we weren't taught this because we were to step aside and then gain control of the arm. But this is also some fantastic tactics as well! Great video brother 👍
That’s also how I was taught. Step to the outside while redirecting and following up with an attack. I don’t want to stand in front of him where he can hit me, the “kill zone” as it were. There’s more to it, but that’s the gist.
Interesting video, I've trained in KM for15 years. I like my first move to be a step back out of attackers range. Thanks, forgot stuff I learned long ago.
Love this. I was taught similar technique against knife ... for certain attacks, guide the attacker's knife hand into your elbow. Results in a simultaneous disarm and breaks the attacker's hand. Yep... likely you'll get a cut on your arm. But hopefully it's the only cut you'll get. Takes a lot of reps with a rubber knife and your partner... be careful.
Another amazing video. This will likely go over most people's heads, & that's ok. But I have learned more about training & myself in the last 5 days from Mr. Pike than I have learned in at least the last 20 years by normal living & from other people. I truly want to say thank you to Mr. Pike for the instruction & direction. I'm nowhere near where I need to be, but I've stopped quiting & making excuses. A lot of looking in the mirror has not been pleasant. But at least I've started looking in the mirror. Thanks for the video Mr. Pike.
Beautiful instructions! But LMAO when someone says anything derogative about any Navy Seal! 😂😂! I once new a guy that when he had to fight,that's all he used,elbows and forearms! Thank you sir first of all for your Service to our Country,& second I'm glad we're on the same side! MLH&R for all who served our country!
This looks very effective to me and much easier than traditional blocking as in martial arts. Looks like it would work well in the chaos of an actual fight.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🥋 Self-defense technique for blocking demonstrated. 00:27 🧘 Choreograph drills to perfect technique before testing. 01:10 👀 Blocking with elbows and closed-in arms for better protection. 01:53 🔍 Focus on opponent's shoulder movement to predict attacks. 03:01 🥊 Practicing blocking jabs with proper timing and positioning. 04:26 💥 Drive fist through target for maximum power in punches. 06:04 ⚠️ Caution against catching punches improperly to avoid injury. 07:16 🥊 Demonstrating effective block against powerful punches. 09:41 🛡️ Rhino guard technique to protect vulnerable areas quickly. 10:39 📚 Practice blocking drills and maintain proper stance for defense. Made with HARPA AI
