Science of Takedowns Throws and Grappling for Self Defense

     Introduction And Overview Of Concepts
     Explanation Of Concepts
     1. Overview Of Takedowns
     Lesson Objectives
     Defining Balance
     Inherent Weaknesses Of Your Stance
     Balance Exercises
     Shifting The Center Of Gravity
     Line Of Power Exercises
     Elements Of Takedowns
     Your Window Of Opportunity
     What Can Go Wrong?
     Common Errors
     2. Positioning And Timing
     Lesson Objectives
     Stages Of A Takedown
     Positioning Preparatory To Takedown
     Positioning Exercises
     Positioning During Takedown
     Approaching Opponent's Joints
     Grabbing Exercises
     Positioning After Takedown
     Ground Exercises
     Setups And Positioning
     Action-Reaction Exercises
     Timing
     Timing Exercises
     Softening Techniques
     Target Areas For Softening Techniques
     Target Exercises
     Your Zone Of Safety
     Awareness Exercises
     Common Errors
     3. Leverage And Momentum
     Lesson Objectives
     Push-Pull Principle
     Two Points Of Balance
     Lever Arm
     Momentum And Push-Pull Principle
     Combining Linear And Circular Motion
     Head Manipulation Exercises
     Direction Of Energy
     Momentum And First Touch
     Momentum And First Touch Exercises
     Common Errors
     4. Leg Takedowns
     Lesson Objectives
     A Conceptual Look At Targets
     Motives Exercises
     Shoot And Gap Closure For Lower Leg Takedown
     Lower Leg Takedown Against Strike
     Self-Assessment Composure Exercises
     Lower Leg Takedown From Ground
     Wide Versus Narrow Separation
     Replacing Opponent's C.G. With Your Own
     Common Errors For Lower Leg Takedowns
     Trap And Throw To The Rear
     Trap And Throw To The Front
     Variations Of Trap And Throw
     Common Errors For Trap And Throw
     5. Body And Arm Takedowns
     Lesson Objectives
     Closing Distance For The Body Attack
     Attacking Opponent's Arms
     Takedown As Defense Against Lock-Up
     Variation Of Takedown As Defense Against Lock-Up
     Takedown From Figure-Four Arm Bar
     Takedown As Defense Against Head Lock
     Arm Takedown As Rescue Technique
     Variation Of Rear Rescue Technique
     Arm Unbalancing Move From Ground
     Ground Mobility Exercises
     If The Takedown Fails
     Common Errors
     6. Neck Takedowns
     Lesson Objectives
     Neck Takedown Using Two Points Of Balance
     Rear Neck-Tilt Takedown
     Defense Against Wrist, Shoulder, And Waist Grab
     Conservation Of Energy
     Conservation Of Energy Exercises
     Neck Takedown From Position On Your Back
     Full Nelson From The Front
     Your Window Of Opportunity
     Uneven Surfaces
     Common Errors
     7. Empty-Hand And Weapon Presses
     Lesson Objectives
     Empty-Hand Presses
     Chin Press
     Heel Press
     Knee Press
     Target Exercises
     Weapon Presses
     Holding The Stick
     Stick Grabbing Exercises
     Blocking And Striking With The Stick
     Standing Immobilizing Presses
     Figure-Four Press
     Tightening The Press
     Presses Against The Arms
     Immobilizing Presses From Ground
     Body Elongation Presses
     Multiple Simultaneous Presses
     Thumb And Finger Presses
     Common Errors
     8. Stick Leverage Unbalancing Moves
     Lesson Objectives
     Pushing Unbalancing Moves With Stick
     Two Points Of Balance
     Eliminating The Slack
     Rear Takedown With Stick
     Forward Takedown With Stick
     Common Errors
     9. Rearward Throws
     Lesson Objectives
     Center Of Gravity And Momentum In Throws
     Learning To Fall
     Reverse Throw From Figure-Four Arm Lock
     Points To Consider
     Reverse Throw From Two-Handed Neck Grab
     Points To Consider
     Reverse Throw From Cross Wrist Grab
     Points To Consider
     Faking Exercises
     Physical / Mental Exercises
     Reverse Throw Using Body As Leverage
     Points To Consider
     Reverse Throw From Two-Handed Shoulder Grab
     Points To Consider
     Reverse Throw From Wrist Lock
     Points To Consider
     Wrist Locking Exercises
     Thoughts On Throws
     10. Forward Throws
     Lesson Objectives
     Forward Throw From Single Wrist Grab
     Points To Consider
     Blocking Exercises
     Forward Throw From Head Lock
     Forward Throw As Defense Against Rear Choke
     Points To Consider
     Forward Throw From Two-Handed Crossed Neck Grab
     Points To Consider
     Forward Throw From Straight Arm Shoulder Grab
     Points To Consider
     Forward Throw From Guillotine Choke
     Points To Consider
     Carotid Choke
     11. Easy To Use Street Concepts
     Lesson Objectives
     How To Practice Your Martial Art
     The Stages Of A Threat
     Your Clothing
     Establishing Contact
     Striking On The Street
     The Forearm Strike
     Kicking On The Street
     Takedown In Conjunction With Kicks From Lock-Up
     Creating Shock Value
     Three Points Of Pain
     Finger Locks
     Putting It All Together
     12. Knife Defense Unbalancing Moves
     Lesson Objectives
     Exercise in Futility
     Recognizing The Attack
     Defending Against A Tight Knife Slash
     Defending Against A Stab Or Wide Knife Slash
     Knife Blocking Exercises
     Offense Versus Defense
     Using A Weapon In The Environment
     Reversing Positions On The Ground
     Using The Knife Offensively
     Five Principles
     13. Scenario Analysis
     Lesson Objectives
     On The Chaos Of Attack
     Is It Ethical To Kill In Self-Defense?
     When A Stand-Up Fighter Meets A Grappler
     Getting Up From The Ground
     Misaligning Opponent's Posture On The Ground
     A Final Reminder And Scenario Analysis
     Final Thoughts
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