I had wanted to record a self-defense video for a while, and it has finally happened.
Jiu-Jitsu goes far beyond competition, and what I see is that the vast majority of instructors have set self-defense training aside.
Check out a short explanation of how to defend against a rear headlock attack.
Self-defense - Rear headlock
Self-defense
Even though there are competitions, Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense art. These days I see many instructors setting self-defense training aside, and in my view they’re making a big mistake.
If we look more deeply, the foundation of the movements we use in competition comes from self-defense techniques.
Attack from behind
In the video lesson I simulate an attack on the neck from behind. I teach that the first step is to bend your knees and keep a good base, so the person being attacked doesn’t lose their base and get off balance.
At the same time, I tell them to put both hands on my forearm to relieve some of the pressure on the neck and buy time to continue the defense.
Throwing the attacker
After relieving the pressure on the neck, the knees should be bent to improve the base, the spine kept straight, and only then do you drive your head down toward the space between your legs.
After the attacker has been thrown forward, notice that at the end of the movement my arm is left extended, open to an attack of your choice.
Self-defense book
Everyone who knows me knows I’m passionate about knowledge and I’m always studying and learning.
To review all the important points, I use the book Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, which contains many self-defense techniques, and it’s Master Hélio Gracie himself who teaches these movements.
Questions
What about you, do you like training self-defense? Have you ever had to use these techniques?
I hope you enjoyed it, and I’ll talk to you in the next article!
Good training!
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