NEW Self Defense Videos

You sure do like elbows and knees!

All of em looked good, explanations were good too, I didn't see a problem with what you said.

I know the wrist lock one and the head lock one, LOVE the headlock manuver with the nose, it's my favorite move to do to people!

I do some variations though: (not that what you are doing is wrong, just different)
I hold the wrist lock and take him to the ground instead of bashing the crap out of em immediately, sifu described that motion like pushing a broom, that way you don't loose the correct bend in the wrist or arm, once he's on the ground I feel a bit safer, cause I don't have to worry about being kicked or anything else if he's face down in a wrist lock.
Plus I know a few moves from that position that are just TORTURE, I can't stand having em put on me, but it's great when the opponent screams for mercy!

And on the head lock nose escape, I hit to the ribs, personally I think it's a softer and much more painful target, plus it's less distance to the target than the sternum, but that's just a personal fav.

Keep up the good work and keep em coming!

good videos, don't take what I said the wrong way about the sound effects. What I meant was that (and this is only how I was taught, by all means do what you will) to not make the little "dishh" type sounds whenever you do something. I was just taught no noise unless you are making a kiai. Which it seems like you were doing anyway.

I like the headlock pushing the nose, I have not heard of that.
The wrist grab, I think I would prefer to go outside circle instead of inside. I think you did inside. I like outside because it is a nice arm bar setup.

The choke hold was cool, but one Q. If someone plans on putting both hands on your neck, why not pummel them with your four free limbs. Unless your on the ground which is a different story.

Good vids, though. It looks really cramped in there, I thought you were going to move outside?

Eric, good effort mate. Your explanations were clear and concise (didn't even notice the stuttering really!). I speak from experience that you gonna get a lot of people nit picking at everything, but don't take it to heart and be proud of yourself for having the gutts to put your stuff on show!

Your stuff was pretty much technically sound too....there's a few things you could do to enhance what you were doing, but its impossible to cater for everyones taste and methodologies. If your interested in these, PM and I'll go through a few with you, rather that look like I'm having a go!

Good work though made, and don't take too much of what the neysayers say to heart. Just take and use it all as constructive feedback!

Gav

I think you just like beating on your little brother.

I'm not able to play them. its probably just as well. My brother is 5 years older than me . It might give me "pile driver" flashbacks.

Very good, you and your brother have great attitudes, keep it up and some day I'll see you guys in the movies!

Curious, do you have a Sensei that you train under or are you self tought?

I have someone that I train under, he's a 4th Dan in Tkd/Hapkido. Good person to learn how to fight from. However I guess you could say when it comes to the "art" part, and the philoshopy and spiritual side, then I am self taught lol. If you would like I can email them to you oldman, I'd greatly value your opinion as well.

Great vids! And I must say, you are very brave to post them to any community forum. I thought the explanations were great. Your technique is also good for someone so new to an art.

Good job. Keep it up.

I’m impressed. (For whatever that is worth)

As Kenwa Mabuni said, "Never forget the spirit of first beginnings."

I commend your enthusiasm...keep training.

Great work Eric! Commendable. Your explanations were very clear actually, where's the stuttering? Keep it up! (The, er, great work that is. Not the stuttering.)

Nice job, Eric. Good Effort. I have seen people who are older and with more experience put less effort into their stuff.

Keep it up!

awsome vids man 1 got a qiestion, is there anyway of getting out of a guillotine when they got there legs back so you can't grab them? i know you can get into one of these if you ever go for their legs, or are you pretty much screwed? i haven't figured out a way to get out of it if ya could make a vid bout that i would appreciate it alot, btw what martial art are you in?

If the nose thing doesn't work and they're just holding you there in a headlock, and you can't get to their legs, I just go for elbows and back-kicks to anywhere available. Groin, ribs, face, knees, etc.
Works for me at least...

just wait for the videos to load, sometimes it takes a while, with me it kept buffereing and it would go to 100% and then start over but it eventually worked just wait for it

the shirt grab looks like it works good but what if the person is quite strong and has an iron grip, you might have trouble twisting his wrist

I agree with the concerns. I have never really been able to pull this off with a resisting opponent but that doesn't mean others can't.

Well, after reading some of the other suggestions, I think the best bet is to try a palm strike to the face, then quickly reach over and grab hand, and as you do that strike him in the ribs with your other hand and quickly twist it off.