The Ground Attack Posture from OutFoxxed

Since many of the attacks on women are of a sexual nature, we have to know how to fight back from different positions, including from our back!

The “G.A.P.”…

or Ground Attack Posture, is our favorite way of delivering a powerful attack and helping to create space for escape.  Take a look at this short and informative video that we made for you guys and gals!  If you have any questions, please comment on the video or visit our website (blog) for more details.  We have write-ups on each movement/technique we teach in order to improve your understanding.

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The 8 Energies and 5 Movements of Taijiquan

Chen Xiang demonstrating the Hunyuan 13 Shi set at the 2015 Hunyuan meeting in Beijing, China. The 13 in the name refers not to the number of movements but the 13 techniques: 8 energies (ba fa) 掤 peng, 捋 lu, 挤 ji, 按 an, 採 cai, 挒 lie, 肘 zhou, 靠 kao, as well as 5 stepping methods (bu fa) 前进 qian jin (advance forward), 后退 hou tui (retreat/ draw back), 左顾 zuo gu (glance/step left), 右盼 you pan (glance/step right), 中定 zhong ding (central fixed).  Video by: Douglas Martin

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The martial art of Taijiquan is based on 13 principles (8 forces+5 movements).  All movements of Taijiquan are built upon these principles & are used in various combinations within each posture, transition and application.  Please watch the above video of Master Chen Xiang and watch this superb demonstration of these principles in his form which he calls the Hunyuan 13 Shi.  Those familiar with the internal arts may notice the other (somewhat hidden) stylings of Qigong, Bajiquan (Eight Ultimate Style Boxing), and Shuai Jou (Chinese Wrestling).  For the people interested in the culmination of these principles and power it garners should check out this older video of Chen Xiang testing fajin (explosive power) at Stanford University.  [link]

FORCES

• PENG– refers to the outward (or upward) expansion of energy.
• LU– often referred to as “roll back,” Lu is the ability to absorb, yield/deflect incoming force.  There are 3 characteristics of Lu are: Yielding (Jan), Merging (Ian) & Adhering (Nien)
• JI– is often thought of as a “forward press,” however it also best described as a “squeezing out of space.”
• AN– is a downward movement of energy, best translated into “(relaxed) sinking.”
• CAI– (Tsai) translated into “downward pluck,” Cai is a combination of Lu and An.
• LIE– (Lieh) Lie or “Split” is a combination of Peng and Ji.
• ZHOU– Elbowing. In Chen style, elbows are overtly shown in all angles, with a coiling effect.
• KAO– when the arms are bound/distance is too close to punch, we can use a “Shouldering.”

MOVEMENTS

• JIN– Advance forward
• TUI– Retreat back
• GU– Gaze/Step left
• PAN– Gaze/Step right
• DING– Center-Fixed

 

 

Women’s Self-Defense – The 3 Distances

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Distance management involves controlling the space between you and your potential attacker.  In this video, Michael brings to our attention how understanding personal boundaries can help to provide the necessary tools needed to defend yourself in a violent (or potentially violent) situation.

When training, think about the various ranges:

• Conversational
• Cautionary
• Close (Danger) 

Remember that what is considered “conversational” in normal, every-day encounters with friends and loved ones is not the situation we are talking about!  These ranges are for situations when your intuition has already told you that something is wrong and that an action-plan is needed.  By training these distances and adding the proper state, posturing, verbal de-esculation (if possible/if time is available) and bridging… we’ll likely be much safer in the real situation.

Please note: These ranges and action-plans (future video, coming soon) is built with the female in mind.  Often, when males fight other males, other cues, posturing and state changes are more beneficial – speaking primarily of what I call the “Aggressive Fence”  (others may call it “ballooning”).  There will be a separate article and video on that in the future.

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The Top 5 Injuries in Jiu-Jitsu : Gracie Academy

One of the most important videos of all-time!

Although Rener Gracie almost always starts his videos with these words… this time, I whole-heartedly agree!

Injuries can and will cause people to not only stop training, but in some unfortunately instances, stop training all together.  Remember, many of these injuries are preventable… learn to roll safely, learn your body and its limitations, and learn the best ways to heal & recover.

In future articles, we will have more information on various injuries.

Check out these great links !

Neck Injuries : Common Injuries #1 – The Neck

Back Pain & Rehab : Rener Gracie on Core Strengthening

More on Neck & Back with Keith Owen: From The Ground Up

If you have any advice or comments – REPLY below!

 

Low Kick Defense and Counters [Video]

I love getting the opportunity to do some videos for.Sean Fagan and Muay Thai Guy. Here is good one on evading leg kicks and firing right back. Dont forget to check out Nakmuaynation.com for even more solid muay thai info.

Chris Clodfelter, Eight Points Muay Thai