G1 Training Program

Dealing with a Continuing Attacker G1 -Training Syllabus

A returning attacker. The principles and the essence have been cleared and practiced before. We must always be ready …

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A returning attacker. The principles and the essence have been cleared and practiced before. We must always be ready for the attacker to return with more attacks. If we manage to neutralize the attacker momentarily, and continue as needed with what the missions are, then the conflict was practically over. However, if we did not manage to do that, it is clear that we have to handle the returning attacker. Here the attacker attack you with stick, when the stick fell down the attacker returned with punching. Attacker continued, he did not stop after the counter-attacks, maybe the counter-attacks were not efficient enough. Maybe the counter-attacks missed. In any case the attacker continues, you have to deal with it. So the moment you’re doing any sort of technique, any sort of solution, always be prepared that the solution was not effective enough. So you would need other solutions.

Here’s another example of a returning attacker. Attacker here continues by taking a knife and trying to stab, after he failed with his initial attack. After the first solution, after the first releasing counter-attacks you now have to deal with another type of threat. This time the attacker is doing upwards knife stab. Deal with whatever is coming. We just gave two examples, one has to train on solutions for different problems, the change to other various situations and problems, and attacks.

G1 Lecture/Theory I

A. Dealing with Falls

Hard break-fall forward (when needed, trainee will be tested falling from the knees).
Sideways roll

B. Attacks

Headbutt – forward, backward & sideways
Elbow strike against a group of attackers

C. Kicks

Sliding kicks – using a sliding advance for: regular front, defensive front, side, round-house and defensive back kicks. From any chosen stance, kick with front or back leg.

D. Takedowns and Throws

Big sweep - from the outside
Machine gun takedown - from the side (head to back of the opponent)

E. Defenses Against Medium and High Side Kicks
Note: stop kicks are also effective against sidekicks.

Retreat backwards, lift your front leg with low outside defense (using the front hand).
Sweeping (low) outside defense (forearm) against sidekicks of medium height.
1. Using the front hand while advancing diagonally,
  with the back leg.
2. Using the back hand to sweep the side kick.
Sweeping inside defense with the front forearm against
a high side kick.
Defense against a high side kick from the side - outside
defense upward while lowering and leaning
the upper body away, countering with a low side kick.

Defenses Against Medium and High Side Kicks G1

F. Releases From Wrist Grabs While on the Ground
(attacker has mounted the defender)

Slide /circle one hand, throw with hip, roll and counterattack.
Grab one hand overhead, bridge and roll to the grabbed side.

Releases From Wrist Grabs While on the Ground G1

G. Escaping from Headlocks and Chokes While on the Ground

Escape from choke (or head slam) while attacker is sitting on defender (face-down)
1. Use a pluck and turn.
2. Use the upper arm and turn.
Escaping a headlock from behind - (starting from a sitting position) - free a leg and turn.
Escaping a headlock from behind while attacker is sitting on defender (face-down).

Escaping from Headlocks and Chokes While on the Ground G1

H. Defending Against a Standing Opponent When Defender is on the Ground

Attacker delivers a regular kick to the head / upper body – outside forearm defense
Attacker delivers a stomping kick to the upper body – inside forearm defense
Attacker jumps high on the defender and stomps with one or two legs - clam-like
"Free work" - against combinations of attacks – includes relevant tactical moves.

I. Defenses Against Overhand (Regular) Stab

Kick defenses, as in previous levels.
360° defense - hook and catch the attacking arm to prevent further stabs. Option also to end with disarming assailant.
When attacked from the side (left/right)
1. Defend (block) and counterattack, control (grab) as early as possible or move away
2. Defend lean away and kick

J. Defenses Against Underhand (Oriental) Stab

For medium range attacks - defend with diagonal forearm, end with disarm
For close range attacks - use 360° defense with multiple counterattacks. Deal with: strong upwards attack; repeated attacks; retreating attacker and groggy (wrap attacker's forearm)
Against attacks from the side (in-front of the arm) – defend with the closest forearm while moving to the live side; switch hands and counterattack - against attack with same hand.
Against attacks from the side (behind the arm) – defend with the closest forearm and switch hands, while moving to the blind (dead) side - against attack with same hand.

K. Defense Against a Handgun Threat from the Front

Defense against a pistol threat from the front.
Variations - gun held at various heights, angles and distances, in either or both hands.

Defense Against a Handgun Threat from the Front G1

L. Defenses Against Previously Unknown Attacks from a Variety of Angles

Defend against an attack previously unknown to the defender. The trainee is encouraged to use a technique as close as possible to what has been practiced.