G5 Training Program

Dealing with a Continuous Attacker – Releases on the Ground G5

Continuing attacker. In order to reach the higher level of the fighter and warrior capabilities, one has to regulate himself to constantly…

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Continuing attacker. In order to reach the higher level of the fighter and warrior capabilities, one has to regulate himself to constantly deal with the changes of situations. From one situation to another, from one solution to another, from one response to another, from one technique to another. Here the example of continuing attacker, starting from situation on the ground. This is just an example where the attacker try to choke you, your responses, your defenses, especially your counterattacks, did not eliminate the opponent’s abilities to continue in attacking you.

So the attacker continues. You need to deal with it. Whatever the attacker is doing, you have to respond. The angle changes, the situation changes, you may need to do inside and outer defenses, different types of counterattacks, getting up, moving away, continuing with counterattacks. All according to situation, all according to the needs. Practice diligently.

A. Switch Kicks

Two regular kicks in a switch
Switching: a regular (front) kick and a roundhouse kick
Side kick and a defensive back kick with a spin and switch

B. Additional Defenses Against Kicks

Bursting forward with a high knee, shin at a diagonal, landing a knee strike on attacker's thigh.
Against regular Kicks:
1. Switching heels and attack with regular kick to the groin
2. Side step with straight punch, follow with regular kick with rear leg

C. Advanced Defenses Against Pistol Threats

Pistol aimed at back or side -- assailant at a distance
Pistol aimed at back or side -- assailant very close
1. Turn and grab elbow (if pistol at back)
2. Turn and grab wrist (if pistol at side)

Advanced Defenses Against Pistol Threats G5

D. Attack, Defend, Attack (Part 1)
Person A -- attacks;
Person B -- defends, moves to dead side and counters.
Person A reacts with defenses and counters as needed;

Person A Executes →	Front kick	Roundhouse kick	Side kick	Right punch
Person B Executes →	Outside defense to either side & counter	Defense with forearm(s) & counter	Stop kick	Inside defense & counter
Person A Executes →	Inside defense & counter	Hand defense & counter	Scooping defense & counter	Defend & counter

Note: Person A should not use his first attack as a fake.

E. Attack, Defend, Attack (Part 2) - Opponent reaches Dead Side:

Person A -- attacks;
Person B -- defends; moves to dead side and counterattacks.
Person A reacts as follows:

Continues with hammer fist or a kick backwards - the head kept low.
Spins and attacks with a hammer strike or a back kick.

Note: Kick backwards can be regular or defensive, with or without a spin. Objective is to keep the distance from Person B, who is attempting to counterattack.

F. Attack, Defend, Attack (Part 3)

Semi-free practice -- initial attack (strike / kick) is known, but B's reaction is unknown to A.
Free practice -- initial attack is unknown to B. B should respond most efficiently.

Note: Person A - initiates an attack (at first a known one and later an unknown one). This training simulates one segment of a fight. Free practice should be permitted only after the student has practiced and obtained proficiency in all of the preceding exercises and principles.

G. Releasing Caught Kicking Leg

Leap forward pulling caught leg, grab opponent, and counter with a strike and/or a knee kick.

H. Close Range Techniques / In-Fighting

Defender's objective -- deal with an in-fight situation:

Retreat diagonally backward, executing counterattacks with punches and kicks
Grab or trap attacker to limit his movement and counterattack
Throw attacker with previously learned techniques
Practice slow fighting while emphasizing in-fight situations

I. Dealing with a Continuous Attacker -- Whilst releasing from previously learnt releases on the ground

Attacker launches more attacks during counteraction done by the defender.

Dealing with a Continuous Attacker – Releases on the Ground G5

J. Mental Training and Visualization

Focus and concentrate on a point (min of 10 minutes, distance 2.5 - 3 mtrs.)
From defeat to success -- visualizing a self-defense/fighting situation. In 5-6 steps, progress from defeat to a winning outcome.