Defending Against a Tackle to the Legs or Lower Body P3

P3 Lecture/Theory I

A. Strikes

1. Low punches – to the body (attacking)
2. Striking combinations – learnt attacks to all angles, directions, heights and distances. Hitting targets and marking on a partner; including two attacks with the same hand

B. Kicks

1. As preparation for kicks while advancing: skipping (stomping) advances, back-crossing; front-crossing
2. All kicks from levels P1-P2, with the front and back leg:
   1. In retreat
   2. In place
   3. Advancing - skipping; including forward and backward crossing (and proper stepping for slippery surfaces)

C. Outside "Stabbing" Defenses(from relevant stances, ready or passive)

1. Outside stabbing defenses no.s 1, 2 and 3.

D. Hand Defenses Against Regular (Front) Kicks

1. Against a kick to the groin:
   1. Inside defense - using the palm heel; from a passive stance; when performing from a ready (outlet) stance, use only the front hand.
   2. Outside scooping defense - from a passive stance (hands in an "x" position); when performing from a general ready stance, use only the back hand.
2. Against a high defensive kick forward or a high regular kick - inside forearm defense

Notes: Advanced training includes defending against a front kick and a follow-on straight strike; Techniques #1.1 and #2 combined together are effectively against a kick of unknown height.

E. Escaping Headlocks (Distance Timeline)

1. Side headlock
   1. Distance Timeline – de-escalation, prevention, preemptive attack, avoid and escape
   2. Attack to the groin; pull/push a sensitive point on the opponent's head.
2. Headlock from the rear:
   1. Arm-bar to the front of throat (windpipe)
   2. Pressure on the carotid artery
3. Low headlock from the front (guillotine)

F. Defending Against a Tackle, 'Shoot to the Legs' (or to the Lower Body)

1. Long distance – kick
2. Middle distance - stop with hands or strikes; punch or a knee strike
3. Short distance – forearm defense
4. Move backward and slam with both forearms (sprawl)
5. Defender is caught – stabilize; counterattack (neck; head; eyes; back's vulnerable points)

G. Dealing With Falls

1. Sideways break-fall
2. Forward roll - using the left shoulder (for right-handed students)
3. Backward roll - using the right shoulder (for right-handed students)
4. Fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward
5. Forward high rolls - for distance and/or height

Note: For adults, this subject may be tested in full at higher levels (until G1).

H. Escaping Side Headlocks on the Ground

1. When both hands are under - pull sensitive points with both hands; roll sideways
2. When one hand is free - pull back sensitive point and wrap one leg around neck
3. When low attacker - Climb onto attacker; counter-attack

I. Common Knife Holds and Uses (recognition and basic practice)

1. Overhand stab - regular / ice pick grip
2. Underhand - upward / Oriental grip
3. Straight stab
4. Slashing attack

P3 Lecture/Theory II

J. General Kick Defenses - Against All 4 Knife Attacks/Holds; Attacker Charging

1. Regular kick to solar plexus or chin
2. Sidekick to lower ribs or solar plexus
3. Bailing out and roundhouse kick to solar plexus (or groin)

Note: Attacker starts from a long-range position (over 2 meters).

K. Use of Common Objects - Stick Type

1. Basic attacks – swings and stabs; five major directions
2. Basic defenses - 360º with the stick held in two hands; counter with leg or stick

L. Fighting Games, 4 Against 1

1. Attacking 1 Vs. 4 - as moving targets (opponents holding pads, try to close distance)
2. Using 360° attacks when the group of attackers have 2-3 knives (two attacks every 2 seconds)
3. Same as no. 2, unarmed attackers can strike straight.

M. Slow Fighting - Emphasis on Continuous Motion and Self-Control

N. Simulation and Tactics – P3 (Timeline from/on the Ground)

1. Picnic simulation: timeline from a sitting position - against a choke; against a strike

P3 Lecture/Theory III

Ground Fighting

1. Changing position – from cross-mount (low) to mount (high)
2. Applying an arm-bar from different positions
3. Applying a carotid artery restraint (headlock strangulation), from different positions