G2 Training Program

Double Hand Defense Against Kicks of an Unknown Height G2

Double defenses with the hands against kicks delivered to unknown height. Facing an opponent who is kicking a regular kick straight …

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Double defenses with the hands against kicks delivered to unknown height. Facing an opponent who is kicking a regular kick straight from the front to a target that can be the groin area, the stomach, or the head. We combine double hand defenses, meaning the two hands are defending, one moving diagonally forward, out from the channel of the attack.

The rear hand should be doing an outside deflection. Send the forearm diagonally forward and deflect the kick, which is directed towards the abdominal area and down. The front hand is doing an inside defense with the forearm, deflecting sometimes even sweeping motion to redirect the higher kick. So, the elbow area can deflect the kick, which is directed towards the abdominal and the forearm is deflecting a higher kick. Both kicks together overlapping between themselves can defend the kicks, which are directed from the groin area to the head.

The body defends moving diagonally forward with a pivot, with a torque, moving to about 45 degrees to the side of the opponent enables you to counterattack well and control the opponent. According to the angle between you and the opponent, the first counterattack can be with the front hand at a straight punch. Or if you turn more, a hammer punch. Or the front hand can grab the opponent and the back hand will deliver the first counter.

Double defenses against kicks with unknown height with the front hand doing a low defense and the back hand is doing a high defense. Standing most sideways towards the opponent, who is delivering a sidekick towards unknown height or a regular kick naturally towards the side of the body. The front hand should do a low outside defense deflecting the kick, which is directed towards the lower ribs or the hips or the thigh.

Using a strong pivot, which brings the back hand forward, that can deflect a higher kick. While pivoting the body, it should advance diagonally forward away from the line of the kick. The two defenses should be overlapping. So, no kick can find the space between the two defenses and hit the body of the defender. The efficiency of the rear hand definitely depends on the strong pivot. The strong top of the body. The far shoulder, the back shoulder, should be brought forward as soon as possible. This pivot; however, should be done when moving the whole body diagonally forward.

Continue with counterattacks if you are the right range. The first counterattack should be a hammer strike with the front hand. If not, it can be controlling with the front hand and then punching with the back hand. Or just kicking with the rear leg. The synchronize moves of this defense needs strong pivot on the balls of the feet. This will enable you to move diagonally forward as soon as possible. While doing this pivot, the front leg, now it’s the left leg, should be bent a bit. This takes the whole body quickly diagonally forward. Rear leg, initially the right leg, should be pushing as strong as possible to shift and send the body diagonally forward. So, the front hand do a low defense, with the rear hand do a high defense and continue with strong counterattacks.

A. Spinning Attacks, Strikes and Kicks

Spinning back elbow (horizontal)
Spinning back hammer strike (horizontal)
Spinning defensive back kick. Including series and combinations.
Spinning regular back kick.

B. Takedowns and Throws

Front sweep kick (low roundhouse kick)
Shoulder-push takedown (pull opponent’s knees) - From the rear
Double leg takedown – from the front

C. Sliding Defense Against a Straight Punch

Inside sliding defense while delivering a straight punch with same hand.
Outside sliding defense while delivering a straight punch with same hand.

Notes: Both defenses are done with the front hand against the opposite hand (i.e. - left vs. right).

D. Double Hand Defense Against Kicks of an Unknown Height

Back hand executing a low outside defense; front hand is, executing a high inside defense with the palm or forearm.
Back hand executing a high inside defense; front hand is, executing a low outside defense with
the palm or forearm.

Double Hand Defense Against Kicks of an Unknown Height G2

E. Defense Against One-Handed Shirt Grabs

Prevention
Strong attacks with hands and/or legs – if required in a dangerous situation.
Retreat and rotate using the upper arm.
Retreat and rotate using the upper arm (as in no. 3) followed by leverage on the attacker's elbow. Done when no. 3 has failed.
Defense against a one-handed shirt grab or pull from the rear - defender steps and turns, lifting his arm to his ear.

Defense Against One Handed Shirt Grabs G2

F. Escaping From Two-Handed Shirt Grabs

Prevention
Step back, insert opposite elbow – if dangerous situation follow with counterattacks
With leverage on the attacker's wrist and/or elbow (step back and return with leverage).

G. Escaping Full Nelson

Prevention – grab opposite hand and counterattack
Scraping and creating leverage on finger(s).

H. Defending Against Knife Attacks - Straight Stabs

General solutions using the three types of kicks.
Inside (diagonal) forearm defense - from the outside.
Inside (sweeping) defense - to the inside.
Instinctive / reflexive defenses – at close range
1. Against a low stab - scooping outside defense, counterattack with leg and/or hand
2. Against stabs at varying heights - inside palm defense, counterattack as possible.

Note: Practice techniques 1 and 4 from a passive stance. Start practicing techniques 2 and 3 from an appropriate ready stance. In the later stages, practice from a minimized ready stance. All without returning to the initial channel of attack

Defending Against Knife Attacks - Straight Stabs G2

I. Defense Against Slashing Knife Attacks

Inside defense against a low stab - to either side, grab and counterattack
Inside defense, moving to the live side, send both forearms toward the weapon.
Defense against stabbing motion with a stick held in a high hold – high inside defense.
Defense against a horizontal straight thrust – stick held horizontally with both hands.

Defense Against Slashing Knife Attacks G2

J. Defending Against a Straight Stab or Thrust with a Stick

Inside defense against a low stab - to either side, grab and counterattack
Inside defense, moving to the live side, send both forearms toward the weapon.
Defense against stabbing motion with a stick held in a high hold – high inside defense.
Defense against a horizontal straight thrust – stick held horizontally with both hands.

Defending Against a Straight Stab or Thrust with a Stick G2

K. Dealing with a Continuing Attacker – Whilst Defending Against Different Kicks

Attacker launches a second attack during the counteraction that the defender is doing against the first one.

L. Fighting Drills

1. Controlled aggression, perseverance and determination drills.
2. Slow and light fighting.
3. Four-against-one fighting drills
4. Simulated “real” fighting with protective gear.

Note: see G-1 for more information about protective and safety gear.