Fighting and self-defense in urban environment. We also call it CQB, Close Quarter Battle. Here for Krav Maga, the meaning …
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Fighting and self-defense in urban environment. We also call it CQB, Close Quarter Battle. Here for Krav Maga, the meaning …
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Fighting and self-defense in urban environment. We also call it CQB, Close Quarter Battle. Here for Krav Maga, the meaning is you’re fighting in confined areas, near walls, near corners, staircases, entering or leaving a room, corridors, and more.
Violent confrontation near a wall, one can use the wall as a surface in which to hit the opponent’s head on. During the confrontation, move diagonally forward, turn, and push the opponent’s head into the wall. Strong strike to the wall can easily cause a knock-out to a person. Here the wall is being used as a shield and a barrier to other opponents. Meaning, while leaning on the wall or being close to the wall, other people cannot get close to you. And if there is an opponent in front of you, you can push him away, keep him away, with kicks and attacks. At the appropriate time, move away from the danger zone. Not to be trapped there too long. While, and if, you are leaning on a wall, please be sure that you are not hitting your head to the wall while trying to remove yourself from an opponent’s range.
During time of need, the defender can move towards the corner. Here you are practically protected from 270 degrees. In this place, you can keep the enemy, the attacker or attackers, away from you using your legs. Be careful, not to hit your parts, your head or bones, into the wall, and when the appropriate moment happens, you can defend, counter-attack and actually move away from a danger zone.
The self-defense section we are dealing with being pushed to the wall. An attacker may try to slam you to the wall in order to create damage to you. Here’s an example of a light break-fall on the wall, and continuing immediately with attacks to eliminate danger. The hand that is far away from the wall may hit the wall with the palm to do light absorbing, and the hand close to the wall will break fall with the forearm. Practically this break-fall is a soft one. After first section of the break-fall, one should continue by locating himself correctly, and counter-attack.
Simulating different situations of self-defense. It is important in a CQB environment, you will train in applying the different Krav Maga techniques, the different self-defense techniques, near the wall, near a corner. And also important to practice while you are entering or leaving a room. Here’s an example of neutralizing a pistol threat while you are leaving a room. Naturally the attacker may be a bit closer or a bit more further away from the door opening. When you leave the room, the gun may appear at different angles and different ranges. If you suspect that a certain area is dangerous, naturally try to foresee any upcoming situation, avoid or deter it as soon as possible.
A. Takedowns - Cavalier Leverage on the Wrist Joint
B. Escaping Holds in a Sitting Position (using previous principles and techniques)
C. Defending an Attempt to Throw (attacker coming from front or side)
E. Defense Against Knife Attacks from Various Angles
F. Defense Against Handgun Threats
Attacker launches a second attack during counteractions that the defender is doing against the first.
I. Overcoming Disorientation Caused by an Attack (groggy)
Problem: Defender suffering pain and/or concussion resulting in inability to breath or function, the defender's tendency is to remain in standup fighting.
Solution: Fall sideways, softly to the ground, with legs toward the opponent, counterattack.
Advantage: Taking the initiative recuperates; improving position.
Disadvantage: against more than one attacker; problematic terrain
J. Simulations of Real-Life Situations/Scenarios
Dealing with an attacker outside or while seated in a car.