G5 Training Program

G5 Training Program: Introduction - A Word From Eyal...

In the graduate level five, we are focusing on two main areas. Self-defense of course, and here we are dealing with the advanced pistol threats….

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In the graduate level five, we are focusing on two main areas. Self-defense of course, and here we are dealing with the advanced pistol threats. The other subjects is the warrior level, the fighting. We are dealing with segments of fights, fractions of a fight, of a combat, how to respond to the opponent’s response. The attack, defend, attack sequence. In the practitioner level, we were working towards making you a fighter, not to stop, not to give up, to be focused, to be determined. In the G level, we are working towards the warrior level, how to better your fighting capabilities, that’s one thing, and naturally how to respond better to the opponent’s response. The attack, defend, attack is the example for that. When you approach this subject, especially the attack, defend, attack, invest time in training slowly. When you train slow here, you’ll learn much faster.

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.