Combining rolls and break falls, when do we need it? When it’s either not possible to stand after one roll, or when …
P5 Training Program
Combining rolls and break falls, when do we need it? When it’s either not possible to stand after one roll, or when …
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Combining rolls and break falls, when do we need it? When it’s either not possible to stand after one roll, or when it’s too dangerous, maybe an opponent is close by or a barrier is close by, and you cannot stand after a roll. Here you can see roll forward and roll backwards, the switch, the change between one roll and the other should be low. Stay on your knee, the back leg should not disturb you from sitting down, sit down backwards and execute the backwards roll. Get up, scan the area, do what you need to do.
With the back to the camera, you see the performer rolling backwards, first sitting down, and then rolling backwards here on the left shoulder. Usually roll forward on one shoulder, and backwards on the other shoulder. Example, right forward and left backwards. If your initial roll starts from about 30 kilometers per hour, 20 miles per hour, you cannot stand usually after one roll. You’ll have to do another roll or do something different.
Roll forward and break fall backwards. As in the combination of two rolls, here also from standing low on your knee, you turn to the direction you came from and execute a break fall backwards. Continue. Here we simulate dealing with an opponent, so we kick while on our back, get up while kicking, and finish the situation as needed.
The switch between the roll and the break fall or the roll and the back roll is being done in sort of a squat. Here we show another combination of rolling forward and then break fall forward, a soft break fall. Example, after a roll forward, you slipped, slid, and now you are falling and need to stop yourself, example with a soft break fall downwards. After the break fall, imagine that there is an opponent. You have to deal with him, so turn on your back. In turning, insert one knee and turn to the other side. Kick as many times as you need, get up and finish the situation.
Notes: For adults, this subject may be considered to be tested in full at higher level (G1).
B. Defenses Against Regular (Front) Kicks
C. Defenses Against a High Roundhouse Kick
Notes: Techniques to be taught from a general ready (outlet) stance. Later practice from any passive or ready stances; attacker can kick with either leg- Variations on the above
E. Releases from Hair Grabs or Pulls
F. Escaping Chokes on the Ground
Notes: Practice various and multiple counterattacks; end the scenario in a standing position.
G. Ground - Opponent Standing or Sitting on Top and Punching
H. Defending Against Impending Knife Threat
I. Defending Against Unexpected/Unfamiliar Attacks
L. Fighting Games, 4 Against 1
N. Simulation and Tactics – P5 - Two Attackers Against an Accompanied Defender
2. Escaping Two-Person Wrist Grabs