P3 Training Program

Slow Fighting Emphasis on Continuous Motion and Self Control P3

In the subject of slow fighting we start with one attacker, one defender. The idea is that the attacker will be doing fluently several and different…

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In the subject of slow fighting we start with one attacker, one defender. The idea is that the attacker will be doing fluently several and different attacks. The defender will act appropriately mainly with defending. After you acquire some experience, one can do defending and a bit of counterattacking. While you counterattack, don’t extend your attacks too much not to disturb your partner from his attacks, from his fluent actions. Slow fighting while you both are attacking, defending, counterattacking, moving, use as much as possible the basic techniques of the system. In the slow fighting, most of the time you are acting. Most of the time you are doing. It is full contact, however, the contact is very light and slow. The actions are slow. Try to do your defenses slower than the partners attacks. Like this, you’ll reach a level of good control. Basically, one is doing many of the same mistakes in the fast and aggressive fighting like in the slow fighting. However, in the slow fighting you can learn better and better change your behavior.

P3 Lecture/Theory I

A. Strikes

Low punches – to the body (attacking)
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

As preparation for kicks while advancing: skipping (stomping) advances, back-crossing; front-crossing
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)

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

Outside "Stabbing" Defenses From Ready or Passive Stances P3

D. Hand Defenses Against Regular (Front) Kicks

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.
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)

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.
Headlock from the rear:
1. Arm-bar to the front of throat (windpipe)
2. Pressure on the carotid artery
Low headlock from the front (guillotine)

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

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

Defending Against a Tackle to the Legs or Lower Body P3

G. Dealing With Falls

Sideways break-fall
Forward roll - using the left shoulder (for right-handed students)
Backward roll - using the right shoulder (for right-handed students)
Fall backward, turn and soft break-fall forward
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

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

Escaping Side Headlocks on the Ground P3

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

Overhand stab - regular / ice pick grip
Underhand - upward / Oriental grip
Straight stab
Slashing attack

P3 Lecture/Theory II

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

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

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

General Kick Defenses Against All Four Knife Attacks and Holds P3

K. Use of Common Objects - Stick Type

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

L. Fighting Games, 4 Against 1

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

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

Slow Fighting Emphasis on Continuous Motion and Self Control P3

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

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

P3 Lecture/Theory III

Ground Fighting

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