self defense training
self defense training questions and answers
Q: I think self-defense training should be part of the training for teachers. Do you agree?
Many American schools are very violent places, after all. The one where I teach certainly is.
I've asked that our faculty be given self-defense classes as part of our required in-service training for years, but am always ignored, and I have no idea why. Anyone have a guess?
Clueless, I am afraid you are right, but it saddens me that political considerations are placed above those of safety. That is seriously screwed up.
A: It's a good idea, but a lawsuit waiting to happen. Right now the policy at my school is to NOT defend yourself. That's right. You have to take it until the police get to the school.
Q: Fighting Techniques for Beginners - Which Is The Best Self Defense Training Program You Know Online?
I need an online system to complement my practical training classes.
A: Instinctive Combat has some of the most complete fight training methods I've used in recent times. Originally from Italy, it's an award-worthy program that covers self defense techniques through detailed videos.
Q: What's that self-defense training at the police academies like?
I've noticed in the movies and on reality shows like "Cops" that they're really good and quick at taking that person down and handcuffing them like they know exactly what they're doing and exactly how they're doing it.
By the way, how come I got so, so many replies last time?
(Over 30 replies easy) I asked about drag-racing.
A: Depends on what state you are in. In California, we tend to do more training as it is mandated by the state. You train in joint manipulation such as wrist locks, arm bars stuff like that. There is a mix of boxing, Aikido, Jiu jitsu (ground fighting) and judo (take downs). Then there is baton and chemical agents training all falls under the "Defensive Tactics" training.
Q: Which one has a good Self-defense training course?
Are there good self-defense courses in the city of Los Angeles?
A: They all teach the same thing. It's just joint manipulation and pressure points.
Q: What is the Air Force Security Forces Self Defense training called?
A: It's called let the Army handle this.
Q: What hand protection should I buy if I'm training for self defense?
I have a Muay Thai heavy bag but I don't have any protection for my hands, what should I get?
I like the feel of MMA gloves and/or wraps, and hate wearing big gloves.
(I'm training for self-defense so if I do get into a fight, I would be fighting bare fist).)
Also, would I need protection anywhere else? (I'm not getting struck, I'm using a punching bag).
A: Don't get MMA gloves for this, they offer no real protection for your for bag work other than superficial protection of the skin, they will cause other problems such as blistering and damaging the skin between the fingers, and they aren't meant for heavy bag work.
Funny how the hobbyists use all these crazy methods for strengthening their fists but the guys who actually use their fists for a living go with with wraps and gloves... interesting.
Fighting bare fists have little to no relevance on bag work, bag work has little relevance to actually fighting, it is a conditioning tool. Mean to help strengthen the bones in your hands, as well as train your brain to allow you to punch harder. They are also good check points for your technique and getting to feel the impact of full power shots on something that has some slight give to it.
So wrap up, wear some decent gloves. You don't have to get 16oz gloves to hit a bag, again they help with conditioning (keeping you arms up, giving you some extra weight and resistance), but being wrapped up, and wearing some light bag gloves are just fine.
In a real situation, no matter how you train on the heavy bag, or what bone conditioning you try to do, you are going to injure your hands if you are really hitting someone hard. You are going to hit the skull at some point, you are going to hit the mouth and get cuts and scrapes, your are going to miss and hit arms, elbows, etc. The small bones in your hands are going to impact against bigger thicker bones, and they will get damaged.
No amount of Chinese Herbs, gravel pits, bare fisted bag work is going to prevent simple physics.
So you are better off protecting your hands and allowing yourself to learn to hit as hard as possible.
And like shooters is saying.. get an instructor.
Hitting a heavybag will not make you a better fighter or teach you how to fight any better. Even protected you stand a reasonable chance of injuring yourself on a heavybag without some instruction on how to hit it properly.
That is provided you plan on actually hitting the heavy bag full force, and not trying to look like Jeff Speakman with tippy tap combinations with no power behind it.
Real working of the heavy bag requires protection, to train without it is foolish.
But real "Training for self defense" requires actual training and instruction, and not just working a heavybag.
If you have a Thai bag.. (I assume you mean banana bag) then you require no other protection, you can kick the bag and be fine.
Keep in mind your hands are basically small bones with a ton of joints, ligaments, tendons, and soft tissue. You can't strengthen tendons and ligaments. And you don't make these areas tougher through repeated impact. The best you can do is learn how to kinetically link everything so that it all comes in line and allows your joints to be shock absorbers. You can also cause microfractures in your bones allowing them to become denser. This occurs while wrapped in the exact same amount and degree as being unwrapped, it is the impact itself that does it.
In short, there are no advantages for being unwrapped, but a ton for being wrapped and protecting your hands.
Q: Do Red Cross and other charity (e.g. Oxfam) delegates, who work in crisis areas get self-defense training?
If yes, where can I find out more about that? Thanks
A: No self-defense training, but we (those of us working in "crisis" areas, like Afghanistan) get safety awareness training: the importance of keeping your doors locked at all times, of adhering to safety notices (not going to "no go" areas, checking in via radio, reporting movement, etc.), of reporting suspicious activity and what that might look like (someone you haven't seen before in your compound asking you lots of questions or fiddling with the engine of a vehicle, etc.); info on what to do if you think you are about to be kidnapped or believe the roadblock you are approaching isn't legitimate; how to recognize a road-side bomb; and on and on.
Q: what is the best self-defense training for my 4-year old boy?
Judo, Kung Fu, Thai Kwon Do or what ???
Please help coz I have no idea what are trhe differences between all of them and which is the best?
A: The style really doesn't matter at that age. You should choose based on the teacher and the location (someplace close enough that you will go 2-3 times a week)
Parents should be told up front that the main benefits for children include socialization, listening skills, hand eye/foot eye coordination, self esteem improvement, physical fitness, adult interaction skills, improved focus and introduction to goal setting methodology. The belts provide tangible short term goals and keep the child interested and focused on learning new things.
As for self defense, the best thing for a 4 year old that they might learn is awareness, but it's still a difficult concept for them.
James
Q: Police Officers: what are your views on Martial Arts as self-defense training?
Hey folks, so I spend most of my time on Y!A on the martial arts section. I see tons of questions asking about self-defense. Whenever I find it in me to answer these questions, I tell them that there's more to self-defense than learning how to beat the crap out of someone. (Like, not getting into a situation where you have to defend yourself in the first place....) And don't even get me started on the MMA/UFC fanatics. 8-|
But I figure since cops have to deal with the very folks I try to avoid, I should ask them what they think about martial arts as self-defense.
So hit me with your opinions, and thanks in advance for your input.
Oh, BTW, even if you're not a LEO, you can answer anyway if you think you have something to offer.
Thanks!
A: Martial arts is a state of mind. Just knowing what to do, and how to do it, gives a definite advantage, and shows confidence. It also eliminates a lot of useless motions, enabling you to take control of the situation immediately.
Q: How can i find self defense training clips?
A: Go and join a class . Self defense is a hands on thing . If you read about this and dont actually try the techniques out and practice you are grave danger of leading yourself into a false sense of security .
I recomend something like Ju Jitsu . this encompasses lots of varied martial arts self techinques
Good Luck
Q: Are there any laws about excercise or self defense training?
A: Depends on wich country you're in. add details.
Q: Should high school students be given self defense training in PE?
If every high school student learned how to disarm and disable a gunman, they might stand a chance in a school takeover. More mature students could, of course, be given more advanced training. What do you think?
A: I think that it's a good idea, within reason. Obviously students shouldn't be taught methods of inflicting significant or permanent damage, but basic self defense and offense are something everyone whould have.
Q: Who type of training for self defense for men?
I am interested in defense. I am sort of on the smaller side and don't know if I would be able to defend myself based on physical strength alone if I were in a confrontation. I want to take a self defense type class but most are geared towards women and don't seem that useful. So what type of class should i take...boxing, mma, karate...?
A: Depends in part on how much time you are willing to put into it. If you want to go to a few sessions and be done with it, probably a practice defense course. You will learn a few simple techniques, much better than nothing. If you are willing to put more into it, I would say a gym/dojo with a self-defense orientation that uses something like MMA without the rules.
Aikido has a lot of techniques that do not rely on strength. In certain situations that would be useful, but while I think it has its cool aspects I would not rely on it for practical defense by itself.
BJJ and other submission grappling systems allow you to be dangerous to a bigger, stronger attacker who can put you on your back.
Some critics of MMA will point out that it is not oriented toward fighting multiple opponents, or armed opponents. But with some modifications you can make it work (and let's face it -- no system of unarmed defense is going to get you out of every possible situation unscathed).
If you don't like the MMA idea, or bjj/submission grappling, consider krav maga.
Q: Are there any American self defense training regulations?
I mean without a weopon.
A: You mean like "my hands are registered as weapons"?
There are no regulations as to teaching or levels of training (there may be licensing in some states or municipalities). You cannot hurt someone if they do not want to be hurt and you cannot kill someone while training.
As to using your training there are rules about what self defense is, basically once you have stopped your attacker you must stop your defense and if your attacker attempts to stop the attack you must stop your defense. You can only use force necessary to stop the attack, nothing beyond that.
Q: Jehovah's witnesses: Is self-defense training prohibited?
I've heard this from a lot of biased sources but never actually heard it from a Jehovah's witness. I already have a background in self-defense training, and was curious as to whether keeping my skills sharp would be contradictory of biblical practices, should I decide to become a witness.
A: Mere self defense classes like women's defense are often not the same thing as martial arts (being taught to kill). Also, much of the written work as well as chants connected to martial arts are involving pagan religions/gods, etc.
Once you already have it, it's just past. Many JWs were in the military, martial arts and all kinds of things before bringing their lives into harmony with Bible teachings.
Whatever practice you do keeping up your skills, ask yourself: Does it involve chants to false gods? Does it invoke them/demons etc. to give you power? Are the particular moves you are practicing just exercise, just self defense or are they killing moves that are intended to kill or do grave bodily harm? Will the outfit you wear be adorned with the symbols of false gods/religions?
Other than that sort of thing, it would be OK. Some are involved in various types of things.
Ask your local elders if you need more. Or research it in the Kingdom Hall library.
Debbie