Category Archives: self-defense

Wrist Grab Defense Concepts

Posted on January 26, 2009 by matt

I found a video on Youtube that I thought had an interesting approach toward training wrist grabs. The instructor is Richard Grannon, an instructor with a basis in traditional martial arts, but who has headed out in his own direction … Continue reading →

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Nice grab technique detail.

Posted on January 25, 2009 by matt

In this video, Jim Brassard demonstrates a little ‘small joint manipulation’ that I picked up from Professor Kimo. Applying a thumb compression can really get someone’s attention. It’s a nice touch to add into any situation where someone grabs your … Continue reading →

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Legal Considerations for Self-Defense

Posted on May 31, 2008 by matt

Through strange luck, a thread was revived over at MartialTalk that was started by Ron Chapél a couple of years ago. It started with a paper by one Peter Hobarts, Esq., who is a lawyer and martial arts instructor. He … Continue reading →

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