Self Defense
... Brazilian jujitsu U.F.C. champion, Royce Gracie. Gracie had a standing challenge that was open to practitioners of all styles, regardless of size, weight or musculature. According to his website www.gracie.com, the challenge went, "IF YOU WANT TO GET YOUR FACE BEATEN AND WELL SMASHED, YOUR ____ KICKED, AND YOUR ARMS BROKEN, CONTACT ROYCE GRACIE AT THIS ADDRESS . . . " Brazilian newspaper ad, circa 1920s He was challenged by people with many fighting styles--although he weighed in at a mere 135 lbs, Gracie was never defeated. Gracies specialty was a no rules style submission fight. IV. Thesis: I was then given a demonstration on what my friend, a trained killer, thought everyone should know. I would like to demonstrate his technique, and give everyone what they need to know about self defense. V. Preview of main points: I will preview by laying out the steps necessary in proper self defense: 1. Strategy 2. Block 3. Counter attack 4. Grab Transition: If these steps are followed you will have the tools to defeat anyone in hand to hand combat. Anyone can do this, both male and female. Body I. Strategy - It is necessary to know what to do in case of attack. You must remain versatile, and able to adapt. Because fights are not scripted having a specific fighting style doesn't work. A. Support: There are 2 main attacks, the puncher/boxer, or the wrestler. Demo: I will show both attacks. Transition: The next step is to know how to defend against these II. Block- It isn't fun to be hit, so you should block the attack. A. Support: Raising your elbow to about 90' and touching it to your face will block a punch. Putting the head in lock will stop a wrestler type attack. Demo: I will show how to properly block and move the head to a lock. Transition: The next step is the counter attack. III. Counter - There are 2 types of counter attacks, the punch and the kick. A. Support: It is important to counter inside with an elbow, as it is a very hard part of the body. Demo: I will show how to use elbow. B. Support: Using a kick can disable the attacker. Kick using your hips and top of foot. Also this is a good time to use your knee in defense. Demo: I will show how to kick and use knee. Transition: The next step is the most important move in self defense. IV. Grab - This is the most important part of self defense, as it is what is done to neutralize the threat. This move was ...