Empty Hands Combat for Bodyguards

Why this program is needed:

With decades of Empty Hands Combat training with different groups of students ( from kids to Police and Army SF) we came to conclusions : 
 

• Most of the Empty Hands Combat  courses (programs)mostly are only sets of different fancy techniques (far away from reality in regards of the simplicity of understanding, using, and efficiency);

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• Most of the training providers don't know how to teach students to recognize situations, adapt to quickly changing hostile environments, improvise and react to danger properly (in time-timing)  to avoid overreactions (possible unreasonable and unlawful actions);

• Our program is Designed for Small Bodyguard (CPO) Groups (1-5 operatives) operating in Hostile Environment without any logistic and Power Support. 

• Our concept - Task Orientated Adaptation and Improvisation to Perform Effectively and Safely through a Real Assault.

Our project was built keeping in mind, that Situation Determines Preparation :

• Simple and Efficient principles of using Biomechanics of Human Body, Psychical Reactions and Timing (vs Fancy and Spectacular sets of techniques);

• How to React to Danger Properly and Adequate-Level of force is determined by the assailant! (Reasonable Force and Levels of Power ) instead of guessing and making mistakes and breaking of laws;

• Making right decisions: Sorting problems out instead of making troubles;

• Coordination of Teamwork (Teamwork and Communication); 

• Crowd Control: Conflict Management, Blending with Crowd, Prevention of Provocations;

• MUST be an optimal ratio between Reality Training and Safety;

• Survival Mindset achieved through Practical Exercises (not just theory).

• Achieve Combat Mindset and Train to Respond to Real Threat;

• Importance of Stress Management, Making Right Decisions and  Avoiding Unnecessary Casualties.

Empty Hands Combat for Close Protection Operatives - Course Modules:

1. Reasonable Force, H&S – Safety Rules;
2. Theory and Principles;   
3.  PERSONAL DEFENSE;
4. ADVANCED DEFENSE -Blind Defense, Multiple Opponents, Confined Space defense;  

5. ADVANCED DEFENSE- TACTICS  OF SMALL GROUPS; ​

6. ADVANCED DEFENSE- DISARMAMENT.  

1. Defensive Tactics: Empty Hand Combat-Reasonable Force, H&S – Safety Rules

1.  Laws and Regulations:

Learning Outcomes :The learner will understand:
Assessment Criteria:  the learner can state and understand the difference between :

                      1.1   Reasonable Force;

                      Necessary - Reasonable in Circumstances- Proportional
                      Learning Outcomes –– the learner will  know and always keep the safety rules of  Defensive Tactics

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                        1.2 Safety Rules 

                        Assessment Criteria:  the learner can use Tactical movements in a safe manner

                        during the drills and in practical situations: 
 

                                1.2.1 Safely Falling Down  Principles and Practical drills
                         

                               1.2.2 Listen Instructor's Commands;

                               1.2.3 STOP Means Stop! Don’t move after command Stop! ;

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                               1.2.4 Don’t Injure yourself- Personal Safety;

                               1.2.5 Don’t Injure other's - Safety of others .

2. Defensive Tactics: Empty Hands Combat- Theory and Principles
Learning Outcomes: The learner will understand the Theory and Principles of Personal Defense 

Assessment Criteria: The learner can understand the theory and principles of Personal Defense: 
 

2.1 Personal Defense-Theory and Principles:

https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/stDjnyuvdJQpxjnqhS7C9vkm
 

• Safety of the Community  starts from Personal Safety;

• If you won’t invest in your ability to Protect Yourself   You will Be Trophy for Your Assailant!

About PERSONAL DEFENSE (Self-Defense) :

• You Can't Win against someone who is Stronger. But you still Can Protect yourself !

• You need years of training for Ability to Win. But you need a few basic Principles and to be Smart that to Survive.

• But You still have to Train Hard. That builds not only Ability to Fight but Self Confidence and Chances to Avoid Fight.

• You CAN'T DEFEND YOURSELF WITHOUT PHYSICAL SKILLS.

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              2.1.1  Biomechanics of Human Body;

             https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/5eHVdzsyPNNM4EWETVHjfHwF
 

             2.1.2  Psychical Reactions - Alpha and Beta brain waves;

             https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/ZyKChpqPs3rmkZdkGKSEXki6

             2.1.3  operational programming -Task orientated Adaptation and Improvisation;

             https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/r8nSqu3sSdL1dbbcCnaNEycF
 

             2.1.4 Concept "CHANCES";

             https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/DxPViNKDJhiT13NaP3Gq5yLx
 

             2.1.5 Defense / Counter attack Position - "Granny": Principles, Theory-Practical Drills;

             https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/mhMZoqRunApiygwDzhwEpY5p
 

             2.1.6 Levels of Power: Frame, speed, reaction, power.

3. Defensive Tactics: Empty Hands Combat- PERSONAL DEFENSE
 

          3.1 Basics of Throws / Take-downs: 

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          Learning Outcomes: The learner will be competent on : 

          Assessment Criteria:  the learner can be able to Defend from and use takedowns safe and

          the proper way for Defense:
 

                      3.1.1 principles, grip, position for throw-Timing;

                      3.1.2 Biomechanics of human body -"frame";

                      3.1.3 Psychical Reactions ;

                      3.1.4 back throw - defence/counter attack drills;

                      3.1.5 sweep – defense / counter attack drills.

                      video: sweep on 2 legs-2004 - LT:

                      https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B200-e5oO2rRNWg4OW9CRzFnekE/view?usp=sharing

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                   3.2.6 Groundwork for Defense:
                  Learning Outcomes: The learner will be competent on :
                 Assessment Criteria:  The learner can be able to Defend on the ground  safe and proper way: 

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                  3.2.7 safely fall dawns/ rolls;
 

                  3.2.8 drill "machine" - roll-stand up- move .
 

      3.3 Basics of Punching/Kicks:

       Learning Outcomes: The learner will  be able to Defend from Strikes:

      Assessment Criteria:  The learner can  Defend from Strikes and use Strikes for Defense  safe and

      proper way:​
 

• video: Blocking Techniques (punches)-2004,LT: 

     https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B200-e5oO2rRdlB4VHJycG5tRmc/view?usp=sharing
 

• video: defense drills: kicks-2004-LT:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B200-e5oO2rRWG9ic2xNMm16bjQ/view?usp=sharing

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                       3.3.1 Timing:

                       Video: dynamic drills -2004-LT :

                        https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B200-e5oO2rRSmoxTVF0YXZtTm8/view?usp=sharing

                        3.3.2 Biomechanics of human body -"frame";

                        3.3.3  Psychical Reactions:

                        video: principles-2004-LT:

                        https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B200-e5oO2rRN3hDMEx6TGJSODQ/view?usp=sharing

                       3.3.4 Straight Punch – defence /counter attack / blocking;

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                       3.3.5 Elbow – defense / counter attack / blocking;

                       3.3.6 Low Kick – defense / Counter attack drills / blocking;

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                       3.3.7 Knee – Defense / Counter attack drills / blocking; 

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3.4-3.5. Defense From Grabs (1-3 included):

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Learning Outcomes: The learner will be able to Defend from Grabs from Front

Assessment Criteria:  the learner can Defend from Grabs and use restriction techniques for Defense (from the front): 

3.4 Defense from Grabs - from FRONT :

video-principles: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-X6RzynRTPyQmlOSnFkSXRvZ0k/view?usp=sharing

 

        3.4.1  Throat (front choke);

        3.4.2 Chest;

        3.4.3  One Hand;

        3.4.3 Two Hands;

        3.4.4 Bear Hug;

        3.4.5 Double/Single leg attack;

3.5 Defense from Grabs - from behind Back :

Learning Outcomes: The learner will be able to Defend from Grabs from behind back
Assessment Criteria:  the learner can Defend from Grabs and use restriction techniques for Defense (from behind back):

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           3.5.1 Head lock/ Rear Choke;

           3.5.2 Bear Hug;

           3.5.3 One hand;

           3.5.4 Two hands;

           3.5.5 Double / Single leg attack; 

4. Defensive Tactics: Advanced Defense-Blind Defense, Multiple Opponents, Confined Space Defense

Learning Outcomes: The learner will be able to Defend from Grabs without seeing the opponent (in case of being blinded) :

Assessment Criteria:  the learner can Defend from Grabs without seeing the opponent (in case of being blinded):   1-3.5 included;

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            4.1. Defense From Grabs - "Blind Defense":

•     video: 

             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MADFdEEZcfA

•     video:

             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQybdn2eytE

         

4.2. Defense From Grabs - Multiple Opponents (" Zombie" Scenario):

Learning Outcomes: The learner will  be able to Defend from Grabs from multiple opponents :

Assessment Criteria:  the learner can  Defend from Grabs from multiple opponents:1-4.1 included;

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-X6RzynRTPyV0EtSHBjenJZMUU/view?usp=sharing



5. Defensive Tactics: Advanced Defence- TACTICS  OF SMALL GROUPS

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Learning Outcomes: The learner will  be able  to use Defensive Tactics in Team;

Assessment Criteria:  the learner can  use Defensive Tactics in Team : 

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• The power of your TEAM  depends on Personal Readiness to Self-Sacrifice and from the level of the Weakest Member of your Team!

• Improve your Skills! Don't be the Weakest Link!

5. Defensive Tactics of Small Groups: (theory/Practical drills-1-4 included) :
 

• principles, schemes: https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/3miYmYTcT3oT9YjLM4W1osHa

             5.1 Bodyguard-VIP Defense Drills (4 Directions);

             5.2  2-5 Close Protection Operatives + VIP Defense Drills - "Dress Down /Dress Up"- Back to Formation - Adaptive Formations; 

6. Defensive Tactics: Advanced Defense -DISARMAMENT

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Learning Outcomes: The learner will  be   able to use Defensive Tactics for Disarmament:
Assessment Criteria:  the learner can use Defensive Tactics for Disarmament of Baseball Beat / Stick

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• Principles :

https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/RpsB1QYottLEhpJ3bn66jVsp
 

• video: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lXmS4MF4WM



 

6.1. Baseball Beat/Stick (1-5 included):

videos: camp-2003-LT:
http://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-BMG4ySizx_eUMycXdvRzMxRFk&usp=sharing


 

       6.1.1 Theory, Principles of Attack and Defense;

       6.1.2 Practical Defense  Drills;

       6.1.3 Stick against Knife Defense  Drills-( included 10.3) (personal-Team drills) ;

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6.2 Defense from Knife attacks (1-9 included) :

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Learning Outcomes: The learner will  be able to use Defensive Tactics for Disarmament of Knife

Assessment Criteria:  the learner can use Defensive Tactics for Disarmament of Knife

videos: Knife Defense - blocking drills,  principles, and  preparation for drills:
2000, Lithuania, Camp: 

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B200-e5oO2rRfnR4SXpLQ19ZU3ZodEIxT3NfNUVwQnEyVkd3VngzaFlGTEp3d1k5NXFPR1U&usp=sharing
2004, Lithuania:

 https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-X6RzynRTPydi0zLWIwMDd6a2c&usp=sharing

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         6.2.1 Phase 1 - we suspect knife in opponent's pocket (or hidden);

         6.2.2 Phase 2- attack happened-we saw knife (at very last moment);

         6.2.3 Phase 3- we already see knife- scenario "Cobra in Hands";

6.3. Use for defense "anything you see around":

Learning Outcomes: The learner will be able
Assessment Criteria:  the learner can use for defense anything you see around 

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             6.3.1 theory, principles, reasonable force, level of power;

• 1-6 included;

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