"To subdue the enemy without fighting is the highest skill."

SELF DEFENSE VIDEOS

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THESE TECHNIQUES SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED BY ANYONE UNLESS UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR , AS THEY MAY POSE RISK FOR INJURY OR DEATH. THIS DISCLAIMER SERVES AS OFFICIAL NOTICE TO ALL WHO VIEW THESE VIDEOS . VIEWER(S) AGREE TO RELEASE THE CREATOR OF THE SITE, FAMILY OF SITE CREATOR AND PARTICIPANTS IN THE VIDEOS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY AS A RESULT OF INJURY , DAMAGE OR DEATH FROM THE EXECUTION OR PRACTICE OF THESE TECHNIQUES, ON THEIR OWN, OR WITH OTHERS.

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IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS DISCLAIMER THEN DO NOT VIEW THESE VIDEOS AND CONTINUE TO ANOTHER PAGE.

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Some videos are performed or filmed at slow speed for the benefit of the viewer to observe the techniques in greater detail. Special Thanks to the following for being Good Ukes and Tori's: Garcia Sensei, Godan KSR, Ken Startz, Shodan TKD, Russel Hill Shodan TKD and Green Belt in Kyu Shin Ryu, Brandi Blevins, Green Belt KSR, Caitlin Seivers and Brandon Bilbo, Yellow Belts KSR, Jason Stringo ,Shodan Kyu Shin Ryu, Jason Allen,KSR Nidan and Eric Tollett KSR Nidan and the MGC/KSR Grappling Crew )

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Sankajo O sea - Defense from a hair grab

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Empi Attack/Neck Crank - Defense from rear shoulder grab

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Hiji Waza/Ude Guruma- Defense from Lapel Grab

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Empi Strike/Kote Gaeshi- Defense from a Wrist Grab (wrist break is achived by driving the elbow to the ground once the wrist lock is secured and uke is on the ground)

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Hiji Waza/Empi Strike- Defense from Attempted 2 Hand Choke

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Mae Geri/Kote Gaeshi- Defense from a 2 Handed Wrist Grab

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Te Tatake/Ippon Seio Nage- Punch Defense and Throw (Note: entry can be made into Juji Gatame armbar as well, as demonstrated by leg around neck, grip switch is for practice purpose only prior to punch on ground)

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Entwinement Multiple Attacker Defense,Rear Throw. Double Wrist Hold (it is imperative that Tori have a good grip on both Uke's wrist for maximum technique efficiency.

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Entwinement and front leg clip multiple throw. (same entry as previous throw)

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Club Defense-Irimi Nage Ura

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Club defense Irimi Nage Omote

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Mugging/Restraint attempt Defense (securing thumb or fingers is critical to execute throw)

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Russell Hill executing Punch Defense-Pulling, Lifting Hip Throw on Uke Brandon Bilbo

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Caitlin Seivers executes Evasion, Groin Kick, Leg Take Down

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Caitlin the Giant Slayer(not bad for a white belt)

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Rear Shoulder Grab Defense, Finger Throw (Yubi Nage)

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Rear Grab Defense, Kote Gaeshi (secure Uke on the ground by pinning neck to the ground)

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Head Lock defense (finishing blow is a spear to the eyes to disable or to trachea to create respiratory distress)

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Haymaker punch defense-Koshi Guruma, Juji Gatame,Sternum strike with heel (first stike is open hand disorientation strike to the side of the neck)

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Rear 1 Hand Collar Grab Defense (takedown can also be achived by kicking out the rear part of the knee when behind the opponent and hold is secured). A good initial distraction or pain strike can be a heel kick to the shin bone prior to the grab of the wrist.

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Neck Twist takedown/eye strike/face punch

Garcia Sensei-Wrist Grab Reversal/Throw

Double rear wrist grab Shoulder throw. One throw releases the uke and follows with face stomp, the other retains the Uke and a stomp to the one point (done to the side for safety) is used.

Double rear wrist grab defense using Kote Gaeshi and face down pin

Double rear wrist grab defense using Sankajo Osae and face down take

down/pin

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The following videos are examples of Aiki-no-Jutsu. Aiki-no-Jutsu techniques are void of Atemi and use smaller motion and Ki (relating to breath power) to control the Uke.

(No further Aiki-no-Jutsu techniques will be posted past these10) Click on picture for video.

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Technique #1

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Technique #2

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Technique #3

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Technique #4

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Technique #5

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Technique #6

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Technique #7

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Technique #8

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Technique #9

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Technique #10

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Ground Defenses from foot stomps

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Takedown with groin strike

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Takedown with Kyusho K.O.

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Takedown with ankle submission

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Takedown with leg entwine, ankle lock submission

Takedown with Leg lock and Kyusho K.O. strike

Ki demonstration in Atemi (striking)

Thanks to Jason Allen (asst. Instructor) for being Uke

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Ki finger push technique

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Palm heel strike using Ki

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1 inch power punch using Ki

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Atemi pushing hand with Ki

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Aiki principles in free play Randori-Practitioner must stay very relaxed and flow with the Uke when doing this exercise. When done correctly you will find yourself leading the Uke into technique

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Jiyu Waza-This usually involves more than one attacker who may attack nage in any way desired. Evasion and constant movement is critical in this Aikido exercise.

Click here for Jiyu Waza Video

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Kyusho Jitsu Techniques- Knockout Techniques using pressure point striking strategies WARNING-THESE TECHNIQUES SHOULD NOT EVER BE ATTEMPTED UNLESS UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED KYUSHO JITSU INSTRUCTOR. Seeing is believing.

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Knockout sequence on Tim using Gallbladder and Stomach meridians

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Knockout sequence on Micheal using Heart, Lung and Gallbladder Meridian points

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Knockout sequence on Eric using self defense strategy from a punch that leads to a grappling position

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Touchless Knockout sequence done on Josh achieved by manipulating his energy field through the use of Ki manipulation by Torres Sensei

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Jason Allen, Assistant Instructor, demonstrating preemptive Knockout sequence designed by Torres Sensei

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Eric Tollett, Assistant Instructor performing Knockout sequence on Josh Kline using heart, lung and gallbladder cluster meridians

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Kubotan Techniques The Kubotan is renowned for its versatility as a self defense tool that is legal to own and carry. This instrument can be used for securing locks, throws and also serve as a flailing or impact weapon. Dimensions of the Kubotan used are 5 1/2 inches long and aproximately 1/2 inch diameter with a round tapered tip (preferred by Torres Sensei for it's versatility in attacking pressure points with greater precision)

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WARNING-THESE TECHNIQUES SHOULD NOT EVER BE ATTEMPTED UNLESS UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR.

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Release techniques using press points on the hand

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Kubotan pinning technique

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Assailant ward off techniques

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Kubi Nage (neck throw) with Kubotan assist and head pin

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Head takedown using pressure point attack to the jaw

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Takedown using ear rub and press points

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Using facial points to secure takedowns (5 examples)

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Using Kubotan as assist in applying inside wrist twist (Nikajo osae) and takedown

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Using Kubotan to secure finger lock and takedown

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Defense from attempted push securing a wrist lock takedown

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Defense froma bearhug (over arms)

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Defense froma bearhug (under arms)

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Use of the kubotan as an impact weapon

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Kubotan used for flailing and impact

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Knife Fighting Drills (note: All Knives used in videos were training knives. For safety concerns, never use live blades for training. None of the knife drills should be performed unless under the direct supervision of a QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR)

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Open Hand Sinewali Drill (essential blocking and checking drill also used in Knife and stick fighting skills)

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Transition Sinewali Drill with Knife (forward and reverse Grip). Very good drill to teach upper body weapon clearing.

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Double Knife Drill

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Knife Versus hand closed quarter drill

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The Following are Knife Versus Knife Passing drills

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Defanging the Snake

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Defanging with Vital Arteries Attack

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Defanging (reverse grip) and passing to rear of body with critical stab points and take down

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Greg and Jason-Defanging and working one side of body

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Close Quarter Knife Trapping Drill, Russell + Greg

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Knife Defense-upward strike to torso. It is critical that the body clear the weapon.

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Knife at Throat Defense

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Hooking Knife Defense (fast Speed disarm) This technique can create much damage to elbow, wrist and rotator cuff if Tori is not skilled or in good control of the Uke. (Eric T. and Jason A.)

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Stick Fighting Drills

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Stationary and Movement Drill

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Abbreviated single stick stiking drill

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Blocking Drill

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Double Stick Drill

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Stick and Knife drill

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Garcia Sensei and Adolf -Stick, Knife and Empty Hand Drill. For your listening pleasure, Torres Sensei on the Conga Drums.

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Torres Sensei and Greg H. doing the same drill. Garcia Sensei on the drums.

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Cane Defense Videos (Combat and training canes as well as training knives and escrima sticks are custom made by Doc Bartlett in Victoria Texas. Information on how to acquire these fine custom products can be obtained through Torres Sensei via e-mail)

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