Diagram showing the origins of the main branches of the carotid arteries. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
02.04.14
Tonight was the penultimate lesson in this client’s self-protection course. Like all CCMA services, the course is tailored to meet the needs of the individual. However, I contend that basic civilian self-protection should be no longer than a 10 hour course plus homework and I advise that a refresher course be booked at a later date. It’s reverse first aid and if what you teach cannot be contained within that timeframe then there is something wrong. After all, even paid professionals involved in violence are all taught in relatively very short spaces of time compared to your average martial arts school. Improving posture and developing correct body mechanics do require lengthy periods of time, but this is the pursuit of art. As it turns out my client wishes to branch off into the study of martial arts with me, but we have agreed our priority is to address basic self-protection first.
As we near closure we finished our section on combat grappling. This included revision on taking the back, the rear strangle, the guillotine (standing and from the ground), the anaconda choke (standing), reversing a ground position, seatbelt hold, waistlock hold, philtrum takedown, head-lock takedown and escape from a head lock. Pressure-testing was also brought into play. Finally I introduced the last of the basic combat grappling holds I felt was appropriate for this particular client: the arm-triangle. This position hits a lot of good performance criteria for functional self-defence.
The arm-triangle is relatively easy to apply and falls naturally into place during the melee of very close quarter fighting. It can be released with ease without a lot of danger of becoming entangled. It also serves as a good clinch position for striking using the knees. As a takedown it easy to apply and only requires the user turns to the ground, no foot sweep or big hip motion is required. When throwing, the loser is at little risk of losing the dominant position. It can be applied on the ground. Finally it is a very effective technique for knocking the enemy out. Pressure is easily exerted on the carotid arteries.
Next lesson will discuss more on escape procedures, total hard skill revision and the soft skills of the post-fight.
Being alert, takedowns and groundwork (diary entry) (clubbchimera.com)
A day of CCMA (diary entry) (clubbchimera.com)
Core hard skills & top game combination (diary entry) (clubbchimera.com)
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