#strikes

Oct 172 min read

Elbow Strike Series (part 3) - Vertical Upward Elbow (instructional video included)

The vertical upward elbow strike is another great technique to use when you are in close quarters with an assailant. This technique is...

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Elbow Strike Series (part 2) - Reverse Horizontal Elbow Strike (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 292 min read

Elbow Strike Series (part 2) - Reverse Horizontal Elbow Strike (instructional video included)

The reverse (or backwards) horizontal elbow strike is an excellent technique that can be performed when the assailant is behind you, and...

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Striking with the Heel of the Palm (part 2)

Lawrence Castanon

Aug 312 min read

Striking with the Heel of the Palm (part 2)

This weeks self defense technique of the week is a crucial defense to learn in case you find yourself on your back with an assailant on...

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Striking with the Heel of the Palm (part 1)

Lawrence Castanon

Aug 183 min read

Striking with the Heel of the Palm (part 1)

Striking with the heel of your palm is an easy-to-use anatomical weapon that you can perform with very little effort. It's so simple to...

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Learn the Power of the Uppercut Punch for Self-Defense (2 Videos)

Lawrence Castanon

Aug 32 min read

Learn the Power of the Uppercut Punch for Self-Defense (2 Videos)

When an assailant is in close, it limits the strikes you have to defend yourself. Uppercut punches are a crucial weapon to use when...

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The Hook Punch (2 instructional videos included)

Lawrence Castanon

Jul 263 min read

The Hook Punch (2 instructional videos included)

Hook punches are one of my favorite strikes because they are simple to perform, and you can generate a lot of power with them. You can...

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How To Hammer fist part 2 - (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Jul 122 min read

How To Hammer fist part 2 - (instructional video included)

In part two of how to hammer fist you are going to learn how to hammer fist from your back, when an assailant is on top of you. There is...

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Hammer fists (part 1) (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Jul 52 min read

Hammer fists (part 1) (instructional video included)

Did you know that you were born with a self-defense anatomical weapon already in your arsenal? It's so effective that if you did not...

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Lawrence Castanon

Jun 222 min read

Checking Kick Defense (video included)

This week we are covering checking the kick as a defense. As I mentioned before, kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage....

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Lawrence Castanon

Jun 92 min read

Shoulder Defense Against Kicks

As I mentioned in previous posts, kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. This is because the legs are larger, stronger,...

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Forearms Defenses Against Kicks (video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Jun 22 min read

Forearms Defenses Against Kicks (video included)

Kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage. This is because the legs are larger, stronger, muscularly thicker, and more bone...

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Using Footwork To Getting Hit/grabbed - part 2 (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

May 13 min read

Using Footwork To Getting Hit/grabbed - part 2 (instructional video included)

As stated in part one (last weeks technique), evading a strike or grab is a great way to avoid getting hit or controlled. In this 2nd...

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Using Footwork To Evade Getting hit/grabbed- part 1 (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Apr 252 min read

Using Footwork To Evade Getting hit/grabbed- part 1 (instructional video included)

Using footwork to evade a strike (or grab) is a great way to avoid getting hit. The next two self defense lessons will teach you how to...

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The Reverse horizontal Elbow Strike (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 17, 20232 min read

The Reverse horizontal Elbow Strike (instructional video included)

The reverse (or backwards) horizontal elbow strike is an excellent technique that can be performed when the assailant is behind you, and...

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This Kick Stops an Assailant in Their Tracks

Lawrence Castanon

Sep 7, 20232 min read

This Kick Stops an Assailant in Their Tracks

This weeks self-defense technique is very simple to perform, and when done correctly will stop an assailant dead in his tracks. It is a...

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Shovel Kick to the Groin (instructional video included)

Lawrence Castanon

Aug 30, 20232 min read

Shovel Kick to the Groin (instructional video included)

The most effective way to kick the groin is with the shovel kick. It is one of the best self-defense kicks in your arsenal. You can...

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Palm Heel Strikes from your Back (guard position)

Lawrence Castanon

Aug 21, 20232 min read

Palm Heel Strikes from your Back (guard position)

This weeks self defense technique of the week is a crucial defense to learn in case you find yourself on your back with an assailant on...

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Assailant Controlling you? Use This Technique To Get Them To Release You.

Lawrence Castanon

Aug 9, 20232 min read

Assailant Controlling you? Use This Technique To Get Them To Release You.

A scary position to be in is with a strong assailant controlling you, either by holding your arms, or holding you in a bear hug. However,...

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Stand-up to Ground Fighting Transition #1

Lawrence Castanon

Jul 28, 20232 min read

Stand-up to Ground Fighting Transition #1

Most fights end up on the ground because they enter into a clinch. At that point the bigger, stronger person will overpower the weaker...

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Lawrence Castanon

Jun 18, 20232 min read

Check Kick Defense (video included)

This week we are covering checking the kick as a defense. As I mentioned before, kicks are powerful weapons that can do a lot of damage....

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