Christian Braun

Techniques for the defense against knife are not on of interest for maritla artists in the various disciplines. Everyone who is looking for effective ways to defend himslef against these attacks in all kinds of situations will find detailed instructions in this book.

In numerous exercise forms and conbinations, illustrated with about 1,700 color photos, this book describes the use of distracting techniques, concepts to control and secure the knife-holding hand, and how to disarm the attacker.

The book also demonstrates the defense against knife atacks from a close distance, in a standing as well as in a lying position. Hereby the author has made use of his extensive knowledge of the Brazilian Luta-Livre and of Filipino Marital Arts.

Christian Braun has been practicing various forms of Martial Arts for 20 years. Amongst other things he is a Grand Master in Ju-Jutsu (5th dan). He is the holder of further Master titles in traditional Jiu-Jitsu systems and is an instructor in Progressive Fighting systems, Madunong Guro in Eskrima and Luta-Livre. For several years he has instructed on national courses throughout Germany for the German Ju-Jutsu Association, and has officiated as the main instructor for instructor training for the German Association.

Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Dedication
1 Basics-Unarmed self-defense against knife attacks
2 Knife positions
3 Attack angles
4 Forms of attack
5 Possible injuries
6 First aid for injuries
7 Tips for training
8 Knife fighting positions
The attacker has the knife in front
Attacker has the knife behind
9 Footwork/theory of movement
10 Blocking techniques
11 Sweeping techniques
12 Use of blocking or sweeping techniques
13 Reaction training
14 Distances
Long range (largo mano)
Medium range (sumbrada range)
Close range (trapping range)
Throwing/groundwork range (grappling range)
15 Actions appicable to the different distances
Interception
Dodging/feinting
Striking/gunting
Sweeping
Blocking
Blocking and punching or kicking techniques
Grabbing
Grabbing and punching or kicking techniques
16 Defense against knife attacks by controlling the weapon bearing arm
Angle no. 1 (knife strike downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife strike downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife strike from the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 4 (knife strike from the inside towards the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 5 (knife stab at the stomach)
17 Defense against knife attacks using disrupting techniques
Angle no. 1 (knife strike downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife strike downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife strike from the outside at waist level)
Andle no. 4 (knife strike from the inside at waist level)
Attack no. 5 (knife stab at the stomach)
Simplification
Training method
18 Defense against knife attacks using disarming techniques
Examples of disarming techniques
Methods of securing the weapon after a successful disarming action
Andlg no. 1 (knife strike downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife strike downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife strike from the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 4 (knife strike from the inside at waist level)
Angle no. 5 (knife stab at the stomach)
19 Defense against knife attacks with unarmed follow-on techniques
Angle no. 1 (knife strike downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife strike downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife strike from the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 4 (knife strike from tehinside at waist level)
Angle no. 5 (knife stab at the stomach)
20 Defense against knife attacks-disarming and using the weapon to control the opponent
Angle no. 1 (knife strike downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife strike downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife strike from the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 4 (knife strike from the inside at waist level)
Angle no. 5 (knife stab at the stomach)
Exercise
21 Free self-defense against annouinced multiple knife attacks
Attack combination 1 straight punch and knife strike (Angle no. 1)
Attack combination 2 knife strike (angle no. 2) and straight punch at the head
Attack combination 3 Knife stab no. 5 (at the stomach) and shinbone kick
Attack combination 4 Knife strikes no. 1 and no. 3
Attack combination 5 Knife strike no. 2 and knife stab no. 5
22 Self-defense against a knife threat in the trapping range
The blade of the knife is in contact with the body
Against a wall
D stands with his bock to the wall
D stands sideways to the wall (90 degrees)
Groundwork techniques
A is in the mounted position on top of D
Angle no. 1 (knife stab downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife stab downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 5 (knife threat direct at the chest)
Angle no. 5 (knife sab downwards at the head)
A is kneeling between D's legs (guard position)
Angle no. 1 (knife stab downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife stab downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife stab from the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 4 (knife stab inwards at waist level)
Angle no. 5 (knife threat-direct at the chest)
Angle no. 5 (knife stab downwards at the head)
23 Attack with the knife in the dagger position
Angle no. 1 (knife stab downwards and inwards from the outside at the neck)
Angle no. 2 (knife stab downwards and outwards from the inside at the neck)
Angle no. 3 (knife stab from the outside at waist level)
Angle no. 4 (knife stab inwards at waist level)
Angle no. 5 (knife stab downwards at the head/upper bodiy)
24 More angles
Angle no. 6 (knife stab from the outside at the left side of the chest)
Angle no. 7 (knife stab inwards at the right side of the chest)
Angle no. 8 (knife strike horizontally across the chest/neck)
Angle no. 9 (knife strike/stab diagonally upwards andinwards form the right)
Angle no. 10 (knife strike-stab diagonally upwards and outwards from the left)
25 Self-defense with the knife against contact attacks
Bear hug from the side trapping the arms
Grabbing hold of the diagonally opposite wrist
Grabbing the opposite wrist
Grabbing hold of both wrists from behind
Grabbing hold of both wrists from the front
Grabbing hold of the weapon bearing wrist with both hands
26 Counter measures and follow-on techniques after knife attacks
27 Training methods and exercises (drills)
Disarming drills
Disrupting techniques and control of the weapon bearing arm
Loop drills
Basics
With an additional strike using angle no. 2
Controlling the 'third hand'
Triple tapping
Exercises (drills): Knife versus knife
28 Shadowboxing/currenza
Appendix
Literature (bibliography)
Photo & illustration credits
About the author… (mehr)

In order to be able to train effectively in jiu-jitsu, this book has been constructed to cover the basic positions, techniqeus and combinations required. Jiu-Jitsu Training moves on from the author's first book, Jiu-Jitsu-The Basics, and is directed at every jiu-jitsuka who has learned the basics and wants to improve. In more than a thousand illustrative photogaphs, the techniques are explained step by step.

In addition to this, the reader will find an introduction to self-defense in groundwork. Themes about self-defense against attacks with weapons (stick and knife) and against attacks using firearms at close range are also included, as well as lessons concerning locking, throwing, striking and kicking techniques. This book will not only allow every jiu-jitsuka to consequently prepare him/herself effectively for a grading test, it will also provide the trainer with a comprehensive reference book.

Christian Braun, Frankenthal, Germany, has been practicing various forms of Martial Arts for 20 years. Amongst other things he is a Grand Master in Ju-Jutsu (5th dan). He is the holder of further Master titles in traditional Jiu-Jitsu systems and is an instructor in Progressive Fighting systems, Madunong Guro in Eskrima and Luta-Livre.

For several years he has instructed on national courses throughout Germany for the German Ju-Jutsu Association (Deutscher Ju-Jutsu Verband e.V.) and has officiated as the main instructor for instructor training for the German Association. He is also Head Instructor for Open Mind Combat.

Contents

Foreword
Technical section
1 Introduction
2 Forms of movement (sabaki)
Changing stances
Forms of movement in groundwork
Free movement forms
Movements in the stsanding position
Movements on the ground
3 Breakfalls (ukemi)
Fall forwards
Fall backwards
Rolling over obstacles in the standing position
Forwards
Backwards
Breakfall techniques with a partner
4 Groundwork techniques (ne-waza)
Holding technique with the opponent on the stomach
Holding technique in a defensive position while lying on the back
Moving from lying on the back into the upper position
Holding techniques for a lock or strangling technique
Holding technique in the sideways position
Holding technique in the mounted straddle position
Holding technique in the crossover position
Holding technique with the opponent on his stomach
Holding technique when on the back and with the oppoent between the legs (guard position)
5 Complex exercise
Carrying out a free choice of throwing technique on a moving, but passive partner (repeated several times)
Carrying out a free choice of atemi combinations on a moving, but passive partner
6 Defense using the three-step contact
7 Jiu-jitsu combination techniques
defensive techniques
Defense techniques blocking with the hand (uke-waza)
Defense techniques blocking with the foot (ashi-waza)
Defense techniques blocking with the lower leg (ashibo-kake-uke)
Outwards
Inwards
Atemi techniques
Elbow technique
Sword hand techniques (shuto-uchi)
Shinbone kicks (keikotsu-geri, low kick)
Downward kick with the foot (kakato-geri)
Sideways kick (yoko-geri)
Applying pressure to nerve points
Stranglehold techniques
Stranglehold techniques with the arms or hands (jime-waza)
Stranglehold techniques using clothing (jime-waza)
Levering techniques-locks
Wrist locks
Transporting techniques using the bent arm lock (ude-garami)
Stretched arm lock (ude-gatame)
Throwing techniques
Shoulder throw (seoi-nage) or shoulder turn (seoi-otoshi)
Major inner reaping throw (o-uchi-gari)
Lifting throws (ushiro-goshi, aiki-otoshi, kata-guruma)
Sweeping hip throw (harai-goshi) or thigh throw (uchi-mata)
8 Defense against stick attacks
Controlling the stick attacking arm
Counter-attacks & disturbing techniques against stick attacks
9 Defense against knife attacks
Controlling the knife attacking arm
Training methods
10 Defense against attacks with various objects
With contact
Witihout contact
11 Follow-on techniques
Follow-on techniques after a locking technique
Follow-on techniques after a defended atemi technique by the defender
Follow-on techniques after a throw technique
12 Counter measure techniques
Counter measures against blocking techniques
Counter measures against throwing techniques
13 Free self-defense
Free self-defense against bear-hugging techniques
Attack no. 1 Frontal hug underneath the arms
Attack no. 2 Frontal hug trapping the arms
Atack no. 3 Side headlock
Attack no. 4 Frontal headlock
Attack no. 5 Strangling from behind using the forearm
Free self-defense against atemi attcks
Attack no. 1 Right-fisted punch at the head (right foot leading)
Attack no. 2 Right-fisted punch (left leg elading) at the middle of the body
Attack no. 3 Sword hand strike with the right hand (leading with the left foot) at the neck
Attack no. 4 Frontal kick at the middle of the body
Attack no. 5 Frontal crescent kick at the middle of the body
Free self-defense using a stick
Free applications
In atemi
For throwing and groundwork techniques
Literature (bibliography)
Photo & illustration credits
About the author… (mehr)

In the martial arts scene, Free Fight, or mixed martial arts (no holds barred fighting), is becoming more and more popular. With a few exceptions, all the various techniques of striking, punching, kicking, throwing, levering and groundwork from all the different types of martial arts are allowed in free fight. For anyone who wants to be successful in fighting, it is absolutely necessary that they have a good understanding of fighting when standing (e.g., muay thai or kickboxing), as well as ground fighting (e.g. Brazilian jiu-jitsu or luta livre).

Christain Braun, an experienced expert in marital arts, shows you a realistic way to maintain and improve your chances in free fight. Besides explaining fighting techniques for the varous reach distances, the transition from standing to groundwork, as well as ground technqiues, are covered. The author also reveals how to break out of various holds.

In free fight, you have a standard, yet challenging, textbook form martial arts authority Christain Braun, in which all the techniques are comprehensively covered, step by step in 1,300 photos that show the correct execution for all the illustrated technques covered by fighters of all disciplines and levels without a problem.

Christian Braun has been practing various forms of martial arts since 1982. He has developed his own martial arts style (Open Mind Combat), and he is a grand master in ju-jitsu (7th dan), ju-jutsu (5th dan), JJ-Instructor and holds a Trainer 'B' License. He is also the holder of further master titles in traditional ju-jutsu systems. For several years, he has instructed national courses for the German Ju-Jutsu Association and he is the technical director for Combat Ju-Jitsu in Germany.

Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgements
1 What is free fight?
The historyof free fight
2 Specific gymnastics
In the standing position
Warming up
Skipping with a rope
Bending the knees to kick
Stretching
Head
Shoulders
Arms
Bottom
Hips
On the ground
Specific warm-up exercises
The spider
The crab/the caterpillar
The bridge basic form (without illustrations)
Changeover form the bridge to the spider
Preparatory exercise for the guard position
The candle
Press-ups
Sit-ups
Exercises with a partner
3 Falling techniques
Forward roll
Backward roll
Falling sideways
Falling forwards
Falling backwards
4 Leg work/stepping work/movement exrcises
Fighting stance
Gliding movements
Crossover steps
Changeover of stance
Weaving
Ducking
Bobbing and weaving
Twisting the body away
5 Sensitive body areas
Strike and kicking techniques-Against the following parts of the body
Head
Upper body/torso
Thighs
Lower legs
Feet
Levering and strangling techniques against the following parts of the body
Head
Shoulder Arm
Hips
Knee
Foot
6 Training tips
7 Fighting tips
8 Methods of relaxing where it concerns the sport of fighting
9 Types of fighters
Fighters using a long reach
Strengths
Weaknesses
Active or passive type of fighter
Typical successful long reach fighter
Close contact fighters
Strengths
Weaknesses
Active or passive type of fighter
Typical successful close contact fighter
Action model for fighting wth diffrent types of fighters
The passive long reach fighter against the active long reach fighter
The passive long reach fighter against the active close contact fighter
The passive long reach fighter against the passive close contact fighter
The passive close contact fighter against the active long reach fighter
The passive close contact fighter against the active close contact fighter
The active close contact fighter against the passive long reach fighter
The active close contact fighter against the active long reach fighter
The active close contact fighter against the active close contact fighter
The active long reach fighter against the passive close contact fighter
The active long reach fighter against the active close contact fighter
The active long reach fighter against the passive long reach fighter
10 Fighting distances/reaches
Kicking distance
Boxing distance/reach
Trapping/clinch/throwing and ground distances
11 Sparring-How does one begin to do this correctly?
12 Kicking distance techniques
The kick forwards with the foot
Using the forward foot
Using the rear foot
Counter techniques against the use of the kick with the forward foot
Kicking backwards
The straight entry
Entering after a step turn
Counter techniques against the use of the kick backwards
The kick sideways
The kick sideways without a crossover step
The kick sideways with a crossover step
Counter techniques against the use of the kick sideways
The downwards kick/stamping kick
Counter techniques against the use of the downwards kick
The stopping kick
The stopping kick using the foward leg
The stopping kick using the rear leg
Counter techniques against the use of the stopping kick
The semi-circular kick/roundhouse kick
The semi-circular kick/roundhouse kick forwards
Using the forward leg
Using the rear leg
Counter techniques agaisnt the use of the forward semi-circular kick/roundhouse kick
Follow-on after the leg has been caught
The semi-circular kick/roundhouse kick backwards
Uisng the forward leg
Using the rear leg
Counter techniques against the use of the backwards semi-circular kick/roundhouse kick
The axe kick
Using the rear leg
Counter techniques againt the use of the axe kick
Kicking with the shin (low kick)
Using the forward leg
Using the rear leg
Using the rear leg with a change of position
Counter techniques against the use of the shin kick (low kick)
Kicking with the knee
Using the forward leg
Using the rear leg
Using the forward leg with a change of position
Counter technique against the use of the knee kick
Punching kick with the knee
Using the forward leg
Using the rear leg
Using the foward leg with a change of position
Counter techniques against the use of the knee punching kick
13 Boxing distance techniques
How does one bunch up the fist correctly?
Which part of the fist transmits the energy the best?
Does one hit with the fist, the open hand or the lower arm?
The movement of bringing back the striking arm
The jab punch
Jabbing and punching (jab and cross)
Counter techniques against jabbing and punching
The punch
The hook punch
The uppercut punch
The overhook punch
The backfist punch
Counter techniques against the punch
Hitting with the lower arm
Hitting with the elbow
Forwards
Downwards
Backwards and sideways
Counter techniques against hits using the elbow
Striking with the elbow
Upwards
Forwards
Backwards
Counter techniques againt strikes using the elbow
Hitting with the ball of the hand
Counter techniques against the use of hits with the ball of the hand
Striking with the ball of the hand
Counter techniques against the use of strikes with the ball of the hand
14 Using striking and kicking techniques with the punching bag at kicking and boxing distances-Strike techniques
15 Using striking and kicking techniques with the punching glove at kicking and boxing distances
16 Closing the gap from kicking to grappling distance with transition from standing to the ground (take-downs)
Starting position: A and D with opposite legs forward
Starting position: A and D stand with the same leg forward
17 Counter techniques to prevent the changeover from kicking to grappling distance
18 Clinches
19 Groundwork techniques
Bridging the distance in the standing position by using an open guard
Preventing strike techniques in the guard position
Final techniques from the guard position
Standing up and breaking free from the guard position
Ending the fight from the side mount
20 Shadow boxing
Appendices
Literature
Links
Picture acknowledgments
About the author
The team
About Andreas Stockmann… (mehr)

In order to be able to train effectively in jiu-jitsu, this book has been designed to cover the basic positions, techniques, and combinations required. In almost a thousand step by step photographs, the techniques are fully explained, so that jiu-jitsuka of any standard will be able to follow them and use them.

In addition, the reader will learn the basic groundwork of self-defense, self-defense against attacks with weapons (stick and kinfe), as well as attacks using firearms at close range. Another feature of 'jiu-jitsu-The Basics' are lessons concerning locking, throwing, striking and kicking techniques.

'Jiu-Jitsu-The Basics' will not ony allow every jiu-jitsuka to prepare him-herself effectively for a grading test,it will also provide the trainer with a comprehensive reference book.

Christian Braun has been practicing various forms of Martial Arts for 20 years. Amongst other things he is a Grand Master in Ju-Jutsu (5th dan). He is the holder of further Master titles in traditional Jiu-Jitsu systems and is an instructor in Progressive Fighting systems, Madunong Guro in Eskrima and Luta-Livre.

For several years he has instructed on national courses throughout Germany for the German Ju-Jutsu Association, and has officiated as the main instructor for instructor training for the German Association.

Contents

Foreword by the aurhot
Freword by the Director of the German Ju-Jutsu Association
What are jiu-jisu and ju-jutsu?
Technical section
1 Introduction
2 Stances
3 Forms of movement (sabaki)
4 Breakfalls (ukemi)
5 Groundwork techniques (ne-waza)
6 Complex exercise
7 Jiu-jitsu combination techniques
Defensive techniques (uke-waza)-Passive defense techniques blocking with the forearm; Active defense techniques blocking with the forearm; Defense techniques blocking with the hand
Atemi techniques-Palm heel techniques (teisho-uchi, teisho-tsuki); Lunging punch techniques (oi-tsuki, gyaku-tsuki); Punch techniques (age-tsuki, mawashi-tsuki, uraken-uchi); Knee techniques (hize-geri, hiza-ate); Stomping kick techniques (mae-fumi-komi); Front kick techniques (mae-geri, kin-geri)
Levering techniques-locks-Stetched arm lock (ude-gatame); Bent arm lock (ude-garami); Major outer hold (o-soto-osae)
Throwing techniques-Major outer throw (o-soto-otoshi); Major hip throw (o-goshi) or loin wheel (koshi-guruma); Major outer reaping throw (o-soto-gari)
Pursuing technique
Counter-attack techniques (gaeshi-waza)
Free self-defense
Free applications
Literature (bibliography)
Photo & illustration credits… (mehr)