If you train for practical application with your wrist locks, then eventually, you’re going to find yourself stuck in this “almost funny” situation. Even though it can be humorous in a training situation, this both-punching-at-the-same-time problem is all too serious in a real fight. In the next few minutes, I’d like to describe both the ...…
by Keith Pascal Have you ever seen someone in an action movie twist another character’s arm behind his back? This technique is usually performed as a restraining move. A law-enforcement official grabs the “perp” by the wrist, wrenches the arm behind the back, and then holds it there. Or the bad guy grabs the innocent ...…
One subscriber responded to the most recent wrist locks blog post. You might find his insights helpful: Hey Keith, Really enjoyed this article on wrist locks and the video clips as well. I really really hope that everyone will pay close attention and apply the different keys that you pointed out. Daily ...…
1. Last week, we talked about increasing the distance of locking someone reaching in to you for a grab. Make sure to make it a realistic grab. For example, nobody would really start to grab you from five feet away; they’d get closer, first. Right? Then they’d grab for you. Keep it real. 2. Remember ...…
by Keith Pascal I have a lot of friends who wrist lock … for fun and profit One phenomenon that I have noticed is that a fair percentage of them wait until the opponent grabs them or their clothing, before locking. In other words, they hit and kick for their “bread and butter” martial ...…
by Keith Pascal Do I really think you could be a well-rounded martial artist by knowing just two different wrist locks? Actually, no, I don’t. I think wrist and joint locks fit into a variety of practical self-defense situations. Also, if you happen to be “playing the wrist-locks game” with someone else, then he ...…
If you like wrist locks and crave free video tips, here’s a quick video that was posted on another web site. Take a look. It will give you a quick tip or two about lock counters and reversals. Interested? Let me know what you think, Keith (Pascal)…
Here’s a new tip on training a different (better) fighting distance. It’s not fancy, but it does get the point across. Maybe you’ll find the martial-arts tip useful … … or maybe not Let me know what you think, Keith Pascal…
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