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Mastering Self-Defense: Navigating the Top 10 Common Scenarios

Writer's picture: Sifu Jeramiah GiehlSifu Jeramiah Giehl

When it comes to self-defense, understanding and mastering various situations is crucial. At Cali Combat Systems (CCS), we break down the 10 most common self-defense scenarios, offering practical solutions for each.


  1. Sucker Punch / Haymaker:

  • Applied Panantukan techniques Full Helmet to Hammers and Puter Kapala.

  • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Body Hug into a Hip Throw for effective defense.

  1. Throat Grab / Shoulder Grab:

  • Swift responses using Helmet to Hammers and Puter Kapala.

  • Utilizing Pluck and Retzev Combatives to break free from grabs.

  1. Side Headlock:

  • Krav Maga Frame Escape and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Escape techniques.

  • Strategic defense to counter side headlocks effectively.

  1. Rear Naked Choke:

  • Standard defense tactics and Hip Throw maneuvers.

  • Employing effective countermeasures against rear naked chokes.

  1. Double Leg Attempt / Rugby Tackle:

  • Techniques like Frame, Sprawl, and Tak Sao to counter takedowns.

  • Strategic maneuvers to defend against aggressive tackles.

  1. The Mount / Being Mounted:

  • Trap & Roll Escape tactics and Silat Ground Survival Tactics.

  • Ground Survival principles, emphasizing positional advantage.

  1. Stick Attack: Empty Hand vs. Stick:

  • Diverse strategies for frontal and side stick attacks.

  • The Dive Entry to Snake Disarm for frontal attacks and Outside Single Arm Dive for side attacks.

  1. Mass Attack:

  • Strategies for escaping, creating barriers, and using weapons of opportunity.

  • Silat Survival Tactics for navigating mass attacks.

  1. Knife Attack:

  • Defang The Snake techniques - Meet The Force, Follow The Force, Ordabis.

  • U-Drill and disarms on Angle #1 & #2, Bursting on #5 Thrust for effective knife defense.

  1. Gun Attack:

  • Role-playing scenarios and the redirect-control-disarm strategy.

Bouncer Tactics Can Include: clinching, control/restraint, and VIP escort techniques.


Understanding these scenarios and mastering the corresponding techniques equips you with the skills needed for effective self-defense. At CCS, we prioritize real-world applicability, ensuring that you're prepared for any situation life throws your way.

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