In the realm of street fighting, where unpredictability reigns and stakes run high, mastering the art of empty-hand combatives becomes paramount. This comprehensive guide is designed to equip practitioners with the skills needed to not just survive but thrive in the chaos of street altercations. Let's delve into the intricacies of each stage, range, and technique. Learn how to apply all 10 tools, in the 3 attack times, and in the 5 ranges.
Learning Stages:
Learn: Grasp the fundamentals of street fighting.
Practice: Refine techniques through consistent practice.
Master: Achieve proficiency in executing techniques effectively.
Functionalize: Integrate skills seamlessly into real-world scenarios.
Maintain: Regularly hone and upkeep acquired skills.
The 5 Ranges of Combat: Understanding the various combat ranges is fundamental to effective street fighting:
Kicking Range: The furthest range where kicks come into play.
Punching Range: Where hand strikes find their mark.
Trapping Range: Between boxing and clinch, involving trapping techniques.
Clinch Range: The standing grappling range.
Ground Range: When the fight transitions to the ground and grappling ensues.
The 3 Times to Hit Someone: Sifu Jeramiah introduces the concept of three strategic timings:
Before Timing: Striking the opponent before they launch their attack, known as "Interception Timing."
During Timing: Striking the opponent while they attempt to launch their attack.
After Timing: Striking the opponent after evading their attack and initiating a counter.
The Fighting Measure: The fighting measure denotes the critical space that separates you from your opponent. Positioned just beyond their reach, it provides a strategic advantage, allowing precise engagement and strike execution.
ETGS Striking System: The ETGS Targeting System focuses on pinpointing vulnerable areas of the body. Not intended for sport fighting, these techniques can cause permanent damage. Exercise caution when incorporating these tools into your training, which include:
E - Eyes
E - Ears + Nose + Throat = ENT. Aiming for these vital areas.
T - Throat
G - Groin
S – Shin & Instep Stop
10 Magic Tools to Win a Street Fight: Explore powerful tools designed for street fights:
The Eye Jab: An incredibly potent addition to your repertoire. Emphasizing control of the "Fighting Measure," it strikes opponents before they enter the danger zone. Envision it as a "Cobra Strike," coiling your arm for swift, whip-like attacks.
Scoop Kick to the Groin: Master the art of precision and effectiveness. Deployed strategically after targeting the eyes, capitalizing on the element of surprise. Utilize your longest weapon (your legs) to strike the nearest target (the groin).
Shuffle Kick to the Groin: Tailored for the kicking range. Shuffle in to deliver a focused kick to the groin, then swiftly retreat out of harm's way.
Open Palm Slaps: A rapid and disorienting strike, especially effective in the trapping range. Deployable from longer distances by shuffling in. The groin slap complements the ear slap for a swift entry, inducing pain and setting up high/low/high strike.
Forearm Hacking: Employing your forearm to disturb balance and target critical areas.
The Jeet Tek: Trained on solid objects like a wooden tree or Mook Jong. Originating from Jeet Kune Do, it intercepts kicks and opponent steps. Initiate training on a rigid object, progressively increasing resistance. Partner practice involves targeting the shin with a supportive leg bend to avoid knee injuries.
Headbutt: HKE (Headbutt, Knee, Elbow): Brutal tools effective in the trapping/clinch range. The sledgehammer tools of the arsenal, reserved for close-quarters combat.
Knee: HKE: A powerful tool within the trapping/clinch range.
Elbow: HKE: An efficient tool for CQC within the trapping/clinch range..
The Bite: Reserved for extremely perilous situations to create space in standing grappling and ground fighting. The ultimate tool in the set of 10, applicable in scenarios such as:
Wrestler Pummel
Thai Clinch
Head Lock
Rear Naked Choke.
Engagement Stage of the Fight: How To Engage Your Opponent and Enter
Strategically apply tools before, during, and after countering. The engagement stage is divided into three times: Before, During, and After. Each refers to when you launch your attack. Techniques include:
Before Counters:
Jeet Eye Jab
Jeet Groin Slap
Jeet Tek
Jeet Shuffle Kick
During Counters:
Elbow Destruction
Groin Slap
Knee Destruction
High Kick Destruction
After Counters:
Eye Jab
Shuffle Kick
Groin Slap
Rally Stage of the Fight – How to Apply Pressure and Change Levels:
Now, transition into the "Rally Stage of the Fight," pursuing your opponent aggressively and applying forward pressure. Once you've induced pain, seamlessly shift into attack mode. Techniques encompass:
Change Levels with High-Low-High, Low-High-Low: Overwhelm your opponent.
Applying Forward Pressure: Next from Wing Chun, we incorporate elements of trapping and blasting, ensuring the effective application of the high-low-high attack method. Apply forward pressure to compel your opponent to retreat, strategically obstructing their hands to prevent counterattacks.
Follow Up And Finish: Use of Force Continuum: Examine the legal aspects and the important of self control, learn to assess threat levels and implementing suitable follow-ups:
Level 1: Opponent is No Longer a Threat – Lock or Take Down
Level 2: Opponent is Still Fighting – Follow-up with Combative Punches and Kicks
Level 3: Life and Death Situations – HKE (Head Butt, Knee, and Elbow) to Terminate
Clinch Fighting: Clinch scenarios include:
Thai Clinch
Wrestlers Pummel
Standing Takedown Defense
Live Clinch & Wrestling Training
Pulling Guard, Biting, Creating Space.
Takedown Defense in Live Ground Fighting Training
Embark on the journey to mastering street fighting and reality-based combatives, where every technique is tailored for the unpredictable nature of real-world confrontations. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this guide equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the challenges of street altercations successfully.
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