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Monthly Workshop Review
On Sunday the 30th
of July, our workshop group met up at the usual venue in Southampton for several
hours of combative training, covering a variety of unrelated topics. After our
introduction and warm up we started things off with a module on the development
of body mechanics and developing impact power from a short range under the
conditions of restriction. Here we looked to develop power in striking from
positions of limitation and making the best of what you’re given, to maximize
drop step and hip torque.
 
Here we see the Slap, grab twist in application.
 
The next module focused on
employing groin attacks at Extreme Close Quarters ECQ, either as the only
available target, or as target of choice due to height differential. Methods
included slapping, grabbing and twisting attacks to the testicles as well as a
take down employing the same method. Also we looked at a low line shot to the
pelvis in order to acquire a high line target into a take down and limb stomp,
from an ECQ scenario.
 
From the groin slap, move quickly behind, (chest
to back) switch hands and rip the groin back as
you drive his torso forward for a fast takedown.
Next we focused on anti-ground
grappling on the ground from a street
perspective, as a last resort. Object of focus was on pins/attacking from the
pins and escapes all with the objective of finishing the fight quickly to
regain our feet.
 
Fighting for a dominant position; in this example
the scarf hold, partner is non-compliant verbalizing and struggling all the
way. The objective is to employ an immediate offensive and get back to your
feet.
 
Vern gouging
Alban from the scarf hold, while Simon head butts Paul from the same.
 
Trapping the
limb for multiple strikes from the mount.
Cover to
offensive escape from the mount.
From here we looked at offensive stick work and the combative use of any stick like object, as an offensive
module. We looked at the WWII stick systems of Fairbain and Styers and at ways
of adapting the same to everyday stick like objects. We also looked at methods
of stick retention and integration of empty hand combative skills employing a
4-cell Maglite torch and a rolled up magazine.
  
Influence from
Fairbairn for the offensive stick work. Here we adapted and applied parts of
the WWII sequence to every day stick-like tools; Maglite, umbrella, rolled up
magazine etc.
 
Here
we can see Lee G and Roy, Alban and
Vern breaking down the Fairbairn sequence.
 
Dan
and Craig, Simon and Paul work the high-line strikes.
 
Barring
straight up under the chin via the two hands method.
 
Styers
long stick method; thrusting the tip straight into the face with a rolled up
magazine.
Our final module for the day looked at another way to
improvise as a means to equalize, by using what’s in and around your immediate
environment. This might include using doors, door jams, obstacles and sharp
edges walls and floors as a means to adjust attitude in an aggressive
individual. This could be as simple as shoving someone hard against a wall or
door jam, or side stepping and driving someone face first into the sharp edge
of a table or side board, if they had made an attempt to rush you. Where ever
you may be certain aspects of your environment, could and should be used to
your advantage. Here we worked an intervention drill incorporating a wall, door
jamb and exit, and also at integrating the use of a wall and the floor along
with our empty hand skills, in order to maximize our functionality in combat.
Using your environment; in this case a head smash
into the wall.
All in all a good effort was put forth by all, and I’d like
to thank all those who took part for your efforts. I will look forward to seeing
you all again at the next work shop.
Peace L.M
Some additional pictures on the day
 
Vern
helps Alban reach the high notes
 
Coaching
my son Jake and his friend William for the groin takedown. I don’t usually
teach youngsters, Combatives anyway
but
they came along today and had a little go of some things and did really well I
might add.
 
 
Low-line
shot to the pelvis/groin, Simon Alpin demonstrates a limb stomp.
Steve
Cork showing the Wheeling elbow as a
follow up from the pelvic shot.
Jake
and William practicing the pins
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