Christopher Adamchek
Purple Belt
Self-defense classes i have been teaching at a university, with the primary starting focus of the course being to minimize freezing up during an encounter.
I do this by simulating the energy of a wild attack
- swinging with follow through intent with speed and little power
- telegraphing false power
- yelling at the student
- invading their personal space / rushing them
- not stopping the attack until they succeed with an attack / escape or until they "die"
Given simple techniques to handle all ranges of the attack
- kali triangle footwork
- scoop kick
- 360 block concept
- palm heel bursting
- clinch control
Following classes keep with very simple techniques so they can be done under the high intensity of someone rushing you. This type of teaching has had outstanding response in the class room freeze response, and in many students will hopefully translate to a real attack. We also discuss the psychological natural aspects of freezing and that we are here to lessen the likely hood of it happening, and that if does happen that doesnt mean that you cant then overcome it and still find an opportunity to act.
Thoughts on this method? And any comments on how your schools / programs try to lessen the likely hood or freezing in real life.
I do this by simulating the energy of a wild attack
- swinging with follow through intent with speed and little power
- telegraphing false power
- yelling at the student
- invading their personal space / rushing them
- not stopping the attack until they succeed with an attack / escape or until they "die"
Given simple techniques to handle all ranges of the attack
- kali triangle footwork
- scoop kick
- 360 block concept
- palm heel bursting
- clinch control
Following classes keep with very simple techniques so they can be done under the high intensity of someone rushing you. This type of teaching has had outstanding response in the class room freeze response, and in many students will hopefully translate to a real attack. We also discuss the psychological natural aspects of freezing and that we are here to lessen the likely hood of it happening, and that if does happen that doesnt mean that you cant then overcome it and still find an opportunity to act.
Thoughts on this method? And any comments on how your schools / programs try to lessen the likely hood or freezing in real life.